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Dusk to Evening Photography Meetup

Dusk to Evening Photography Meetup

Sunday 10 December
Viaduct Harbour - 7pm - 2 Hours
Alex Henderson
Taking advantage of the beginning of daylight saving this hybrid meetup captures the golden light of the setting sun, the blue light of deepening dusk and the awakening night life of fluorescent and neon - all within the picturesque setting.

Each challenge will be based around a different lighting situation and mood. Associated with each. A lot of learning about exposure and contrast and this will be a good practice run for the Navigating Night photography meetup

Kindly remember to provide details of your camera brand and model during the sign-up process. This information will assist our instructors in providing you with more tailored and effective assistance
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 17 December
Mission Bay - 4:30pm - 3 Hours
Alex Henderson
Learn about the basics of photography - f stops and depth of field, shutter speed, ISO as well as the design elements that make up a great photo. No matter what your level - this is a great opportunity for you to learn about or revisit the magic that makes photography so inspiring! Bring a lens that is 50mm or longer and a data card that has a lot of space, as you will be shooting a lot and learning how easy it is to create satisfying images! NOTE: we will be looking at understanding your camera's settings to achieve what we want, so do state your camera model when signing up!

Kindly remember to provide details of your camera brand and model during the sign-up process. This information will assist our instructors in providing you with more tailored and effective assistance
book now
$138      
ABOUT AUCKLAND
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 Auckland .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Photographing junk gave me opportunities to create different moods while shooting and post production. A very creative meetup!
    5/5
    Helen
    2023-09-11
    The Out of the Box meetup was a wonderful chance to break free of constraints and let the magic unfold.
    5/5
    Helen
    2023-08-23
    Great fun
    4/5
    Noel
    2023-08-22

    learnt some things, difficult considering the opposing levels of knowledge in the room
    4/5
    Robyn
    2023-08-19
    A perfect blend of gnarly close-ups and moody landscapes. Karaka Bay delivered as an ideal location for a relaxed meet-up.
    5/5
    Helen
    2023-08-08
    Excellent meetup - good number of participants, good venue with variety and mood etc that well suited the theme and good timing and duration, as well as suggestions for focusses
    5/5
    Linda
    2023-08-07

    Fantastic event. A great balance between tuition, self-development and creatimg challenge. Well scheduled also, not easy to marry the tide and light conundrum! Great work Alex, I left inspired!
    5/5
    Ross
    2023-08-07
    Luckily I knew a little about the settings I just hope the newbies to this style of photography enjoyed the evening! I learnt the hard way years ago by not knowing how to get the camera to the tripod, I practiced at home in the dark to be familiar! Thum gave us many hints! If the tide had been out, there were more opportunities for compositions! I managed a few nice captures cheers Adrienne
    4/5
    Adrienne
    2023-07-25
    I enjoyed it! Nice to do something a bit different for me. Also, good location.
    5/5
    Raewyn
    2023-07-17

    Great opportunity to learn something new and Alex did his best to get a buddy system in plave. I think it unfortunate that some people had their own agenda and interests, including arriving earlier and setting themselves up as they wished.
    5/5
    Linda
    2023-07-17
    Great Event!!
    5/5
    Swaroop
    2023-07-16
    Such a great opportunity to meet other photographers, learn from their wisdom & insights, and practice black and white street photography. Friendly, welcoming & encouraging - loved my first session with the Auckland Photography Group & have signed up for my 2nd session, looking forward to it! :) Really well run, informative, and fun - thanks Alex!
    5/5
    Jessica
    2023-07-11

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Alex Henderson
    From the age of Four Alex loved holding an Instamatic camera his father had given him. From there he graduated to a Paxette rangefinder, and then SLRs - summers spent in darkrooms enjoying the power of images to create a new world. Selling his first image to an Adidas basketball sponsor at age 15, he has lived, studied and worked in Asia and Australia - assisting commercial, fashion,, industrial and wedding photographers in Melbourne and Auckland, and shooting for models, businesspeople and designers. He regularly covers NZ Fashion Week and shoots portraits when he is not being dragged around by the two dogs that he looks after.
    PHOTOS
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    Title or Location: Bethells Beach
    I've been wanting to go out to Bethell's Beach to get this photo of the Life Guard hut and the Milky Way for awhile now. Everything seemed to be lined up in regards to weather, wind, cloud and the Milky way position so I got my camera gear and work light out and off I went. After taking some pics I thought, why not jump in the photo too, so I did. A real poser ?.
    Credit: Shane King-Turner
    Instagram: _shanes_shots
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22

    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-15
    Title or Location: Auckland Museum
    I went for a walk to the Museum to see the blue moon rise, knowing I didn't really have a chance at getting a photo of the moon with so many photographers there so decided to take a photo of the amazing lines of the building with all the photographers in the back ground.
    Credit: Tran Lawrence
    Facebook: Tran Lawrence
    Instagram: Oceanprotagonist
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-08-21
    Title or Location: Waipu
    Surely, water is a cleanser. Cleaning all the dirts, like what it did to my boots. Have a self reflection, do not stay on a problem, get up, walk around and find a solution.
    Credit: Fritz Dar Juan
    Facebook: Fritz Dar Juan

    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-08-05
    Title or Location: Muriwai Beach
    If you love something and do it, it doesn't matter how hard it is, because at the end of every job you see a result that makes you happy. I like to photograph landscapes because that's the only way I can relax from my daily duties. Each of us can afford to spend 3/4 of an hour in nature, to forget stress and relax, and photography is exactly the cure for that. The picture is from Maori (Maukatia) bay in the summer while the Gannets are still in their colony.
    Credit: Hasan Jakupovic
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/HasanPhotograf
    Instagram: instagram.com/ha_fotografija
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22

    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-07-24
    Title or Location: Waiake Beach, Torbay, Auckland
    Suggested by my wife, Miranda, "I should have been snuggling with my wife in my nice cosy bed, but the red skies called me to an icy cold frosty beach instead!
    Credit: Mark Thorpe
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-07-01
    Title or Location: Albert park at Auckland CBD
    I took this photo on my iPhone12, I just wanted to show that you will always find your way as long the sky tower is shinning always. Built by great men and women so we got t appreciate it. I used Lightroom to edit on my phone. I just recently bought canon m200 so hoping to take many more photos and follow my passion. Thank you ???????
    Credit: Mahamed Ali
    Instagram: mokanda__

    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Reno Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Title or Location: The vistas
    Shot at 120m over my house in the vistas
    Credit: Brandon Gilmartin
    Instagram: aerial_empire
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Title or Location:
    Aurora captured at Lake Ellesmere Christchurch NZ
    Credit: Vaughan Morrissey
    Instagram: life_of_a_crazy_kiwi
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Grand Rapids Photography Group
    2023-12-02
    Title or Location: Mashatu Reserve, Botswana
    Photo taken October 29, 2023. Camera Nikon Z8, lens Nikkor 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR. Settings 240mm, f5.6 , 1/1000. Location: Mashatu Reserve, Botswana
    Credit: Al VanderLaan

    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Huddersfield Photography Group
    2023-12-02
    Title or Location: Elland, Westyorkshire
    I had gone for a walk in the woods with my friend. We were looking up into the tree's to see if we could spot any Owls chatting away, as I looked back down to the path this beautiful fox was walking towards us.
    Credit: Kirsty Collins
    Long Island Photography Group
    2023-12-03

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