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GABRIEL
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Saturday 06 June
Pasadena - 3pm - 2.0 Hours
Sushil Jakhwal
Explore the fascinating world of abstract photography where you capture subjects in creative and unconventional ways. Learn techniques to transform everyday objects into artistic compositions through creative angles, patterns, textures, and perspectives.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 13 June
Newport Beach - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
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.
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$49      
Oceans, Waves & Water

Oceans, Waves & Water

Saturday 13 June
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Explore the beauty of water in all its forms - from gentle waves to serene lakes. Learn techniques for capturing flowing water, reflections, and the peaceful essence of aquatic scenes in watercolour.
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$49      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Sunday 14 June
Silver Lake - 6pm - 2 Hours
Los Angeles Photography Group
Firas Aladai
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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$49      

Butterflies and Bees

Butterflies and Bees

Saturday 20 June
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Discover the beauty of butterflies and bees through watercolour. Learn techniques for painting delicate wings, intricate patterns, and vibrant colours while exploring nature's smallest wonders.
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$49      
Black and White Photography Class

Black and White Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Eisenhower Park - Orange - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
Introduction to Black and White Photography. Discover what makes a striking B&W image through contrast, texture, and composition. We'll cover techniques to convert and enhance B&W shots, then practice in the field with guided shooting. Perfect for beginners and intermediates wanting to master monochrome. Optional group critique to review your images.
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$98      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Eisenhower Park - Orange - 10am - 3 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
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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$98       4 places left

Watercolor Art from Collage

Watercolor Art from Collage

Saturday 11 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
In this class, you'll use a variety of images to put together a design that you'll turn into a beautiful watercolor piece.
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$49      
Watercolour Postcards

Watercolour Postcards

Saturday 18 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Create a beautiful series of watercolor postcards in this creative workshop. Learn techniques for painting small, portable artworks perfect for mailing to friends and family or keeping as personal mementos.
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$49      
Flash Photography

Flash Photography

Saturday 25 July
Eisenhower Park - Orange - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
A 2-hour flash photography class covering indoor and outdoor flash techniques. We'll start at Eisenhower Park for outdoor flash practice, then move to Denny's for interior flash techniques. All skill levels welcome.
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$49      

Dreamy Skies & Sunsets Watercolor

Dreamy Skies & Sunsets Watercolor

Saturday 01 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Capture the magic of dreamy skies and vibrant sunsets in this watercolour workshop. Learn techniques for blending warm sunset tones, painting fluffy clouds, and creating atmospheric gradients that evoke emotion and wonder.
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$49      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 08 August
Newport Beach - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orange County Photography Group
David Eisenbach
A 2-hour landscape photography class at a scenic coastal overlook in Corona del Mar. We'll cover composition, lighting, and techniques for capturing stunning coastal landscapes. Optional critique session afterwards. All skill levels welcome.
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$49      
Mini Family Portraits

Mini Family Portraits

Saturday 15 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
A beginner-friendly class guiding students through creating a series of small watercolor portraits of people they love. You can even purchase mini frames if you'd like!
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Paint and Play - Sea Views from Seal Beach

Paint and Play - Sea Views from Seal Beach

Sunday 07 June
Seal Beach - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orange County Art Group
Suzanne Gibson
Join us for a relaxed outdoor painting session at Seal Beach. Capture the beautiful sea views and coastal scenery with your choice of medium. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your own art supplies.
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$49      
Whispers of Spring - Peaceful Nature Watercolor Landscape

Whispers of Spring - Peaceful Nature Watercolor Landscape

Saturday 13 June
Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Watercolor Group
Mariam Mikhail
Join us for a relaxing watercolour painting session. We will paint a peaceful nature landscape inspired by the gentle whispers of spring. This two-hour meetup is open to all skill levels. Our instructor will provide step-by-step guidance. Participants must bring their own watercolour supplies. No experience necessary.
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$49      
Oceans, Waves & Water

Oceans, Waves & Water

Saturday 13 June
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Explore the beauty of water in all its forms - from gentle waves to serene lakes. Learn techniques for capturing flowing water, reflections, and the peaceful essence of aquatic scenes in watercolour.
book now
$49      

Butterflies and Bees

Butterflies and Bees

Saturday 20 June
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Discover the beauty of butterflies and bees through watercolour. Learn techniques for painting delicate wings, intricate patterns, and vibrant colours while exploring nature's smallest wonders.
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$49      
Moon Between the Mountains - Dreamy Sunset and Ocean Painting

Moon Between the Mountains - Dreamy Sunset and Ocean Painting

Saturday 27 June
Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Watercolor Group
Mariam Mikhail
Join us for a watercolour painting session where we will capture a dreamy sunset and ocean scene. Inspired by the theme 'Moon Between the Mountains', this two-hour meetup is open to all skill levels. Our instructor will provide step-by-step guidance. Participants must bring their own watercolour supplies. No experience necessary.
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$49      
Huntington Beach - Park Overlook

Huntington Beach - Park Overlook

Saturday 27 June
Huntington Beach - 3pm - 2.0 Hours
Orange County Art Group
Suzanne Gibson
Join us for an afternoon painting session at Overlook Park in Huntington Beach. Capture the scenic park views and ocean vistas. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your own art supplies.
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$49      

4th of July Fireworks - Celebration Theme Painting Workshop

4th of July Fireworks - Celebration Theme Painting Workshop

Saturday 04 July
Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Watercolor Group
Mariam Mikhail
Celebrate the 4th of July with a fun watercolour painting session. We will paint festive fireworks and celebration scenes in a relaxed outdoor setting. This two-hour meetup is open to all skill levels. Our instructor will provide step-by-step guidance. Participants must bring their own watercolour supplies.
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$49      
People Watching at the Pier (Huntington Beach)

People Watching at the Pier (Huntington Beach)

Saturday 11 July
Huntington Beach - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orange County Art Group
Suzanne Gibson
Join us for a people-watching and sketching session at Huntington Beach Pier. Practice capturing the movement and essence of people in a lively beach atmosphere. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your own art supplies.
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$49      
Watercolor Art from Collage

Watercolor Art from Collage

Saturday 11 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
In this class, you'll use a variety of images to put together a design that you'll turn into a beautiful watercolor piece.
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$49      

A Grain of Hope - Floral Moonlight Painting

A Grain of Hope - Floral Moonlight Painting

Saturday 18 July
Euclid St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 - 10am - 2 Hours
Orange County Watercolor Group
Mariam Mikhail
Join us for a relaxing watercolour painting session. We will paint a beautiful floral moonlight scene inspired by the theme 'A Grain of Hope'. This two-hour meetup is open to all skill levels. Our instructor will provide step-by-step guidance. Participants must bring their own watercolour supplies.
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$49      
Watercolour Postcards

Watercolour Postcards

Saturday 18 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Create a beautiful series of watercolor postcards in this creative workshop. Learn techniques for painting small, portable artworks perfect for mailing to friends and family or keeping as personal mementos.
book now
$49      
Surfs Up - Treasure Island Beach (Laguna)

Surfs Up - Treasure Island Beach (Laguna)

Sunday 26 July
Laguna Beach - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Orange County Art Group
Suzanne Gibson
Join us for a morning painting session at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna. Capture the beautiful surf and coastal scenery. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your own art supplies.
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$49      

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.

    Join the San Gabriel Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Edi?s a great teacher!
    5/5
    Robyn
    2026-03-16
    I learned do much, Edie is great!
    5/5
    Robyn
    2026-01-26
    Paul was very good and knowledgeable about showing us how to shoot the nighttime lights and how to follow our histogram. We look forward to finding other classes that we could enjoy and learn from.
    5/5
    ignacio
    2025-08-10

    Very informative. Good practice with my equipment and photographing at night. The host/instructor was very knowledgeable.
    5/5
    Russell
    2025-08-09
    The instructor, Paul, was very knowledgeable and eager to teach us new tricks.
    5/5
    Alain
    2025-07-14
    it was great. Very informative
    5/5
    Lizett
    2025-07-14

    Helpful and fun at the same time. Lean some new technique and got some practice. Thanks
    5/5
    Steven
    2025-07-12
    It was very informative and educational. It?s gonna help me step up my game! I love the class size cause we all got enough attention and great content. I highly recommend the class
    5/5
    Jimmy
    2025-06-18
    The workshop was just the right amount of time. The instructor really gave creative ideas and advice. He was also very fun to work with. I?m sure I?ll return to do another kind of workshop. I would also recommend this one as well.
    5/5
    J.D.
    2025-06-15

    I thought the event was great! Lots of good information on a hands on situation. Paul was very knowledgeable and made things fun.
    5/5
    Daniel
    2025-06-14
    Paul was quite knowledgeable and eager to share that knowledge with us. While the sun wasn?t very cooperative, Paul made the most of it and showed how to get the most from very little. Great class, highly recommend Paul.
    5/5
    Mike
    2025-05-19
    Definitely a worthwhile use of my time. Paul kicked off the class with a review of a handout "Tips for shooting portraits in available light. " It contains very useful information that we used in the practice session during which he provided us with helpful feedback regarding the shots we took. I learned a lot, glad I went.
    5/5
    Chuck
    2025-04-14

    PHOTOS
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: East Pasadena, CA
    I recently got a Godox LSD60 lighting tent for a focus stacking photo of a bee I found lying in my yard. That led to me grabbing some of my crystals with various objects, and this photo of a Chevron amethyst on a matcha whisk is a fav of mine from the still life session. This was taken with my Canon EOS 80D and EF 24-105mm f/4L IS lens.
    Credit: Eric Hanson
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erichansonphoto/

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2026-05-29
    Title or Location: Pasadena, California
    Car washes, ground water reflections are abundant! This was done late in the afternoon when the warmth of ambient light was multi colorful. I found several photo opportunities, in this image a random individual happened by, their dark reflection blocked the reflective colors but it actually added to the surreal imagery. Filtered / colors saturated, contrast added / iPhone 13 ProMax
    Credit: Richard J Cervantes
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2026-05-22
    Title or Location: Alhambra, California USA
    iphone 17 ProMax I'm 74 years. At my age I don't go out shooting like when I was young. My photography occurs now when I take my wife to the market and wait for her in the car. The eye of the artist, within the limitations can drive creativity! My photo opportunities are out of the driver side window, looking down or up... I was fortunate to see this image of a cloud and a silhouette of a tree. The cloud formation was perfect. The silhouette of the tree gave the two visual elements married i
    Credit: r.cervantes2026

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2026-05-16
    Title or Location: Prayer Interrupted
    Found this praying mantis in the home garden and I felt as if I was interrupting its "prayer" when it turned and gave me a look as if disrespecting its moment
    Credit: Gonzalo Guerrero
    Facebook: G GUERRERO PHOTOGRAPHY
    Instagram: @photo818

    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2026-05-11
    Title or Location: My yard in East Pasadena, CA
    I recently wanted to finally get a macro lens, but being on a budget made options limited. So, I went to Samy's Camera Pasadena to check options, and sure enough, they had a good deal on a used Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact-Macro lens for my EOS 80D camera. I then wanted the Canon Extension Tube EF25 II to make it a 1:1 magnification, which thanks to KEH Camera, I found a used one for a good deal too. The day the EF25 II arrived, I went out to my garden and noticed a fly savoring a succulent f
    Credit: Eric Hanson
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erichansonphoto/
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2026-05-04
    Title or Location: Monterey Park . SoCal.
    Photo was capture from my Back yard. Leica ME240, R 60 Mc.
    Credit: Paul L Huynh

    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos

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