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ANGELES
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Upcoming Events

The City at Night

The City at Night

Sunday 14 June
Silver Lake - 6pm - 2 Hours
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      

Nearby Photography Groups

Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Saturday 06 June
Pasadena - 3pm - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Photography Group
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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 07 June
Lake Balboa area, San Fernando Valley - 10am - 3 Hours
San Fernando Valley Photography Group
Russo Mutuc
Ready to move beyond automatic mode? This beginner-friendly class will help you understand your camera and take control of your settings while practicing in a scenic outdoor environment. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to build confidence with manual photography. Bring your camera or smartphone with a fully charged battery.
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$98       3 places left
Street Photography Walk

Street Photography Walk

Saturday 13 June
Arcadia - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Pasadena Photography Group
Tadeo huazo
Join us for a relaxed street photography walk at the Los Angeles County Arboretum. Explore the gardens and practice capturing candid moments, interesting compositions, and everyday beauty. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your camera or smartphone.
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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      
Miksang Photography

Miksang Photography

Sunday 14 June
Silverlake - 10am - 3.0 Hours
San Fernando Valley Photography Group
Russo Mutuc
Join us for a contemplative Miksang photography session in Silverlake. Miksang is a mindful approach to photography that trains you to see everyday beauty with fresh eyes. We will practice slowing down, observing, and capturing simple moments with clarity and intention. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring any camera or smartphone.
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$98.0      
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      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 21 June
Chinatown, Los Angeles - 10am - 2 Hours
San Fernando Valley Photography Group
Russo Mutuc
Join us for a street photography walk in vibrant Chinatown, Los Angeles. We will focus on capturing candid moments, urban textures, and the energy of city life. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your camera or smartphone and comfortable walking shoes.
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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      
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      

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      
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      
Floral Arrangements & Splattering

Floral Arrangements & Splattering

Saturday 22 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Pop-art-inspired floral watercolor painting using splattering techniques to make the flowers really stand out.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing the Face

Drawing the Face

Saturday 06 June
West Colorado Boulevard - 12pm - 2 Hours
Pasadena Art Group
Tony Garzio
Students will learn how to draw a portrait including head and face shape, facial features and their proportions, lighting, tone and texture and more. The goal is to create one finished portrait within the two-hour time frame.

Let's draw the face!

Please note that the venue is located within a museum, and admission tickets must be purchased on the day. This cost is not included in the event ticket. The event is not affiliated with the museum; we are simply using the location as our meeting place. Participants bring their own art supplies.
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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.
book now
$49      

Drawing with Charcoal

Drawing with Charcoal

Saturday 20 June
Garfield Ave - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Pasadena Art Group
Tony Garzio
In this hands-on session, you'll explore charcoal sketching with a focus on light and shadow. Practise working with value, contrast, and edges to create expressive drawings. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own materials.
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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.
book now
$49      
Drawing for Fun

Drawing for Fun

Saturday 11 July
Garfield Ave - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Pasadena Art Group
Tony Garzio
Join us for a relaxed and creative drawing session at Pasadena City Hall. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring their own materials.
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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      
Drawing from Nature

Drawing from Nature

Saturday 25 July
Orange Grove Blvd area - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Pasadena Art Group
Tony Garzio
Join us at the beautiful Wrigley Rose Gardens for a relaxed outdoor drawing session inspired by nature. Capture the flowers, gardens, and surrounds with guidance from your instructor. Participants bring their own materials.
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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.
book now
$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!
book now
$49      
Floral Arrangements & Splattering

Floral Arrangements & Splattering

Saturday 22 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Pop-art-inspired floral watercolor painting using splattering techniques to make the flowers really stand out.
book now
$49      
Watercolors & Kandinsky

Watercolors & Kandinsky

Saturday 29 August
Almansor St, Alhambra, CA 91801 - 10:30am - 2.0 Hours
San Gabriel Watercolor Group
Meira Goodfriend
Using music as inspiration, we'll create small abstract watercolor journeys inspired by Wassily Kandinsky and expressive color.
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$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
    I really enjoyed it. It was very helpful for me.
    5/5
    Lars
    2026-05-26
    Very positive experience! Firas led us on a interesting outing in the Arts District, with a focus on urban street art. He gave us pointers on interfacing with subjects and generally was available to assist when needed or just step back and let us shoot in our own styles, depending on our preference and the energy of the group.
    5/5
    Sarah
    2026-02-16
    Fun event. Would do again!
    5/5
    Robyn
    2025-12-03

    Informative and hands-on! Appreciated that we started off discussing the exposure triangle. Firas, our instructor, let us know to bring paper and pen for this part which helped me better digest info and now I have it in my notebook. Location was well-suited for the practice-- plenty to photograph with varying levels of light, textures, and activity. Firas gave helpful 1on1 feedback and checked in with us all individually. His instructions were clear and he gave fun assignments that really drew out my understanding of the exposure triangle.
    4/5
    Kareen
    2025-10-27
    Received very helpful feedback on picture I took during the class.
    5/5
    Russell
    2025-09-29
    It was great. I learned new areas of LA that I don?t know existed and amazing artwork!
    5/5
    Irma
    2025-09-15

    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

    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
    2026-04-29
    Title or Location: The Clowns Come Out at Night, Los Angeles
    I went to an Instagram meet-up . It was held in a dark alley in downtown LA near Soto. The meet-up was called Thanks for the Invite LA. There was around 300 people there, a mix of photographer, videoagrphers, models and cosplay. You take your own lighting and ask people to model for you. It is great to practice your craft and it was free. I saw this clown and I asked if you pose for me. I set up my lights and this one of those images.
    Credit: Abe Lojero
    Facebook: Abe Lojero
    Instagram: Abe Lojero

    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2026-04-14
    Title or Location: Rhode Island

    Credit: Morris Kagan
    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2026-03-30
    Title or Location: Los Angeles, Lincoln Park
    I went to a Zoot Suite gathering at Lincoln Park in LA. I took lots of great shots that day. This is one of those shots.
    Credit: Abe Lojero
    Facebook: Abe Lojero
    Instagram: Abe Lojero

    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2025-09-07
    Title or Location: Pinup Mooneye car show Irwindale
    Was a the Mooneyes Carshow in December. I saw this stunning model in a Christmas vintage dress an she was standing next to a car that matched the color of her dress asked her if I could take her picture and this is one of the many I took
    Credit: Abe Lojero
    Facebook: Abe Lojero
    Instagram: Abe Lojero

    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

    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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