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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 June
Granville Island - 10am - 3 Hours
Ready to sharpen your photographic skills and get out of the automatic mode? This class is designed to provide you with fundamental concepts in photography, such as composition, exposure settings, focal length, storytelling, light, colour and much more! From portraiture to landscapes and everything in between, let's explore together the vibrant Granville Island and meet new people in this dynamic three-hour class. You'll expand your horizons in photography with professional guidance.
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$85      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 17 June
Mount Pleasant area - 10am - 2 Hours
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$39      
Urban Industrial Photo Walk Meetup

Urban Industrial Photo Walk Meetup

Saturday 08 July
Mount Pleasant area - 10am - 2 Hours
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of urban landscapes and industrial settings as we explore the hidden beauty of our city's urban fabric. This photo walk is perfect for photography enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to advanced shutterbugs.
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$39      

Street Art Photography

Street Art Photography

Saturday 29 July
Mount Pleasant area - 10am - 2 Hours
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. Capturing art in the streets in photographs can be tricky because these urban art pieces are in public spaces, that are busy and usually filled with a decent amount of traffic. Sometimes you include the people and sometimes, you don't.
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$39      
Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Saturday 19 August
Stanley Park - 10am - 2 Hours
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
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$39      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 09 September
Gastown - 10am - 2 Hours
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot? We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises. This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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$39      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 September
Granville Island - 10am - 3 Hours
Ready to sharpen your photographic skills and get out of the automatic mode? This class is designed to provide you with fundamental concepts in photography, such as composition, exposure settings, focal length, storytelling, light, colour and much more! From portraiture to landscapes and everything in between, let's explore together the vibrant Granville Island and meet new people in this dynamic three-hour class. You'll expand your horizons in photography with professional guidance.
book now
$85      
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.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I was a great and informative day with Gabriel. He is so passionate and given good information. Thank you
    5/5
    Mehrdad
    2023-04-24
    Instructor - excellent! Very kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Location - fabulous! Granville island has so many photographic possibilities
    5/5
    Jacqueline
    2023-02-12
    My friend and I really enjoyed our experience with Gabriel. He was very knowledgeable and thorough.
    5/5
    Alayna
    2022-12-19
    INSTRUCTORS
    Gabriel Martins Pazin
    Experienced professional photographer in many fields, from portraiture to architecture, from festivals to weddings and everything in between, Gabriel has been working on many assignments and big projects with a wide diversity of clients over the years. Holder of a diploma in professional photography at Langara College and host of two exhibitions, self-considered photo geek and light seeker, Gabriel is known by his clients for his consistency, ethics and sharpness to capture decisive moments.
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