DETROIT
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 07 June
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Jacob Neil
Join us for a beginner-friendly photography class covering camera basics, manual mode, and composition. Learn to move beyond Auto and shoot with confidence. We'll begin with a short introduction inside, then head out for a guided photo walk around Detroit to practice what we've learned.
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$98       1 places left
Street Photography Class

Street Photography Class

Sunday 21 June
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Jacob Neil
Street photography session focusing on urban scenes, candid moments, and everyday life. Learn techniques to capture compelling street images with guidance.
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$49      
Photo Editing Class

Photo Editing Class

Sunday 12 July
Woodward Ave Ste - Ferndale, MI - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Jacob Neil
Take the next step in your photography journey and unlock the full potential of post-editing. Learn essential techniques to enhance exposure, color, cropping, and more using industry-standard software.
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$98      

Architecture Photography Class

Architecture Photography Class

Sunday 19 July
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Jacob Neil
Join us for a 2-hour architecture photography session starting at Roasting Plant Detroit. We'll explore the city's architecture and capture its unique design. Participants should bring their camera and appropriate lens.
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$49      
Sunset on Belle Isle - Long Exposure Class

Sunset on Belle Isle - Long Exposure Class

Sunday 26 July
Bell Isle - 7pm - 2.0 Hours
Jacob Neil
Capture the beauty of sunset on Belle Isle using long exposure techniques. We'll explore how to create stunning images of the Detroit skyline and river. Participants should bring their camera and tripod.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 02 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Jacob Neil
A 3-hour class for beginners. Learn the basics of your camera, composition, and how to take better photos. Start with a classroom session at Roasting Plant Detroit before heading out to practice. Participants should bring their camera.
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$98      

Nearby Photography Groups

Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 06 June
Sylvania Township - 11am - 2 Hours
Toledo Photography Group
Naomi Chapman
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.

Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$49      
Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 20 June
Sylvania Township - 10am - 2 Hours
Toledo Photography Group
Naomi Chapman
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
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$49.00      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 25 July
Elmer Drive - 11am - 2 Hours
Toledo Photography Group
Naomi Chapman
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.




In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.




1) Rule of thirds


2) Shapes


3) Negative Space - Positive Space


4) Leading Lines


5) Symmetry and Patterns


6) Framing


7) Depth


8) Diagonals


9) Fill the Frame


10) Viewpoint
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$49.00      

Other Nearby Groups

Still Life Drawing: Everyday Objects

Still Life Drawing: Everyday Objects

Saturday 06 June
Pontiac Trail, Wixom 48393 - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
Build your drawing skills as we explore everyday objects and turn them into a cohesive still life composition.
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$49      
Still Life Drawing: Everyday Objects

Still Life Drawing: Everyday Objects

Saturday 13 June
Marysville, MI - 10am - 2 Hours
Detroit Drawing Group
Jenica
Build your drawing skills as we explore everyday objects and turn them into a cohesive still life. This beginner-friendly session focuses on shapes, shading, and composition.
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$49.0      
Crochet Stitches Class

Crochet Stitches Class

Saturday 13 June
Detroit Public Library area - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Detroit Crochet Group
Sandy Sullivan
Learn more advanced crochet stitches perfect for blankets. All materials supplied. Suitable for those with basic crochet knowledge.
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$78      

Wonderful Watercolor Techniques

Wonderful Watercolor Techniques

Saturday 27 June
Marysville, MI - 10am - 2 Hours
Detroit Drawing Group
Jenica
Join us for a fun and relaxed watercolor class. We'll explore various watercolor techniques, from wet-on-wet to dry brush. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring their own watercolor supplies.
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$49      
Granny Squares

Granny Squares

Saturday 27 June
Detroit Public Library area - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Detroit Crochet Group
Sandy Sullivan
Join us for a fun granny square crochet class. Learn different patterns and techniques to create beautiful squares. All materials supplied.
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$78      
Perspective Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Saturday 04 July
Pontiac Trail, Wixom 48393 - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
Learn perspective drawing techniques to create depth and dimension in your artwork. We'll cover one-point and two-point perspective using simple shapes and objects.
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$49      

Crochet Flowers Class

Crochet Flowers Class

Saturday 11 July
Detroit Public Library area - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Detroit Crochet Group
Sandy Sullivan
In this class, you'll learn to crochet beautiful flowers. All materials supplied. Suitable for those with basic crochet knowledge.
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$78      
Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow

Charcoal Sketching: Light & Shadow

Saturday 18 July
Pontiac Trail, Wixom 48393 - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal. You'll practise blocking in shapes, building mood, and blending tones. This session is perfect for those new to charcoal or looking to refine their technique.
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$49.00      
Drawing and Painting Watercolor Flowers

Drawing and Painting Watercolor Flowers

Saturday 18 July
Marysville, MI - 10am - 2 Hours
Detroit Drawing Group
Jenica
Join us for a watercolor class focused on painting beautiful flowers. We will explore techniques like wet-on-wet, layering, and color mixing to create floral compositions. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring their own watercolor supplies.
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$49      

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 01 August
Pontiac Trail, Wixom 48393 - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
Welcome to Drawing Plants and Flowers! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers, focusing on shapes, textures, and composition. All skill levels welcome.
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$49.00      
Corner to Corner Class

Corner to Corner Class

Saturday 01 August
Detroit Public Library area - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Detroit Crochet Group
Sandy Sullivan
Learn the corner-to-corner crochet technique. All materials supplied. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$78      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 15 August
Pontiac Trail, Wixom 48393 - 9am - 2.0 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 simple sketches. Perfect for beginners. All materials are brought by participants.
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$49.00      

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.

    Join the Detroit Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Jacob was patient, kind, knowledgeable and fun! I learned tips that will last a lifetime.
    5/5
    LaTease
    2026-05-20
    Excellent. Jacob was very helpful with photography techniques and was very enthusiastic about photography. I hope to take another class soon.
    5/5
    Tina
    2026-05-19
    Jacob has a rare gift for providing precisely the right prompts without ever imposing his own creative ideas. He gives you the tools to explore while ensuring you remain the driver of your own style. Plus, his choice of locations is incredible?he took us to overlooked city spots that most people walk past without a second thought, but that offer endless photographic potential
    5/5
    Ameya
    2026-05-11

    I enjoyed getting the chance to walk around a new city with a knowledgeable guide who could also suggest tips to get yourself into the right mindset for shooting in the city.
    5/5
    Sean
    2026-05-11
    Very informative, great atmosphere and will definitely do another class
    5/5
    Lee
    2026-03-16
    Jason was great
    5/5
    David
    2026-03-16

    I had a really great class! Looking forward to attending more.
    5/5
    Roderick
    2026-03-09
    A gorgeous day in Detroit along with a great instructor (Jake) made for a wonderful day exploring street photography.
    5/5
    Susan Jackson
    2026-03-09
    Great photo technique and suggestions
    4/5
    Cecil
    2026-02-23

    Excellent instructor!
    5/5
    Amelia
    2026-02-23
    Very informative and very hands on which found very helpful. Jake is very knowledgeable. Will be taking more courses from him.
    5/5
    Marianne
    2026-02-09
    Excellent
    5/5
    Bruce
    2026-02-03

    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
    2026-05-09
    Title or Location: Seljalandsfoss, Iceland
    This is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, and it is right along the ring road. Can't miss it.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-03-22
    Title or Location: Kensington metro park
    Sunrise over Kent Lake. September 2025.Exposure settings, f22@1/2000. ISO 2000, 600mm.Nikon D850. The sun looked like it was struggling to escape the grasp of the trees on it's ascent into the sky. I selected the sky in photoshop, and used a curves layer to darken it, and emphasize the disk of the sun.
    Credit: Mark Michaels
    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-03-16
    Title or Location: Vestrahorn, Iceland
    On a photography workshop in Iceland in 2021, we had been to this location the day before, but came back again the following morning. The wind had kicked up and it was quite cold, but it made for a different look in a long exposure.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-02-22
    Title or Location: In the atrium of the "Compuware Building" in Downtown Detroit, Michigan U.S.A.
    I took this after attending my Granddaughter's Birthday Party dinner at a venue within that same building. I took group pictures too. This shot was taken on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. Settings:Mode: "AV." ISO setting: 1000. EV: 0 Speed: 1/1,250 of a second. F stop setting: 2.8.Rig: Canon 5D Mark IV. Lens: Canon Zoom EF 24-70mm Ultrasonic f1/2.8 L II
    Credit: Snap Shot
    Facebook: Virgil Orlando Wyatt

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-02-22
    Title or Location: Woodward.
    Shot this on Woodward, right in the heart of downtown. Rain had the streets looking like glass and the fog just killed all the noise, made everything feel quiet for a minute. Dropped low to catch the reflections and let the lights and mood do their thing. Just one of them Detroit nights.
    Credit: Danny Norman
    Instagram: @normanlensco
    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-02-02
    Title or Location: Cathedral Gorge State Park, Nevada
    I was on a trip to Nevada, primarily to visit Great Basin NP, but stopped to see Cathedral Gorge on the way. It has several areas of cool eroded spires, with some narrow slots between them. It was not long before I looked up to see scenes like this.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos

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