ORLANDO
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Landscape & Wildlife Photography Meetup

Landscape & Wildlife Photography Meetup

Sunday 23 February
Christmas, Florida - 9am - 2 Hours
Michael Wacht
Florida has some great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife, and it can be a lot of fun and very rewarding to photograph it. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
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$47      
Disney Skyliner Tour- Composition in Photography

Disney Skyliner Tour- Composition in Photography

Saturday 01 March
Art of Animation Way, Lake Buena Vista - 3pm - 2 Hours
Rebecca Kames
Join us on a Skyliner tour while taking fun and unique compositions! We will start at Disneys Art of Animation and head over to Caribbean beach, Riviera and Boardwalk. Let's find all the small and overlooked details in these great locations. Brush up on your manual settings and learn new tips and tricks with your camera. No park ticket required, free to tour the Skyliner!Hop on the Skyliner and create some amazing photos!

Hop on the Skyliner and create some amazing photos!
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$47      
Flower Photography in The Gardens

Flower Photography in The Gardens

Saturday 15 March
North Forest Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Rebecca Kames
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will also discuss composition, lighting, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique images. So come join us for a day of learning, exploring, and having fun.Admission ticket is not included in class fee, please purchase on your own.Flower photography in the gardens!

Flower photography in the gardens!
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$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 22 March
W 4th Ave, Mt Dora, - 9am - 3 Hours
Rebecca Kames
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      
Learn Lightroom and Photoshop

Learn Lightroom and Photoshop

Saturday 05 April
N. Donnelly St.Mount Dora - 10am - 3 Hours
Rebecca Kames
Improve your photography by learning valid editing skills.This is a crash course on how to successfully use Lightroom and photoshop with your photography.Taking the photos is only half the battle now making them unique and come to life is an essential tool to learn in the photography world.Come and join us!
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$92      
Composition in Disney's Animal Kingdom

Composition in Disney's Animal Kingdom

Saturday 12 April
Animal Kingdom - Rainforest Rd., Lake Buena Vista, - 10am - 2 Hours
Rebecca Kames
Must need valid admission NOT included in class fee!

Either a single day ticket or an annual passCome explore Animal Kingdom with your camera in hand!

Do you have family members that want to go from ride to ride and not stop to take pictures? Now is your chance to slow down with a group of like minded people to focus on photography only! Brush up on your manual settings while finding beautiful looked-over details of the park. Check out the live animals and the amazing detail of the architecture and scenes.

Must need valid admission NOT included in class fee! Either a single-day ticket or an annual pass.
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$47      

Disney Monorail Loop - Composition

Disney Monorail Loop - Composition

Saturday 03 May
Floridian Way, Lake Buena Vista - 11am - 2 Hours
Rebecca Kames
Let's explore the Monorail loop hotels! No ticket required! Brush up on your manual settings and find some new or old hidden gems at the three Monorail hotels! We will explore The Grand Floridian Resort,The Contemporary Resort , The Polynesian Resort.Let's focus on our Compositional elements like Lines, Shapes, Textures, Color, Tone, Distance,Balance,Space and MORE.

Let's focus on our Compostional elements like:
Lines
Shapes
Textures
Color
Tone
Distance
Balance
Space
and MORE
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$47      

Nearby Photography Groups

The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 08 March
W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 - 7pm - 2 Hours
Sanford Photography Group
William McFarland
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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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Urban Sketch

Urban Sketch

Saturday 15 March
Park Lake/Highland - 10am - 2 Hours
Orlando Art Group
Yanel Hernandez Prieto
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens) Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
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$47      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 12 April
Park Lake/Highland - 11am - 2 Hours
Orlando Art Group
Yanel Hernandez Prieto
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.
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$47      
ABOUT ORLANDO
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 Orlando .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Great intro to the programs. Teacher was friendly and approachable with a lot of real world experience.
    4/5
    Daniel
    2025-02-02
    It was a wonderful class! The instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful with feedback. It was a small class so plenty of one on one interaction to be able to answer questions, photo ideas, etc...
    5/5
    Tanya
    2025-01-06
    I had an incredible experience at the photography event led by Rebecca! From start to finish, she was exceptionally organized and communicative, keeping us updated through email and text. Even during this busy time of year, Rebecca planned our visits to three hotels perfectly, ensuring smooth transitions and maximizing our time. As someone at an intermediate level, I came to shoot and learn, and Rebecca delivered exactly what I was looking for?no wasted time! Her guidance was clear, and her tips were incredibly helpful. Whenever I had questions, she answered them thoroughly and made sure I understood. This class was a perfect fit for intermediate photographers looking to refine their skills, and I?m already hoping to attend more of her events in the future. Highly recommend
    5/5
    Ayumi
    2024-12-22

    I learned a lot at the event Mike always does amazing with teaching and making sure everyone understands. Location was easy to find
    5/5
    Joni
    2024-11-18
    The portrait class was amazing. I learned so much. Michael is a very knowledgeable instructor. The model, Samantha, was professional and helped with posing ideas.
    5/5
    Amanda
    2024-11-18
    Great opportunity to learn how to shoot indoor portraits. I would highly recommend.
    5/5
    Jorge
    2024-11-18

    This was a good beginners class ! Mike explained Manuel mode where now I understand it so much better . I will definitely take more of his classes .
    5/5
    Trina
    2024-08-15
    very well done with ample time for taking photos
    5/5
    Jorge
    2024-07-06
    The instructor was great. Very helpful with hands on assistance. Great location. Would highly recommend and look forward to other outings with this instructor.
    5/5
    Melissa
    2024-07-02

    Excellent event.
    5/5
    David
    2024-07-01
    Intructor was very knowledgeable and remained connected and constantly dispensing critiques to improve our understanding of material and performnce
    5/5
    Wayne
    2024-07-01
    I learned a lot at this outdoor portrait class. I might even do it a second time later this year if you offer it just to get another refresher.
    5/5
    Joni
    2024-07-01

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Michael Wacht
    Mike has more than 40 years' experience behind the camera, a good deal of that as a professional. A bulk of his work has been as a photojournalist and documentary photographer. This storytelling style informs his other work as an event, portrait/headshot, and travel photographer. Mike traveled in 2003 to Angola, Africa to document the postwar church, documented relief efforts after the 2004 hurricane season, and shot an outdoor wedding next to a glacier in Alaska. Mike holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism from Washington & Lee University and a master's in strategic communications from Purdue University. He lives in Orlando with his five rescued dogs.

    Michael Wacht is available for private bookings

    Please inquire for available dates.

    Rebecca Kames
    Rebecca is a freelance photographer based out of Milwaukee, WI. Kames is a graduate of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, where she received a BFA in Photography. Owner of Kames Photography and an instructor for photography courses at MIAD and around the city.

    She describes her photography as honest, sincere and intimate, with careful consideration to lighting, posing and editing. With many years' experience she has honed in on her aesthetic sensibilities and technical skills. Kames is grateful every day to have such a fulfilling job that allows her to explore her creativity.

    Website: www.kamesphotography.com

    Rebecca Kames is available for private bookings

    Weekly availability varies as I am 100% freelance

    PHOTOS
    Orlando Photography Group
    2025-02-08
    Title or Location: In the Wekiva conservation in Altamonte Springs
    I shot this photo with my Nikon D500, 1/2000, f6 with 300mm. The Red-shouldered hawk was perched on the top of this old dead tree looking for his next meal and just as he spotted what he wanted, I shot what I wanted at lift-off.
    Credit: Melissa Leer
    Facebook: Melissa Leer
    Instagram: LeersEYEview

    Orlando Photography Group
    2025-01-08
    Title or Location: Blackpoint drive at Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge
    I go to Blackpoint Drive often as this drive never disappoints in wildlife viewing. The drive always gives me lots of opportunities to practice my bird photography,. On this day I watched a group of snowy egrets flying around fishing. . As they were flying around I caught this snowy egret taking off. I love to catch water movement and reflections and in this photo I was able to get both. It was. "yeah" moment for me!!
    Credit: Miriam Ericsson
    Orlando Photography Group
    2024-12-26
    Title or Location: Orlando Florida

    Credit: Sweet Dreams
    Facebook: Pawger
    Instagram: gshaver

    Orlando Photography Group
    2024-11-30
    Title or Location: Highway 50 Boat Ramp at the St Johns River. This is at the Brevard and Orange County border.
    Heading out to photograph birds I came upon this sunrise as a cold front was approaching on Friday morning after Thanksgiving.
    Credit: Ben Oliva

    Orlando Photography Group
    2024-10-23
    Title or Location: Lake Reunnymede Conservation Area - St. Cloud, FL
    Went to visit the conservation area after hurricane Milton. The area was hit by the hurricane, fortunately most of the trees survived. The warm sunset light was beautifully filtering trough the thick canopy which allowed me to capture this unique moment.
    Credit: Orlando Penaloza
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orlando.penaloza.56
    Instagram: orlandopenalozafineart
    Orlando Photography Group
    2024-10-17
    Title or Location: Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, GA
    A 15 second predawn exposure on the shores of Jekyll Island at Driftwood Beach looking out to the Atlantic Ocean.
    Credit: Ben Oliva

    Swindon Photography Group
    2025-02-17
    Title or Location: Corsley, Wiltshire
    I took this photo on a very gloomy day in February! My aim was to get a minimalist shot with plenty of contrast and negative space. Camera: Fuji X-H2 and 16-55mm lens.
    Credit: Chris Andrews
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candaphoto1/

    San Francisco Photography Group
    2025-02-17
    Title or Location: Golden Gate Park
    Spent the evening practicing night photography using various settings. I turned the camera to get a unique perspective.
    Credit: Terry Enlow
    Instagram: @terryenlow
    Portland Photography Group
    2025-02-16
    Title or Location: Cannon Beach, Or
    Spent a couple days at the beach and was trying to attempt a night photo catching Haystack Rock along with the stars. Haven?t had much opportunity to practice and the sky was clear so, go for it. I had to cut off some of the sky due to roof overhead was in the way but it was an OK attempt for me. More practicing to follow.
    Credit: Ron Brown

    Newark Photography Group
    2025-02-14
    Title or Location: Central Park of Morris County
    During a recent photo outing dedicated to "snack time" I encountered this photo opportunity.
    Credit: Stephen Bush
    Instagram: @stephenbush219

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