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Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 21 June
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
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$47       5 places left
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 21 June
Downtown Oxnard - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
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.
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$47      
DTLA Walk with Camera

DTLA Walk with Camera

Sunday 22 June
S Broadway - 10am - 2 Hours
Pasadena Photography Group
Michael Cobian
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
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$49      

Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Sunday 22 June
Wilshire Blvd - 11am - 3 Hours
Glendale Photography Group
Kellen Omaha Sprew
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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$98      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 28 June
N Lake Ave - 10:30am - 3 Hours
San Gabriel Photography Group
Paul Hopkins
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. Lens how they work and choosing the right lens for the job. Shooting Modes, metering modes, exposure compensation and some professional tips on creating sharper images. We will do a test shoot and I will guide you through all of these steps then show you how to develop and manipulate your images in post production.
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$98      
Beginner's Photography Class Sunset-Night Edition

Beginner's Photography Class Sunset-Night Edition

Sunday 29 June
E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA - 9am - 3 Hours
Pasadena Photography Group
Michael Cobian
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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$92      

Plants and Flowers in Watercolor

Plants and Flowers in Watercolor

Saturday 05 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Join us for our Plants and Flowers in Watercolor workshop, where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the secrets of capturing the colors and textures of foliage and plants, and learn how to use watercolor techniques to create stunning effects. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own beautiful works of art!
book now
$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 05 July
Downtown Oxnard - 10am - 3 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
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
$98      
Street Photography at Night Meetup

Street Photography at Night Meetup

Thursday 10 July
W Colorado Blvd - 8pm - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Photography Group
Paul Hopkins
Night Moves Street Photography After DarkStreet photography comes alive in unique ways once the sun sets. This week, well hit the streets at night to explore how light, shadow, and movement come together in low-light urban environments.During this hands-on meetup, well focus on the core techniques needed to confidently shoot after darkwhether you're capturing quiet candid moments or vibrant city scenes full of life.By the end of this session, you'll be more comfortable withDialing in camera settings for low-light environmentsUsing slow shutter speeds creatively to brighten exposures and capture motion light trails, ghosting, etc.Shooting in RAW for maximum flexibility in post-processingAvailable Light Scouting Learn how to "read the light" from street lamps, signage, storefronts, and cars.Creative Composition How to frame subjects in high-contrast environments and use reflections, silhouettes, or leading lines.Using Manual Focus in Low Light A quick tip session for when autofocus struggles.Color Temperature on the Streets How different light sources tungsten, LED, neon affect your imageand how to correct or embrace them.
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$49      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 13 July
S Broadway - 9am - 2 Hours
Pasadena Photography Group
Michael Cobian
A walk up and down Broadway. People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 13 July
N Lake Ave - 11am - 3 Hours
San Gabriel Photography Group
Paul Hopkins
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. Lens how they work and choosing the right lens for the job. Shooting Modes, metering modes, exposure compensation and some professional tips on creating sharper images. We will do a test shoot and I will guide you through all of these steps then show you how to develop and manipulate your images in post production.
book now
$98      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 19 July
Riverpark - 10am - 2 Hours
Oxnard Photography Group
Ivy Hyve
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 21 June
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
book now
$47       5 places left
Figure Gesture Drawing

Figure Gesture Drawing

Saturday 21 June
West Colorado Boulevard - 12pm - 2 Hours
Pasadena Art Group
Eugene Kuperman
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the essence and movement of the human figure through gesture drawing.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of simplifying the figure, breaking it down into basic shapes and forms to create accurate and expressive poses. We will cover topics such as exaggerating poses, building shapes, and drawing with accuracy.Note Please note that the venue will be in a museum and tickets should be purchased on the day. This is not included in the ticket fee. This event is also not affiliated with the museum, we are simply just choosing this as our location for the event.
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$58      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 28 June
Garfield Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 - 12pm - 2 Hours
Pasadena Art Group
Tony Garzio
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Drawing for Beginners. This class is an invitation to learn essential techniques, composition, lighting and ultimately unleash your imagination. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the world of drawing fostering a supportive environment for growth and self-expression.
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$49      

Plants and Flowers in Watercolor

Plants and Flowers in Watercolor

Saturday 05 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Join us for our Plants and Flowers in Watercolor workshop, where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the secrets of capturing the colors and textures of foliage and plants, and learn how to use watercolor techniques to create stunning effects. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own beautiful works of art!
book now
$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 05 July
West Colorado Boulevard - 12pm - 2 Hours
Pasadena Art Group
Eugene Kuperman
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.Note Please note that the venue will be in a museum and tickets should be purchased on the day. This is not included in the ticket fee. This event is also not affiliated with the museum, we are simply just choosing this as our location for the event.
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$49      
Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting

Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting

Saturday 19 July
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Unwind and express yourself through abstract watercolor painting in this mindfulness-focused meetup. Explore color, texture, and flow as you create freely and intuitively. All skill levels are welcome bring your watercolor supplies and enjoy a relaxing creative session!
Abstract painting with watercolors can result in some of the most beautiful peices, you'll be surprised at how much you'll enjoy this!
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$49      

Birds with Watercolor Meetup

Birds with Watercolor Meetup

Saturday 02 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Embark on a creative journey and join our enchanting "Birds with Watercolour Meetup" 2024 a delightful session where art and nature converge! This watercolour workshop is designed for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who share a passion for the vibrant world of avian beauty.In this hands-on watercolour session, participants will immerse themselves in the fascinating world of bird illustration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this meetup provides a nurturing and collaborative environment to explore the unique techniques of watercolour painting. Our experienced instructor will lead you through the step-by-step process of creating stunning watercolour bird illustrations. Learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and detailing to bring your feathered subjects to life.
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$49      
Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting

Saturday 16 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Join us for a relaxing outdoor watercolor session, where we'll capture the natural beauty of rolling hills, winding trails, and lush greenery. This scenic location offers a mix of towering trees, rocky outcrops, and open spaces bathed in natural light—perfect for practicing atmospheric perspective and color blending. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this meetup is a great opportunity to refine your landscape painting skills in an inspiring setting.
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$49      
Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting

Mindfulness and Abstract Watercolor Painting

Saturday 30 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Unwind and express yourself through abstract watercolor painting in this mindfulness-focused meetup. Explore color, texture, and flow as you create freely and intuitively. All skill levels are welcomebring your watercolor supplies and enjoy a relaxing creative session!
Abstract painting with watercolors can result in some of the most beautiful peices, you'll be surprised at how much you'll enjoy this!
book now
$49      

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 13 September
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
book now
$49      
Plants and Flowers in Watercolor

Plants and Flowers in Watercolor

Saturday 27 September
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Join us for our Plants and Flowers in Watercolor workshop, where you will learn how to create stunning watercolor paintings inspired by the beauty of nature. Discover the secrets of capturing the colors and textures of foliage and plants, and learn how to use watercolor techniques to create stunning effects. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and create your own beautiful works of art!
book now
$49      
ABOUT LOS
ANGELES
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 Los Angeles .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was fun and informative. I am very appreciative of the feedback I got from Firas.
    5/5
    Cameron
    2025-04-09
    It was fun
    5/5
    Colin
    2025-04-08
    It was a good experience. We had the opportunity to photograph some nice and interesting street art. I found the feedback session conducted by Firas to be beneficial.
    5/5
    Chuck
    2025-04-07

    I really liked the teacher and peer feedback although that can be intimidating since we had some very talented people there. I also seeing how other people approached the same shot was equally valuable.
    5/5
    Greg J Navarro
    2025-04-07
    Firas was a great guide. I want to take more photo walks with him.
    5/5
    John
    2024-12-04
    Loved it. Instructor was interactive and provided lots of a feedback.
    5/5
    David
    2024-09-01

    Very very helpful class. I learned everything I wanted to learn. Instructor was extremely knowledgeable.
    5/5
    Bob
    2024-02-25
    Nice time with nice people!
    5/5
    John
    2024-02-11
    Loved it (except for the rain...). Firas was a wonderful guide. I appreciated the commentary along the way to help us see different aspects and ways to improve our framing. The photo feedback along the way was also fantastic. That helped while we were still out doing work to modify the approach in real-time. Critique at the end was incredibly valuable. I want to do it again now with all that new info!
    5/5
    Virginia
    2024-01-21

    Craig made the landscape outing interesting and fun as to what to look for and how to photograph it.
    5/5
    Glenda
    2023-12-17
    Had a great time and was able to gain some insight on lighting and practice one on one with Firas.
    5/5
    Jamie
    2023-12-11
    Firas is GREAT. Thank you for the details in learning photography.
    5/5
    Glenda
    2023-11-12

    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
    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Griffith Observatory
    As someone who's dealing with astrophotography withdrawal, having such a view of the world, seeing the lights twinkle from afar on the ground brings me about as much serenity as seeing them twinkle in the sky as stars. &127756
    Credit: Anthony Anderson
    Facebook: Eternal Eyes
    Instagram: kid_muzic

    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2025-05-08
    Title or Location: 4th street bridge
    I'm s a Swedish photographer, and long times Los Angeles resident. One of my favorite views of the downtown skyline. Long exposure, Canon 6DYou can see my photos at https://500px.com/p/StefaninLA?view=photos
    Credit: Stefan Olsson
    Instagram: ktownsweeeed
    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2024-11-10
    Title or Location: Galleta Meadows Anza Borrego
    We took a trip to Galleta Meadows Anza Borrego to see and photograph the Metal Sculptures created by Ricardo Breceda. This is one of my many photos taken.
    Credit: Arthur
    Facebook: Arthur Bohlmann
    Instagram: Arthur Bohlmann

    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2024-09-18
    Title or Location: San Clemente Pier
    A Beautiful December sky.
    Credit: Rick Boax
    Facebook: Rick Boax

    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2024-08-25
    Title or Location: August 16 2024
    I live in Valencia but never get out. It was a beautiful but hot day and so I just decided to head to the beach and shoot a few photos. The pier is so iconic for sunsets. I do wish there had been clouds to make the sky more interesting
    Credit: SHTravelPhoto
    Facebook: SHTravelPhoto
    Instagram: SHTravelPhoto
    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2024-08-04
    Title or Location: From the West side near service entrance of Magic Mountain
    This was on July 6th when the Coca Cola fireworks display was to take place. I had selected this spot thinking I?d get a great display on and around the Needle. That turned out not to be an ideal spot so I eventually moved but took pre fireworks shots which this was one of.
    Credit: Steve Hammond
    Facebook: SHTravelPhoto
    Instagram: SHTravelPhoto

    Spokane Photography Group
    2025-06-17
    Title or Location: Cat Tales Wildlife Rescue, Spokane, WA
    I've lived in Spokane almost 15 years and had never visited the Cat Tales Wildlife Rescue in North Spokane. Finally got to visit and this wonderful tiger was posing for me as if I were directing it. I got several wonderful images but really loved this one. Taken with a Fujifilm XT-5, XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS. Post processed with Skylum's Luminar Neo.
    Credit: Kevin J Watt
    Facebook: https://flickr.com/photos/kilowattusaf/albums
    Instagram: kilowattphotography@instagram

    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: West wight
    A beautiful fox cub smelling a flower in the beautiful sunshine.
    Credit: Josh Thomas
    Facebook: Capture The Second Photography
    Instagram: capture_the_second_photography
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: Rising Sun Indiana
    This image was shot in the winter..the temperature was 13f. ..had to chill my lens to meet the extreme cold ..the location is Red Wolf Santuary
    Credit: Roger harris

    San Francisco Photography Group
    2025-06-15
    Title or Location: Milpitas, CA
    The crows do not like sharing the same air space.
    Credit: Brian
    Instagram: dsnylnd4me

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