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Astro Photography Meetup

Astro Photography Meetup

Sunday 15 December
West Rancho Feliz Dr., Tucson - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Richard Folsom
Discover the secrets of capturing the night's enchanting beauty with a hands-on astrophotography meetup. Learn how to photograph the night sky, the moon and maybe a planet or even a galaxy bring a long lens with manual focus ability on your lens or camera.
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$47      
Bird Photography Meetup

Bird Photography Meetup

Sunday 29 December
Sweetwater Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745 - 9am - 2 Hours
Richard Folsom
Capture the beauty of nature with our exclusive bird photography class! Join us for an unforgettable experience where you'll learn the art of capturing stunning bird images. Discover the secrets to composition, lighting, and patience while immersing yourself in the world of avian photography. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and create breathtaking snapshots of our feathered friends.
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$47      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 18 January
South Stone Ave., - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Folsom
Architecture meetup will cover photographing buildings with proper perspective and photographing details close up. Also going over how different lenses impact the final image. Buildings, sculpture art and how to obtain the best results.

Come and join me!
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$47      

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Sunday 26 January
Historic Fourth Avenue, Tucson - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Folsom
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!

In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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$47      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 09 February
Historic Fourth Avenue, Tucson - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Folsom
Discover the Art of Monochrome Imagery with Our Introduction to Black and White Photography WorkshopUnlock the secrets to stunning black and white photography by exploring the interplay of contrast and texture that bring these timeless images to life. Learn how to visualize the world through the nuanced lens of monochrome, understanding how your camera captures light and shade differently from the human eye. Delve into both in-camera techniques and post-production magic to transform your photographs into striking black and white masterpieces. We'll guide you through practical examples and engaging exercises to enhance your understanding and skill set. This workshop caters to the more seasoned photographer, building upon a foundational knowledge of photographic principles and manual camera control to elevate your art to new heights of expression in black and white.Join our advanced course and master the captivating craft of black and white photography.
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$47      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 23 February
Historic Fourth Avenue, Tucson - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Folsom
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.
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Landscape Painting Workshop

Landscape Painting Workshop

Sunday 08 December
Rosemont East - 4pm - 2 Hours
Tucson Art Group
Jake LaCavera
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and majesty of nature through painting. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of painting, including color theory, composition, and brushwork. We will cover topics such as using light and shadow to create depth and drama, capturing the colors and textures of the landscape, and experimenting with different brushstrokes and techniques to create stunning effects.
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$47      
Acrylic Pouring Class

Acrylic Pouring Class

Sunday 05 January
Rosemont East - 5pm - 2 Hours
Tucson Art Group
Jake LaCavera
Discover the fun and unpredictable world of acrylic pouring! In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the exciting technique of fluid art by pouring vibrant acrylic colors to create stunning, one-of-a-kind abstract pieces. No painting experience is required—just let the colors flow! Bring your materials and be ready to experiment with color and form in this creative, relaxing workshop.
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$47      
ABOUT TUCSON
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 Tucson .

  • 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 Tucson Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    I really enjoyed the event, the instructor and other photographers. I never knew Honeybee Canyon existed until this event, may have to return again. There wasn't a lot of wildlife to photograph. That's nothing you can do about it, that's how wildlife photography is, sometime there are a lot of pictures to be captured, other times they are not active.
    5/5
    David Mowrer
    2024-10-30
    The event itself was fine even though there was a scarcity of wildlife to take photos of. There were only two of us plus Kim. We had a lot of time to ask questions and show our photos to be coached by Kim.
    5/5
    Michael
    2024-08-27
    I thought this was an excellent small-group 2-hour workshop. Mr Folsom was generous with his considerable knowledge and his time. The choice of location was excellent as well, providing valuable insight into producing black and white landscape photographs.
    5/5
    Ken
    2024-08-13

    This class was a wonderful opportunity to learn from Richard Folsom, a highly experienced photographer. Black and white photography is new to me. I learned to be more precise and careful when composing and to look for images whose texture would show well. I was surprised by how beautifully some objects, such as cactus blossoms, appear in black and white, which opened my eye to new subjects. I enjoyed the class and glad I took it!
    5/5
    Pamela
    2024-08-13
    My husband and I had a great time attending this class! We learned about bird photography, and Sweetwater presented a lot of different photo opportunities to capture. Would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in bird photography!
    5/5
    Cami
    2024-03-25
    Kim pointed out various birds and shared tips with us.
    5/5
    Brett
    2024-03-24

    Richard did a good job of taking us to places I would not have found on my own
    5/5
    Butch
    2024-03-11
    I was happy to gain better knowledge of natural light and how to use it.
    5/5
    Renee
    2024-02-27
    I learn something new in every class.
    5/5
    Becky
    2024-02-26

    This is a great course. I have a much better understanding of the composition, lighting, and camera settings for improving my macro photos. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in macro photography.
    5/5
    Lee
    2024-01-02
    The Macro Photography Class turned out to be much more experiential than it was instructional. We simply set off into the desert/river bed with the instructor occasionally pointing out potentially interesting subjects to photograph. He also made comments in passing about lighting, but we did not really get into the how-tos of macro photography. The experience was beneficial and we all got some good shots of interesting subjects.
    4/5
    Photomoto
    2024-01-01
    I enjoyed walking around Tucson, getting to know some of the interesting and historical architectural points to photograph.
    5/5
    Becky
    2023-12-05

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Richard Folsom
    He has more than 30 years of solid experience as a writer and photographer for numerous Newspapers and for Magazines with McGraw-Hill Publishing. Richard has a fine arts background from university days and has written numerous stories about the arts and artist. He created publications for McGraw-Hill including Intermountain Architecture which is the only architectural publication beside Architectural Record in their system. His skills also include award winning photography which has enhanced his stories with beautiful graphics. Richard created a Photography Show for the Salt Lake Tribune 2019s Home and Garden Show. He ran the Photo Utah Show for 10 years. This involved getting speakers on photography from local Universities and from the business world. He also taught photography classes as well. His photos have won National awards and recently he had a show at the Oro Valley Library.
    His expertise is in Architectural Photography, News Photography, and Magazine Photography but the past number of years Richard 2019s work featured Landscape Photography, Bird and Wildlife Photography.
    PHOTOS
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2024-12-09
    Tucson Photography Group
    2024-08-07
    Title or Location: Tucson, Az
    When the monsoon arrives, the colors become so vibrant on the clouds and on the Catalina Mountains. I love to see the mountains blazing in color. This shot taken from my side patio....
    Credit: Kathryn Riggins Photography
    Facebook: Kathryn Riggins Photography
    Instagram: @mkriggins
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2024-12-05

    Tucson Photography Group
    2024-08-07
    Title or Location: From my side. porch looking at Catalina Mountains
    First big monsoon event in a while...not a lot of rain, but the colors of clouds in sky and on the Catalinas was magical!
    Credit: Kathryn Riggins Photography
    Facebook: Kathy Riggins
    Instagram: @mkriggins
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2024-12-05
    Tucson Photography Group
    2024-07-29
    Title or Location: Avra Valley Rd. Near the Airport
    Decided that night to chase the storm and I was optimistic on what might happen. Ended up with several shots and I gratefully that TPG chose this one to highlight.
    Credit: Moments Made Visual Inc
    Facebook: Moments Made VisualInc
    Instagram: @momentsmadevisual

    Blackpool Photography Group
    2024-12-05
    Tucson Photography Group
    2024-07-23
    Title or Location: San Xavier Mission
    Chasing storms led to a stop at the mission. Under rainy skies, this little blot made its way across the sky
    Credit: Rhonda Royss
    Instagram: rjr_glue
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2024-12-05

    Tucson Photography Group
    2024-07-13
    Title or Location: Front Yard Ocotillio Ranch
    Had an old stump we where going to burn set it out in yard birds seam to love it. Was trying for inflight photo with nikon Z8 800m 2000s f6.3 ISO 360
    Credit: Chuck Russell
    Tacoma Photography Group
    2024-12-04
    Tucson Photography Group
    2024-07-09
    Title or Location: T'ohono Chul Garden
    Two hawks were flying from a tree to the ground near the little cafe at T'ohono Chul. I moved to get closer....sitting in a chair about 20 feet away, when they both flew from the tree to the ground. Not sure if this was mating "date", or if they had a nest nearby (I didn't see one). But they landed and turned around and looked at (at least the grayer one did....think the other was keeping eye on the surroundings. I watched them for about 15 mins....but this was the best shot.
    Credit: Kathryn Riggins Photography
    Facebook: Kathy Riggins
    Instagram: @mkriggins

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2024-12-07
    Title or Location: Upper Hawksbill Trail Head - Shenandoah National Park
    Was lucky to have a meteor fly across the sky as I was taking this photo. I've always wondered at the night sky. Even now, anytime I see a meteor or even a satellite it still fills me with excitement. Astrophotography allows me to share that wonder and excitement with others.
    Credit: Felim Corr
    Instagram: photosbyfeilim
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2024-12-07
    Title or Location: Figtree NSW, Australia
    The clouds starting building up for sunset at Figtree NSW, so I rushed to the top of this location near a local farm. With trail bikes reving behind me ( a local track through the bush), I took this 5 shot panorama.Canon 1500D, F11, ISO100
    Credit: David Leuver
    Facebook: david leuver
    Instagram: @davidleuver
    Reading Photography Group
    2024-12-06
    Title or Location: On the Farne islands
    This picture was taken on the Farne islands of the coast of Northumberland one of the best places to get up and personal with puffins ..
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography

    Norfolk Photography Group
    2024-12-02
    Title or Location: Amazona Zoo
    Another trip to Amazona, great value having a pass.
    Credit: John Cameron
    North London Photography Group
    2024-12-02
    Title or Location: Berrylands, Surbiton
    I was photographing the squirrel in our garden while I was in the room and I was photographing it from the window of the room.
    Credit: Dimitar Nedelchev
    Newark Photography Group
    2024-12-02
    Title or Location: An oblique photo of Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands.
    &3900&757&9775&8255&9775&757&3901&12388?=:::::>I am experimenting with Abstract photography. A genre of photography that deviates from traditional representations of reality and focuses on capturing shapes, forms, patterns, colors, and textures in a non-representational manner, In this photo I am emphasizing the visual elements of the of mountains of Hawaiian Islands and their cities (particularly Oahu ) during a brief thunder storm, rather than an single literal or recogniza
    Credit: Louis Nesbitt
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louis.nesbitt.14
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesbytel/

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