SEATTLE
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Upcoming Events

Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 March
Pike Place Market - 11am - 2 Hours
Kevin Murphy
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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$47      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 05 April
Queen Anne - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Kevin Murphy
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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$47      

Nearby Photography Groups

Photography for Everyone: Capture Stunning Images With Your iPhone and Android Devices

Photography for Everyone: Capture Stunning Images With Your iPhone and Android Devices

Saturday 22 March
Silver Cloud Hotel at Point Ruston Waterfront - 10am - 3 Hours
Tacoma Photography Group
Peter Swanzy
Learn all the fundamentals of composition, focus, action, selection, and editing with your phone! The best camera is whatever you have with you, and in this session we'll learn to make the most of your device's camera while improving your techniques and skills with photography. This workshop is great for all levels, for all ages, and for anyone that wants to use their phone to have an impact. Prepare to have fun, get wild, and even grow your business with great images!
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$92       3 places left
Urban Photography Workshop

Urban Photography Workshop

Saturday 29 March
Museum District, Tacoma - 10am - 2 Hours
Tacoma Photography Group
Anthony Culanag
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.
book now
$47      
B&W Street Photography

B&W Street Photography

Saturday 05 April
Museum District - 11am - 2 Hours
Tacoma Photography Group
Anthony Culanag
Black and White Street Photography - 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.
book now
$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Exploring Abstract Art

Exploring Abstract Art

Saturday 29 March
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Rebekha Laughlin
Dive into the world of colors, shapes, and endless creativity! In this hands-on class, you'll explore the beauty of abstract art, learning fun techniques to express yourself without limits. No rules, no pressure - just you, your imagination, and a canvas waiting to come alive. Perfect for beginners and seasoned creatives alike, this is your chance to experiment, play, and create a masterpiece that's uniquely you!
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$47      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 19 April
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Rebekha Laughlin
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun-filled beginners' drawing class where we'll explore the exciting world of art! In Part 1, we'll dive into the essentials of drawing, covering lines, shapes, values, and perspective, giving you the foundation to confidently sketch anything you imagine. This class will be focused on giving you the essential tools required for studying images and creating your own compositions. You are free to draw whatever you please, but for tutorial purposes a series of objects for you to study will be provided .
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$47      
Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Saturday 10 May
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Rebekha Laughlin
Ready to turn blank pages into stunning faces? This fun and beginner-friendly class will guide you through the basics of portrait drawing, from proportions to shading techniques. Whether you're sketching a friend, family member, or just making up a face, you'll learn how to capture personality and detail like a pro. Grab your pencils and let's bring your portraits to life - one stroke at a time!
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$47      

Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 31 May
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Rebekha Laughlin
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun-filled beginners' drawing class where we'll explore the exciting world of art! In Part 1, we'll dive into the essentials of drawing, covering lines, shapes, values, and perspective, giving you the foundation to confidently sketch anything you imagine. This class will be focused on giving you the essential tools required for studying images and creating your own compositions. You are free to draw whatever you please, but for tutorial purposes a series of objects for you to study will be provided .
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$47      
Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Saturday 21 June
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Rebekha Laughlin
Step into the world of rich colors and timeless techniques with this fun and beginner-friendly oil painting class! Learn how to mix, layer, and bring your ideas to life on canvas. Whether you're dreaming of vibrant landscapes or classic still-life masterpieces, this class will give you the tools to make it happen. No experience? No problem! Let's get messy, creative, and inspired together!
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$47      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 12 July
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Rebekha Laughlin
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun-filled beginners' drawing class where we'll explore the exciting world of art! In Part 1, we'll dive into the essentials of drawing, covering lines, shapes, values, and perspective, giving you the foundation to confidently sketch anything you imagine. This class will be focused on giving you the essential tools required for studying images and creating your own compositions. You are free to draw whatever you please, but for tutorial purposes a series of objects for you to study will be provided .
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$47      

Tonal Drawing

Tonal Drawing

Saturday 02 August
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Rebekha Laughlin
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of shadow and tone.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of tonal drawing, including the use of value, contrast, and composition. We will cover topics such as creating a tonal range, building contrast, and simplifying composition to create a clean and striking image.
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$47      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 23 August
Capitol Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Seattle Art Circle
Rebekha Laughlin
Ready to unleash your creativity? Join us for a fun-filled beginners' drawing class where we'll explore the exciting world of art! In Part 1, we'll dive into the essentials of drawing, covering lines, shapes, values, and perspective, giving you the foundation to confidently sketch anything you imagine. This class will be focused on giving you the essential tools required for studying images and creating your own compositions. You are free to draw whatever you please, but for tutorial purposes a series of objects for you to study will be provided .
book now
$47      
ABOUT SEATTLE
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 Seattle .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was so educational and so much fun! Kainalu is an amazing teacher!
    5/5
    Alec
    2024-12-16
    It was very fun! I learned some new information that I can?t wait to implement in my photography skills.
    4/5
    Dani
    2024-04-16
    Our instructor was great
    5/5
    Sarah Yao
    2024-03-04

    The event was well done. It's small , congenial size -- 4 photographers and 1 guide -- was perfect. Pike Place Market is obviously a visually loaded environment, so there was no shortage of subjects to photograph. The instructor did a great job of distilling the chaos of the environment so we could focus on learning something about street photography. I'd give it a 5-star rating and would consider doing more events of this kind. In short, it was a positive experience.
    5/5
    Stuart
    2023-08-28
    I had a great time! Even though I have "advanced" experience it was good to see how other photographers approach the work - the thinking behind the making of a photograph. Ideas for composition were excellent - A,B,C... and I had never thought of holding my camera at waist level. I got several nice shots doing that. Valentina was great to talk to and it is really apparent she takes great joy in photography and sharing her knowledge with others.
    5/5
    Daniel
    2023-08-27
    Kevin recovered well from a last minute location change, necessitated by overcrowding at Golden Gardens due to high heat. The Ballard Locks provided ideal conditions and some really wonderful background. Kevin did a great job explaining all of the elements in ways that a near novice could understand and was super helpful and knowledgeable with the hands on aspects that made the class feel very personal! I look forward taking another class with him!
    5/5
    Tanya
    2023-05-16

    A well done event. I had a good time and got what I wanted out of it.
    5/5
    Matthew
    2023-05-15
    Good size, good pace. Kevin offered suggestions for seeing compositions but was not insisting we take specific photos. Allowed autonomy to try things discussed. Kevin shared etiquette and explained the 201csocial rules 201d to keep street photography from becoming adversarial. I really enjoyed the class. Kevin understood my unique challenges as I was the only film photographer in the group.
    5/5
    Gregory
    2023-03-02
    Loved the event! It was a nice small group of great people. Kevin was a really good leader/teacher! He gave instruction and tips and let us practice and ask questions. I would attend another group lead by Kevin.
    5/5
    Terri
    2023-03-01

    Good discussion with the instructor, he had a lot of ideas and tips for us. It was also a good nudge for me, to get me out trying something outside my normal comfort range.
    5/5
    Keith
    2023-03-01
    I enjoyed getting together with others and getting tips from Kevin. I very much enjoyed gaining the confidence taking photos of strangers and also shooting from the hip
    5/5
    Tracy
    2023-02-28
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Kevin Murphy
    I 2019m Kevin Murphy, a professional freelance photographer with over 20 years of experience capturing the moments that matter. My passion for photography has taken me across the world, allowing me to specialize in a variety of fields, from breathtaking landscapes and remarkable wildlife to the adrenaline-fueled action of motorsports. Learning from some of the finest wildlife and landscape photographers, I 2019ve honed my skills in lighting, composition, and technique to create stunning, high-quality images that tell a story.
    Whether it 2019s the raw intensity of NASCAR at Evergreen Speedway, the grit of professional rodeo, or the speed of H1 Hydro racing at Sea Fair, I thrive on freezing those electrifying moments in time.
    Beyond action and adventure, I also dedicate my craft to more personal and meaningful storytelling through photography workshops, blogs, and family photography. Through my lens, I strive to capture the beauty of life 2014whether it 2019s a fleeting glance, a stunning natural wonder, or the thrill of a championship race.

    Kevin Murphy is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Seattle Photography Group
    2025-02-10
    Title or Location: Repetition
    I was using my lightbox in the dining room and pulled the coffee cups out of the cabinet. Had a photography smoke gun and came up with this delightful shot.
    Credit: Perdita G.A Acevedo
    Facebook: Perdita Gudrun Andrea Acevedo
    Instagram: Perdita Acevedo

    Seattle Photography Group
    2025-01-23
    Title or Location: Bryce Canyon
    FROSTED CANYON Incredible hike to Bryce Canyon in October. So cool to see it with fresh snow.Nikon D850, Tamron 24-70
    Credit: Dave Cornelison
    Instagram: dave.cornelison
    Seattle Photography Group
    2025-01-04
    Title or Location: Tulalip Casino, marysville WA
    This place was on my To-Visit list for some time. I drove pass the Tulalip Casino on my way to Baker ski resort around Christmas and on the way back decided to finally stop by.. I wasn't disappointed. This place is very beautiful with 7.5mil lights this year
    Credit: Sergey Akimov

    Seattle Photography Group
    2025-01-01
    Title or Location: Washington state
    My hiking buddy, Dexter, enjoying a fall adventure.Nikon D850, Tamron 24-70mm D2
    Credit: Dave Cornelison
    Instagram: dave.cornelison

    Seattle Photography Group
    2024-12-30
    Title or Location: Redmond, WA
    In Susan's Garden
    Credit: Timmy DeHan
    Seattle Photography Group
    2024-12-30
    Title or Location: Hoods canal backroads
    I was out on a 6 hour drive photography excursion and was lucky to find this spot.
    Credit: Perdita Acevedo
    Facebook: Perdita Gudrun Andrea Acevedo

    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2025-03-13
    Title or Location: Happy Valley
    Wave captured sun
    Credit: Juli?s Sunrise
    Instagram: Julie?s Sunrise

    Fremont Photography Group
    2025-03-12
    Title or Location: Seattle Downtown, Pike St
    Wandering through Seattle Downtown. This city is packed with personality and hidden gems! &129321 From the food to the architecture and the locals, there's so much to discover.
    Credit: Vikram Parmar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clickedbyvp/
    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-03-11
    Title or Location: Twin Lakes, Bridgeport, CA.
    Even though it was summer, the reflection of the clouds on the water almost looked like ice formations.
    Credit: John Ferguson

    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-03-10
    Title or Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
    This was sunset time at Great Sand Tunes National Park here in Colorado. Any time of time is amazing there to see this natural wonder in person, but sunrise and sunset times I feel are the best as the ever changing shadows just give the dunes such a different look and mood and changes by the minute, I choose a little slower shutter speed just to soften things somewhat and really like how this turned out. Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T8iLens: Canon EF-S18-55mm f4-5.6 IS STM@55mm ISO100 f13 1/
    Credit: Ken Weber
    Instagram: @kwofco_

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