DETROIT
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 08 April
Campus Martius - 1pm - 3 Hours
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure. We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$76       4 places left
Understanding Your Camera Settings

Understanding Your Camera Settings

Saturday 22 April
Belle Isle - 1pm - 2 Hours
What does this menu do, how do I change without menus, how do I set my focus, center, points, average, tracking? How do I use this camera, what is this setting about? Figuring out the technical(s) of the camera.
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$39      
Shooting in High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Shooting in High Dynamic Range (HDR)

Saturday 06 May
The area that contains the African American Museum, Detroit Science Center, and Detroit Institute of Arts. - 1pm - 2 Hours
Perhaps you see a photo and ask how? Well often that is an HDR image. Your camera does not need a specific function. All you need is manual mode and Lightroom or software of your choice, and a tripod. It helps with what Henri Cartier Bresson described as the decisive moment, shooting with intention. You will need a Tripod, Fresh Batteries, Memory Card, and some warm Clothes
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$39      

Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 13 May
Belle Isle - 1pm - 2 Hours
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. A model is present during the session.
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$39      
Street Art Photography

Street Art Photography

Saturday 20 May
Atwater St, and William G. Milliken Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. Capturing art in the streets in photographs can be tricky because these urban art pieces are in public spaces, that are busy and usually filled with a decent amount of traffic. Sometimes you include the people and sometimes, you don't.
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$39      
Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Saturday 27 May
Kent Lake - 5pm - 2 Hours
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
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$39      
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
    Great location for the event. I wanted to get back in the rhythm of street photography. Kanajah was very helpful with her advice for taking photos. She had some great suggestions for other place to take photos in the Detroit area
    4/5
    Paul
    2022-12-19
    Sean arrived right on time. He was patient and extremely helpful. He answered all of my questions and and took time to explain things I didn't quite understand. I learned some techniques that were new to me and I'm looking forward to practicing them. I had a great time and would be glad to attend another session.
    5/5
    Kathy
    2023-02-06
    It was ok
    5/5
    Tiffany
    2023-03-26
    INSTRUCTORS
    Sean Brady
    Sean started getting a film camera and developing film, reading every book on the subject. Had some work shooting in bars, and events, then decided to go to school for photography. Starting getting some jobs working for the mall, and photo studios. Now a freelance photographer for Getty Images, working for the Metro-parks, State Parks, and Volunteer organizations.

    Sean has been to many places, from Afghanistan to the Florida Keys, but also all over Michigan. Received a bachelor in education from University of Arizona and working on a master in education. A former film shooter, I use manual focus, manual mode, set the white balance, for some interesting looks on digital.
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