SOUTHAMPTON
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

The Nature of Cities Photography Meetup

The Nature of Cities Photography Meetup

Saturday 25 January
Southampton City Centre - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
The meetup will be an opportunity to photograph nature in the urban environment to think about contradiction, contrast and the juxtaposition of the man-made and the naturally or intentionally wild. The meetup will encourage a different way of seeing beauty.
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£26      
Photographing Architecture Meetup

Photographing Architecture Meetup

Saturday 01 February
Southampton City Centre - 2pm - 2 Hours
Nikki Wileman
This meetup will be the chance to understand some of the key elements of photographing architecture & buildings. As always we'll think about composition, exposure and explore ways to bring some creativity to the subject!
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£26      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 22 March
Palmerston Rd, Southampton - 2pm - 3 Hours
Nikki Wileman
Whether you are photographing people or plants, making memories or making art knowing how to use your camera is key.The class will give you the knowledge you need to expose, to compose and to create the images you have always wanted to. Learn the basics of photography including using manual camera settings for perfect exposure and tips for good composition. The session will look at ways to improve composition using light, colour and perspective.
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£67      

Nearby Photography Groups

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 25 January
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 9am - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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£26      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 25 January
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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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£67       5 places left
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 08 February
Surrey Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Ahsan Ali
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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£26      

Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup

Saturday 08 February
Havant - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
In this session we well explore how to create compelling visual stories through candid moments, scene setting, and impactful imagery. The end result will be a photo essay depicting the location in a series of images using different photographic techniques and styles. Photographic equipment isn't essential and a smartphone will serve just as well as a digital camera for this session.
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£26      
Winter Light Photography

Winter Light Photography

Saturday 08 February
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 10am - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
Bundle up and lets explore in the cold and capture the cozy and subtlety of the lighting seen in this winter.

In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the beauty and magic of the winter season through photography.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including composition, exposure, and lighting. We will cover topics such as using natural light to create a mood, capturing the sparkle of snow and ice, and experimenting with different angles and perspectives to create striking images.
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£26      
Beyond the Ordinary: Innovative Approaches to Street Photography

Beyond the Ordinary: Innovative Approaches to Street Photography

Saturday 15 February
Guildhall Square, Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we will capture compelling images that tell stories about daily life. The area has a mix of modern street art and classic architecture and this will be both a subject and backdrop for candid shooting. The session will be suitable for all levels of experience and a smartphone will serve just as well as a digital camera. Topics covered will include -

- Developing an eye for interesting subjects and scenes in urban settings.
- Master the use of light, composition, and timing in street photography.
- Exploring creative techniques to add a unique touch to your street photographs.
- Gaining confidence in shooting candidly in public spaces.
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£26      

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Surrey Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Ahsan Ali
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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£26      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 10am - 2 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
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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£26      
Using Composition for Impact Photography Meetup

Using Composition for Impact Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 February
Broad St, Old Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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£26      

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Sunday 23 February
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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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£67       5 places left
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 08 March
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 3 Hours
Portsmouth Photography Group
Jon Mainwaring
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
£67      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 08 March
Sturt Road, Frimley Green - 11am - 3 Hours
Farnborough Photography Group
Nikita Piven
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
£67      

Other Nearby Groups

Watercolor Landscape

Watercolor Landscape

Saturday 18 January
Hanover Buildings - 10am - 2 Hours
Southampton Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Explore a unique opportunity and your artistic potential while enjoying the beauty of nature. Experience the therapeutic effects of painting in nature, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
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£26      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 25 January
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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£50       4 places left
Beginner's Painting Class

Beginner's Painting Class

Saturday 25 January
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Unlock your artistic potential with our Beginner's Painting Class! Join us for a creative journey where you'll learn fundamental techniques, unleash your imagination, and paint your masterpiece. No experience is required just bring your enthusiasm, and let the brush strokes begin!
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£26      

Corner to Corner (C2C)

Corner to Corner (C2C)

Saturday 15 February
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
Corner-to-corner crochet, or C2C, is a fun and relaxing crochet technique where you begin in one corner and work small ‘blocks' along the diagonal to the other corner. Working this technique means that you can create almost any image by using a graph containing the image that you want to crochet. By the end of class you will be able to make a C2C heart sampler.
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£46      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 15 February
Hanover Buildings - 10am - 2 Hours
Southampton Art Group
Fakiha Khan
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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£26      
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Painting Landscapes with Acrylics

Saturday 22 February
Willis Rd - 10am - 2 Hours
Portsmouth Art Group
Fakiha Khan
Explore the beauty of nature through acrylic painting! Join our engaging art class on Painting Landscapes with Acrylics and discover the techniques to capture scenic vistas on canvas. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, this class offers step-by-step guidance to create stunning landscapes. Learn color mixing, brush techniques, and composition to bring your landscapes to life. Unleash your creativity in a supportive and inspiring environment. Enroll today and start painting your favorite landscapes with confidence!
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£26      

 Still life with Dry Pastels Meetup

Still life with Dry Pastels Meetup

Saturday 08 March
Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth - 11am - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
Join us for a relaxing and creative still life session with dry pastels. Whether you're a beginner or have experience, this meetup is all about slowing down, observing carefully, and bringing objects to life with colour and texture. We'll work with simple arrangements, focusing on light, shadow, and composition. Come along, meet like-minded people, and enjoy a bit of art and conversation in a friendly, laid-back setting.
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£26      
Creating a Mountainscape with Watercolour Meetup

Creating a Mountainscape with Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 22 March
Westover Road, Bournemouth - 2pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Ahana Byregowda
Let's capture the beauty of mountains with watercolours! This meetup is a chance to unwind, play with washes and layers, and explore the delicate balance between light and form in landscapes. Whether you're new to watercolour or have some practice, we'll guide each other through simple techniques to create serene and atmospheric mountainscapes. It's all about having fun and letting creativity flow in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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£26      
Crochet Flowers Class

Crochet Flowers Class

Saturday 29 March
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
In our Flower Crochet Class, participants will embark on a creative journey where they'll learn to craft exquisite crochet flowers. From mastering the fundamental stitches to creating lifelike petals and leaves, participants will gain the skills and techniques needed to bring the beauty of nature into their crochet projects. They'll also delve into the art of color selection and customization, enabling them to design unique floral creations. With expert guidance and a welcoming atmosphere, our class is perfect for all skill levels, promising to cultivate a newfound appreciation for the art of crochet and a talent for crafting stunning floral motifs. Join us and let your creativity bloom!
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£46      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 19 April
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
book now
£50      
Amigurumi 101

Amigurumi 101

Saturday 10 May
The Polygon - 10am - 3 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Radhika Taneja
Perfect for those who've already done our popular Beginners Class! Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small, cute creatures. You will learn the basics of Amigurumi and start on an easy amigurumi heart project during the class.

All our classes include crochet materials and instruction as well as a non-alcoholic drink during the class.
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£46      
ABOUT SOUTHAMPTON
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 Southampton .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Great event with some good tips
    5/5
    Tracey
    2024-12-16
    Great thought provoking exercises
    5/5
    Tracey
    2024-10-07
    Excellent Nikki explained every thing clearly and in a relaxed and informative way. Especially the ICM technique. It was fun and informative. This is my second session with Nikki and I highly recommend.
    5/5
    Richard
    2024-10-07

    Good location, great tuition as usual
    5/5
    Tracey
    2024-07-29
    Overall, I really enjoyed the event. Micheal was a good lead fun and knowledgeable. He put some structure in with some exercises which I thought was helpful. Suggested intentional camera movement and sun flares to me neither of which I?ve done much of before which I enjoyed.
    4/5
    Neil
    2024-05-27
    Great event, with some thought provoking ideas
    5/5
    Tracey
    2024-05-20

    We very much enjoyed the session. Very relaxed and informative. Niki was very helpful and patient with us learning our camera settings and suggested some creative ideas and different ways of looking at the forest.
    5/5
    Helen
    2024-04-24
    Another great location and again Nikki was very helpful and where need shared good guidance. The group was made up of folk with different experiences but this was not a problem.
    5/5
    David
    2024-04-22
    The event was very helpful and informative. Niki answered all questions and was excellent with helping me get the best out of my camera. Definitely recommend.
    5/5
    Sean
    2024-04-09

    The event was excellent Nikki explained the subject very clearly and concise. Her natural ability as a communicator shone through and her flare and knowledge were excellent. I will certainly be booking more sessions, as she gave me the confidence and inspiration to continue. Thank you
    5/5
    Richard
    2024-04-02
    Great event with good ideas
    5/5
    Tracey
    2024-04-01
    Another good day. Thanks to Nikki for her guidance/suggestions about looking for things from a different perspective.
    5/5
    David
    2024-03-12

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Nikki Wileman
    Nikki has been photographing for 30 years and has experience of shooting a wide range of subjects with a preference for nature and landscape. She focuses on making striking images with an emphasis on the use of light and colour in composition.

    Nikki Wileman is available for private bookings

    Available evenings / alternate weekends for private tutoring.

    PHOTOS
    Southampton Photography Group
    2024-08-05
    Title or Location: Hilliers gardens Romsey
    Photo taken on a flower photography workshop with Niki .taken on a cloudy afternoon.I was practicing using manual settings to take more control .Shot on a canon 80D on manual ,F2.8 ,iso100 , 1/1600.also underexposed .I like the blurred out background and highlighting the flower.
    Credit: Teresa lewis

    Southampton Photography Group
    2024-08-05
    Title or Location: Garden in Dorset
    Friendly robin eyeing us up, hoping for some of our cake.
    Credit: Liz Greenway
    Southampton Photography Group
    2024-07-29
    Title or Location: Disneyland Paris
    Obitron Flying MachinesDidneyland is known to be a bright, fun destination, but I was keen to show an alternative, darker side.We had just passed through Nutilus, and as we exited the attraction I noticed this view across the water. ISO 100, 50mm, F4.0, 1/500s
    Credit: Matthew Weeks
    Instagram: @warhound_matt

    Southampton Photography Group
    2024-05-13
    Title or Location: Below Bar Southampton.
    Thanks for the request to upload my photo, My Name is Dale im from Southampton and was in the city on 27th March 2024 taking some street photography, The photo was taken with the small sony RX100 VI that i had just purchased and was trying it out. Taken at 9mm F/4 1/000 iso100. I removed the cars parked on the road both sides with Adobe in post processing and thought it looked better in B&W .Many Thanks. Dale.
    Credit: Dale

    Southampton Photography Group
    2024-05-13
    Title or Location: Embley lake Romsey
    Photo taken while I was fishing. In the town of Romsey. I always take my camera with me.
    Credit: Lukasz Kalisio
    Southampton Photography Group
    2024-04-29
    Title or Location: Ornamental Drive - New Forest
    Stepping outside of my comfort zone again. I arrived about 45 mins before the group was due to meet to look around. I have to say I struggled to see what to shoot due to the light and not the sort of environment I would normally go to shoot. Once the other members of the group arrived and we were being guided by Nikki I started to look around and not just at the trees. I was struck by the bright yellow flower, green leaves and a natural dark background. The only post processing was to sharp
    Credit: David Penfold

    Buffalo Photography Group
    2025-01-11
    Title or Location: The photo was taken from the international bridge that connects the USA and Canada on 12-26-24
    While I was a sharing a walk with my son a few days after Christmas on a cold day while crossing the bridge that connects the USA and Canada in Nigra Falls, NY I came across this beautiful capture that remains me of Gods infinite love. Taken with my IPhone 16 Pro Max at 48 mm, iso 640, f1.78, s 2.2 in night mode edited in Luminar.
    Credit: Carlos Calderon
    Facebook: Carlos Calderon
    Anchorage Photography Group
    2025-01-10
    Title or Location:
    Great way to start the New Year! Out in Nikiski at our cabin about 12:30 a.m. January 1, 2025
    Credit: Karie Hamborg
    Swindon Photography Group
    2025-01-10
    Title or Location: Bottom Zof Hackpen Hill
    After a bit of a Christmas break and then going down with this bad chest infection over Nee Year I have finally today ventured out and captured this panoramic shot on the hills above Wroughton
    Credit: Jason Spickett

    Lancaster Photography Group
    2025-01-08
    Title or Location: Lancaster, PA, USA
    This Chow Chow mix is my heart dog, even though she passed in 2020. She was the total BFF package -- smart, kind, dignified, intuitive, nobody's fool, loyal in every fiber of her being, protective, gorgeous in a very crimson way, etc. Saying goodbye to her was my loneliest and most sorrowful act of love. I hope everyone who deserves a dog gets one like Summer in their lifetime. Anyway, her name was Summer because I adopted her in July, and I liked the name however, she much preferred winter
    Credit: Frances Axsmith
    Southport Photography Group
    2025-01-08
    Title or Location: North east uk
    Just so incredibly lucky to have this tiny little Wren come out into the open and sing so loudly. It was an absolute privilege to watch and hear.
    Credit: Lesley Martin
    Facebook: Lesley Martin
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-01-07
    Title or Location: Lilburn Ga
    Red-shouldered hawk
    Credit: Noel Jay
    Instagram: birdman.of.lilburn

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