Historical 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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If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.

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When it comes to photography, the images can either be dull and uninteresting or thought-provoking and amazing. This is especially true for striking portraits, which require a combination of ingredients to truly captivate the viewer. To keep your readers engaged, it's important to explore different angles within the story and have creative conversations with photographers. A well-composed and beautifully lit portrait can evoke strong emotions in the viewer, well composed, beautifully lit, visually uncluttered and that is until now!!

This week, we are excited to announce that we will be using a new location for our portraiture shoot. Regardless of the weather, our new site is covered, and we are confident that you will be pleased with the top light effect created by its large skylights, but most of all the walls of the location are the best graffiti you will find anywhere in the city.

As an added bounce we will also visit the Digbeth Community Gardens just up the road and off Shaw's passage Birmingham B5 5TH.

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Join us for a creative session where we'll craft distinctive bookmarks using table salt and delicate scraping techniques. These handmade bookmarks boast a unique aesthetic that will elevate any book they grace. Perfect for bibliophiles seeking both style and functionality!

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Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents! Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.

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This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.

You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.

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Spring presents an excellent opportunity for capturing the beauty of nature through photography. This vibrant season inspires feelings of rebirth and energy, making it a perfect time to document these seasonal transitions and celebrate the arrival of a new year. To create captivating photographs, focus on subjects that harmoniously blend with their surroundings this approach can foster a serene and balanced atmosphere in your images.Remember, photography is an art form that allows for creativity without the need for context or explanation. Each photograph can stand alone as a powerful expression of emotion and imagination. With the gardens offering expansive spaces for exploration, take advantage of the variety of lenses you have at your disposal to seize countless potential shots. This will enhance your experience and help you capture the essence of spring in all its glory.The gardens are spacious and long, offering countless opportunities for photography, so bring a variety of lenses.

The gardens are spacious and long, offering countless opportunities for photography, so bring a variety of lenses.

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We will be using various techniques to maximise the behaviour of the light. Backlighting is one of my favourites and can be used for portraiture or nature. Bokeh is Japanese for blur but is a term used for soft out of focus balls of light which can look very pleasing. Burst in this case is star burst which can be achieved when you have strong areas of light and a correct choice of aperture. Use all three to create some amazing compositions.

Cannon Hill Park
Birmingham
B12 9QH
Midland Arts Centre /MAC.

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Join us in this hands-on workshop designed for photography enthusiasts of all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner eager to explore the basics or an experienced photographer looking to refine your technique, this workshop offers a comprehensive dive into the art of photographing running water and waterfalls.

meet outside in village by St Giles Church, Badger, Shropshire. Badger Shifnal / WV6 7JR.

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Join us at the Bridgnorth town carnival to practice capturing a variety of angles and views amidst the vibrant festivities.

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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.meet up Windmill Hill Lane, Leamington Spa CV33 9LBThere is a lay-by for several cars, pull in and walk across the field to the Windmill itself.

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Windmill Hill Lane, Leamington Spa CV33 9LB
There is a lay-by for several cars, pull in and walk across the field to the Windmill itself.

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Do you gaze up at the night sky with wonder? What about looking up at the stars and thinking, how old that light you are seeing is? Maybe you watch as day and night morph into one, and the stars come out to play. This meetup is going to cover off everything you need to know to start capturing amazing single shot astrophotography and a few extra bits of helpful advice. The learnt basics of capturing a single frame will form the building blocks of your astrophotography journey. Think of this meetup as your first step on that journey or for those who have already started, maybe a road sign. Astrophotography looks amazing and packs a real punch, however, you do not need to spend a fortune to partake. Does gear make a difference, the simple answer is yes, but it is not the deciding factor when it comes to astrophotography. This meetup will look at planning your session, camera settings, required equipment. I want this meetup to help you maximise your current gear as your start capturing milky way shots.

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