Come along to our fortnightly 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 have a different photo theme each fortnight and the two hour sessions take place in different outdoor locations across Birmingham. Great opportunity to try something new with the guidance of a professional photographer, and come away with some new shots for your portfolio or album.
Join the Birmingham Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers.
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Saturday the 21st of September 2019
Using Blur and Light Trails in Photography - Birmingham City Centre, Snow Hill - 5pm-7pm - 2 hours
This session is all about chucking out the rule book about blur in photography, and exploring how you can actually use blur for interesting effects. Expect plenty of fun experimentation as we slow things down and produce some motion blur with your camera settings. As always, the instructor is on hand to provide advice, feedback and tips to help you improve. - Tripod essential for this one!
£14.00pp only 4 places left
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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!
What’s involved? Each session starts with an introduction to the fortnight’s theme, and the photography instructor will chat about the camera settings and techniques to use. You’ll then have time to take lots of photos, with the instructor present to answer any questions. You’ll receive feedback and have a chance to chat with everyone to share tips and ideas. We’re a social bunch!
Join the Birmingham Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
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Upcoming Dates
Bookings close 20 hours prior
Saturday the 21st of September 2019
Using Blur and Light Trails in Photography - Birmingham City Centre, Snow Hill - 5pm-7pm - 2 hours
This session is all about chucking out the rule book about blur in photography, and exploring how you can actually use blur for interesting effects. Expect plenty of fun experimentation as we slow things down and produce some motion blur with your camera settings. As always, the instructor is on hand to provide advice, feedback and tips to help you improve. - Tripod essential for this one!
£14.00pp only 4 places left
Saturday the 5th of October 2019
Photographing Nature's Patterns - Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens - 12.30pm-2.30pm - 2 hours
Love nature photography? We’ll be looking at how to create interesting shots using the huge range of patterns and forms found in the natural world. A great chance to try out some macro and abstract techniques as we explore the location with the photography instructor. - There is an entry fee of £5 to the gardens upon arrival.
£14.00pp 10 places left
Saturday the 19th of October 2019
Studio Portrait Photography - Photo Studio in Jewellery Quarter - 11am-1pm - 2 hours
Portrait photography can be daunting, but it is also incredibly rewarding! In this session we’ll be starting with the basics of photographing people, and how you can feel confident and creative behind your camera. We’ll be looking at: lighting, capturing expressions and posing your subject. This session will be within a studio with models.
£25.00pp only 5 places left
Refund Policy: 5 days notice required for a full refund. Re-scheduling requires 2 days notice. In the case of bad weather (heavy rain) the class may be cancelled and you'll be given the option of rescheduling or a refund.
If you need to reschedule or refund your booking, then please contact the office using the form here . Your instructor is NOT able to refund or reschedule your booking for you.
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Birmingham Photography Group
Photo by instructor Martin Tierney
Photo by instructor Martin Tierney
Photo by Martin Tierney
Photo by instructor Martin Tierney
Photo by Martin Tierney
Reviews
4.8/5 from 80 reviews
The input from Martin was good as always.
5/5 by Lynda Passey
7-9-2019
5/5 by Lynda Passey
7-9-2019
Martin was his usual excellent helpful and informative self.
5/5 by Mo Bradley
24-8-2019
5/5 by Mo Bradley
24-8-2019
Great trainer
Knowledgeable and approachable
5/5 by Paul Shaffer
10-8-2019
5/5 by Paul Shaffer
10-8-2019
It was really nice session and got many good tips from Tim
5/5 by Pablo Quintario
10-8-2019
5/5 by Pablo Quintario
10-8-2019
5/5 by Christopher Parker
10-8-2019
It was really nice atmosphere and I learned quite a few things too.
5/5 by Gary Tomlinson
30-7-2019
5/5 by Gary Tomlinson
30-7-2019
5/5 by Sarah
27-7-2019
I thought it was great, very knowledgeable and Martin had lots of patience and was informative when answering questions. I look forward to attending more. Thank you.
5/5 by Kelly Turner
27-7-2019
5/5 by Kelly Turner
27-7-2019
Very helpful not my first time I learn so much off Martin
5/5 by Clive fisher
15-7-2019
5/5 by Clive fisher
15-7-2019
This was my first time of attending one of the group sessions and I thoroughly enjoyed my time.
I have been self taught through reading and watching videos, but to have the benefit of asking a very knowledgeable instructor I feel I have learned more.
I'll definitely be attending further sessions.
5/5 by Kieren Coopey
14-7-2019
5/5 by Kieren Coopey
14-7-2019
Thoroughly enjoyed my first bpg session. Martin put everyone at ease and ensured that he took time with everyone, offering guidance and answering questions throughout. I will definitely be back.
5/5 by Sarah
30-6-2019
5/5 by Sarah
30-6-2019
i thought it was very well organised... The guide, Martin obviously knows his photography very well and i certainly felt comfortable asking questions and also liked his approach to teaching.. i.e in a very relaxed, informal style.. I've really felt like i've learnt something today and the course has also made me realise how much I DO know already... the confidence thing often stops me in my tracks. Metering in particular, feels much more natural to me, after today. Thank you so much again.
5/5 by Julie Walker
29-6-2019
5/5 by Julie Walker
29-6-2019
Enjoyed photowalk at castle Bromwich hall gardens using colour and found the walk amazing and martins teaching really good and formative and was very helpful with rule of thirds and enjoyed meeting fellow photographers and look forward to Another photo walk
5/5 by Jennifer Smith
23-6-2019
5/5 by Jennifer Smith
23-6-2019
Lovely oasis of calm, hidden from city life. Good to meet and chat to fellow photographers. Good location for all sorts of photography from macro to landscape. Came home thoroughly chilled, but having shot hundreds of photos.
5/5 by Julian Roderick
22-6-2019
5/5 by Julian Roderick
22-6-2019
Great morning. Martin was fun, encouraging, knowledgeable and keen to help. Friendly and not intimidating group.
Loved the challenge of the subject matter.
Great way to spend a couple of hours.
5/5 by Fran burley
2-6-2019
5/5 by Fran burley
2-6-2019
Well organised and knowledgeable tutor.
5/5 by Ian Yates
27-5-2019
5/5 by Ian Yates
27-5-2019
Nice, quiet and very private location to practice our skills!
5/5 by Manos Prassas
19-5-2019
5/5 by Manos Prassas
19-5-2019
Calm and secluded place for photography. Lovely group of people again. Thank you Martin.
5/5 by Julian Roderick
18-5-2019
5/5 by Julian Roderick
18-5-2019
informative but informal
5/5 by Marie O'Boyle-Duggan
18-5-2019
5/5 by Marie O'Boyle-Duggan
18-5-2019
It was a very interesting location. Great for experimenting with black and white.
4/5 by Lynda Passey
18-5-2019
4/5 by Lynda Passey
18-5-2019
Informative and entertaining
Very interesting
4/5 by Nikolaos Kampouridis
5-5-2019
4/5 by Nikolaos Kampouridis
5-5-2019
It was good to be able to be able to get advice from someone during the course and meet other people who were at a similar level to myself.
5/5 by Mandy Broadbridge
5-5-2019
5/5 by Mandy Broadbridge
5-5-2019
Very friendly and informal group. Was made to feel very welcome. Loved it!! Very much looking forward to booking onto more!
5/5 by Samantha White
4-5-2019
5/5 by Samantha White
4-5-2019
Really enjoyed today and Martin was good photographer teacher and really lovely group and lovely setting in canon hill park and enjoyed taking nature photos
5/5 by Jennifer smith
4-5-2019
5/5 by Jennifer smith
4-5-2019
Excellent!! Thanks
5/5 by Satish Gangurde
4-5-2019
5/5 by Satish Gangurde
4-5-2019
Great opportunity to get advice from a professional photographer, as well as exploring s part of Birmingham I never would have ventured to.
5/5 by Sukayna Najmudin
25-4-2019
5/5 by Sukayna Najmudin
25-4-2019
I enjoyed it; helpful, informative and great to take photos with like minded people.
5/5 by Marie O'Boyle-Duggan
23-4-2019
5/5 by Marie O'Boyle-Duggan
23-4-2019
Great Location, Tutor, People and Weather. Very well organised with great detailed meeting point for ease of finding! Thank you 😊
5/5 by Natalie Clamp
22-4-2019
5/5 by Natalie Clamp
22-4-2019
Well paced and Martin gave lots of constructive advice
5/5 by Dean Borgazzi
21-4-2019
5/5 by Dean Borgazzi
21-4-2019
There was more than just water to photograph. It was a really interesting place.
Enjoying editing my photos.
5/5 by Lynda Passey
20-4-2019
5/5 by Lynda Passey
20-4-2019