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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
West End - 10am - 3 Hours
Behrooz Naseri Esfahani
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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$105       2 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 28 June
Downtown Eastside - 10am - 2 Hours
John Phillips
Join us for a photo walk along Powell Street to Gastown. We'll be photographing the colours, contrasts, and textures of this historic part of the city. Suitable for both colour and black & white photography.
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$47      
ABOUT VANCOUVER
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 Vancouver.

  • 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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  • REVIEWS
    despite the rain the facilitator created an upbeat atmosphere and encouraged everyone to use the opportunity to try different approaches to their photography style
    5/5
    Rose
    2025-06-03
    John was professional and helpful. The event was pretty wet but that's Vancouver. Needing to go inside was way to busy due to it being a Sat and a cruise ship in as well. On rainy days a different venue would have been ideal. Other than that is was fun, got out and met people I would never have met was a bonus. I'm looking forward to the begginers class in a few weeks.
    4/5
    James
    2025-06-01
    This was a great introduction to studio photography and portraits, for me, having no previous experience with this genre. There was a good mix of participants and each had time to gain comfort developing their model/photographer relationship and practise capturing "the shot". Overall a great experience and opportunity to meet new people with a passion for photography.
    5/5
    Anthony
    2025-01-21

    The host was extremely engaging, informative and helpful, made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The best part of the class was the "hands'on" experience of being able to work with and take some portrait shots of a model. Thank you so much!
    5/5
    Ray
    2025-01-20
    Knowledgeable and welcoming host, eager to share his experience and expertise. Made everyone feel welcome regardless of our skill level. Liked how the focus was on the human side of studio photography and not just technical details. I also appreciated how accommodating he was for everyone?s input to be of value. A good teacher - positive, genuine.
    4/5
    Simon
    2025-01-19
    Sam has a strong professional grounding in photography. He communicates well, provides learning tasks and is open to feedback. The studio session was well structured with the opportunity to shoot a model as if doing a paid shoot. Highly recommended.
    5/5
    Fred
    2025-01-19

    It was fun. Soroush gave lots of tips and we had an opportunity to photograph the model in whatever pose we wanted. She was very enthusiastic and accommodating. I appreciated Saroush?s gentle correction of my camera settings.
    5/5
    Janice
    2025-01-19
    This was an excellent learning experience. Mauricio is good instructor. I am more confident in improving my skills and knowledge.
    5/5
    Lori
    2025-01-05
    The event was well planned. Mauricio is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about photography. He shared some very good ideas. I recommend this class.
    5/5
    Fred
    2024-12-08

    This was the first time attending any kind of photo workshop/walk. Generally it was a very enjoyable and challenging. I particularly liked the interaction with the other attendees and the instructor.
    4/5
    Richard
    2024-11-25
    The best! Sangam was very patient and helpful with all of us and even helped each one of us individually.
    5/5
    Azim
    2024-06-23
    It was fantastic! The instructor was very knowledgeable and patient.
    5/5
    Nicole
    2024-04-07

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Behrooz Naseri Esfahani
    I am behrooz, I have been doing photography for 12 years and also, video editing for 5 years with a mastery of design and photography software.

    Behrooz Naseri Esfahani is available for private bookings

    I'm available most Friday 1pm until 5pm
    Private tutoring, portraits, still, wedding, family, modeling

    John Phillips
    What started as a joke 45 years ago turned into my life-long passion. Portraits, cityscapes, street photography, and landscapes all catch my eye. Sometimes colour, sometimes black and white, sometimes light and airy, sometimes dark and moody. I love it all, and love teaching and helping others sharpen their skills.
    Let's go for a walk around town or shoot some portraits with studio lighting, and see what happens!

    John Phillips is available for private bookings

    Available most Fridays and Saturdays for more private practice sessions.

    PHOTOS
    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-06-18
    Title or Location: Capilano Canyon
    Resident Great Blue Heron going for his lunch
    Credit: Richard Jack

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-06-06
    Title or Location: Cypress village pop-up lookout
    Mount Baker towering over Vancouver
    Credit: Jim Bugar
    Instagram: Nootkajim
    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-05-28
    Title or Location: Buntzen Lake
    This photo was taken at Buntzen Lake Beach, a hidden gem in the Lower Mainland that's perfect for family outings and picnics. A scenic trail also circles the lake, offering beautiful views. It was captured on a lovely, overcast day.
    Credit: Mark Moreno
    Facebook: Mark Moreno
    Instagram: moment.maker1993

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-05-23
    Title or Location: Morant?s Curve , Banff Alberta, canada
    Morant?s Curve in Banff, Alberta, has played a historic role in connecting eastern and western Canada via the Canadian Pacific Railway. Today, it also serves as a landmark photo opportunity, set against the backdrop of a striking and distinct mountain landscape.
    Credit: Lou Fasullo
    Facebook: loufasullophotography
    Instagram: loufasullophotography

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-05-15
    Title or Location: Osaka Castle
    I plan to visit Japan during the sakura or cherry blossom season with my friends on our Asia trip in March-April 2025. It was in the middle of the day, full of people enjoying the site. I did not want to shoot Osaka Castle alone with people around it. I went a little further where the cherry blossom trees are and took many images with the trees in the foreground.
    Credit: Alan Mah
    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-04-30
    Title or Location: Tofino, BC
    Title: ?Curious Drifter?Captured with the Sony A7 IV paired with a Sigma 150?600mm telephoto lens, this intimate portrait of a sea otter was taken from the deck of a gently rocking boat off the coast of British Columbia. To counteract the motion and ensure sharpness despite the unpredictable platform, I opted for a fast shutter speed of 1/1600 sec, with the lens rested against the boat?s edge for added stability. Shot at f/7.1 and ISO 500, the image retains a crisp balance of depth and detai
    Credit: Otto Krauth

    Reno Photography Group
    2025-06-20
    Title or Location: Carson City, Nevada
    Powwow Indian Dance Competition ? June 2025 This photo was taken on the first day of the competition in Carson City. I captured over 200 images of dancers from all categories?each one was incredible to watch and photograph.I used a Sony a7R IIIA camera with a Tamron 35?150mm lens. Camera settings for this shot: ISO 3200, 126mm, f/2.8, 1/200 sec.In post-processing, I removed the distracting background elements (such as other people and vendor tents) and brightened the subject using Luminar Ne
    Credit: Damian Czajka
    Facebook: Nevada and Southwest
    Instagram: damian_LV_photography

    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-20
    Title or Location: Raptor Foundation

    Credit: David Tudman Photography
    Instagram: David Tudman Photography
    Fort Worth Photography Group
    2025-06-20
    Title or Location: This was taken in Fort Worth by the entrance of the Scat Lounge.
    Taken using a Sony a9ii with a 70-200 F2.8
    Credit: Sara Waldon

    Cleveland Photography Group
    2025-06-18
    Title or Location: Cleveland Museum of Natural History
    This photo was a part of the first roll of film I ever shot. I had just gotten my first SLR, and as a zookeeper at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, I thought it would be fun to start with some portraits of all my favorite critters. Scarlet the Red Fox was very curious about the camera and ended being the perfect model. Minolta X-700, expired Kodak Ultramax 400
    Credit: Arthur Truax
    Facebook: Arthur Truax
    Instagram: @art.j.film

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