Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 14 October
Mississippi River Park - 7am - 2 Hours
Jason Woods
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.
Flower Photography
Saturday 28 October
Baton Rouge Library - Goodwood - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Jason Woods
Immerse yourself in a day of discovery and creativity, where you master the art of capturing the delicate beauty of flowers in photographs. Our interactive learning sessions delve into tactics and techniques that allow you to take breathtaking images. Explore photocomposition, lighting, and other key elements of photography to help you create uniquely remarkable visuals. Engage in fun-filled, practical learning that will surely elevate your photography skills. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, enjoy, and grow. Join us for an enriching day of photographic exploration.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 11 November
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
Jason Woods
Sharpen your camera skills and break away from automatic exposure. Get ready to delve into your camera's core functions, learn the ins and outs of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings impact your photos. After this, you'll have the opportunity to put your newfound knowledge into practice under the mentorship of a professional photographer. Enhance your photography talent and master your camera capabilities with our in-depth and practical sessions.
Long Exposure Photography
Saturday 09 December
Mississippi River Park - 8pm - 2 Hours
Jason Woods
Unleash your creativity and turn your regular photos into masterpiece with our hands-on workshop. You will get to explore the incredible world of long exposure photography, a technique where the camera shutter is kept open longer than usual. This method allows you to capture the fascinating progression of light trails, giving your photos an artistic and dynamic appeal. The training also includes mastering tripod photography, an essential tool for any photography enthusiast. Uncover the full potential of your lens with us and get ready to see photography in a brand new light.
Street Photography
Saturday 06 January
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - 10am - 2 Hours
Dale Alford
Join a world brimming with enticing details, from street vendors and buskers to historic architecture and art installations. Hone your power of observation - the key to capturing outstanding street photography. Our session aims to refine your skills, introducing you to techniques that help spot intriguing detail and awaken your photographer's eye. The highlight of the session is learning how to engage interesting individuals, encouraging them to pose willingly for your camera.
In addition to this, we will be exploring various settings, focusing techniques, and lens choices specific to street photography, empowering you to seize those spontaneous and fleeting encounters. Step into a world alive with detail and discover the beauty of everyday life.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 20 January
Mississippi River Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Dale Alford
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.
Landscape Sketching
Saturday 21 October
3750 Highland Rd. - 5:30pm - 2 Hours
Rhonde Boutte
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching landscapes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens), this depicts the natural world, focusing on the ground and sky as well as trees, mountains, and water.
Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the marvelous scenery.