MANCHESTER
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 October
Deansgate and Castlefield - 11am - 3 Hours
Warren McCann
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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£67      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 26 October
Northern Quarter - 11am - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
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£26      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 02 November
Northern Quarter - 12pm - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
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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£26      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 16 November
Northern Quarter - 11am - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
Join us for an immersive outdoor black-and-white photography seminar, where you'll learn the art of capturing timeless images in natural light. Explore techniques for mastering contrast, texture, and composition in monochrome landscapes and street scenes. Perfect for photographers of all levels looking to elevate their skills in creating striking, evocative black-and-white photos
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£26      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 30 November
Northern Quarter - 11am - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
Join us for an immersive outdoor black-and-white photography seminar, where you'll learn the art of capturing timeless images in natural light. Explore techniques for mastering contrast, texture, and composition in monochrome landscapes and street scenes. Perfect for photographers of all levels looking to elevate their skills in creating striking, evocative black-and-white photos
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£26      
Capturing the Christmas Markets

Capturing the Christmas Markets

Saturday 07 December
Manchester Christmas Markets - 4pm - 2 Hours
Warren McCann
Discover the magic of the season at our outdoor Christmas Market photography seminar! Learn how to capture the festive atmosphere, twinkling lights, and bustling crowds in stunning detail. Perfect for photographers of all levels, this session will focus on techniques to create captivating images that highlight the warmth and charm of holiday markets.
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£26      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 14 December
Deansgate and Castlefield - 11am - 3 Hours
Warren McCann
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
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£67       5 places left

Nearby Photography Groups

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 05 October
Centre of Wigan - 10am - 2 Hours
Wigan Photography Group
Enisa Huso
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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£26      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 12 October
Great Underbank - 7pm - 2 Hours
Stockport Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.

In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 October
Great Underbank - 10am - 3 Hours
Stockport Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
£67      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 October
Chorley New Rd, Bolton - 10am - 3 Hours
Bolton Photography Group
Parshwa Panchwatkar
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

We will then put your new knowledge to the test with the guidance of a professional photographer.
book now
£67      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 02 November
Piccadilly - 10am - 2 Hours
Stockport Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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£26      
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 16 November
Great Underbank - 10am - 3 Hours
Stockport Photography Group
Olamide Bakare
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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£67      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 05 October
Oxford Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Manchester Watercolour Group
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
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£26      
Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Speed Landscape Drawing and Painting

Saturday 12 October
Baring Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Manchester Art Group
Jiani Guo
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" colour and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolour-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawingpainting.You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
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£26      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 12 October
Oxford Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Manchester Watercolour Group
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
book now
£26      

Mini Photo Session

Mini Photo Session

Sunday 27 October
Manchester M25 2SW,
Manchester Family Photo
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.

Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       10:00am       £47

book now       10:30am       £47
Blossoms  Brushstrokes Watercolour Meetup in Nature

Blossoms Brushstrokes Watercolour Meetup in Nature

Saturday 09 November
Google Meet - 10am - 2 Hours
Manchester Watercolour Group
Shilpa Sapatnekar
Join our "Blossoms Brushstrokes Watercolour Meetup in Nature" for an immersive two-hour session focused on floral and nature painting studies. Under expert guidance, you'll explore the garden to select your preferred subjects, capturing reference photos to fuel your creativity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting out, you'll learn both traditional and contemporary composition techniques to compose stunning floral and nature paintings. This online gathering offers a unique opportunity for nature enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals, while honing your skills and enjoying the serene beauty of the surroundings. All skill levels are welcome, so grab your watercolor painting travel kit and smartphone for reference photos, and join us for an enriching artistic experience in the heart of nature!
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£26      
Christmas Portraits

Christmas Portraits

Sunday 17 November
Didsbury, Manchester
Manchester Family Photo
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.

Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       10:00am       £47

book now       10:30am       £47

Mini Photo Session

Mini Photo Session

Saturday 07 December
Manchester M50 3UB
Manchester Family Photo
Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.

Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.

book now       10:00am       £47

book now       10:30am       £47
ABOUT MANCHESTER
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 Manchester .

  • 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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  • REVIEWS
    A really useful couple of hours. Learning how to make best use of the sensor to achieve the best emphasis on light and shadow. Well chosen location, and a nice informal approach to the technical aspects.
    5/5
    Justin
    2024-09-30
    Very good teaching. Very patient. Very good value
    5/5
    Michael
    2024-06-04
    Learn through experience, the two hrs flew by?good to be in a group of like minded people, warren was very helpful, highly recommended thanks.
    5/5
    paul
    2024-05-13

    It was a great to learn a few things about street photography with Warren.
    5/5
    Ashwini
    2024-01-30
    It was just the right length at 2 hours, I am a complete novice but that did not matter. Friendly people and I enjoyed the photography tasks we were given. I will book again.
    5/5
    Kate
    2023-11-06
    I have attended 3 events and always enjoyed
    5/5
    Dorothy
    2023-08-08

    Just 2 hours with Warren has made a significant impact on my images and they now have a new quality previously missing. I am now practicing like mad to make it instinctive rather than having to think.
    5/5
    MICHAEL
    2023-05-01
    Very helpful and knows his stuff. Good pace. Not too hard work for we oldies.
    5/5
    MICHAEL
    2023-04-17
    The teacher was very kind and supportivd and answered my questions and I learnt a lot.
    5/5
    Dorothy
    2023-04-03

    Great to meet other budding photographers, to learn some new tips and techniques, and to visit some different places around Manchester.
    4/5
    Martin
    2023-02-13
    Well organised. Knowledgible leader. I found it interesting seeing other participants treatments of the same brief that I was given.
    5/5
    Peter
    2022-11-22
    Very friendly and informative
    5/5
    Derrick
    2022-11-21

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Warren McCann
    Warren is an accomplished digital artist and experienced educator with over a decade of experience in the field of photography. He holds a Master's degree in photography and has a diverse range of experience in areas such as portraiture, still life, product, weddings and event photography, live music, and even working on film sets.

    Warren's passion for photography began with a fascination for capturing the world around him on film. He pursued a Bachelor's degree in Media and continued his education to earn a Master's degree in photography, where he focused on artistic direction, composition, lighting, and post-production techniques. He has worked with a variety of clients in different industries, allowing him to refine his skills and gain valuable experience.

    In addition to his professional work, Warren is a dedicated educator who enjoys sharing his knowledge and skills with others. He has taught courses and workshops on a variety of topics to photographers of all levels, from beginners to advanced students. Warren's teaching style is practical, and he inspires and encourages his students to achieve their photography goals. He has taught classes on portraiture, still life photography, composition techniques, and other methods of photography.

    For almost five years, Warren has been a regarded sessions leader and mentor at Manchester Photography Group, where he continues to share his passion with others. He believes that everyone has the potential to become a skilled photographer and is committed to helping his students achieve their full potential.

    When he's not teaching or working on projects, Warren can be found pursuing his passion for old cameras, shooting and developing film, and exploring unique perspectives to capture through his lens. His dedication to his craft, combined with his passion for teaching, makes Warren a valuable asset to the photography community, and he is committed to making a positive impact in the field for many years to come.
    PHOTOS
    Manchester Photography Group
    2024-09-20
    Title or Location: Media city - Manchester
    This was taken with a drone I have from the sky over media city!
    Credit: Cal DDW
    Facebook: @Cal DDW
    Instagram: @SceneryMC

    Manchester Photography Group
    2024-09-11
    Title or Location: This photo was taken just behind the Trig point of Blackstone Edge
    It was a long time in the coming walk with my father from Windy Hill just off the M62 (the big mast) you see when going from red rose to white rose counties. The last time we walked there was over 20 years ago before wind farms cut into the landscape. Extremely windy on the day so I couldn't use a tripod so I sat low down as I could to line up the shot (and get a wet bum) and that's really it.
    Credit: Julian Hall
    Facebook: Julian Ju Hall
    Manchester Photography Group
    2024-09-04
    Title or Location: Salford Manchester
    I work in Salford keys and took this on the way to work at 730am. Lovely view of Manchester skyline.
    Credit: Wayne Thorley

    Manchester Photography Group
    2024-08-28
    Title or Location: Manchester cathedral
    After growing up in Manchester for 40 years I decided not to go shopping but instead go and explore our amazing city with just my Samsung phone. A June day with the sun beaming and the flowers full of colour.
    Credit: Clarabella

    Manchester Photography Group
    2024-08-27
    Title or Location: Werneth Low, Hyde, Cheshire
    On a clear day, looking west from Werneth Low you get a superb view over Manchester city centre. Despite having an Oly EM5 iii that I use to take 'serious' shots, this was taken on an evening dog walk with only my samsung phone to hand. 3 shots, the one uploaded had more sky, lower horizon and the camera was tilted back slightly to 'stretch' The sky. No post processing.
    Credit: Nigel S
    Manchester Photography Group
    2024-08-21
    Title or Location: Saddleworth
    HiThis is Chilli - she is a Fox Red Labrador and loves being photographed. She does a lot product shots and is with Animal Direction agency and has been in several advertising campaigns and on TV including Drafons Den and The Joe Lycett Show as character 'Linda Biscuits'I am a Veterinary Nurse and a keen photographer so took the opportunity of the glorious heather in Saddleworth for some shots . This one is our favourite
    Credit: Rachel Bean

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: Taken along 7th Street, Sacramento, CA.
    1/30 SS, F8, ISO 80. Even trash can be beautiful.
    Credit: Ed Nordstrom
    Providence Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: Bristol RI
    Taken at the Bamboo forest at Blithewold Mannor in Bristol RI
    Credit: Mark David
    Instagram: Markdavid_photography

    Sutherland Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: My garden -Riverwood NSW
    Cockatoo enjoying my Gymea Lilly flower . I love growing native plants and flowers to attract the local wildlife . The flower has looked amazing for a few weeks and now that it?s done the birds can enjoy it .
    Credit: Joanne Lowe
    Instagram: @jonbo82l
    Nashville Photography Society
    2024-09-29
    Title or Location: Coco beach pier
    First family vacation in three years. Decided to wake up to watch the sunrise on the beach
    Credit: Dave koz
    Facebook: Dave koz
    Leeds Photography Club
    2024-09-28
    Title or Location: Northlanding Flamborough
    The shot was taken while on a weekend break in Flamborough, taken with a Nikon D750 24-85 mm zoom lens at 66mm, iso 100 f/8 1/20 secLightroom edit for shadows and highlights slight crop.
    Credit: Steve Bailey

    Portland Photography Group
    2024-09-27
    Title or Location: Canon beach
    Just a simple walk on the beach appreciating the sunset. The sun ended up being super red because of summer wildfires.
    Credit: CelestialChampagnePhotography
    Instagram: CChampagnePhotography
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