FARNBOROUGH
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Upcoming Events

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 July
Godalming - 8pm - 2 Hours
Nikita Piven
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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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Stansted Summer Festival 2025 2-Hour Meetup

Stansted Summer Festival 2025 2-Hour Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Stansted - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
Step into the lively and quintessentially English atmosphere of Stansted Summer Festival 2025 with your camera in hand! This festival offers an incredible mix of historic re-enactments, vintage cars, a charming dog show, and vibrant summer stalls, a dream setting for any photographer.

Entry Fee: This meetup requires a separate ticket purchase for the festival. Tickets are NOT included in the meetup price. Please book your ticket in advance via the official festival website: https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/stanstedsummerfestival2025

Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality smartphone camera. A zoom lens is recommended for capturing distant details.

Wear comfortable shoes as we'll be walking around a lot.
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with the group and discuss shooting strategies.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
Whiteknights Campus, Reading - 10am - 3 Hours
Reading Photography Group
Rafael S
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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£72      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
Palmerston Rd, Southampton - 2pm - 3 Hours
Southampton Photography Group
Nikki Wileman
Whether you are photographing people or plants, making memories or making art knowing how to use your camera is key.The class will give you the knowledge you need to expose, to compose and to create the images you have always wanted to. Learn the basics of photography including using manual camera settings for perfect exposure and tips for good composition. The session will look at ways to improve composition using light, colour and perspective.
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£72      

Visual Storytelling By The Seaside

Visual Storytelling By The Seaside

Saturday 19 July
Devonshire Park, College Rd. - 2pm - 2 Hours
Eastbourne Photography Group
Eva Kalpadaki
Elevate your photography to the next level and unlock new creative possibilities with the art of visual storytelling.

Walking along Eastbourne seaside, where the waves, light, and textures of the coast become the backdrop for your creative vision, you'll learn how to translate emotions, ideas, and narratives into compelling images. Through a mix of guided exercises and personal exploration, you'll develop a deeper understanding of composition, sequencing, and the power of pairing images to tell a story.

Whether you're capturing fleeting moments, abstract impressions, or human connections by the shore, this workshop will help you refine your visual voice. Perfect for photographers of all levels, it's an opportunity to see beyond the obvious, embrace creativity, and craft meaningful photo stories in a stunning coastal setting.
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£28      
International Kite Festival in Portsmouth

International Kite Festival in Portsmouth

Sunday 27 July
Southsea Common - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
Join us for a vibrant outdoor photography session during the International Kite Festival in Portsmouth. This is a great chance to practice capturing motion, color, and scale as hundreds of kites fill the sky. Whether you're refining your composition or just enjoying the festive atmosphere, this class will help you build confidence in photographing fast-moving subjects in a dynamic environment.
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£28      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 03 August
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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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£72       2 places left

Beyond the Ordinary: Innovative Approaches to Street Photography

Beyond the Ordinary: Innovative Approaches to Street Photography

Saturday 09 August
Guildhall Square, Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we will capture compelling images that tell stories about daily life. The area has a mix of modern street art and classic architecture and this will be both a subject and backdrop for candid shooting. The session will be suitable for all levels of experience and a smartphone will serve just as well as a digital camera. Topics covered will include -

- Developing an eye for interesting subjects and scenes in urban settings.
- Master the use of light, composition, and timing in street photography.
- Exploring creative techniques to add a unique touch to your street photographs.
- Gaining confidence in shooting candidly in public spaces.
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£28      
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 09 August
Calshot, England - 2pm - 2 Hours
Southampton Photography Group
Nikki Wileman
Sometimes the best photography sessions are unplanned and spontaneous. This meetup will be a fun and relaxed walk with our cameras with the opportunity to photograph a variety of topics, including landscape, seascape, nature, wildlife, landscape, details and abstract .
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£28      
Seascape Photography

Seascape Photography

Saturday 09 August
E Dean Road - 3pm - 2 Hours
Eastbourne Photography Group
Eva Kalpadaki
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and drama of the ocean through photography.We will also explore methods for capturing the unique atmosphere of the ocean, including the play of light and shadow on the waves, the beauty of reflections, the drama of the seas with different weather, and the colors and textures of the ocean.
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£28      

Documentary and Candid Photography at the South Downs Show

Documentary and Candid Photography at the South Downs Show

Sunday 10 August
Buriton - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
This fantastic Summer show presents a great range of photography opportunities from a live jousting tournament and a falconry display to a Saxon battle re-enactment and pig racing! If you're interested in photographing animals, people in their natural environment or living history this isn't to be missed. Please note you will need to purchase a ticket for the event at the website here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hometownevents/the-south-downs-show-2025/e-zvejad

Jon will guide you through camera techniques and offer tips and tricks for capturing fast moving action and candid 'street' style photography.
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£28      
 Leaf & Light: Creative Forest Photography Meetup

Leaf & Light: Creative Forest Photography Meetup

Sunday 17 August
Buriton - 9am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
This meetup will cover the fundamentals of forest photography, including capturing details like leaves and fauna, composing landscape shots, and using light and shadow to add dimension. Ideal for anyone wanting to connect with nature through photography.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 August
Devonshire Park, College Rd. - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Eastbourne Photography Group
Eva Kalpadaki
Embark on a journey to master your camera and elevate your photography skills. Delve into the intricacies of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and understand how they harmonize to craft the perfect exposure.Under the mentorship of a professional photographer, you will have the opportunity to apply your newfound understanding in a practical setting. Enhance your creativity and take control of your camera settings to capture images with confidence and precision. Join us for an informative and hands-on session that promises to transform your approach to photography.
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£72      

Other Nearby Groups

Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Saturday 12 July
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Explore the beauty of nature through acrylic painting! Join our engaging art class on Painting Landscapes with Acrylics and discover the techniques to capture scenic vistas on canvas. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this class offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning landscapes. Learn color mixing, brush techniques, and composition to bring your landscapes to life. Unleash your creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. Enroll today and start painting your favorite landscapes with confidence!
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£28      
Flower Painting Meetup  Acrylic

Flower Painting Meetup Acrylic

Saturday 19 July
Palmerston Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Southampton Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Exploring a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Surrounded by fresh flowers, you'll have plenty of inspiration to create your masterpiece. Study of flowers creating details through color and brush stocks.
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£28      
Introduction to Pencil Shading for Beginners

Introduction to Pencil Shading for Beginners

Saturday 26 July
Old Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Learn the basics of pencil shading in this beginner-friendly workshop, focusing on light, shadow, and texture to bring your drawings to life. Through guided exercises, you'll develop confidence and control in creating depth and dimension with simple tools.
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£28      

Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Saturday 09 August
Southsea - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Step into the world of oil painting with this beginner-friendly workshop, where you'll explore essential tools, techniques, and color mixing. Perfect for newcomers, this session offers hands-on guidance to help you start creating with confidence.
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£28      
Watercolour Study of Flowers

Watercolour Study of Flowers

Saturday 16 August
Palmerston Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Southampton Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Discover the delicate beauty of flowers in this calming watercolour workshop, perfect for all skill levels. Learn essential techniques while creating your own floral-inspired artwork in a relaxed, creative setting.
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£28      
Flower Painting Meetup  Acrylic

Flower Painting Meetup Acrylic

Saturday 06 September
Southsea - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Exploring a delightful afternoon of creativity and camaraderie. Surrounded by fresh flowers, you'll have plenty of inspiration to create your masterpiece. Study of flowers creating details through color and brush stocks.
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£28      

Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Saturday 13 September
Vincents Walk - 10am - 2 Hours
Southampton Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Explore the beauty of nature through acrylic painting! Join our engaging art class on Painting Landscapes with Acrylics and discover the techniques to capture scenic vistas on canvas. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this class offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning landscapes. Learn color mixing, brush techniques, and composition to bring your landscapes to life. Unleash your creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. Enroll today and start painting your favorite landscapes with confidence!
book now
£28      
Realism in Oil Paints

Realism in Oil Paints

Saturday 20 September
Southsea - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Learn the techniques of realism in oil painting in this focused workshop, designed to help you capture lifelike detail, depth, and texture. Guided by an experienced artist, you'll explore layering, blending, and tonal control to bring your subjects to vivid life.
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£29      
Painting with Watercolors Meetup

Painting with Watercolors Meetup

Saturday 04 October
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Painting with Watercolors class. Immerse yourself in the fluidity and transparency of watercolor paints, allowing your creativity to flow freely onto paper. This class is an invitation to explore the unique qualities of watercolors, from delicate washes to bold strokes, as you learn essential techniques and unleash your imagination. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through the mesmerizing world of watercolor painting, fostering a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Join us for a transformative journey where you can cultivate your skills, discover the joy of painting, and create stunning, evocative artworks with the timeless beauty of watercolors.
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£28      

Pencil Drawing and Shading for Beginners

Pencil Drawing and Shading for Beginners

Saturday 11 October
Palmerston Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Southampton Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Discover the fundamentals of pencil drawing and shading in this beginner-friendly workshop, where you'll learn how to create depth, texture, and form using simple techniques. Guided by a skilled instructor, you'll practice observational drawing and master shading exercises to bring your sketches to life.
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£28      
Beginners Acrylic Class

Beginners Acrylic Class

Saturday 18 October
Old Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Join our Beginners Acrylic Class and explore the vibrant world of acrylic painting with step-by-step guidance. Perfect for all skill levels, this fun and relaxed session will help you unleash your creativity on canvas!
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£28      
ABOUT FARNBOROUGH
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 Farnborough.

  • 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 Farnborough Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Started off with a quick chat and then we were sent out on our own to try out certain tasks. After an hour of the 2 of us ?students? bumbling through our photography Nick came over gave us pointers and helped us out with any queries we had and we looked through the pictures and made comments and suggestions. All in all, I left very happy I had learnt things and was more confident doing outdoor portraits.
    4/5
    Rob
    2025-04-21
    Nik was very knowable and helpful in all aspects of the course. I learned a lot from his advises and really helped me to start exploring manual settings in camera.
    5/5
    Tapio
    2024-04-15
    Raj was very clear with his explanations and very patient too!
    5/5
    Emma
    2023-02-06

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Nikita Piven
    Renowned for a decade of creative mastery, I am Nik Piven a photographer, videographer, and performer. From captivating film photography to dynamic drone videography, my lens crafts visual stories that leave a lasting impression. Let's embark on a journey where every frame is a testament to a decade of passion and expertise in the art of visual storytelling.

    Nikita Piven is available for private bookings

    Available Saturdays and Sundays, Mondays.
    Private tutoring, mentorships, weddings, portraits, and events.

    PHOTOS
    Farnborough Photography Group
    2024-02-19
    Title or Location: Church Hill, Pyrford, Surrey.
    I left home on the 28th January with a beautiful developing sunrise. As I headed towards Ripley I knew I had to stop somewhere on route. I was trying to think of the best place, and as I was heading along Church Hill I stopped there and grabbed the opportunity. Small pull in by the entrance to a farmers field. Sky was looking amazing now, I needed something in the foreground too, luck would have it that it had rained in the night and there was this 2m diameter puddle. I got as low as I could, un
    Credit: Hugh Johnson

    Farnborough Photography Group
    2023-09-15
    Title or Location: In my garden
    Sitting on chair in my garden and just caught my eye. Find it amazing how nature is, some people feel sad , but at the end of the day it's just how nature is, I find it so interesting and in a way beautiful, the time and effort and detail for the spider to catch their dinner
    Credit: Bianca Burge
    Farnborough Photography Group
    2023-05-28
    Title or Location: Mirleft Morocco
    I Was Staying at Greenwave Eco Lodge on a Beach About 10 Miles Outside of Mirleft in Morocco,A Great Little Quiet Place on a Gorgeous Beach With the Most Stunning Sunsets,Really Really Golden.The Evening I Took this Photo I Was Just Sat on the Sand Dunes Watching the Waves and Relaxing and The Light Eventually Hit this Little Dune to the Side of me Just Right,So IJust Had to Take a Photo of it.Shot on my Fuji XT4 with my 16-55mm @ f5.6 iso 640.
    Credit: Justin Vincent

    Farnborough Photography Group
    2023-05-23
    Title or Location: Shamley Green
    Taken in back garden at feeding time about 11 with torch light pointed at it as notafrad of the light at all
    Credit: Keith Cox

    Farnborough Photography Group
    2023-01-21
    Title or Location: Taghazout in Morocco
    I Was Staying in Taghazout as Part of a 3wk Trip Travelling Around Morocco for Xmas and New Year,And Saw this Cat Doing What Cats do Best,Relaxing in Sun Near Where the Fishing Boats Set Out From,Obviously Waiting for a Fisherman to Throw him Something Tasty for Lunch,Just a Beautiful Animal.
    Credit: Justin Vincent
    Fort Worth Photography Group
    2025-07-05
    Title or Location: Chicago
    I've made multiple attempts at this picture trying to make something suitable for a wall art panoramic. My first few chances it did not have enough pixels. So when I was lucky enough to go for work I walked the 3 miles to try it again. I was fortunate to have the sun break through and create two different rainbows and a fantastic scene for all. I sat there for 2 hours hours capturing the same image in different phases of the evening and this is my favorite as it highlights the red, white and
    Credit: Avis Landrum
    Facebook: Two Hearts of Texas Photography

    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-07-02
    Title or Location: Zoo Atlanta
    Shot at noon in July of 2022. Camera settings... Nikon D750 with Tokina 150-500mm @ 500mm f5.6 iso 360 shutter speed of 1/600. Natural light on the Flamingo viewed through trees. Metered on the Flamingo. Added a slight vignette in post to accentuate the shadows from leaves.
    Credit: Lawrence Stokes

    Geelong Photography Group
    2025-07-02
    Title or Location: Werribee zoo
    Taken on my canon 80d using 70-200mm lens. The seal was basking in the sun and looked very peaceful.
    Credit: Claudia
    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-07-01
    Title or Location: Taken in my backyard, where I feed many birds who inhabit the woods behind my home in Burke, VA.
    A family of chipmunks has found my backyard bird feeders to be an easily accessible source of tasty food. They eat relatively small amounts, leaving plenty for the birds.
    Credit: Doug O?Boyle

    Spokane Photography Group
    2025-06-30
    Title or Location: Coeur d Alene ID
    Love going to Idaho in December when the eagles are there!!! I had just gotten my 70-200 lense. Beautiful shot!!!
    Credit: Mary Kay McCollum
    Facebook: Mary Kay McCollum
    Instagram: Marykaymc3

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