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Macro Photography Class

Macro Photography Class

Saturday 05 April
West Rancho Feliz Dr., Tucson - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard Folsom
Learn the wonders of Macro Photography see how to view the world close up. If you don't have a macro lens try my 50mm macro, 100mm macro or use closeup lenses. You may already have a normal lens with macro capabilities. Many wide angle lenses also allow for macro distances
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$47      
Bird Photography Meetup

Bird Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 April
Sweetwater Dr, Tucson, AZ 85745 - 10am - 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      
Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Sunday 04 May
E Roger Rd, Tucson - 10pm - 2 Hours
Richard Folsom
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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$47      

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 18 May
South Stone Ave., - 9pm - 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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 01 June
Vista del Oro - 9am - 3 Hours
Richard Folsom
Learn all the basics of photography while out in the field. Aperture and shutter speeds and how they affect your image. Learn how to compose a photo and how different lenses impact your image.
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$92       2 places left
Astro Photography Meetup

Astro Photography Meetup

Sunday 15 June
West Rancho Feliz Dr., Tucson - 7pm - 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      

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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Richard was very informative, he demonstrated that interesting photos can be found all around you. After the workshop we went to a coffee shop where he reviewed our work and made suggestions.
    5/5
    Steve Martino
    2025-02-12
    Richard's classes are always fun and informative. He takes to time to explore the topics of the class in depth.
    5/5
    Ralph
    2025-01-29
    Great class! Thank you for the feedback!
    5/5
    Jamille
    2025-01-27

    I really enjoyed the meetup. I had never been to this location and found it to be very peaceful with lots of birds. Instruction from Kim was useful as well.
    5/5
    Pleshette
    2025-01-01
    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

    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
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25
    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
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25

    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
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25
    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

    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25
    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
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25

    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
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25
    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

    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25
    Brisbane Photography Group
    2025-03-26
    Title or Location: Manly Marina
    Always enjoy taking photos at Manly.This one worked well with the colourful and impactful clouds.This is a 5 image panorama taken from a higher elevation.
    Credit: Viktor Szasz
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25

    Wigan Photography Group
    2025-03-26
    Title or Location: Edinburgh
    The photo was taken in Edinburgh .In it captures the striking presence of the Tolbooth Kirk, now known as The Hub. Dominating the scene with its towering Gothic spire, the historic structure stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage, conveys the essence of Edinburgh?where history, culture, and atmosphere intertwine. It evokes the unique feeling the city imparts to its visitors: a blend of timeless grandeur and deep-rooted character.
    Credit: Enisa Huso
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mynewphotoenisa?igsh=MWY2ejg5ajZibnlrMQ==
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-26
    Title or Location: Boardwalk
    This photo was taken on the Hidden Lake Trail at Glacier National Park. High winds and rain was the forecast for the day.
    Credit: Rick Keeney
    Facebook: rickkeeneyphotography
    Instagram: rickkeeneyphotography

    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25
    Newark Photography Group
    2025-03-24
    Title or Location: Moonshine Arch, located near Vernal, Utah.
    Moonshine Arch is an impressive sandstone formation spanning 85 feet in length and 40 feet in height. It is a popular hiking destination in northern Utah, offering stunning views of red rock formations typical of the region.
    Credit: Louis Nesbitt
    Facebook: https://nesbytedesignsllc.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesbytel/
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-03-25

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