Beginning Photography
Saturday 22 August
Norco - 8am - 2.0 Hours
Jen Nielsen
Join us for a fun and relaxed Beginner Photography Class where you'll learn simple techniques for capturing beautiful photos of both people and nature. Whether you're using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or just something new you've been wanting to try, this class is designed to help you feel more confident behind the camera.
You'll learn:
- How to photograph outdoor scenes
- Simple camera tricks and settings
- Creative ways to improve your photos
- Hands-on practice while exploring and shooting
No experience needed — just bring:
? Your camera
? A willingness to learn and try something new
We'll guide you through the basics, answer questions, and help you discover new ways to enjoy photography. Come learn, explore, and create with us!
Shallow Depth of Field
Sunday 14 June
Oak Glen Preserve area - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Maile
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field. Learn techniques to isolate your subject, blur the background, and create beautiful bokeh effects using aperture settings and positioning.
Beginning Photography Master Class
Saturday 20 June
Corona park - 9am - 3.0 Hours
Steve Somers
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Join this Beginning Photography Master Class for beginners. Learn the basics of camera settings, composition, and creative techniques in a supportive outdoor environment. Perfect for DSLR and mirrorless camera owners who want to move beyond auto mode.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 27 June
Laguna Niguel YMCA - 11am - 3 Hours
Carlo Parducho
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. Host may take candid behind-the-scenes photos to promote future events. Kindly let host know if you wish to be excluded.
Nature Photography Meetup
Sunday 12 July
Oak Glen Preserve area - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Maile
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a variety of ways. We will cover exposure, depth of field, and manual mode settings tailored for outdoor nature photography.
Beginning Photography Master Class
Saturday 25 July
Corona park - 9am - 3.0 Hours
Steve Somers
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Join this Beginning Photography Master Class for beginners. Learn the basics of camera settings, composition, and creative techniques in a supportive outdoor environment. Perfect for DSLR and mirrorless camera owners who want to move beyond auto mode.
Food Crawl Photo Walk
Saturday 25 July
Los Rios St - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Carlo Parducho
A relaxed food-focused photo walk visiting nearby cafes and eateries to practice photographing food. We'll stop to eat, photograph food, move on to another spot discuss composition and lighting, take more pics, etc. Participants should bring their own camera and be prepared to walk short to medium distances. Host may take candid behind-the-scenes photos to promote future events. Kindly let host know if you wish to be excluded.
Angles and Views
Sunday 16 August
Oak Glen Preserve area - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Maile
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives to create more dynamic images.