RICHMOND
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 03 June
Floodwall Walk - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Richmond Photography Group
Eric Hackler
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset. Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$39      
Street Photography at Night Meetup

Street Photography at Night Meetup

Saturday 10 June
James Monroe Building - 8:03pm - 2 Hours
Richmond Photography Group
Eric Hackler
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the centre of Canberra at night. At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting. By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with: - How to adjust camera settings for low light. - Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails. - Capturing RAW images. - Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
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$39      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 17 June
Belle Isle - 11am - 2 Hours
Richmond Photography Group
Eric Hackler
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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$39      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 10 June
Brock Environmental Center - 9am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
This class will cover the exposure triangle and the part that ISO, aperture, and shutter speed play individually in achieving the perfect exposure. We'll delve into how to choose which setting to prioritize based on the image you want to produce, and how lighting and composition impact those choices. There will be practice activities, and plenty of time for one-on-one coaching. Please bring a camera that can shoot in manual mode, and if you are not familiar with where the settings are on your camera, please also bring the user's manual for your camera.
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$76       3 places left
Beginner's Photography II Class (Shooting in Manual Mode)

Beginner's Photography II Class (Shooting in Manual Mode)

Saturday 24 June
Red Wing Park - 9am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
You've taken our Beginner's Photography class, now what's next? This companion course covers composition, the RAW v. JPEG image format debate, editing, file storage, and lots of practice using your manual mode shooting skills. Even if you haven't taken our Beginner's Photography class, as long as you know how to operate your camera and want to improve the quality of your pictures, this class is for you! During our three hours together, we will have several activities to practice what we're learning, and plenty of time for individual and group feedback.
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$76       4 places left
Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 08 July
Brock Environmental Center - 8:30am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
This class will cover the exposure triangle and the part that ISO, aperture, and shutter speed play individually in achieving the perfect exposure. We'll delve into how to choose which setting to prioritize based on the image you want to produce, and how lighting and composition impact those choices. There will be practice activities, and plenty of time for one-on-one coaching. Please bring a camera that can shoot in manual mode, and if you are not familiar with where the settings are on your camera, please also bring the user's manual for your camera.
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$76       5 places left

Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 July
First Landing State Park - 8am - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
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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$39      
Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 05 August
Brock Environmental Center - 8:30am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
This class will cover the exposure triangle and the part that ISO, aperture, and shutter speed play individually in achieving the perfect exposure. We'll delve into how to choose which setting to prioritize based on the image you want to produce, and how lighting and composition impact those choices. There will be practice activities, and plenty of time for one-on-one coaching. Please bring a camera that can shoot in manual mode, and if you are not familiar with where the settings are on your camera, please also bring the user's manual for your camera.
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$76      
Beginner's Photography II Class (Shooting in Manual Mode)

Beginner's Photography II Class (Shooting in Manual Mode)

Saturday 19 August
Red Wing Park - 8:30am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
You've taken our Beginner's Photography class, now what's next? This companion course covers composition, the RAW v. JPEG image format debate, editing, file storage, and lots of practice using your manual mode shooting skills. Even if you haven't taken our Beginner's Photography class, as long as you know how to operate your camera and want to improve the quality of your pictures, this class is for you! During our three hours together, we will have several activities to practice what we're learning, and plenty of time for individual and group feedback.
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$76       4 places left
Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 09 September
Brock Environmental Center - 8:30am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
This class will cover the exposure triangle and the part that ISO, aperture, and shutter speed play individually in achieving the perfect exposure. We'll delve into how to choose which setting to prioritize based on the image you want to produce, and how lighting and composition impact those choices. There will be practice activities, and plenty of time for one-on-one coaching. Please bring a camera that can shoot in manual mode, and if you are not familiar with where the settings are on your camera, please also bring the user's manual for your camera.
book now
$76      
Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 07 October
Brock Environmental Center - 9am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
This class will cover the exposure triangle and the part that ISO, aperture, and shutter speed play individually in achieving the perfect exposure. We'll delve into how to choose which setting to prioritize based on the image you want to produce, and how lighting and composition impact those choices. There will be practice activities, and plenty of time for one-on-one coaching. Please bring a camera that can shoot in manual mode, and if you are not familiar with where the settings are on your camera, please also bring the user's manual for your camera.
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$76      
B&W Photography Walk & Talk Meetup

B&W Photography Walk & Talk Meetup

Sunday 22 October
Elmwood Cemetery - 2:30pm - 2 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
Black & White photography is a study in contrast, shadows, and interesting shapes. Without color to help tell the story, composition and lighting are the stars. This meetup is for all skill levels and any camera type, including cell phones. Scheduled later in the afternoon to take advantage of long shadows, and in a setting that lends itself perfectly to monochromatic images, this two hour meetup is an informative and fun way to explore the role of mood in photography. Elmwood Cemetery was established in 1853 when the city's first municipal cemetery, Cedar Grove (adjacent to Elmwood), ran out of space. It features a tremendous variety of markers, stones, family mausoleums, and free standing sculptures in a park-like setting. Incorporated into Elmwood grounds is West Point Cemetery, which was established in 1875 for African American burials, including 58 Union Army volunteers.
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$39      
Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 04 November
Brock Environmental Center - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
This class will cover the exposure triangle and the part that ISO, aperture, and shutter speed play individually in achieving the perfect exposure. We'll delve into how to choose which setting to prioritize based on the image you want to produce, and how lighting and composition impact those choices. There will be practice activities, and plenty of time for one-on-one coaching. Please bring a camera that can shoot in manual mode, and if you are not familiar with where the settings are on your camera, please also bring the user's manual for your camera.
book now
$76      
Beginner's Photography II Class (Shooting in Manual Mode)

Beginner's Photography II Class (Shooting in Manual Mode)

Saturday 18 November
Red Wing Park - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
You've taken our Beginner's Photography class, now what's next? This companion course covers composition, the RAW v. JPEG image format debate, editing, file storage, and lots of practice using your manual mode shooting skills. Even if you haven't taken our Beginner's Photography class, as long as you know how to operate your camera and want to improve the quality of your pictures, this class is for you! During our three hours together, we will have several activities to practice what we're learning, and plenty of time for individual and group feedback.
book now
$76      
Beginner's Photography I Class

Beginner's Photography I Class

Saturday 02 December
Brock Environmental Center - 10am - 3 Hours
Virginia Beach Photography Group
Dawn Rykheart
This class will cover the exposure triangle and the part that ISO, aperture, and shutter speed play individually in achieving the perfect exposure. We'll delve into how to choose which setting to prioritize based on the image you want to produce, and how lighting and composition impact those choices. There will be practice activities, and plenty of time for one-on-one coaching. Please bring a camera that can shoot in manual mode, and if you are not familiar with where the settings are on your camera, please also bring the user's manual for your camera.
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$76      
ABOUT RICHMOND
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 Richmond .

  • 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 Richmond Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Eric was very clear, knowledgeable hands on and patient. I learned quite a bit from the class and it was overall a fun and great experience!!!!
    5/5
    Welly
    2023-05-28
    Eric Hackler was the best photography teacher I have ever had. He kept it simple to understand, provided the right hands one to help things sink in and. was all around down to earth, fitting in an entire beginner's class into 3 hours. WOW!
    5/5
    Maria
    2023-02-27
    Small group with knowledgeable and cooperative photographers. I was able to practice some new skills.
    5/5
    Bruce
    2023-02-19
    Very informative and I enjoyed the assignments
    5/5
    Anna
    2023-01-30
    INSTRUCTORS
    Eric Hackler
    Eric is a photographer, writer, drummer, & semi-pro The-Floor-Is-Lava player. His work focuses on connections and relationships between all aspects of ourselves and our natural world.

    Eric has shot photographs and films in Europe, Canada & across the US (including 12 National Parks). He is an Eagle Scout and has a bachelor's degree from Emerson College where he studied directing and sociology.
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