SAN
GABRIEL
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 30 September
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories. Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 08 October
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
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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$43      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 15 October
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$43      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 22 October
Burbank Walk - 11am - 3 Hours
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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$84      
Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Sunday 05 November
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
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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$43      
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Sunday 19 November
Wells Street - 11am - 3 Hours
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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$84      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 03 December
Burbank Walk - 11am - 3 Hours
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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$84      
Composition in the Park

Composition in the Park

Sunday 17 December
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
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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$43      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 14 January
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$43      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 28 January
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Join us for a mesmerizing journey through bustling streets, historic buildings, vibrant cafes, and bustling markets. Engage your powers of observation and step into the remarkable world of street photography. This experience is designed to hone your observational skills, teaching you to pick out mesmerizing details that bring life into your photographs. One of the highlight of this experience is learning the art of approaching and photographing interesting individuals, capturing their stories in your frame. Our sessions also delve into the technical aspects of street photography. Increase your technical know-how with insights into camera settings, focusing techniques, and lens choices to perfect your ability to capture those spontaneous, once-in-a-life moments. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock a world teeming with detail and resplendent with vibrant life.
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$43      
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Sunday 11 February
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Join us for a relaxed, enjoyable stroll with our cameras, where you will explore multiple facets of the wonderful world of photography. This includes street landscapes, architectural wonders, scenic seascapes, and the allure of abstract photography. Learn, engage, and enhance your skills in a community of passionate photographers like you.
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$43      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 25 February
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Delve into the art of composition in photography and master strategies to give your photographs that professional touch. This course meticulously covers techniques from the rule of thirds to balancing visual elements, unpacking up to ten rules that could remarkably improve your photography. Brush up on your understanding of shapes, the interplay of negative spaces and points, and the importance of line within the image frame. Uncover the beauty of depicting symmetry, patterns, color and tone in unique ways. Master the subtleties of distance and achieve perfect balance every time you click the shutter. Whether you're a novice toying with a new camera, an enthusiast looking to hone the craft, or a seasoned professional wanting to relearn the basics - this is the ideal space for you. Together, we can help you develop a more perceptive eye to frame the scene just as you envisioned. Join us and elevate your photographic prowess to the next level.
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$43      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 10 March
Burbank Walk - 11am - 3 Hours
Enhance your photography skills by breaking away from automatic exposure. Seize this opportunity to delve into the mechanisms of your camera. Gain insights about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their effects on exposure from professional photographers. Utilize this newfound knowledge under professional guidance and see the improvement in your shots. Enjoy the blend of learning and doing, bringing your photography skills to a new level. Exercise your camera's full potential and elevate your photography skills under the expertise of seasoned professionals.
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$84      
Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Sunday 24 March
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Join us as we plunge into an intriguing exploration of composition, uncovering the impact of the 'Rule of Thirds.' Often overlooked in the rush of capturing a moment, this simple technique can transform an average photograph into a dynamic and tension-filled masterpiece. Our gathering provides a host of photographic possibilities where we will practice and master the application of 'Rule of Thirds,' elevating our photography skills to a new level. Let's harness the power of this vital technique to create extraordinary images together.
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$43      
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Sunday 07 April
Wells Street - 11am - 2 Hours
Delve into the enchanting world of macro photography, where the small turns majestic, and the unseen comes alive. In our course, we shed a new light on your everyday flowers and insects, magnifying their distinct details into life-sized portraits. Beginning at the time when our tiny subjects are their most dynamic, you will immerse in a journey to capture their grandeur in awe-inspiring macro images. Be prepared to unlock a world less explored and more fascinatingly beautiful.
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$43      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 April
Burbank Walk - 11am - 3 Hours
Enhance your photography skills by breaking away from automatic exposure. Seize this opportunity to delve into the mechanisms of your camera. Gain insights about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their effects on exposure from professional photographers. Utilize this newfound knowledge under professional guidance and see the improvement in your shots. Enjoy the blend of learning and doing, bringing your photography skills to a new level. Exercise your camera's full potential and elevate your photography skills under the expertise of seasoned professionals.
book now
$84      

Nearby Photography Groups

Flash Photography Class

Flash Photography Class

Saturday 07 October
E Bixby Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
The Flash Photography Class will be a 3-hour class that will include an optional critique session at the 2nd location at the end of the class. Topics to be covered will be outdoor flash and indoor flash techniques; various exposure techniques for portraiture; "dragging the shutter" technique; techniques for making photos look like no flash was used.
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$84      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 14 October
Griffith Park - 4pm - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour. Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 October
Bolsa Chica Wetlands - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
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
$84      

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 28 October
Muir Peak Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
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.
book now
$43      
Flash Photography Class

Flash Photography Class

Saturday 11 November
E Bixby Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
The Flash Photography Class will be a 3-hour class that will include an optional critique session at the 2nd location at the end of the class. Topics to be covered will be outdoor flash and indoor flash techniques; various exposure techniques for portraiture; "dragging the shutter" technique; techniques for making photos look like no flash was used.
book now
$84      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 11 November
Santa Monica Pier - 3pm - 3 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
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
$84      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 November
Bolsa Chica Wetlands - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
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
$84      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 02 December
Muir Peak Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
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.
book now
$43      
Flash Photography Class

Flash Photography Class

Saturday 09 December
E Bixby Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
The Flash Photography Class will be a 3-hour class that will include an optional critique session at the 2nd location at the end of the class. Topics to be covered will be outdoor flash and indoor flash techniques; various exposure techniques for portraiture; "dragging the shutter" technique; techniques for making photos look like no flash was used.
book now
$84      

Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 09 December
Griffith Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
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
book now
$43      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 16 December
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens - 2pm - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
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.
book now
$43      
ABOUT SAN
GABRIEL
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 San Gabriel .

  • 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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  • REVIEWS
    It was very informative, I learned to look at things differently when photographing them. I would definitely recommend this class.
    5/5
    David
    2023-07-17
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Firas Aladai
    Firas is a filmmaker and a photographer based in Los Angeles, California. He earned an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His first feature film "Winter" which he made as a graduate student, was screened at several Art House film festivals after its premier at the Arab Film Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

    Firas Aladai is available for private bookings

    Available most Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00am to 6:00pm.
    Private tutoring for beginner and intermediate photographers. Portraits and events.

    PHOTOS
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2023-09-26
    Title or Location: Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach
    This image is taken at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. This airshow runs once a year in late September or Early October at Huntington Beach. It's a very interesting airshow and I believe it is the top 5 largest airshow in the whole US now. This image of a F22 was shot with my Sony A6500 and the Sony 70-350 lens has it is claiming. I can see the pilot in the cockpit.
    Credit: Sam Wong
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sammanwong/

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2023-09-28
    Title or Location: King Parrot calling card.
    I spotted this King Parrot feather in my yard after a night of showers. The water droplets only added to its beauty.
    Credit: Bla Andbla
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    Title or Location:
    Las Vegas Nevada, one of the beast cityscape, street photo.X2-24 Apo.
    Credit: Paul L Huynh

    St Albans Photography Group
    2023-09-27
    Title or Location: Milton Keynes
    I took my son to see an old friend because he wanted to play with wire wool and try and get some "cool" pictures. We also took some led masks with us too. Was an eventful night and I'm sure somewhere along the line will see the rest of the results here
    Credit: PhotosByBealsey
    Facebook: PhotosByBealsey
    Instagram: PhotosByBealsey

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2023-09-20
    Title or Location: Teuchitlán Jalisco Mexico
    A female Giant Golden Orb Weaver photographed in Mexico while on a hike to see an archaeological site. Many of these spiders were seen along the way nestled in trees and bushes. This spider is approximately 5 inches in overall length and look rather intimidating. It is stated that their venom is not harmful to humans and I wasn't about to challenge it to find out, thank goodness for zoom lenses!Shot on a Canon R6 mirrorless camera and a Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 lens with the RF to EF adapter at 70
    Credit: Gonzalo Guerrero
    Facebook: G GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY
    Instagram: photo818
    Portland Photography Group
    2023-09-27
    Title or Location: Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest
    Portland Photography Group shoot @ Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest (with Ann moving the light stick)
    Credit: Carlton Ward
    Instagram: redjelly39

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2023-09-20
    Title or Location: Las Vegas Nevada June 2022
    My favor landscape inspire most old master .
    Credit: Paul L Huynh
    Colchester Photography Group
    2023-09-25
    Title or Location: Hylands house
    This photo was taken at hylands house back in 2017 at 4.30pm for me its right place right time ...
    Credit: Wayne Fowler
    Facebook: Mr F photos
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2023-09-14
    Title or Location: Las Vegas Nevada .
    Short Vacation. Love there City Scape in Las VegasJune 2023.Leica gear.
    Credit: Paul L Huynh

    Ocala Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Wildwood, Florida - just South of Ocala
    I live near the water. As I worked in my garden, this eagle landed near the water's edge. It stayed long enough for me to grab my good old Cannon Rebel and I was able to capture several images with my 200mm lens. The bird seemed to have no fear of me. I moved slowly peacefully towards it and I ended up about 25' away. I did not want to scare it, so I only captured a few images. When I had finished, the bird remained here for quite some time. It was an amazing experience. I did crop the image to
    Credit: Cathy Popiel
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2023-09-10
    Title or Location: Las Vegas Nevada June 2023.
    My interesting is street and stories .
    Credit: Paul L Huynh
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver BC, Canada
    The Baron's Green Racer Snakeis a species of rear-fanged venomous snake. The species is endemic to South America. Shot with my Nikon Z8 Z24-120 4.0 processed with Photoshop Topaz
    Credit: John P Simpson

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