DETROIT
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Upcoming Events

Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Sunday 13 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
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$49       0 places left
Golden Hour and Sunset Photography Belle Isle

Golden Hour and Sunset Photography Belle Isle

Sunday 20 July
Belle Isle, Detroit - 7pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Golden Hour and Sunset as the sky transforms into a canvas of warm, glowing colors. Join us for a serene and unforgettable evening, perfect for reflection, photography, or simply soaking in nature's magic.
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$49       5 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 27 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$49      

Photo Editing Class

Photo Editing Class

Sunday 03 August
Woodward Ave Ste - Ferndale, MI - 10am - 3 Hours
Jacob Neil
Join our Photo Editing Class to master the art of enhancing your images. Learn essential techniques from our instructor. Perfect for photographers of all skill levels looking to elevate their visual storytelling.All levels are welcome, and participants will need to have a good volume of unedited images on a memory card ready to edit or already imported to their laptop or iPhone.
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$98      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 10 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures. In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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$49      
Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Long Exposure - Night Photography Meetup

Sunday 17 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 8pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.
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$49      

Detroit Skyline at Sunset

Detroit Skyline at Sunset

Sunday 24 August
Bell Isle - 7pm - 2 Hours
Jacob Neil
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Natural Light Potraits Meetup

Natural Light Potraits Meetup

Saturday 26 July
Sylvania Township - 10am - 2 Hours
Toledo Photography Group
Irakly Shanidze
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.

Note: Please bring a family member or a friend as your model
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$49      
Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Saturday 09 August
Southside - 10am - 2 Hours
Toledo Photography Group
Naomi Chapman
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.

Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.

Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.

This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Understanding Abstract Shapes Meetup

Understanding Abstract Shapes Meetup

Saturday 12 July
Beverly - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Toledo Watercolor Group
Leila Bruce
Ever looked at an abstract painting and thought, How do they make it work? In this class, we'll break down the mystery behind abstract shapes, learning how to see, simplify, and arrange forms in a way that creates balance and flow.
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$49      
Portraits in nature

Portraits in nature

Saturday 19 July
Walbridge park second parking lot by the Gazebo - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Toledo Watercolor Group
Leila Bruce
Learn to skillfully paint portraits in a minimalist effort with nature elements guiding the vision.
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$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 02 August
Wixom - 10am - 2 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 23 August
Wixom - 10am - 2 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      
ABOUT DETROIT
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP
Come along to our photo sessions to dust off your camera and get snap-happy with a professional photography instructor.

Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!

We run two hour photography sessions based on a photography theme/technique/style and they take place in various locations in Detroit .

  • New to photography? We also run a popular 3 hour Beginners Guide to Photography Class once a month. And once in a while we will run special niche 3 hour classes, for example, Astrophotography - so do subscribe to our newsletter to know when the next on is!

  • Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to keen amateurs. The photography instructor is there to help you with camera settings and provide any advice you need.

  • What to bring? We recommend bringing a camera that has full manual mode or semi-manual modes (Aperture or Shutter Priority). Compact cameras and smartphones also welcome!

    The meeting point and full details for the day are sent in the booking confirmation email to the email address you provide at time of booking.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Event was very good. It was a nice tour of some sites in the city including the knowledge of how to shoot many of them and some fun techniques to create unique images.
    5/5
    Matt
    2025-06-17
    Excellent program. Great sites and learned a lot. Highly recommended.
    5/5
    Bruce
    2025-06-16
    Jacob was very good, personable and showed me some new techniques. Would recommend.
    5/5
    Don
    2025-05-13

    Loved it, will probably repeat when its not raining.
    5/5
    Barbara
    2025-05-10
    Was able to explore some good locations and connecting with like minded and learn something new. Overall a very good event and learned something new.
    5/5
    Priya
    2025-05-07
    Was able to explore some good locations and connecting with like minded and learn something new. Overall a very good event and learned something new.
    5/5
    Priya
    2025-05-06

    Jacob did an excellent job of explaining what techniques he was using and why. He was also careful to make sure that everyone had a chance to see his example photos. Thank you for the great experience!
    5/5
    Robert
    2025-05-06
    I thoroughly enjoyed being shown the cool nooks & crannies as well as the reflection technique for street photography. It made me look at the excitement differently.
    5/5
    Jennifer
    2025-05-06
    I learned a lot, and Jake was awesome
    5/5
    Rick
    2025-05-01

    I enjoyed learning how to use water puddles to take pictures and all of the tips that Jacob provided.
    5/5
    Susan
    2025-03-31
    Jacob was very knowledgeable and I will be signing up for future events with him.
    5/5
    Paul
    2025-03-30
    Jacob gave us a little tour of some cool Detroit sites, and some good tips about street photography. It was a fun afternoon!
    5/5
    Kevin
    2025-03-24

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Jacob Neil
    Jake is a Michigan based photographer with 9 years of camera experience. He lived in New York City for 8 years, spending a lot of time capturing the streets of NYC. He also has a passion for landscape photography, with a lot of time spent outdoors capturing the mountains and night sky throughout the country.

    Jake is excited to share his perspective with you, ready to open lenses and minds to a new experience that will improve your craft through a fun social experience!

    Jacob Neil is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Detroit Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Title or Location: Canyon X
    Among the many slot canyons near Page, Arizona is Canyon X. They all require a Navajo guide.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Detroit Photography Group
    2025-05-22
    Title or Location: Mesa Arch, Canyonlands National Park, Utah, USA
    On a 3 week trip to Utah in 2017, this was one of our stops. When I got to the location, I had to jostle for position with about 20 other people there.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry
    Detroit Photography Group
    2025-05-18
    Title or Location: Detroit
    I took this photo during one of the Long Exposure night classes with Jacob Neil in downtown Detroit. While we were learning to take photos of the streaks of light coming from the cars, I saw this traffic light framed by the lights in building behind it. To get this shot I took a long exposure and slowly zoomed out to get that tunnel vision look.
    Credit: Sabrina Roland
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sabrinarolandphotography/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabrinarolandphotography/

    Detroit Photography Group
    2025-04-12
    Title or Location: Michigan Central Station
    A Beautiful Shot of the Sun setting over the Michigan central station
    Credit: Troy Lee
    Facebook: Troy Lee Photography
    Instagram: @troy_lee_photography

    Detroit Photography Group
    2025-04-04
    Title or Location: Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
    I had been to Bryce before, but never in winter. This was taken park way down the Navajo Loop Trail.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry
    Detroit Photography Group
    2025-01-19
    Title or Location: Zabriskie Point, Death Valley National Park, California
    Mid morning was a good time here, to have sun on the area but retain some shadows for depth.
    Credit: ROY GOLDSBERRY
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography

    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery
    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    The photo was taken on the shore of Lake Ontario at Woodbine Beach Park. Whenever you take a photo of a sunrise or sunset, it is difficult to predict how nature will show you. Sometimes expectations are not met, but sometimes you receive a modest but magnificent gift. There was a small puddle on the shore of the lake from a recent rain and it was in it that the miracle of the sunrise appeared. Shot on a Samsung 21s mobile phone and processed in the phone in the Snapseed program.
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman

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