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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Class II

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.
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$92       5 places left
Composition in the Park

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.
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Minimalist Photography 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.
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$47      

Bootcamp - Portraiture With Natural Light

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!
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$92       4 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

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.
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$92       5 places left
Beginner's Class II

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.
book now
$92      

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

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.
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$47      
Nature Photography Meetup

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.
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$47      
Black and White Photography

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.
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$47      

Sunrise Photography Meetup

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.
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$49      
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
    I thoroughly enjoyed attending this class! Kate shares her vast knowledge and also conveys so much kind support and encouragement in developing one's photography skills. I have felt stuck for many years regarding my photography skills and comfort level with my camera. Kate's instruction and support helped me turn a corner and I feel that my growth in photography will improve exponentially from here. I plan on attending many more classes in the future!
    5/5
    Davina
    2025-02-17
    As a photographer between beginner and intermediate, I thoroughly enjoyed the event. Kim was a great leader and so much fun to be around. More importantly, she was soooooo willing to share tips on composition, Lightroom, photos spots around the Space Coast?so cool to pick the mind of an artist!!!! Additionally, it was great to interact with my fellow attendees, both of whom I learned photo tips as well. Will look forward to my next signup!!!
    5/5
    Michael
    2025-02-02
    We had a great time walking and talking with Kim M. She was very easy going and created a learning friendly environment with challenges (specific photo goals) and sharing relevant technical information.
    5/5
    Gerrard
    2024-12-08

    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

    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

    Kate Kharlamova is available for private bookings

    I provide Individual sessions to mentor beginner photographers on their Branding, Marketing, Business Building questions. I also provide technical training to help find the professional look and choose the product line. I help to get a better understanding of the camera settings and editing softwares available on the market. I train to use AI tools to improve the image quality. Social Media Marketing expert for photography business

    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
    2025-03-16
    Title or Location: Orlando Wetlands, Florida
    I got to the Orlando Wetlands a few minutes before dawn for the light. This photo was taken a few minutes after sunrise. This is a Red-winged Blackbird simply singing in the joy of the morning, in the reeds with a backdrop of incredible color.
    Credit: Jeff Petrie
    Facebook: jeff.petrie
    Instagram: jeff_petrie_photog

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2025-02-19
    Title or Location: Castaways Point Park, Palm Bay, FL
    I go to this park frequently at dawn, hoping for the kind of light I got this day (this doesn't always happen!). The morning this was taken there were Brown Pelicans, Great Egrets, Little Blue Herons, Red-breasted Mergansers, Snowy Egrets and, of course, Great Blue Herons. This shot caught the beautiful light just right, and this 'pose, while the Great Blue Heron was fishing for some breakfast.
    Credit: Jeff Petrie
    Facebook: jeff.petrie
    Instagram: jeff_petrie_photog
    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2025-02-08
    Title or Location: Castaways Point Park, Palm Bay, Florida
    Just before full sunrise I was able to capture this Great Egret beautifully backlit. Looking across the Indian River Lagoon from Palm Bay towards Melbourne Beach.
    Credit: Jeff Petrie
    Facebook: jeff.petrie
    Instagram: jeff_petrie_photog

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2024-12-29
    Title or Location: Viera Wetland, Melbourne, FL
    A cool morning walk around viera wetland. Peaceful and calm.
    Credit: Fuxue Jin

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2024-12-15
    Title or Location: The photo was taken in my back yard at sunrise.
    I got up a little early the morning of November 20th... when my husband and dogs came rushing in from outside and said "You have to go check out the sunrise today!" I grabbed my camera and took this shot. It was done on a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ 1000, F-stop 3.1, SS 1/160, ISO 200, Focal length 9MM. I did tweak the exposure down a little to get more of the foreground and slightly increased clarity and dehaze for interest.
    Credit: Tami Sergent
    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

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Lanark County, Ontario
    This October image of a chipmunk was taken on my Lanark County property, I prefer to photograph small wildlife such as this fellow in a natural rustic setting. I always take my images of wildlife big or small early morning or late afternoon?not only are creatures more active but the low angle of light provides better modeling of the subject. When I frame my subjects, I look for angles that provide uncluttered backgrounds, I leave negative space in the framing to allow for text to be added if nee
    Credit: Kevin Tulett

    Oshawa Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Oshawa Lakeview Park
    Mother Nature's masterpiece &127774
    Credit: Lakeview
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/leahjonesmyphotography/
    Instagram: @Leah.Jones.ca
    Tucson Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Tanque Verde Valley
    I recently acquired an older exotic lens, probably circa 1980s. It is a Nikon 400mm f2.8 AI-S which is a completely manual lens with no VR. I paired it with my Nikon D850 to see if I could learn to tackle manual focus. The hummingbirds are congregating on the front of my property where agave plants are flowering at this time of year. This makes it easier for me to practice. This Broad-Billed Hummingbird landed on a stick. The camera settings were 1/3200s at f2.8, auto ISO-320. This lens is old,
    Credit: Kristina Brooks
    Facebook: kristina.brooks96

    Hobart Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: This photo was taken at Couta Rocks on the north west coast of Tasmania
    This is one of my favourite places in Tassie, the north west coast. Couta Rocks are in the distance, as is a blanket of stars and a full Moon. It is such a beautiful and powerful place up there, a different world, one filled with spectacular scenery and the power of nature, not to mention the cleanest air on Earth. I long to go back to this amazing place, to share more of it's splendour though my photographic eye.
    Credit: Keith Pemberton
    Instagram: keithpemberton777

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