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Upcoming Events

Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Sunday 19 January
Eastrop Way - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Come and learn how to take stunning landscape pictures!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. In this meetup, we will focus on learning all about compositions, focal points, unique perspectives, and more!
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Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 26 January
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Come down and learn how to take stunning architectural pictures!

Learn how to show the history and different styles of buildings and structures in gorgeous pictures!

We will be covering composition, light, lines, and shapes, proper settings, and looking at details to make our photographs eye-catching.
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£26      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 02 February
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 2 Hours
Lucie Nakach
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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£26      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 09 February
Basingstoke City Centre - 9am - 3 Hours
Lucie Nakach
This class is perfect for beginners that want to try and go more out of their camera!In this 3 hour class, we will go over ALL the basics so you can feel confident in your skills.You will have lots of time to practice your new skills and try new things.This is a very hands-on class so you will be helped every step of the way!
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£67      

Nearby Photography Groups

Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 25 January
Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
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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£26      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 25 January
Riverside Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Reading Photography Group
Adeyemi Salako
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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 February
The Forbury - 9am - 3 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
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

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 February
Liebenrood Rd, Reading - 10am - 3 Hours
Reading Photography Group
Adeyemi Salako
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      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 08 March
Forbury - 9am - 2 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
Muhammad Zubair Taqi
eople, 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.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
book now
£26      
Street/Action Photography

Street/Action Photography

Saturday 08 March
Riverside Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Reading Photography Group
Adeyemi Salako
This session is for art or inquiry that features unmediated chance encounters and random incidents within public places, usually with the aim of capturing images at a decisive or poignant moment by careful framing and timing.
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£26      

Interior Portraits (Window Light)

Interior Portraits (Window Light)

Saturday 29 March
Riverside Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Reading Photography Group
Adeyemi Salako
Please join us for discussion of interior portraits (Window Light) We will discuss the following: - metering process, what ISO will work best - posing to take advantage of the window light - the use of reflectors and where to place - what reflection material to use silver, gold, or white. And so much more...Hope to see you there!
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£26      

Other Nearby Groups

Painting Birds with Watercolour Meetup

Painting Birds with Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 08 March
Hackwood Rd - 11am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
In this workshop, we will explore the art of painting birds using watercolour techniques.

We will cover topics such as color mixing, brush techniques, and composition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own bird painting. You will have the opportunity to work on your own painting, with guidance and feedback from our instructors.
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£26      
Mandala Art Meetup

Mandala Art Meetup

Saturday 22 March
Eastrop Lane - 1:30pm - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating beautiful and intricate mandala designs. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of drawing mandalas, with a focus on the different elements that make up these stunning circular designs. We will cover topics such as symmetry, patterns, and repetition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own mandalas. You will learn techniques for creating intricate designs using simple shapes and patterns, including using rulers and compasses to create precise circles and lines. A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. Traditionally, a mandala is a geometric design or pattern that represents the cosmos or deities in various heavenly worlds.
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£26      
Perspective Drawing Meetup

Perspective Drawing Meetup

Saturday 05 April
Hackwood Rd - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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£26      

Beginner's Painting Class _Watercolour or Acrylics

Beginner's Painting Class _Watercolour or Acrylics

Saturday 19 April
Eastrop Lane - 2pm - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
Discover the joy of painting in this beginner-friendly class designed to introduce you to watercolour and acrylic techniques. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to explore a new medium, this class will guide you step-by-step to create your own beautiful artwork in a relaxed and supportive environment.
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£26      
Urban Sketch Meetup

Urban Sketch Meetup

Saturday 03 May
Hackwood Rd - 11am - 2 Hours
Basingstoke Art Group
Nirali Khamar
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens) Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
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£26      
ABOUT BASINGSTOKE
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 Basingstoke .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Enjoyable event, lucie was grand giving ideas and support. A differnt way to look at things. Highly recommended.
    5/5
    Neill
    2024-10-29
    Great for inspiration and to draw off other people's ideas
    5/5
    Dale
    2024-10-29
    This was an enjoyable event. So, much so I have booked two more (on differnt subjects) Lucie was fun well paced and informative. We had a small group which allowed more time to be spent one to one. Lucie made allowances for me as i had had an injury so wasnt so mobile. All in all very good well recommended
    5/5
    Neill
    2024-10-08

    The event was everything I hoped it would be. Lucie was an awesome instructor whose teaching techniques made the whole event both fun and informative. Her knowledge was immense and she was keen to give us the benefit of this. A very enjoyable 3 hours that flew by.
    5/5
    Mike
    2024-06-18
    Good, I definitely learnt some useful things.
    4/5
    Andrew
    2024-02-26
    Excellent course for beginners, group sizes are perfect for this level. Lucie was great, very patient and supportive! Lots of opportunity to try new skills and understand equipment. Good length of time too, not long enough to be too much info. Great value for the content. Will look to do others in the future.
    5/5
    Paul
    2024-02-19

    Happy that there was practical involved
    5/5
    Tylin
    2024-02-19
    Really enjoyed the beginners course, I wasn't sure how a 3 hour session would feel but it was well timed with plenty of time for explanation and practical activity. I feel like I learned so much within the session. Lucie is a fantastic instructor, and able to explain concepts in simple terms when I didn't quite understand. Looking forward to booking onto further courses.
    5/5
    Richard
    2023-12-25
    Brilliant event, learnt a lot and now feel more confident to practice street photography on my own. Lucie is a fantastic instructor, really enjoyed the event with her
    5/5
    Caz
    2023-08-14

    A great workshop, well run. Fun, informative and got me thinking about how to capture landscape photography in a new way! Good to have a group of people to share ideas too!
    5/5
    Kelly
    2023-06-30
    Another enjoyable event helped by the weather and the company. Lucie sets tasks that get you thinking outside of your usual mindset. It's also great for getting ideas from the other participants.
    5/5
    Martin
    2023-06-27
    A great workshop, well run. Fun, informative and got me thinking about how to capture landscape photography in a new way! Good to have a group of people to share ideas too!
    5/5
    Kelly
    2023-06-26

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Lucie Nakach
    Lucie started playing with cameras as a child, a passion she pursued ever since spending most of her life shooting or studying photography both in college and university, graduating with a BA (Hons.) in 2014 and now works as a freelance.
    She travelled the world and used her photography skills everywhere she went, always looking for the next challenge!
    She loves everything related to photography and enjoys sharing her experience with others!
    She currently uses a Canon 5D Mark iii

    Lucie Nakach is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Basingstoke Photography Group
    2024-06-08
    Title or Location: Clevedon Pier
    With the sun now setting to the north west a trip to the Somerset coast was in orderClevedon pier was originally designed to be part of the main railway line connecting the south west with south Wales over the Bristol ChannelMy idea for this image was to line up the setting sun directly behind the tower at the end of the pierCamera used: Sony A7riiia Lens used: 24-105G OSSSettings: ISO 100 105mm f8 1/640secEdited in Lightroom
    Credit: Ryan Soper
    Facebook: r3s photography
    Instagram: r3s photography

    Basingstoke Photography Group
    2024-04-04
    Title or Location: Mottisfont Abbey - Hampshire
    This was actually a test photo that I took to try to get the light levels right for fill-in, but I loved the emotion so much I decided to try to balance the light levels to see what I could recover from it.I was able to rebalance the light levels as I was shooting raw, and extracted images at 0, 1 and 2 stops, and then interpolated them to get to the final image.
    Credit: David Scanlan
    Instagram: baritoneskips
    Basingstoke Photography Group
    2024-04-03
    Title or Location: The shard London
    View from across the Thames of the Shard framed within an art installation on the steps leading up to a viewing platform on Grants Quay Wharf Camera used was my iPhone 15 pro Ultra wide camera ISO 160 14mm f2.2 1/100sEdited in Lightroom mobile app
    Credit: Ryan Soper
    Facebook: r3s photography
    Instagram: r3s photography

    Basingstoke Photography Group
    2024-03-22
    Title or Location: London
    Walking to catch the tube at Aldergate station I noticed this lovely frame, all I needed was somebody to place inside of it after sitting on a doorstep opposite for 10-15mins with nobody walking past on that side of the street and about to move on, a lady suddenly appears in the distance walking my way, is she gonna walk past me, is she going to enter one of the other buildings near by, I waited and hoped, boom, there she is, thank you mam.Shot on a Sony A7riiia with a 24-105G lens at 50mm ISO
    Credit: Ryan Soper
    Facebook: r3s photography
    Instagram: r3s photography

    Basingstoke Photography Group
    2024-03-16
    Title or Location: Sorrento
    We had travelled in the Motorhome through France, Germany, Austria and down into Italy Staying for three weeks in Sorrento. This was takenlooking Across the bay of Naples, towards Naples with Vesuvius in the background.
    Credit: Kev Morrissey
    Basingstoke Photography Group
    2024-03-10
    Title or Location: sns studio images
    i wanted to shoot a 1950 private eye detective shoot so it had to be black and white the shoot was in a day to day life of a private eye and me as a photography following him around taken images of his day to day life is like in the set there are 7 photos
    Credit: steven john fox
    Facebook: steven fox and sns studio images i want

    Greensboro Photography Group
    2025-01-16
    Title or Location: Worthville dam. Randolph Co. North Carolina
    Driving home after out playing with my camera taking photos on my co-workers farm, I drove past this dam. I've never seen it before as I'm still relatively new to this area. I immediately pulled off the side of the road and grabbed my gear. I am a follower of Gary Gough, a fine art photographer on YouTube. He said one way to learn is to copy someone else's work to learn and get better. So that's what I did. LOL. Using his teachings I combined long shutter speeds with ND filters that allowed me t
    Credit: James Ollis
    Facebook: jamesollisphotography
    Auckland Photography Group
    2025-01-16
    Title or Location: Waikumete Cemetery
    First my full moon photo with Auckland city for 2025 14/01/2025f/5.6 1/10sec iso 640Sony a1 with Sony FE 300mm GM f/2.8 x2 teleconverter
    Credit: Thum Promtrai
    Facebook: Thum Promtrai
    Instagram: Thumpromtrai
    Calgary Photography Group
    2025-01-15
    Title or Location: By the Banks of the Bow, photo captured at the Stampede Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4K8
    As part of my final project as a fourth-year photography major, I chose to explore and document Calgary?s sculptures, which embody the history and heritage of its people and landscape. One of the highlights of my work is By the Banks of the Bow, one of the largest sculptural artworks in North America. To enhance the visual impact of the image, I utilized Photoshop, particularly to create a dramatic sky that seamlessly complements the dynamism of the horses and the cowboy.This piece celebrate
    Credit: Sohel Alam
    Facebook: Sohel Alam
    Instagram: our_heritage_sites

    Bell County Photography Group
    2025-01-15
    Title or Location: Holland, Texas
    The Pacha Homestead. It has remained vacant for a long time.
    Credit: James D. Laing
    Facebook: James D. Laing
    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-01-13
    Title or Location: Liberty State Park, New Jersey.
    This long exposure shot is from August, 2024. I was visiting Liberty State Park, New Jersey. From Liberty park you get such an AMAZING view of the NYC skyline looking across the water. It?s awesome during the day but even more magical at night as you can see. I?d recommend a visit here just for the views to anyone. Camera: Canon T8iLens: Canon EF S18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STMISO: 40035mmF203.2 sec
    Credit: Ken Weber
    Instagram: @kwofco_
    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-01-13
    Title or Location: Beares Beach, Bermagui, NSW, Australia
    A 2 shot panorama of a majestic sunrise with the beautiful curved beach running southward. A trail of footprints leads the way to this unspoilt place of serenity. Ancient sandstone rock formations frame the shot. Nikon Z8, 14-24 at f8, ISO64, 1/125th sec on tripod.
    Credit: Roger Griffiths
    Facebook: Roger Griffiths
    Instagram: @griffgrafx59

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