DETROIT
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

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      
Photo Editing Class

Photo Editing Class

Sunday 09 August
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. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$98       5 places left
Night Photography - Long Exposures

Night Photography - Long Exposures

Sunday 16 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 8:30pm - 2.0 Hours
Jacob Neil
Join us for a hands-on evening session capturing Detroit's night scenes using long exposure techniques. Learn to capture light trails, city lights, and dramatic nightscapes. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      

Street Photography Class

Street Photography Class

Sunday 23 August
Woodward Avenue, Detroit - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Jacob Neil
Join us for a relaxed street photography session exploring Detroit's urban scenes and street art. Learn composition, candid shooting techniques, and how to tell stories through your images. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

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

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       5 places left
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      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 15 August
Detroit Public Library area - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Detroit Crochet Group
Sandy Sullivan
Perfect for beginners, this 3-hour class teaches you basic crochet stitches. All materials supplied. No prior experience needed.
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$78      
Design your own Journal / Homework planner

Design your own Journal / Homework planner

Saturday 29 August
Pontiac Trail, Wixom 48393 - 9am - 2.0 Hours
Detroit Art Group
Cara Mclauchlin
Design and create your own personalized journal or homework planner. This workshop focuses on layout, decoration, and personalization. All skill levels welcome.
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$49.00      
Amigurumi Basics

Amigurumi Basics

Saturday 29 August
Detroit Public Library area - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Detroit Crochet Group
Sandy Sullivan
Learn the basics of amigurumi crochet and create your own adorable plushies. All materials supplied. Suitable for those with basic crochet knowledge.
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$78      

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
    2026-06-19
    Title or Location: Mt. Shasta, California
    My wife and I were on a trip to pick up a few places in California that we had missed. We went down to this lake on the afternoon of our arrival here to see the mountain, but the sky was empty and the water was choppy. It was OK but nothing special. The next morning, we came for another try, and were greeted with this.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-16
    Title or Location: Valley View, Yosemite National Park, California
    This was my second visit to Yosemite Valley, and the first morning, I was just lucky to have these pleasant, misty conditions.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry
    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-11
    Title or Location: Kensington metro park at Kent lake.
    I like to catch the golden hour at sunrise. My goal that morning was to photograph the sunrise, without photographing the sunrise. The sparkling ripples caught my eye.
    Credit: Mark Michaels

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-09
    Title or Location: The Wave, Coyote Buttes North Wilderness Area, Arizona
    This is at the end of a 3.5 mile hike, with no trail, after you have a limited availability permit. Took me 5 years to get it. It is better to be there late morning to mid afternoon so the formation is fully illuminated.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Lat 42? 20' 18.168
    Manual setting : Exposure 4'' f/16 ISO 100 Fujifilm XV100viThis image was captured during a long exposure class. Jacob guided us to some excellent locations, and with his direction, I was able to make this shot.I struggled a bit with triggering the shutter?especially using the timer?since I was working with a rented camera. Still, with some patience and a bit of luck, it came together.To me, the light trails feel like something out of Star Trek. USS Enterprise ?almost like warp lines acr
    Credit: Roberto DeAlba
    Facebook: Roberto Bob De Alba
    Instagram: monger
    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Downtown Detroit

    Credit: Dominic C Arnone
    Facebook: Dommegaa Arnone

    Scranton Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Near Goukdsboro, PA
    Originally showed up at Gouldsboro State Park at sunrise to get a backlit, misty shot of the island but when I got there, NO mist, and enough boats on the lake to walk across!Quickly decided to take a backroad to another favorite spot nearby, and slammed on the brakes as I was driving over a small bridge when I looked to the right and saw THIS scene. Finding it was sheer luck, but as always, just getting out there at first light is half the battle. Made this one standing right on the bridge.
    Credit: Brian Davies

    Warrington Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Bamburgh Castle
    I had my camera with me to take some shots of puffins on the Farne Islands. The following day we had a walk along the beach next to Farnborough Castle where I captured this shot.
    Credit: Room 6 Photography
    Instagram: @room6photography
    Cheshire Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Yalour Islands, Antarctica
    Yalour Islands in Antarctica are a stronghold for Ad?lie penguins, one of three species of brush-tailed penguins. Thousands live on these islands and many were rearing chicks in February 2026 on our visit
    Credit: Jerry Hutchinson
    Facebook: Jerry Hutchinson
    Instagram: jerryhutch74

    Cleveland Photography Group
    2026-06-20
    Title or Location: Broadview Heights, Ohio
    It eas morning I got up looked through window and this Beauty playing in my backyard . Grabbed my camera went downstairs straight in my backyard and started shooting some pictures R6 mk2 with EF 100-400 mk2
    Credit: Amarpal Rissam
    Instagram: @a.rissam.wildlife

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