VANCOUVER
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 07 June
Gastown - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Akhil
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
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$49       5 places left
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 29 August
Burnaby Lake, Burnaby - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a beginner-friendly 3-hour class at Burnaby Lake Regional Park focused on mastering manual camera settings. You will learn how to take full control of your camera by understanding how to set manual exposure with aperture, shutter speed/angle, and ISO/ASA. We will also introduce you to the benefits of shooting in RAW format to get the absolute most out of your images. This workshop is perfect for photographers ready to move beyond automatic mode and elevate their skills.
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$110       5 places left
Lighting for Outdoor Portraits

Lighting for Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 19 September
Deer Lake Park, Burnaby - 10am - 2 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a beginner-friendly 2-hour event focused on mastering outdoor lighting. You will learn how to take full control of your environment by understanding how to shape, modify, and supplement natural light with professional tools. We will also introduce you to the benefits of using portable artificial lighting to elevate your images and handle challenging weather conditions. This workshop is perfect for photographers ready to move beyond available light and bring their creative vision to life.
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$49      

Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 03 October
Gastown - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a 2-hour street photography walk around Vancouver. We'll explore capturing candid moments, urban landscapes, and the vibrancy of city life. All skill levels welcome.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 17 October
Burnaby Lake, Burnaby - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a 3-hour beginner-friendly photography class at Burnaby Lake Regional Park. You will learn the basics of camera operation, composition, and exposure. Suitable for those new to photography or looking to build confidence.
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$110      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 31 October
Deer Lake Park, Burnaby - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a 2-hour Black and White Photography meetup at Deer Lake Park. We will explore composition, light, and shadow to create striking monochrome images. All skill levels welcome.
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$49      

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 14 November
Burnaby - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a 2-hour portrait photography meetup at Robert Burnaby Park. We will explore natural light portraiture, posing techniques, and composition. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      
Creative Lens Filters and Image Editing

Creative Lens Filters and Image Editing

Saturday 28 November
Deer Lake Park, Burnaby - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a 3-hour photography class at Deer Lake Park. We will explore creative uses of lens filters and image editing techniques to take your photography to the next level. Suitable for intermediate photographers.
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$110      
Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 12 December
Downtown Vancouver - 6pm - 2.0 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a 2-hour long exposure photography meetup at Stanley Park. Learn to capture light trails, moving water, and night scenes. Tripod recommended; suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      

Creative Composition Photography

Creative Composition Photography

Saturday 09 January
Downtown Vancouver - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Akhil
Join us for a 2-hour creative composition photography meetup at SFU Belzberg Library. We will explore composition techniques to enhance your photography. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      
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
    It was great. Some really good food for thought in my learning to take portraits.
    5/5
    Scott
    2026-04-29
    Mr. Marco was great and made the session very enjoyable. He explained the basics of portrait photography clearly, including how to make the subject feel comfortable and confident during a shoot. He also covered useful camera techniques in a way that was easy for beginners to understand. It was a valuable and well-organized event, and I?m looking forward to attending more sessions in the future.
    5/5
    Mohsin
    2026-04-28
    Some good tips for street photography in this short workshop. Helpful leaders. Some mix up about meeting place, that was easily sorted. Many Thanks!
    5/5
    nancy
    2026-04-26

    A good experience for a beginners and met a new friend.
    5/5
    Rolando
    2025-10-07
    Excellent and informative group lead
    5/5
    JASON
    2025-09-08
    Not what I expected but it was very good as a portrait workshop
    5/5
    michael
    2025-09-07

    It was a good event and useful for those of us learning new aspects of photography.
    5/5
    Julian
    2025-06-29
    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

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Akhil
    Akhil J Narayanan is an photographer and filmmaker working across both digital and analogue media and sound. His projects are guided by an interest in the image and form. Currently in his final year pursuing a degree in film production, media, and computer science, his images involve strict composition and intensive editing. He has worked as a director of photography in dozens of film projects and has experience working with various cameras, ranging from the Sony series to the Arriflex and the RED Series.

    Akhil is available for private bookings

    Available most days (Flexible)
    Private Tutoring, Wedding Photography, and/or Video, any events

    PHOTOS
    Vancouver Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Horseshoe Bay
    I had been asked to help a friend launch his boat this evening. Just in case, I took my camera with me to capture anything interesting that may pop up. I got this shot as we were leaving deeper into the Blue Hour.Hand held1/8 Sec / f 5.0 / ISO 400
    Credit: Jerry Schulz
    Facebook: Jerry Schulz
    Instagram: jerryschulz

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2026-05-21
    Title or Location: Siwash Rock, Stanley Park Vancouver BC

    Credit: Jim Bugar
    Instagram: Nootkajim@
    Vancouver Photography Group
    2026-05-14
    Title or Location: Zion National Park, Utah
    There?s something unforgettable about the landscape surrounding Zion National Park at first light. As the morning sun rises across the desert, the sandstone cliffs come alive with deep oranges, glowing golds, soft creams, and rich red layers carved over millions of years. The unique strata colours of the canyon walls seem to shift by the minute as the sunlight slowly moves across the rock face, revealing textures and patterns hidden in shadow only moments before.What makes this region so speci
    Credit: Luciano Fasullo
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loufasphoto/
    Instagram: loufasullophotography

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2026-05-06
    Title or Location: Harrison Tulip Festival, Aggasiz BC
    This photo was taken at the Harrison Tulip Festival last weekend on a very sunny day captured using a Fujifilm camera. This photo is so beautiful because it tells a story of a vibrant spring moments. This photo was unedited and straight out of camera.
    Credit: Mark
    Facebook: Mark Moreno
    Instagram: moment.maker1993

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2026-04-15
    Title or Location: Tsawwassen, BC
    Great Blue Heron amongst the fir trees at the Tsawwassen First Nations rookery.
    Credit: Steven Kirby -Schwartz
    Instagram: @kirbyschwartzsnaps
    Vancouver Photography Group
    2026-04-15
    Title or Location: Fort Langley, BC
    The other night I was out with my drone, trying to capture the setting sun over the Langley. However ,it wasn?t being very cooperative. Then I turned the camera around and saw the image which has been attached. The name of the dragon boat team is called Race Crew and they were doing their final push back to the dock before the sun went below the horizon.
    Credit: Lou Fasullo
    Facebook: Loufasullophotography
    Instagram: Loufasullophotography

    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Taken from 1000 Venetian Causeway.
    Fourth of July over The Magic City!
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Instagram: rick_bravo1

    Central Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Avoca Beach
    A dramatic sunrise over Avoca Beach's rocky shoreline on 24 May 2026, with powerful surf breaking beneath stormy golden skies.
    Credit: Kylee Wilton
    Facebook: Kylee Wilton Photography
    Instagram: kyleewiltonphotography
    Bellevue Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: In Lynnwood by the parking lot of my apartment
    I was soaking in the sun on a beautiful day with my camera and zoom lens when i spotted the dragon fly on the antenna of a car parked car close to my apartment. The vivid colors and the beauty of the moment was no lost on me and i immediately zoomed in with my Tamron 70-300mm lens. I was glad the dragonfly was in no hurry to fly away. I was all smiles when i looked at the end result. The bokeh effect and beauty of the dragonfly. My camera settings were SON
    Credit: Jimmy Washiko

    Brighton Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Pencils
    This picture was taken by a large window, three pencils (RGB coloured) were laid on white card which was curved up in the distance, but the curve cannot be discerned due to the very shallow depth of field and even light, giving the impression of infinity into the distance ...
    Credit: Arthur Li
    Facebook: Arthur Li
    Instagram: art_k_li

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