Beginner's Class II
Saturday 19 April
Cocoa, Florida - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
We invite you to continue your journey in photography! This practical session will get you more comfortable with your camera and practice essential skills you've learnt in the Beginner's Photography Class. Indoors/Outdoors photography practice. Assignments with a feedback from Instructor to boost your learning. Bonus Headshots On-Location! We will be outside in the nice artistic neighborhood.We will make comfortable spots around the area.
The theory part will be in the Library classroom.
The practical part will be outside in the nice artistic neighborhood.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 19 April
Malabar Rd. NW, Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography. Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message. This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer. This is a 2-hour meetup.
This is a 2-hour meetup.
Minimalist Photography Meetup
Saturday 26 April
Bay Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Join us for a Minimalist Photography Meetup where we explore the beauty of simplicity through our lenses. Embrace the elegance of negative space and clean lines as we capture striking images with a minimalist approach. Connect with fellow photographers who share a passion for distilling scenes down to their essential elements.
Bootcamp - Portraiture With Natural Light
Saturday 26 April
Rockledge - 2pm - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
Rockledge Gardens is a local's favorite photography spot. We will walk through the gardens and will practice Portrait Composition, Natural Lighting, different angles and vibes. It is an amazing opportunity to learn to work with the Model, create interesting images and have fun with fellow Photographers! Natural Light Portraits are very natural, eye-catching and fabulous, lets create some together!The Best part of the event is an after party at the Farm House, where you can purchase tasty snacks and delicious drinks from locals plus you can do your holiday shopping!
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 10 May
Cocoa Village - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
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.
Beginner's Class II
Saturday 17 May
Cocoa, Florida - 9am - 3 Hours
Kate Kharlamova
We invite you to continue your journey in photography! This practical session will get you more comfortable with your camera and practice essential skills you've learnt in the Beginner's Photography Class. Indoors/Outdoors photography practice. Assignments with a feedback from Instructor to boost your learning. Bonus Headshots On-Location! We will be outside in the nice artistic neighborhood.We will make comfortable spots around the area.
The theory part will be in the Library classroom.
The practical part will be outside in the nice artistic neighborhood.
Using Light & Shadow in Photography
Saturday 17 May
South Babcock Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.
Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!
In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
Nature Photography Meetup
Saturday 31 May
Malabar Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
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.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 21 June
Minton Road, SE Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?
Without the distraction of color, there must be more emphasis on line, form, light, shade and tone. In this 2-hour meetup we will look at things like contrast, using light and textures to create beautiful shots. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.
This meetup assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your personal cameras settings. All cameras as well as smartphones are welcome to this event.
Sunrise Photography Meetup
Saturday 12 July
Bay Blvd - 6am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Join us for this fabulous 2-hour meetup where you will learn how to capture great sunrise photos in an absolutely beautiful location. We will show you how to explore the settings on your camera as well as how to use great composition techniques to get those jaw-dropping photos.
