BIRMINGHAM
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Street Photography  Reflections

Street Photography Reflections

Saturday 12 July
Birmingham City Center - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
The photographic exploration of reflections offers a wonderful opportunity to capture intriguing images from our everyday surroundings, such as windows, water, and various reflective surfaces. By simply taking a moment to observe, we can uncover a wealth of creative possibilities!

Library of Birmingham 4 Centenary Square Broad Street, Birmingham B1 2ND England and Gas street basin.
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£28       4 places left
Street Photography at Night Meetup

Street Photography at Night Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Gas Street - 8pm - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
walk along the Gas street basin at night and catch the lights and night time reflections.
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£28      
Prime Lens Photography Meetup

Prime Lens Photography Meetup

Saturday 26 July
Icknield Street Hockley - 11am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
In this meetup, we will learn how to use a 24mm 35mm 50mm prime lens. Come and join us!

You can join with any camera or iPhone with a prime lens 24mm 35mm 50mm.
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£28      

Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 02 August
Cannock - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
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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£28      
Portrait with Natural Light in a Sunflower Field

Portrait with Natural Light in a Sunflower Field

Saturday 16 August
Becketts Farm, Wythall - 11am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
Join us for a portrait session with natural light in a sunflower field in the summer.This will be a fun and creative way to learn how to shoot in natural light.Bring an assortment of lenses, as you may wish to photograph more than just one theme.

Bring an assortment of lenses, as you may wish to photograph more than just one theme.
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£28       1 places left
Intro to Astro Photography

Intro to Astro Photography

Saturday 23 August
Leamington Spa CV33 9LB - 10pm - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
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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£28       0 places left

Motor Cars, Angles and Views

Motor Cars, Angles and Views

Sunday 07 September
Bridgnorth Town - 12pm - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
Join us at the Bridgnorth town Festival to practice capturing a variety of angles and views amidst the vibrant festivities.
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£28      
Walk with Camera around Trentham Gardens

Walk with Camera around Trentham Gardens

Sunday 14 September
Stoke-On-Trent - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Martin Tierney
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.

Ticket to the gardens not included in the booking price. Please bring money for ticket fee.
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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 12 July
Tenterbanks - 10am - 2 Hours
Staffordshire Photography Group
Marian Amza
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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£28      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 20 July
City Centre - 11am - 2 Hours
Coventry Photography Group
Selina Bhairon
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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£28      
Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Saturday 26 July
33 Paradise - 10am - 2 Hours
Dudley Photography Group
Rafal Wodzinski
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography. Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message. This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
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£28      

Natural Light Portrait Meetup

Natural Light Portrait Meetup

Sunday 10 August
Wollescote Park Sensory Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
Dudley Photography Group
Rafal Wodzinski
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.
book now
£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Nature Painting with Watercolours

Nature Painting with Watercolours

Saturday 19 July
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Watercolour Group
Sayma Shahid
In this class we will focus on nature painting. We will learn tips and tricks on how to paint trees, clouds, flowers, mountains, and other objects found in nature. Note: This is not a Landscape painting class, we will not be creating completed landscape paintings. Our focus will be on the individual objects that make up those landscapes.
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£28      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 19 July
Westbourne Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Art Group
Anoushkaa Kashyap
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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£37      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 09 August
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Watercolour Group
Sayma Shahid
Unlock the magical world of watercolour painting with our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Dive into the colorful adventure led by a seasoned instructor who specializes in making art accessible for beginners.

Embark on a journey to master fundamental watercolour techniques, explore the wonders of color theory, and discover the art of paint mixing. Turn your newfound knowledge into a mesmerizing piece of art that reflects your creative spirit. Join our small class for big possibilities and let the watercolour magic flow!
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£28      

Watercolour Landscapes for Beginners

Watercolour Landscapes for Beginners

Saturday 30 August
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Watercolour Group
Sayma Shahid
Dive into the vibrant world of watercolours with our "Watercolour Landscapes for Beginners" class! Unleash your creativity, learn basic techniques, and create stunning landscapes with ease. No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm and a splash of imagination! Join us for a paint-filled adventure, where every brushstroke is a step closer to your masterpiece. Reserve your spot and let the colorful journey begin!
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£28      
Granny Squares

Granny Squares

Saturday 13 September
Four Oaks - 10:33am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Paige Reynolds
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled class!

Learn the basics of granny square crochet and unleash your creativity. Reserve your spot now for full details upon booking.
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£52      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 20 September
Perry Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Birmingham Watercolour Group
Sayma Shahid
Unlock the magical world of watercolour painting with our Beginner's Watercolour Class! Dive into the colorful adventure led by a seasoned instructor who specializes in making art accessible for beginners.

Embark on a journey to master fundamental watercolour techniques, explore the wonders of color theory, and discover the art of paint mixing. Turn your newfound knowledge into a mesmerizing piece of art that reflects your creative spirit. Join our small class for big possibilities and let the watercolour magic flow!
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£28      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 04 October
Four Oaks - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Paige Reynolds
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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£52       3 places left
Amigurumi 101

Amigurumi 101

Saturday 25 October
Four Oaks - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Birmingham Crochet Club
Paige Reynolds
Amigurumi 101: Dive into the World of Cute Crochet! Join us for an enchanting journey into Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crafting adorable stuffed creatures and toys! In this lively class, you'll learn how to transform yarn into 3D masterpieces by following intricate patterns and mastering essential stitches. From cuddly critters to tiny toys, the creative possibilities are endless and absolutely charming. All materials and a refreshing round of non-alcoholic drinks are included. Full details provided upon booking confirmation. Let your imagination run wild and book your spot now for this fun-filled crochet adventure!
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£48      
ABOUT BIRMINGHAM
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 Birmingham .

  • 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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Good location, Martin is an excellent guide and mentor, good communications prior to the event.
    5/5
    Gary
    2025-06-30
    Very good. Had lots of help with camera settings.
    5/5
    Rowena
    2025-06-30
    Interesting landscape
    5/5
    Colin
    2025-06-30

    Very enjoyable day. The parade was lovely.
    5/5
    Paulette
    2025-06-24
    Great session with plenty of helpful advice from Martin.
    5/5
    Cherie
    2025-06-16
    I loved it, it was a great experience. The models were all really helpful and it was great practice to be able to speak to and direct them. Martin was a fab teacher, full of tips and really hands on with help.
    5/5
    Sophie
    2025-06-09

    Martin is always very attentive, helpful and knowledgeable. His choice of locations is also perfect, and he offers great value for money, supported by a wonderful and varied selection of models.
    5/5
    Steven
    2025-06-09
    Very good crowd really enjoyed it. Hoping to have some cracking images. Looking forward to future events.
    5/5
    Steve
    2025-06-06
    Very good crowd really enjoyed it. Hoping to have some cracking images. Looking forward to future events.
    5/5
    Steve
    2025-06-03

    It was good.
    5/5
    Rosie
    2025-05-26
    Great morning, with everyone working together and sharing advice
    5/5
    Eddie
    2025-05-19
    Excellent class learnt a lot thank you
    5/5
    Linda
    2025-05-12

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Martin Tierney
    Martin Tierney / Birmingham City University.
    Photography: City & Guilds 744a.
    (experience over 40 years)
    B.A . Film & Animation. diploma classification 'first' past employment: Police Photographer / Portrait, Commercial & Wedding Photographer/ CPL. Colour Processing Labs Birmingham, present Self Employed/ Photographer
    After working in many different studios. darkrooms and colour print labs.
    I have a wide knowledge of many different formats of cameras and both film and digital material. Skills: Final cut pro / Photoshop /Illustrator/Maya / Dreamweaver Flash /After Effects ... completed a 3-year full-time degree in Film Animation at BCU.
    An experienced Photographer with several years of knowledge of Photoshop
    and related software and do all post-production requirements to exact
    state-of-the-art standard.
    PHOTOS
    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-03
    Title or Location: Beauty of Bridgenorth
    A trip to Bridgenorth where the rain fell but the sun came out and I caught my fellow photographer Beatta checking her camera.Shot on Spny A7Riva using Sony 70-200 Aperture f5.0,Shutter Speed 1/250 and iso 100.
    Credit: Paulette's Photography
    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-05-30
    Title or Location: St Ives Cornwall
    Few minutes before heavy rain started. It was so quiet and dark. I was waiting for the last ship to arrive and take this photos.
    Credit: Szymon Mrozek @mr.ozek.photography
    Instagram: @mr.ozek.photography

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: City Clock Tower
    I love the interesting blend of old and new.Taken on my way home from the graffiti and portrait photo shoot in Birmingham.
    Credit: Alec Benwell

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Digbeth shadows
    I love using shadows in my photography, that's why Digbeth in Birmingham UK is one of my favourite places to do photos. You can find there railway viaducts and a lot of great graffiti. When I see shadows like this I'm just walking around to find the best visual effects and teh magic starts &128522
    Credit: Szymon Mrozek
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.ozek.photography?igsh=MWZpdWNybGh5NzQ3dA==
    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-01-24
    Title or Location: Birmingham Chinatown
    Just walking with camera in Birmingham and see skate so ask him can I do few photos after I show him this one hi was more than happy and we did walk around together.
    Credit: Szymon Mrozek
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.ozek.photography?igsh=MWZpdWNybGh5NzQ3dA==

    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva

    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery
    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    The photo was taken on the shore of Lake Ontario at Woodbine Beach Park. Whenever you take a photo of a sunrise or sunset, it is difficult to predict how nature will show you. Sometimes expectations are not met, but sometimes you receive a modest but magnificent gift. There was a small puddle on the shore of the lake from a recent rain and it was in it that the miracle of the sunrise appeared. Shot on a Samsung 21s mobile phone and processed in the phone in the Snapseed program.
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman

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