AUCKLAND
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

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
    A fun outing incorporating some technical knowledge and vision from Timo. Kroad was a great choice to hold it at
    5/5
    Dusty
    2025-06-09
    It was good
    5/5
    Jimmy
    2025-06-09
    excellent outing with great instructor.
    5/5
    David
    2025-06-08

    A great Afternoon Well run by Alex
    5/5
    Wayne
    2024-12-10
    Awesome event with some great people Alex did a wonderful job once again
    5/5
    Wayne
    2024-12-03
    Fantastic meetup, I think we all learnt a lot and importantly, had fun! The time flew past, thanks Alex!
    5/5
    ross
    2024-12-03

    This was a great introduction to using my camera. I learnt alot. There was no pressure and we felt we could ask any questions. It was nice having a small group and great to be able to learn and then take photos using what we learnt.
    5/5
    Kirsten
    2024-11-26
    This was my favourite so far. Just the right amount of participants and a model we can practice on! Love all the tips and tricks we learned on this session. Would love to have the same for flash photography.
    5/5
    Geneva
    2024-11-05
    I enjoyed the event and learnt a significant amount both at the event itself but also on the U Tube video's which Alex sent us the link too. The one thing which would have me rate it as a 5 is if there was a little more opportunity to give each person some critique - Alex did try but with the limited time it was tricky.
    4/5
    Linda
    2024-11-04

    It was fine thanks - good company, good ideas, good info prior
    5/5
    Linda
    2024-10-07
    I learned a lot of great knowledge about camera techniques and camera setup. I am now taking photographs in manual and that is because of this beginners photography class. I also really liked having a booklet to prepare me before class. I also liked taking photographs of architecture at the museum and going to the winter gardens. Alex is a great teacher and I learned a lot from him.
    5/5
    Janie
    2024-10-06
    Alex is an expert instructor and encourages the group to learn from each other as well as himself. He is ready with praise and manages to make to sessions fun. I learn about a new aspect of photography each time I go. Above all, it?s enjoyable and fun
    5/5
    Simon
    2024-09-10

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Timo Wendel
    I am a experienced Photographer from Germany who likes sharing his knowledge and passion for photography with others!
    Photography is a journey and I will accompany you while we achieve your desired results! Whatever genre you are interested I will make sure you feel more comfortable using your camera!

    Timo Wendel is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Auckland Photography Group
    2025-06-01
    Title or Location: Symonds St - Don't Let Likes Replace Love
    I was walking home from having some drinks with friends on Friday night around 8pm. I saw an intriguing blue glow from a bus shelter close to the Symonds Street Cemetery, and as I got closer, I saw that the message on the poster - Don't Let Likes Replace Love. It struck a chord as I feel there is far too much of that in this day and age.Taken with my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra ISO 4000 F2.4 1/33s - Edited in LR Mobile
    Credit: Julie Johnson
    Instagram: julie6370

    Auckland Photography Group
    2025-06-01
    Title or Location: My backyard Vinsent St, Howick
    Waxeye with OrengeGears :Sony a1 with Sony FE 300mmSeting: f/2.8 1/4000sec iso 3200Location: My backyard
    Credit: Thum Promtrai
    Facebook: Thum Promtrai
    Instagram: Thumpromtrai
    Auckland Photography Group
    2025-05-21
    Title or Location: Auckland

    Credit: Hugh Jones

    Auckland Photography Group
    2025-05-04
    Title or Location: West Auckland
    For a long time, I admired beautiful moon photos shared in photography groups. I always wanted to try it myself, so I reached out to someone I connected with on Facebook who shared the same interest. Since I didn?t have the right lens, I rented one for a day and met up at the location we had agreed on.It was a great experience working together and finally capturing the Moon on my own. This shot means a lot to me because it marks the start of my journey into astrophotography.
    Credit: Tayyab Nawaz
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089785239048

    Auckland Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location: Viaduct Auckland
    I live close to Auckland CBD and waterfront. I usually take a walk around the city to capture its beauty. This is how Auckland's waterfront Viaduct looks on a daily basis. Enjoy the City vibe.
    Credit: Xi Zhu
    Auckland Photography Group
    2025-04-12
    Title or Location: Tiritiri Matangi Island
    It was nearly 3am and I was setting up for one of my bucket list shots, the Milky Way and Tiritiri Matangi Lighthouse. I've been waiting a few years to get this shot and various things had to align. I needed time off work, clear skies, the right moonphase, the milky way in position and last of all a hut booking which can be very hard to get. Here I was out setting up my composition and this photo wasn't the one I was after. Little did I know it was going to be the best shot of the night. Not lon
    Credit: Shane King-Turner
    Facebook: Shane's Shots Photography

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: dudhwa national park india
    We were in Dudhwa national park safari ride. And suddenly tiger came out of the bushes chasing peahen. Seeing our safari jeep, tiger stopped and got luck to take this shot.
    Credit: siddhartha gupta

    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Masai Mara Kenya (Mara triangle)
    This is Osidai.He is a leopard I encountered during a safari trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya last year. He was a beautiful animal and it was an absolute privilege to spend some time watching him.
    Credit: Lyndsey Williamson
    Dundee Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Sunset at Achuvoldrach
    "After a stunningly beautiful day in the remote north of Scotland, the sky offered one final gift?a pastel-hued sunset that painted the horizon and left a warm glow in our hearts."
    Credit: John Cuthbert LRPS ARPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.cuthbert.963

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Sabi Sands Greater Kruger South Africa
    Early morning safari Leopard approaching the vehicle. Light came from the headlights of the jeep. Under expose to get the background dark.
    Credit: Tai Hoang
    Instagram: Lb_sleepy

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