Architecture Photography
Sunday 04 May
Downtown - 10am - 2 Hours
Daring Leaderman
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.
Shallow Depth of Field
Sunday 11 May
Belle Isle - 10am - 2 Hours
Daring Leaderman
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.
We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Sunday 11 May
The Fan District - 1pm - 2 Hours
Janaya Taylor
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
Natural Light Portraits
Sunday 18 May
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 2 Hours
Daring Leaderman
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 25 May
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 3 Hours
Daring Leaderman
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.
Painting Watercolours in a Cafe
Sunday 25 May
The Fan District - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Janaya Taylor
Imagine yourself nestled in a lovely shady spot, surrounded by the sounds of rustling leaves and the gentle murmur of the river. As you immerse yourself in the joy of painting, you can indulge in the delightful offerings of a cafe. Treat yourself to a refreshing drink or a snack, elevating your artistic experience with every sip and bite.
During this delightful event, we'll be capturing the beauty of nature and urban charm as we paint the trees on the riverbank, the flowing river, and the buildings on the opposite shore. You'll also have the option to paint a striking sculpture or the lively cafe patrons from a distance – each brushstroke a unique expression of your artistic vision.
Floral and Nature Painting
Sunday 01 June
The Fan District - 1pm - 2 Hours
Janaya Taylor
The focus of this two-hour structured session is the studies of floral and nature painting. You will be guided to select your choice of reference in the garden, take photograph references and complete one or two studies of the selected plants and flowers. You will learn how to compose floral and nature paintings using traditional and contemporary composition methods. If you are a nature enthusiast, this session is perfect for you. You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the studies and have some take away homework with the learnt technique. All level and experience are welcome. Please bring watercolor painting travel kit (this can be watercolor tube paints or watercolor pan along with ink pens, pencil, rubber and watercolor pads or drawing pads. You are also welcome to bring your choice of medium. Also a smart phone to take reference photos will be handy. Don't worry if you forget anything. I will have some back up materials.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 08 June
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 3 Hours
Daring Leaderman
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.
Mastering Prime Lenses: The Art of 50mm, 35mm & 85mm Photography!
Sunday 15 June
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 2 Hours
Daring Leaderman
Discover the power of prime lenses in this hands-on photography class! Whether you're shooting portraits, street scenes, or landscapes, prime lenses (50mm, 35mm, and 85mm) offer sharp images, beautiful background blur (bokeh), and creative control.
In this class, you'll learn:
How to pick the best prime lens for different shots
Tips for getting sharp focus and smooth background blur
Simple composition tricks to improve your photos
How to use natural light for amazing results
Great for beginners and photography lovers looking to improve their skills!
Nature Painting with Watercolors
Sunday 15 June
Byrd Park Court Historic District - 1pm - 3 Hours
Janaya Taylor
In this class we will focus on nature painting. We will learn tips and tricks on how to paint trees, clouds, flowers, mountains, and other objects found in nature.
Note: This is not a Landscape painting class, we will not be creating completed landscape paintings. Our focus will be on the individual objects that make up those landscapes.
Mastering One Studio Strobe Photography Lighting Class
Sunday 22 June
South 12th Street, Richmond - 10am - 3 Hours
Daring Leaderman
Unlock the power of studio lighting with our 3-hour intensive workshop! Designed for photographers of all levels, this hands-on class focuses on mastering the use of a single studio strobe to create stunning, professional-quality images. Learn how to set up and control your strobe, shape light using modifiers, and capture beautiful portraits with ease.
Objective:
By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of how to use one studio strobe with your camera to control light, create different effects, and achieve consistent, high-quality results in your photography.
What You'll Learn:
Key lighting principles: hard vs. soft light, direction, and intensity
How to properly set up and position a studio strobe
Adjusting camera and strobe settings for perfect exposure
Using modifiers (softboxes, umbrellas, etc.) to shape light
Practical, hands-on experience lighting a subject with one strobe
Watercolour Meetup
Sunday 29 June
The Fan District - 1pm - 3 Hours
Janaya Taylor
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this social meetup hosted by a professional instructor. Beginners to advanced all welcome.
