Landscape Photography
Saturday 12 October
Maple Street, Glendale - 10am - 2 Hours
Kevin Buzzell
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 12 October
Downtown Oxnard - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Ivy Hyve
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.
Street Photography
Saturday 19 October
N Maclay Ave. - 4pm - 2 Hours
Angelo Maalat
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. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Landscape Photography
Sunday 20 October
Burbank Walk - 10am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Street Photography
Saturday 26 October
Maple Street, Glendale - 9am - 2 Hours
Kevin Buzzell
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. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 02 November
Downtown Oxnard - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
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.
Macro Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 November
O'Melveny Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Angelo Maalat
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.
The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 November
S La Cienega Blvd - 1pm - 3 Hours
Kevin Buzzell
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.
Outdoor Portraits
Saturday 23 November
South Victoria Avenue - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Golden Hour Photography
Saturday 07 December
Maple Street, Glendale - 5pm - 2 Hours
Kevin Buzzell
Capture the magic of Golden Hour with a photography event designed to harness the soft, warm light just before sunset.
Join us to enhance your skills and create breathtaking images bathed in nature's most flattering light.
Christmas Portraits Meetup
Saturday 14 December
Downtown Oxnard - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
Capture the magic of the season! Join us for a festive and fun-filled photography event that will sprinkle your holiday season with creativity and joy! Learn how to incorporate Christmas into your portrait photos, from decors to cozy sweaters, our professional instructor will help you compose the perfect shot.
Whether you're an aspiring photographer or just looking to create cherished holiday memories, this event is perfect for you and your loved ones.
Share the joy by inviting your friend or family member to be a part of your photos. If you don't have someone you can bring with you as your model, don't worry. The group can take photos of each other.
Processing Raw Files Workshop
Saturday 11 January
Downtown Oxnard - 10am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
Join us as we discuss processing RAW files! Learn how to unlock the full potential of your images by mastering techniques in RAW file editing. We'll cover essential adjustments like exposure, white balance, color correction, and more. Bring your laptop and RAW files to follow along as we dive into the post-processing workflow. This meetup is perfect for photographers looking to enhance their editing skills and improve their final images.