DERBY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Dog in Derby Photography

Dog in Derby Photography

Sunday 07 June
Derby City Centre - 12pm - 2 Hours
Roy Brown-lowe
Join us for a fun animal photography session featuring Bruce, the famous showdog. We'll photograph Bruce in his many costumes around Derby city centre. This is a great opportunity to practice your photography skills with a unique subject. Bring your camera and comfortable shoes.

Bruce doggy osbourne the Prince of barkness dressed in hat glasses costumes
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£28.00      

Nearby Photography Groups

Parks And Green Spaces Photography Walk

Parks And Green Spaces Photography Walk

Saturday 06 June
Stoke on Trent - 10am - 2 Hours
Staffordshire Photography Group
Kamil Graj
Slow down, explore, and discover new ways to photograph the natural world.
This casual photography walk takes place in a local park and is designed for anyone wanting to improve their outdoor photography skills. Along the way we'll look at how to work with natural light, compose stronger images, and spot interesting photographic opportunities that are often overlooked.
Rather than spending the session in a classroom, we'll learn by doing, stopping regularly to discuss techniques and put them into practice. Subjects may include landscapes, plants, reflections, wildlife, and the smaller details that help tell the story of a place.
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£28.0      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Sunday 07 June
South West Loughborough - 9am - 2 Hours
Leicester Photography Group
Anthony Tanton
Up your portrait game, looking at how to use the light to your advantage and find the best spots. Look at posing and prompting, capturing the moment.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 07 June
Titchfield Park - 11am - 3 Hours
Mansfield Photography Group
Martina Ignatova
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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£72       4 places left

Street and Storytelling Photography

Street and Storytelling Photography

Saturday 13 June
Carrington St. - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Nottingham Photography Group
Martina Ignatova
Join us for a street photography walk focused on storytelling. We'll explore Nottingham city centre, capturing candid moments, urban details, and scenes that tell a story. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your camera and comfortable shoes.
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£28      
Capturing Nature Beginners Photography

Capturing Nature Beginners Photography

Saturday 20 June
Stafford - 10am - 2 Hours
Staffordshire Photography Group
Kamil Graj
A relaxed outdoor photo walk designed to help you gain confidence with your camera while enjoying time in nature.
We'll explore a variety of natural subjects, from sweeping scenes to intricate details, while discussing the camera settings and composition techniques that can help elevate your images. Expect practical tips, informal guidance, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions while shooting.
Whether you're learning manual controls for the first time or simply looking for inspiration, this session provides a supportive environment to practise and develop your photography skills.
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£28.0      
Modernist Sheffield Architecture

Modernist Sheffield Architecture

Saturday 20 June
University of Sheffield - 10am - 2 Hours
Sheffield Photography Group
David Stones
A leisurely walk from the Arts Tower into Sheffield City Centre stopping at several locations along the way to photograph interesting and Modernist Sheffield buildings. We will learn how using manual settings together with careful consideration of viewpoint and composition can help us create extraordinary images of extraordinary buildings.
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£28      

Architecture Photography - Interior & Exterior

Architecture Photography - Interior & Exterior

Saturday 20 June
Leicester Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Leicester Photography Group
Anthony Tanton
Capturing landmarks, beautiful buildings and spaces, interior and exterior. Learn to capture the inanimate and follow the light around buildings and spaces.
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£28      
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Sunday 21 June
Titchfield Park - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Mansfield Photography Group
Martina Ignatova
Take control of your camera and learn to shoot in manual mode. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and how they work together to create the perfect exposure. You'll practice adjusting settings for different subjects and lighting conditions. Suitable for anyone who wants to move beyond auto mode.
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£28      
Natural Abstractions

Natural Abstractions

Saturday 27 June
Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall - 10am - 2 Hours
Sheffield Photography Group
David Stones
Using the plants in the surrounding environment we will be looking to create a set of images which have abstract qualities. We will consider the importance of framing ,composition and focus. . We will explore how the 'formal' elements of light, colour, shape, texture, pattern and line can be manipulated to create intriguing images.
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£28      

Woodland Photography for Beginners

Woodland Photography for Beginners

Saturday 27 June
Cannock Chase - 10am - 2 Hours
Staffordshire Photography Group
Kamil Graj
Forests offer some of the most rewarding—and sometimes most challenging - subjects in photography.
During this relaxed photography walk, we'll explore techniques for photographing woodland landscapes, details, textures, and natural patterns while discussing camera settings and composition choices that can help bring images to life.
With guidance available throughout the session, you'll have plenty of opportunities to experiment, ask questions, and build confidence using your camera in a real-world environment.
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£28.0      
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 27 June
Broad St - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Nottingham Photography Group
Martina Ignatova
Take full control of your camera in this hands-on session on shooting in manual mode. We'll cover aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, and practice adjusting settings for different scenarios. Suitable for anyone ready to move beyond auto mode.
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£28      
Parks And Green Spaces Photography Walk

Parks And Green Spaces Photography Walk

Saturday 04 July
Stoke on Trent - 10am - 2 Hours
Staffordshire Photography Group
Kamil Graj
Slow down, explore, and discover new ways to photograph the natural world.
This casual photography walk takes place in a local park and is designed for anyone wanting to improve their outdoor photography skills. Along the way we'll look at how to work with natural light, compose stronger images, and spot interesting photographic opportunities that are often overlooked.
Rather than spending the session in a classroom, we'll learn by doing, stopping regularly to discuss techniques and put them into practice. Subjects may include landscapes, plants, reflections, wildlife, and the smaller details that help tell the story of a place.
book now
£28.0      

Other Nearby Groups

Faces and Portraiture- Facial Features

Faces and Portraiture- Facial Features

Sunday 07 June
Sherwood, Nottingham - 10am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Art Group
Ella Holden
In this class we will focus on how to sketch out faces, we will be having a more detailed exploration of how to effectively draw specific facial features such as eyes.
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£28.00       1 places left
Oil Pastels for Beginners

Oil Pastels for Beginners

Sunday 07 June
Wollaton Park area, Nottingham. Parking £6.20 all day - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Nottingham Watercolour Group
Caroline Stafford
Join this beginner-friendly 3-hour class to learn essential oil pastels techniques. We'll cover blending, layering, and creating vibrant effects outdoors. Perfect for those new to pastels. Participants bring their own materials.
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£42      
Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting

Saturday 13 June
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Sheffield Watercolour Group
Ansa Muhammad
We will capture the timeless beauty of local historical architecture. Beginners welcome. Participants bring their own materials.
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£28      

Expressive Watercolours - Flowers

Expressive Watercolours - Flowers

Saturday 13 June
Sherwood, Nottingham - 11am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Art Group
Lorraine
A free flowing creative session where you express yourself using watercolours and accelerants
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£28      
Beach Seascape Painting

Beach Seascape Painting

Sunday 14 June
Wollaton Park area, Nottingham. Parking £6.20 all day - 2pm - 2.0 Hours
Nottingham Watercolour Group
Caroline Stafford
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of water scenes through the delicate strokes of waterco...
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£28      
Animation Basics 1

Animation Basics 1

Saturday 20 June
Near Tesco Extra - 11am - 2 Hours
Leicester Art Group
Erin Christopher
Learning and trying out the first two animation principles Squash and Stretch, and Anticipation
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£34      

Pen and Ink Wash - Buildings

Pen and Ink Wash - Buildings

Saturday 20 June
Sherwood, Nottingham - 11am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Art Group
Lorraine
Drawing buildings/landscapes using pen and ink brings out such beauty with very little effort
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£28      
Pencil and Charcoal - Portraits

Pencil and Charcoal - Portraits

Saturday 27 June
Sherwood, Nottingham - 11am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Art Group
Lorraine
A pencil and charcoal portrait workshop for you to hone in on your skills or learn some hints and tips.
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£28      
Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Sunday 28 June
Wollaton Rd, Nottingham NG8 2AE - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Nottingham Watercolour Group
Caroline Stafford
Join this beginner-friendly 2-hour meetup to learn the fundamentals of watercolour painting. Participants bring their own materials.
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£28      

Painting in the style of???

Painting in the style of???

Saturday 04 July
Sherwood, Nottingham - 11am - 3 Hours
Nottingham Art Group
Lorraine
A fun and interesting art session painting in the style of?? to be confirmed What was the artist in questions style and materials used.
Have a go and see what you produce.
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£28.00      
Watercolor Skies & Clouds

Watercolor Skies & Clouds

Saturday 11 July
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Sheffield Watercolour Group
Ansa Muhammad
From dreamy pastel sunsets to moody storm clouds, explore techniques for capturing the atmosphere in watercolour. Participants bring their own materials.
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£28      
Faces and Portraiture - Charcoal and Pastel

Faces and Portraiture - Charcoal and Pastel

Sunday 12 July
Sherwood, Nottingham - 10am - 2 Hours
Nottingham Art Group
Ella Holden
In this class we will focus on how to sketch out faces, we will be looking at more expressive mark making using chalk pastels and charcoal.
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£28.00       4 places left

ABOUT DERBY
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 Derby .

  • 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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Really enjoyed the time, developed a basic understanding of Off Camera Flash, now to practice, practice, practice! Great to meet other like minded people. Instructor was friendly and made the event fun , gave enough information at a good pace without overwhelming me.
    5/5
    Jackie Middleton
    2025-07-21
    Excellent session, came away with so much more confidence to both use the camera and get the results I want. Highly recommend
    5/5
    Sarah
    2025-06-23
    Learnt a lot if useful tips. Obi was really friendly and encouraging, happy to answer any questions and explained everything well.
    5/5
    Naomi
    2025-04-15

    Really great day, learnt so much with portrait photography
    5/5
    David
    2025-03-31
    I thought the course was interesting and informal, a good mix.
    5/5
    Mark Taylor
    2025-02-04
    we had a good discussion to start setting out parameters and understanding what we wanted to achieve. Olamide was very helpful and ensured he looked at each of our efforts and gave strong positive critique which was very encouraging. I thoroughly enjoyed the morning.
    5/5
    Andy
    2025-02-03

    Had an amazing time learnt a lot and met some really nice people. Olamide is an extremely good tutor and obviously a talented photographer, he made it easy for us to improve our street photography knowledge and skills with his friendly and inclusive manner.
    5/5
    Chris
    2025-02-03
    Olamide did a great job in spreading some inspiration. The amount of time was perfect too - a couple of hours was just right.
    5/5
    Greg
    2025-02-03
    Well organised, great instructor.
    5/5
    Claire
    2024-12-18

    It's the first event I'd attended and being quite a novice I was very happy with the way Emma was able to help me and more experienced people. She was very clear in her instructions and I feel I have learnt something new.
    5/5
    Anne
    2024-12-17
    Emma the host was really approachable and shared her knowledge and experience with the group also allowing the group to expressing their ideas. came away from the work shop having learned so much which I can put into practice straight away.
    5/5
    Inderjeet
    2024-11-26
    Emma was very informative and responsive to our requests although a little hurried in her delivery. The model was excellent and very helpful and experienced. The guide notes subsequently sent by email were also very helpful and a good reference. The location was average but I thought the model would be better suited to a more urban setting. The weather was rubbish but not much you can do about that! Perhaps a fall back sheltered location should have been considered given the forecast.
    5/5
    Hugh
    2024-10-01

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Roy Brown-lowe
    Retired videographer photographer magician. Poet. Showdog coordinator.

    Roy Brown-lowe is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Derby Photography Group
    2026-05-29
    Title or Location: Hannover
    Walking over a canal bridge and noticed this swan happily ignoring geese and moorhens fighting having a rest.
    Credit: David Stowell

    Derby Photography Group
    2025-11-14
    Title or Location: Zillebeke, Belgium
    Sanctuary Wood is a location in Zillebeke, Belgium, that gained its name in late 1914 when British troops used it for rest and shelter, believing it to be a "sanctuary". This initial peace was short-lived, and the wood became a front-line position and a site of intense fighting, notably during the Battle of Mount Sorrel in June 1916. Today, a preserved WWI trench system and a museum are located there, preserving original artifacts and a section of the original trench network. This image is of on
    Credit: Ian Bown
    Instagram: Iboimagery
    Derby Photography Group
    2025-10-24
    Title or Location: Derby Market place
    Taken during a wander round city centre, the contrasting styles of periods of architecture caught my eye, and of course the Ram was a bonus!!!&128420&128015&129293
    Credit: Brian Coates
    Instagram: @indacocreations

    Derby Photography Group
    2025-10-24
    Title or Location: London
    I decided to go to London for a whole day getting to know my newly acquired Lecia Q2 Camera. The plan was to use the Tube once or twice only and walk the streets. This view of St Paul?s cathedral was taken from the shore of the River Thames near the Tate Modern Galley. 1/500 F8
    Credit: St Paul?s from the shore of The Thames
    Facebook: Mark Dunn Photography
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markdunnphotographer

    Derby Photography Group
    2025-10-10
    Title or Location: Baden Baden, Germany
    I was just strolling around, taking a few tourist shots in Baden Baden, when this kid ran into the frame. It put me in mind of a Steve McCurry shot, of a kid running into the back streets of Jodhpur, so I shot a quick frame.
    Credit: Simon Armstrong
    Instagram: @armstrs01
    Derby Photography Group
    2025-09-19
    Title or Location: The Park, Elvaston Castle
    The expanse of grass against the tree line and interesting caught my eye, TBH turned out better than expected! Shot on iPhone edited in Snapseed
    Credit: Brian Coates
    Instagram: @indacocreations

    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos

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