Portrait Photography Meetup
Sunday 10 December
Humboldt Park - 2pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Portraiture with Natural Light Photography Meetup
Saturday 16 December
N. Cannon Dr., Chicago - 2pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
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
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 14 January
N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago - 12pm - 3 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
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.
Portraiture with Natural Light Photography Meetup
Saturday 27 January
N. Cannon Dr., Chicago - 12pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
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
Winter Light Photography
Sunday 04 February
E Ohio St. Chicago - 1pm - 3 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 24 February
N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago - 11am - 3 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
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.
Architecture Photography
Saturday 16 March
West Wacker Dr., Chicago - 11am - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.
In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
Colors of Spring Photography
Saturday 30 March
N. Stockton Dr., Chicago - 1pm - 2 Hours
Caitlin KellyThompson
Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We'll be looking at composition, focus and colour in this Spring season!
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 16 December
320 Knoch Knolls Rd - 2pm - 2 Hours
Martina Landolt
Discover the art of turning nature's simple beauty into stunning photographic masterpieces. In our interactive session, you'll receive invaluable tips on adjusting your camera settings for creative impact, mastering the elements of composition, focus, and color that elevate an image from ordinary to extraordinary.
Witness how professional spaces are enlivened with mesmerizing prints of delicate butterflies or the captivating simplicity of a dew-kissed petal. These ubiquitous scenes await the perceptive lens of a photographer with a well-trained eye—yours, specifically. Learn to harness diverse angles, play with light and shadow, and tweak settings to make your subjects leap out of the frame.
Transform the way you see and capture the world. Join us for a photographic journey that promises to imbue your pictures with the depth and emotion worthy of any gallery wall.
Magic of Holiday Lights Meetup
Saturday 23 December
Downtown - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Martina Landolt
Come out to see the Naper Lights in Downtown Naperville. Use your camera to capture the light at night in creative ways. Whether you photograph wide or macro, lights can be fun to create abstracts and patterns. Use manual mode to creatively blur the scene or use motion blur for more interesting effects. Walk along the Water street or by the shops for creative street photography. There will be plenty of subjects to focus on. Let the holiday lights inspire your photography.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 13 January
Springbrook Prairie - 12pm - 3 Hours
Martina Landolt
Unlock your camera's potential and elevate your photography skills in an engaging educational event. Dive deep into understanding shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings influence exposure. This opportunity provides hands-on experience, where a professional photographer guides you to put your newly acquired knowledge into practice. Enhance your creativity and leave the automatic exposure behind. Let your passion for photography guide you in this interactive learning journey.
Beyond the Portrait in Natural Light Meetup
Saturday 27 January
Book Road - 2pm - 2 Hours
Martina Landolt
Join the "Beyond the Portrait in Natural Light Photography" meetup for a transformative learning experience that transcends traditional approaches to portrait photography. This specialized course not only delves into the intricacies of capturing stunning portraits in natural light but also empowers participants to explore innovative techniques, composition, and storytelling elements. Led by seasoned instructors, the class offers a unique blend of technical expertise and creative insights, fostering a deeper understanding of how to harness the beauty of natural light to elevate portrait photography to new heights. Whether novice or experienced photographers, participants can expect to gain invaluable skills, refine their artistic vision, and forge a connection with their subjects that goes beyond the ordinary, creating images that resonate and endure.
Meet from 2:00pm