PALM
BAY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 12 October
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.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 October
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 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.
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$92       2 places left
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 26 October
Port Malabar Rd NE, Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street to landscape, nature/wildlife and conservation.
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$47      

Birds and Nature

Birds and Nature

Saturday 09 November
Grant-Valkaria, FL - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently.This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation. Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 November
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 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.
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$92      
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 07 December
Port Malabar Rd NE, Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.

The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
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$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 14 December
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 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.
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$92      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 04 January
Malabar Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 January
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 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.
book now
$92      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 08 February
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 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.
book now
$92      
ABOUT PALM
BAY
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 Palm Bay .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Great learning opportunity. Fantastic Instructor who was very helpful and talented!
    5/5
    Michael
    2024-04-18
    I was an informative and great photographic opportunity.
    5/5
    Michael
    2024-04-01
    Enjoyed the time taking pictures with an experienced photographer that was ready to meet us at the level we were at individually. I really enjoyed the class and the other participants!
    5/5
    Tamara
    2024-04-01

    Fantastic event with enthusiastic teacher and students
    5/5
    Brandon
    2024-03-18
    This is an amazing class and fully recomend to anybody new to photography.
    5/5
    Brandon
    2024-03-11
    I really enjoyed the event. Kim was incredibly knowledgable and patient. It was relaxed and fun and I feel I learned a lot.
    5/5
    Tami
    2024-03-03

    Nicely arranged. I enjoyed the photo walk and the teacher/photographer (Kim) was very helpful.
    5/5
    Marisa
    2024-01-28
    Very enjoyable
    5/5
    Sam
    2024-01-28
    great content, our instructor was so very nice.
    5/5
    Susan
    2023-12-05

    Katrina was very knowledgeable and helpful! She teaches the theory but also in practice and checks your understanding. Definitely recommend!
    5/5
    Alice
    2023-10-08
    Katrina was an excellent instructor that not only imparted practical knowledge and hands on experience, but also inspired the passion in all of us. I look forward to taking more classes with her!
    5/5
    Catherine
    2023-09-11
    I really enjoyed the Beginners Photography class! Katrina was very knowledgeable of the 201c technical 201c stuff , yet made the subject matter fun and entertaining. She is a very personable, warm and kind person that makes you feel welcome and comfortable to ask questions. I highly recommend her class!
    5/5
    Celeste
    2023-08-06

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Kate Kharlamova
    Kathy is an experienced photographer, who specializes in capturing the most precious moments of Love, Beauty, and Kindness through classy and creative portraiture. Her passion is to catch unique emotional shots on her camera and produce the most natural and eye-catching images that will last for a lifetime! Photography allows her to be creative as an artist and bring joy and happiness into this world. She is thankful to be a part of the most wonderful moments of people 2019s lives and capture true emotions and energy of the day. She is volunteering at many local events and does many projects with the local non-profits.
    Kathy loves to share her passion with others, because she truly believes that being a photographer changes the way you look at the world 2026You simply see more details, unique beauty around you and capture it on a camera to share with others.

    Red Hat Studio (www.redhat.studio)
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhatstudio/?hl=en
    Kim Mayes
    Kim Mayes has spent the better part of the last 30 years behind the camera with the last 8 of those years as a professional freelance photographer. While she enjoys many categories of photography, her professional career has been mainly in animal and nature photography. She has been honored with the title of Dog Photography Master, a title that less than 10 photographers in the United States hold. Kim also enjoys expressing her artistic mind through creative and surreal photography, using photo editing techniques to invent images that cannot be captured solely through the lens.
    Creating images that are thought-provoking, stimulate emotion and tell a story are at the forefront of her body of work. She loves helping non-profit organizations, photographing at local events and hopes that sharing her incredible passion for photography inspires more people to pick up their cameras and capture the magic that is all around us.

    https://kimmayesphotoart.shootproof.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/kimmayesphotoart/
    PHOTOS
    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2024-09-11
    Title or Location: Melbourne Beach, FL
    I was up early for sunrise. After taking some photos, I noticed this Ibis looking for sand fleas. Right place, right time.Taken with Sony a6000, 210mm, f13, 1/125, ISO 400
    Credit: Mary Jane Patterson
    Facebook: Maryjane Patterson
    Instagram: beachchairmusings

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2024-09-04
    Title or Location: A1A Condo Park in Melbourne Beach Florida
    Most evenings i go for a walk around the neighborhood. The time of the walk is coincident with the ?golden hour? around sunset. I walk down to the Indian River Lagoon in hopes of seeing a good sunset, then head over to the beach to look for sea turtles. I consider myself a serious amateur photographer but i only take a phone with me on my evening walks. I feel the vision of the photographer is much more important than the gear.
    Credit: Mike Miller
    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2024-08-28
    Title or Location: Castaways Point Park in Palm Bay, Florida
    One day at the park, I was lucky enough to catch this Great Blue Heron playing with his food for a few moments before gulping it down.Shot with a Canon RP with a 100-300mm lens.
    Credit: Kim Mayes
    Facebook: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Instagram: KimMayesPhotoArt

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2024-08-22
    Title or Location: North Carolina/Tennessee mountain overlook.
    My husband and I had taken a driving vacation in this area. We head this particular overpass was a wonderful place to watch the sunset. I thought this photo had a natural frame of leaves with the glow of sunset!
    Credit: Carol Escher

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2024-08-15
    Title or Location: Beach off of Patrick Space Force Base
    Taken early on a Sunday morning as I was watching the sunrise. Just another peaceful and beautiful morning on the Space Coast. Used a Fujifilm camera and a 32mm - 64mm zoom lens.
    Credit: Jeffrey Rollin
    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2024-07-25
    Title or Location: Castaway Point Park, Palm bay Florida
    I took my Nikon camera gear out to the park for sunrise, it wasn't looking good after 45 minutes so I was ready to leave and this is what I saw next. I wanted to get some perspective with some trees and a good foreground and I found this spot so instead of using my Nikon D3300 I snapped a few with my google pixel 7a phone and was very pleased with the result. That morning turned out to be absolutely stunning! Castaway Point Park is one of my favorite spots for shooting birds especially.
    Credit: Robert Beatty
    Facebook: robertrealtor
    Instagram: homesalesbyrobert

    Wichita Photography Group
    2024-10-03
    Title or Location: Pawnee Prairie Park
    I was enjoying the nice, cool outdoors with my dad while hiking. We enjoy spending some time together almost every Sunday morning. We are really excited to hike in the winter. I love the chance to just cherish good moments with family.
    Credit: Natasha Orton
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557268966919
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natorton_photo/
    St Albans Photography Group
    2024-10-03
    Title or Location: Castle Combe
    I take this photo from one of Restaurant from that place,its looks look but nice the ambiance is nice iy feels like you go back in time.
    Credit: Glen
    Instagram: glen0102
    Oshawa Photography Group
    2024-10-03
    Title or Location: This photo was taken at my home studio, in North Oshawa.
    Saw this lovely idea on the net where you place the heart bowl under the blanket and then lay the baby in it. Leave the impression of the bowl shape. Tried it with this little lady. Love the effect. www.littlebearphotography.ca
    Credit: Diane Schlichting
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559062738462
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlebearphotographyca/

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: Taken along 7th Street, Sacramento, CA.
    1/30 SS, F8, ISO 80. Even trash can be beautiful.
    Credit: Ed Nordstrom
    Providence Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: Bristol RI
    Taken at the Bamboo forest at Blithewold Mannor in Bristol RI
    Credit: Mark David
    Instagram: Markdavid_photography
    Sutherland Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: My garden -Riverwood NSW
    Cockatoo enjoying my Gymea Lilly flower . I love growing native plants and flowers to attract the local wildlife . The flower has looked amazing for a few weeks and now that it?s done the birds can enjoy it .
    Credit: Joanne Lowe
    Instagram: @jonbo82l

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