Christmas Portraits Meetup
Saturday 14 December
Downtown Oxnard - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
Capture the magic of the season! Join us for a festive and fun-filled photography event that will sprinkle your holiday season with creativity and joy! Learn how to incorporate Christmas into your portrait photos, from decors to cozy sweaters, our professional instructor will help you compose the perfect shot.
Whether you're an aspiring photographer or just looking to create cherished holiday memories, this event is perfect for you and your loved ones.
Share the joy by inviting your friend or family member to be a part of your photos. If you don't have someone you can bring with you as your model, don't worry. The group can take photos of each other.
Processing Raw Files Workshop
Saturday 11 January
Downtown Oxnard - 10am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
Join us as we discuss processing RAW files! Learn how to unlock the full potential of your images by mastering techniques in RAW file editing. We'll cover essential adjustments like exposure, white balance, color correction, and more. Bring your laptop and RAW files to follow along as we dive into the post-processing workflow. This meetup is perfect for photographers looking to enhance their editing skills and improve their final images.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 25 January
Ventura - 10am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 22 February
Downtown Oxnard - 10am - 3 Hours
Ivy Hyve
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.
Photographing Reflections
Saturday 08 March
Ventura - 10am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
Street Photography
Saturday 22 March
Riverpark - 10am - 2 Hours
Ivy Hyve
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.
Street Art Photography
Sunday 15 December
Mateo St - 11am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Unleash your photography potential with our specially tailored class. Our focus is primarily on understanding Composition and the critical role of light in capturing stunning photographs. Proactively enhance your skills by experiencing hands-on training. Together, we will explore the realm of natural light photography, bidding goodbye to on-camera flashes or strobe techniques. With the only available light, we will guide you through troubleshooting, making necessary adjustments, and ultimately, capturing captivating portraits. The class also offers practical lessons on light modifying techniques. Learn the smart application of a reflector to cleverly manipulate not-so-great lighting conditions. It's all about capturing perfectly exposed shots, irrespective of the circumstances. Embrace the world of photography like never before. Join us and discover the artist in you.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 21 December
E Holly St - 10am - 2 Hours
Russo Mutuc
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Street Art Photography
Sunday 29 December
Mateo St - 11am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Unleash your photography potential with our specially tailored class. Our focus is primarily on understanding Composition and the critical role of light in capturing stunning photographs. Proactively enhance your skills by experiencing hands-on training. Together, we will explore the realm of natural light photography, bidding goodbye to on-camera flashes or strobe techniques. With the only available light, we will guide you through troubleshooting, making necessary adjustments, and ultimately, capturing captivating portraits. The class also offers practical lessons on light modifying techniques. Learn the smart application of a reflector to cleverly manipulate not-so-great lighting conditions. It's all about capturing perfectly exposed shots, irrespective of the circumstances. Embrace the world of photography like never before. Join us and discover the artist in you.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 11 January
Flower St, Downtown Los Angeles - 10am - 2 Hours
Ian T. McFarland
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.
Shallow Depth of Field
Sunday 12 January
Palisades Ave - 11am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
Street Photography
Saturday 18 January
Montana Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Andy Bertelsen
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.
Street Art Photography
Sunday 26 January
Arts District in Downtown - 10am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Immerse yourself in the vibrant and unique medium of street art. Discover the unseen treasures tucked away in city corners across the globe. Engage in the challenge of capturing these urban masterpieces through your lens, positioned in bustling public spaces saturated with action and energy. Will you incorporate the spectators into your composition or focus solely on the art? The choice is yours. Deepen your photography skills while exploring the electrifying world of street art. The streets are your canvas and the camera is your brush. Join us.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 09 February
Wells Street - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Firas Aladai
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.
Natural Light Portraits
Sunday 23 February
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
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. A model is present during the session.
Composition in Photography
Sunday 09 March
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Firas Aladai
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.1 Rule of thirds2 Shapes3 Negative Space- Positive4 Line5 Symmetry and patterns6 Points7 Color8 Tone9 Distance10 BalanceAs a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 14 December
West Colorado Boulevard - 10am - 2 Hours
Eugene Kuperman
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Saturday 21 December
Westlake - 10am - 2 Hours
Simona Rael
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
