PALM
BAY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

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.
book now
$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      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 11 January
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.
book now
$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 Class II

Beginner's Class II

Saturday 25 January
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 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 class
Optional Assignments with a feedback from Instructor to boost your learning.
Bonus Headshots On-Location!

The theory part will be in the Library classroom.
The practical part will be outside in the nice artistic neighborhood.
book now
$92      

Bird Photography

Bird Photography

Saturday 01 February
Bay Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
Learn how to catch those great bird life images.During the event, we will be exploring the beautiful habitats in the area and photographing the variety of bird species that reside there.Whether you are new to bird photography or a seasoned pro, this event is a great opportunity to hone your skills, learn from others, and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals who share your passion for bird photography.
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$47      
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      
Beginner's Class II

Beginner's Class II

Saturday 15 February
Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL - 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 class
Optional Assignments with a feedback from Instructor to boost your learning.
Bonus Headshots On-Location!

The theory part will be in the Library classroom.
The practical part will be outside in the nice artistic neighborhood.
book now
$92      

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 22 February
Port Malabar Rd NE, Palm Bay - 10am - 2 Hours
Kim Mayes
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$47      
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
    Photography class was an incredibly valuable experience! The course provided a wealth of information about both my camera and basic photography techniques. I learned a lot about manual settings?shutter speed, aperture, ISO?and how to use them to create different effects in my photos. The instructor was clear, patient, and really took the time to explain things in a way that was easy to understand, even for beginners. One of the highlights for me was the hands-on experience. Being able to immediately apply what I was learning in real-time was super helpful. I really appreciated how the class balanced theory with practice, allowing us to take shots outdoors. It made a huge difference in grasping how to adjust settings to get the best shot.
    5/5
    Caitlin
    2024-11-17
    Really good class
    5/5
    Janine
    2024-11-17
    Very patient and informative. Kate had a way of making us feel comfortable I learned alot about the camera and basic rules for the settings. Thank you Kate!
    5/5
    Tom
    2024-10-20

    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

    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
    2024-10-26
    Title or Location: Melbourne, FL
    On the way to work every morning, I always see beautiful sunrise and want to take one picture. Got up early over the weekend and took about 12 pictures. Post-processed to make it panorama to show the wider angle of view.
    Credit: Fuxue Jin

    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

    North London Photography Group
    2024-12-02
    Title or Location: Berrylands, Surbiton
    I was photographing the squirrel in our garden while I was in the room and I was photographing it from the window of the room.
    Credit: Dimitar Nedelchev
    Newark Photography Group
    2024-12-02
    Title or Location: An oblique photo of Oahu and the Hawaiian Islands.
    &3900&757&9775&8255&9775&757&3901&12388?=:::::>I am experimenting with Abstract photography. A genre of photography that deviates from traditional representations of reality and focuses on capturing shapes, forms, patterns, colors, and textures in a non-representational manner, In this photo I am emphasizing the visual elements of the of mountains of Hawaiian Islands and their cities (particularly Oahu ) during a brief thunder storm, rather than an single literal or recogniza
    Credit: Louis Nesbitt
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louis.nesbitt.14
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesbytel/
    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2024-12-01
    Title or Location: Red Rock Canyon
    As I was driving towards Tecopa CA I see this rainbow and unusual fog around our beautiful Red Rock mountains near Las Vegas, because I love taking photos of everything beautiful, I had to stop and grab some stills, these captures, although imperfect, made my day, I had to share it.
    Credit: Jorge Ricardo

    Fort Collins Photography Group
    2024-11-30
    Title or Location: Hanna Wyoming
    I was just kicking around
    Credit: Patrick M Matthews
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/househearken/
    Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/househearken/
    Northumberland Photography Group
    2024-11-29
    Title or Location: Whitley Bay Northumberland
    Photo was taken November 17th 2024 at Dawn.Photo is called "November Dawn St Marys Lighthouse"Nikon Z814-24mm @ 24mmISO 64F/110.4sec
    Credit: Gary MOffat
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Piedmont Park, Atlanta
    After a decade in Atlanta ,visited Piedmont park in the fall of 2024 .Just Bought a new (used) camera and wanted to test out the micro contrast and details that it was famed for.Boy did it perform!!The light lasted for just a minute and I was lucky to have been there. I was sure of a good cloud cover that day based on Meteoblue app. The light show was the cherry on top .Camera: Leica q2Settings: Manual,ISO 800,1/125S, F6.3 ,Handheld.
    Credit: VidyaSankar
    Facebook: vidya.sankar.31
    Instagram: @sankarshootz

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