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Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Sunday 27 April
Chester City Centre - 3pm - 2 Hours
Carolina Gorman Batlles
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.

We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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£26      

Nearby Photography Groups

50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Saturday 26 April
Chinatown - 1pm - 2 Hours
Birkenhead Photography Group
Marilyn Smith
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographers gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, well review the basic camera settings. Well then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
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£26      
Industrial Landscape Photography

Industrial Landscape Photography

Saturday 03 May
Pacific Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Birkenhead Photography Group
Marilyn Smith
We will be starting with an overview of landscape photography technique, how to decide what to take a picture of and how to compose shots, we will then move into settings and more technical challenges to get an idea of when the camera behaves best for landscapes.

You can use buildings and other man-made structures compositionally in the same way other landscape photographers use trees and rolling hills. Wind farms, harbours, cement works, power stations, quarries, pylons and building sites are just a few of the industrial landscapes you can photograph. The Liverpool docks are the perfect setting for this kind of photography meetup.
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£26      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 17 May
New Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Birkenhead Photography Group
Marilyn Smith
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      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 31 May
Port Sunlight - 10am - 3 Hours
Wirral Photography Group
Alex Walker
Embark on a photographic adventure with our Beginner's Photography Class! Say goodbye to the limitations of automatic exposure and say hello to unlocking the secrets of your camera.

Get ready to dive deep into the realms of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and unravel how these settings shape your perfect shot. It's time to demystify your camera with our expert guidance, putting your newfound knowledge to the test alongside a professional photographer. Let the learning begin, and let's capture those picture - perfect moments together!
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£67       5 places left
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 31 May
The Quarry - 11am - 2 Hours
Shrewsbury Photography Group
Chris Marshall
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.
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£26      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 31 May
Birkenhead Park - 4pm - 2 Hours
Birkenhead Photography Group
Marilyn Smith
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.
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£26      

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 07 June
The Quarry - 11am - 2 Hours
Shrewsbury Photography Group
Chris Marshall
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      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 21 June
Port Sunlight - 10am - 2 Hours
Wirral Photography Group
Alex Walker
Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant tapestry of city life with our Street Portraits Photography Class! From charming cafes and lively vendors to street musicians and historic landmarks, immerse yourself in a world teeming with captivating subjects.

Unlock the secrets of great street photography as we delve into the art of keen observation. Master the skill of "seeing" interesting details with easy and playful methods that will transform your perspective and reveal a world alive with fascinating nuances.

But that's not all - we'll demystify the technical aspects too! Dive into settings, focusing techniques, and lens choices specific to street photography, ensuring you're ready to capture those serendipitous moments that define the urban experience. Join us, and let's turn the streets into your own vibrant canvas of creativity!
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£26      
Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Saturday 21 June
The Quarry - 11am - 2 Hours
Shrewsbury Photography Group
Chris Marshall
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
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£26      

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 05 July
New Brighton - 7pm - 2 Hours
Birkenhead Photography Group
Marilyn Smith
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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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 July
Port Sunlight - 10am - 3 Hours
Wirral Photography Group
Alex Walker
Embark on a photographic adventure with our Beginner's Photography Class! Say goodbye to the limitations of automatic exposure and say hello to unlocking the secrets of your camera.

Get ready to dive deep into the realms of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and unravel how these settings shape your perfect shot. It's time to demystify your camera with our expert guidance, putting your newfound knowledge to the test alongside a professional photographer. Let the learning begin, and let's capture those picture - perfect moments together!
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£72       4 places left
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 July
The Quarry - 11am - 2 Hours
Shrewsbury Photography Group
Chris Marshall
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.

The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
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£28      

ABOUT CHESHIRE
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 Cheshire .

  • 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 Cheshire Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Hi enjoyed the workshop with Carol who was very engaging, and helpful She explained each task well and provided honest critique to help take better shots
    5/5
    Mark
    2024-09-03
    Thoughly enjoyed Carolina's workshop. She was a good host and communicator. I learnt from her teaching.
    5/5
    Sandra
    2024-09-03
    This was an enjoyable and useful event. The session was well-structured with a set of challenges for participants to work on. Good feedback was provided on each challenge. I learnt a few very useful things (eg considering contrast, shape and texture for each photo) and gained confidence.
    5/5
    Tim
    2024-04-14

    Carolina was welcoming enthusiastic passionate about her craft communicated her excellent knowledge really well and left me with additional tools to use in my photography. Definetely booking more with her was very impressed. Thank you
    5/5
    Simon Bond
    2024-04-09
    Thought it was well structured and Carolina was informative, enthusiastic and encouraging. She asked questions of us and made us think and her enthusiasm rubbed off on us.
    5/5
    john
    2024-02-20
    Carolina?s knowledge, enthusiasm and organisation made the workshop an excellent learning experience.
    5/5
    Christine
    2023-11-08

    I had the pleasure of attending a 'street photography at night class' recently, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The tutor's friendly and patient approach made learning a breeze. Claudiu's guidance helped me grasp essential techniques and concepts, enhancing my photography skills significantly. I left the class feeling not only more confident but also inspired to explore and experiment further. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in honing their photography skills.
    5/5
    Nic
    2023-08-19
    Brilliant course. It was good to learn the camera settings and then using them to gain an understanding. Claudiu was friendly and knowledgeable and made the course interesting.
    5/5
    Michael
    2023-04-18
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Carolina Gorman Batlles
    Carolina Gorman is a photographer who specializes in street photography and fashion. She has experience working with clients on artistic projects and developing her own travel, street photography, and portrait projects.

    Gorman graduated in photography from the University of Chester (UK) and received additional training from CEV, School of Visual Arts in Madrid (Spain).

    Carolina Gorman Batlles is available for private bookings

    Open for Private Sessions. Please inquire about availability.

    PHOTOS
    Cheshire Photography Group
    2025-04-12
    Title or Location: Shropshire Union Canal Cheshire
    Camera OLYMPUS OM1 with 12/40 f 2,8 lens aperture priority original taken in colour converted to mono
    Credit: John Dodd

    Cheshire Photography Group
    2025-04-12
    Title or Location: Whitby Harbour
    I took this while away on a family holiday to Whitby, I waited all week to leave the right light and cloud cover to give the shot some depth. The harbour extension give a leading line that draw you to the piers end. When I saw the extensions I knew I had to snap it this way.
    Credit: Chris Britton
    Instagram: @cold_water_chris
    Cheshire Photography Group
    2025-03-15
    Title or Location: Abbotts Moss near Delamere Forest
    This is my 1st attempt at Macro photography using the OM-D E-M1 MarkII & Olympus 90mm F/3.5 PRO lens with the camera ability to focus bracket I managed to capture this shot aswell as a few other of this Ladybug this is the one I liked the most and I'm pleased with the way it turned out. :)
    Credit: Russell Dean
    Instagram: instagram.com/rustygram84

    Cheshire Photography Group
    2025-01-12
    Title or Location: Tatton Park Knutsford
    Took advantage of the snowy weather and got to Tatton Park early as it was a lovely crisp bright morning and the trees were looking amazing covered snow and early morning frost.
    Credit: Phil Edge

    Cheshire Photography Group
    2024-09-22
    Title or Location: Liverpool Waterfront
    Super moon rising Liverpool.
    Credit: Robert Adams
    Instagram: rob_adams30@instagram
    Cheshire Photography Group
    2024-09-22
    Title or Location: Manchester - Arndale Shopping Centre
    I had a day of street photography walking around Manchester city centre shooting in only black and white with a Fujifilm X-T4 and a TT Artisans Prime 35mm lens.I needed a coffee so i went into the Arndale Shopping Centre to quench my thirst,after taking shots of some interesting people i looked up to the roof on the top floor to see the circular shape of the glass ceiling and thought this would make a nice abstract shot and composed part of the ceiling as per photo.
    Credit: Tony Astbury

    Perth Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Esperance WA
    I was walking around the rocks at sunset, enjoying the clouds, and thinking I had better get to shelter as that rain burst was heading my way. The sun suddenly highlighted the underside of the rain cloud, and I managed a few shots.I also got rained on very soon afterwards!Canon R6M2 with kit lens 24-105mm.ISO 2000, 24mm, f9.0, 1/1000s. Post in LRC.
    Credit: Leanne Irwin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanne.irwin.121
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmi63/

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Palm Bay, Florida
    The Old Oak Tree, 2025.This is one of my favorite trees. It is situated alone in a huge field on a little farm near where I live. Every time I see it and the little rope swing that hangs from it, it just fills me with a sense of peace and tranquility. I wanted to portray that in this minimalist, high key version of it.
    Credit: Kim Mayes
    Facebook: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Instagram: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: North Minden
    Carson River looking southwest
    Credit: Darren King
    Instagram: @epicimagepro

    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
    It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
    Credit: Yang

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