Using Light & Shadow Photography Meetup - Northern Quarter - 9am - 2 hours

In this session we will be focusing on capturing tonal contrast within a frame, strategically using the light meter readings to create stylistic and surreal photographs.

Expect to come out of this class with new skills and a wider perspective on the art form that will almost certainly take your photography to the next level.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Using Light & Shadow Photography Meetup - Northern Quarter - 9am - 2 hours

In this session we will be focusing on capturing tonal contrast within a frame, strategically using the light meter readings to create stylistic and surreal photographs.

Expect to come out of this class with new skills and a wider perspective on the art form that will almost certainly take your photography to the next level.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Abstract Photography Meetup - Media City - 2pm - 2 hours

If you get 12 people to take a photograph of the same object, you can almost guarantee they will all be individually different and subjective to the photographers eye. This session is about taking the ordinary and throwing into a new dimension of perspective.


Focusing on patterns and stylistic manual techniques, we are going to be completely breaking down the fundamentals of what makes an image interesting so the more open minded you are, the richer the experience you will take from this.
This class is aimed at all ability levels!

Instructor: Warren McCann

Street Photography Meetup - Deansgate and Castlefield - 10am - 2 hours

Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be looking at how you can use different crops and compositions to tell a story about the local area through your camera. There will be a mix of architecture and portrait photography in this session as we explore the city on a photo walk.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Experimenting with Reflections in Photography Meetup - Media City - 1pm - 2 hours

Reflections are in more places than you expect and they can create a more interesting composition in your images. Through a series of activities we’ll discover new ways to find and capture reflections in a safe and creative environment. Expect to look out for reflections for the rest of your life.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Beginners Photography Class - Northern Quarter - 9am - 3 hours

Appropriate for complete beginners, or those who want to brush up on the basics and start enjoying our regular group meet up sessions. Learn how to get off Auto Mode and onto Manual Mode, along with the basics of composition.

Cameras, their functions and all their accessories can be overwhelming if you’re not already familiar with them. Discover how to use your camera to capture moments, events, and people in your everyday life. The class will cover a range of technical aspects, including aperture, shutter speed and ISO. You’ll also cover focal length and lenses, lighting and correct exposure.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Landscape Photography Meetup - Castlefield - 1pm - 2 hours

Settings: maximise the depth of field / use a narrow aperture. May need to take shutter speed down and ISO up a little.
Finding a spot that has a foreground and background interest. Think carefully about where you place your camera and tripod.
Take your time. There’s no need to take hundreds of shots at this session, it’s all about taking the time to see and record the landscape around you.
What is the sky doing? If it’s bland and no contrast, then don’t let it dominate your frame. It is always good to have a slice of sky so that it can help ‘break up’ the composition in a good way - think rule of thirds.
Keep an eye on the horizon! Keep them level and watch where you are placing them in the frame - on one of the thirds is best.
Expect to leave this session with many interchangeable skills that will enhance your photography in more ways than just landscape!

Instructor: Warren McCann

Black and White Photography Meetup - Deansgate - 10am - 2 hours

Before colour film, there was only monochrome and in this session we'll be focusing on just that. Taking away the distractions of bright flowers and blue skies, we'll be shifting our attention towards shadows, textures and contrasting tones. By the end of this session, expect to be expertly capturing the world in black and white.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Abstract Architectural Photography Meetup - Media City - 2pm - 2 hours

Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Taking a step back from the usual images we see of buildings around Manchester, we're going to be interpreting them in a very different way. Warren will be looking at ways to take some impressive and original shots and the camera settings to use to get these.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Street Photography and Perspective Meetup - Northern Quarter - 10am - 2 hours

Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be looking at how you can use different crops and compositions to tell a story about the local area through your camera. There will be a mix of architecture and portrait photography in this session as we explore the city on a photo walk.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Outdoor Portraits with Reflectors Meetup - Northern Quarter - 1pm - 2 hours

Learn how to use different reflectors to take better portraits or family photos as the sun is going down. For example, if you want to have someone with their back to a nice sunset, the persons face might be pretty dark, This is an alternative to using flashes, strobes, etc... they are great but can be expensive. But reflectors are relatively inexpensive.

Instructor: Warren McCann

Shutterspeed and Action Photography Meetup - Deansgate/Castlefield - 11am - 2 hours

In this session we will be looking at how you can use your camera's shutter speed settings to capture action in sharp focus. Whether you're new to or familiar with manual camera settings, this session will be a chance to play and get creative with the guidance and advice of the photography instructor.

Instructor: Warren McCann