DURHAM
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

50mm Lens Meetup Challenge

50mm Lens Meetup Challenge

Saturday 02 August
Durham City Centre - 12pm - 2 Hours
Nick Small
A big advantage of a 50mm lens in photography is its ability to capture images with a natural perspective much like how we see the scene and document those truthful moments unobtrusively in the environment. In this meet up we'll cover the advantages of using a prime lens and cover techniques to make the most of its versatility. We will zoom with our feet and let our 50mm lens see recognisable environments with fresh eyes.
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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
Valley Drive - 10am - 3 Hours
Harrogate Photography Group
David Robinson
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      
Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Learn Photography Basics Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Marton-in-Cleveland - 11am - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
Mark Taylor
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Join our "Learn Photography Basics" 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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£28      
Urban Decay

Urban Decay

Saturday 26 July
Sunderland City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
Explore the raw beauty of abandoned spaces and decaying urban landscapes in this photography meetup. Capture the texture, color, and history of forgotten buildings, rusting metal, and weathered surfaces as we dive into the art of urban decay. Whether you're a beginner or experienced photographer, join us for a creative outing to see the hidden charm of the city through your lens.
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£28      

Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 02 August
Crag Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Harrogate Photography Group
David Robinson
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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£28      
Beginner Photography Class

Beginner Photography Class

Saturday 02 August
Newcastle City Centre - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
Newcastle Photography Group
Jenny Vest
Ready to take your photography skills to the next level? Join Jenny for an engaging and hands-on beginner's photography class designed for amateur photographers. Whether you're using a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, this session will help you get the most out of your gear.What You will LearnHow Your Camera Works Gain confidence by understanding the key functions of your DSLR or mirrorless camera.Mastering the Exposure Triangle Learn how to balance ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to capture perfectly exposed shots.Creative Composition Techniques Discover how to use the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to compose stunning images.Session DetailsWe'll kick off with a relaxed theory session over lunch and a drink in a local coffee shop, where we'll cover the foundational concepts. Afterward, we 2019ll put theory into practice, heading outdoors to either the park if the weather is kind or into the city centre if it is not.Note Please bring some money for refreshments. If you're travelling by metro, be sure to check for any closures, especially on match days, and plan extra travel time.
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£72       5 places left
Cemetery Photography Meetup

Cemetery Photography Meetup

Saturday 16 August
Chester Road, Sunderland - 10am - 2 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
Join us for a unique photography experience as we explore the beauty of a local cemetery. Capture the intricate details of historic headstones, the play of light and shadow, and the serene surroundings. This is a great opportunity to practice composition, storytelling, and explore themes of time and memory through your lens.
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£28      

Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 16 August
Marton-in-Cleveland - 1pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
Mark Taylor
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.

We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting

Please try and bring a model with you this could be a family member or a friend.
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£28      
Natural Light Portraits – Pirate Weekend

Natural Light Portraits – Pirate Weekend

Saturday 30 August
Whitby - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
Mark Taylor
Step into the world of dramatic lighting and character-filled portraits at Whitby Pirate Weekend! This special Natural Light Portraits session is designed for photographers who want to capture striking portraits using only available light. With costumed pirates, historic ships, and the atmospheric backdrop of Whitby Harbour, this is the perfect setting to practice working with shadows, highlights, and storytelling in portrait photography.
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£28      
Sunderland Architectural Meetup

Sunderland Architectural Meetup

Saturday 06 September
Sunderland Town Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
Discover the rich architectural heritage of Sunderland in this hands-on photography meetup! We'll explore a variety of stunning buildings, from modern structures to historic landmarks, focusing on capturing unique angles, textures, and details. This event is perfect for honing your composition and perspective skills while appreciating Sunderland's urban landscape. All experience levels are welcome!
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£28      

Beginner Photography Class

Beginner Photography Class

Saturday 06 September
Newcastle City Centre - 12:30pm - 3 Hours
Newcastle Photography Group
Jenny Vest
Ready to take your photography skills to the next level? Join Jenny for an engaging and hands-on beginner's photography class designed for amateur photographers. Whether you're using a DSLR or a mirrorless camera, this session will help you get the most out of your gear.What You will LearnHow Your Camera Works Gain confidence by understanding the key functions of your DSLR or mirrorless camera.Mastering the Exposure Triangle Learn how to balance ISO, shutter speed, and aperture to capture perfectly exposed shots.Creative Composition Techniques Discover how to use the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing to compose stunning images.Session DetailsWe'll kick off with a relaxed theory session over lunch and a drink in a local coffee shop, where we'll cover the foundational concepts. Afterward, we 2019ll put theory into practice, heading outdoors to either the park if the weather is kind or into the city centre if it is not.Note Please bring some money for refreshments. If you're travelling by metro, be sure to check for any closures, especially on match days, and plan extra travel time.
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£72      
I Shoot it, You Shoot it

I Shoot it, You Shoot it

Saturday 20 September
Marton-in-Cleveland - 12pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
Mark Taylor
This session, will have a wide variation of subjects and creative lighting. The idea is that you can see how I shoot a scene, and then you place your camera in position and shoot the same way. This is a very effective way to study and learn new techniques.
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£28      
Evening Street Photography

Evening Street Photography

Saturday 20 September
Newcastle Upon Tyne - 6pm - 2 Hours
Newcastle Photography Group
Jenny Vest
Join Jenny for an exhilarating street photography session in the city centre, where we'll kick off just before sunset to capture the magical golden hour and continue as the city lights up and its unique nocturnal energy comes alive. This is your chance to capture candid moments, fascinating characters, and the vibrant atmosphere of a Saturday evening all skill levels are welcome, so just bring your camera and your passion, and you'll discover new perspectives and hone your street photography skills with guidance and tips throughout this exciting urban adventure!
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£29       2 places left

Other Nearby Groups

Painting Flowers In Watercolour Beginners Meetup

Painting Flowers In Watercolour Beginners Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Valley Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Harrogate Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
A step by step introduction to easy techniques in watercolour
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£28      
Colour of Summer

Colour of Summer

Saturday 16 August
S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
Newcastle Watercolour Group
Stanley Ezeh
Join us for a relaxed session focused on exploring the vibrant hues of summer through watercolor. Bring your materials and enjoy experimenting with color.
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£28      
Self Portrait

Self Portrait

Saturday 13 September
S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
Newcastle Watercolour Group
Stanley Ezeh
Explore the art of self-portraiture as we learn to capture our unique features on paper. Bring your materials and let's create together!
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£28      

 Floral Painting

Floral Painting

Saturday 11 October
S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
Newcastle Watercolour Group
Stanley Ezeh
Join us for an event studying shapes, forms , contours,colours and textures of various lovely flowers!
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£28      
 Composition and Still Life Painting

Composition and Still Life Painting

Saturday 08 November
S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
Newcastle Watercolour Group
Stanley Ezeh
Learning and perfecting the best approach to take on still live paintings and compositions, especially the direction of light and how best to embellish the painting with light contrasts and shades.
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£28      
Cityscape Painting

Cityscape Painting

Saturday 13 December
S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
Newcastle Watercolour Group
Stanley Ezeh
Understanding the core formats to achieving an interesting Cityscape composition. Working on perspectives and best colours, tones and shades to apply at varying distances . Come join us!
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£28      

ABOUT DURHAM
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 Durham .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    An excellent workshop. Nick is very knowledgeable and helpful. Sadly, Nick was not to know it was going to be the brightest, sunniest Saturday this year. Would definitely recommend.
    5/5
    Stephen
    2025-06-30
    I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop. We didn't have the best of conditions for capturing motion with ND filters given the bright sunshine but we made the best of the conditions. Nick was friendly and insignificance and I not only learned a lot from the event but came away with new ideas to try.
    5/5
    Graeme
    2025-06-30
    The event was excellent the sun was out Durham was full of photo opportunities. My host nick as very good in helping me understand my camera and in doing so allowed me to improve my photos I would highly recommend theses sessions
    5/5
    Malcolm
    2025-05-18

    Good venue and very friendly leader
    4/5
    Alex
    2025-02-03
    Another superb photography meet-up with Georgios to work through getting the most from macro photography. The day was sunny, but freezing cold with thick snow - we were able to make use of the snow and ice crystals to get some great shots! Yay! Really looking forward to the next events.
    5/5
    Mike Peacock
    2023-12-05
    It was great to meet Georgios and to do the Durham Street Photography walk about. Sometimes it's just nice to be in a group, to share knowledge and experience, do things together - a great learning community. I really enjoyed the session and got some nice photos too.
    5/5
    Mike Peacock
    2023-10-30

    It was a nice walk in Durham. We exchange ideas and explore different ways of taking photographs and composing scenes.
    5/5
    Adriel
    2023-10-30
    Very good , learnt more in 3 hours than i had in 6 months . Instructor was brilliant very patient .
    5/5
    Mr tony reed
    2023-06-27
    It was a good walk around Durham with a knowledgeable tutor who's clearly enthusiastic about architecture photography, and I learned several things, including one especially good tip. I'd happily join another of Jake's classes.
    5/5
    Andy
    2023-04-01

    It was an amazing introduction to photography. Jake was so knowledgeable and was generous in sharing this knowledge in a way that encouraged me to have a go and believe in myself. We were able to explore the best options for different light, close up pictures, composition and much more. I left feeling inspired and motivated to do more with my camera. I can't thank Jake enough for a fantastic course
    5/5
    Jennifer
    2023-03-13
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Nick Small
    Nick believes its important to listen and collaborate closely with fellow photographers when working together. In doing this he can gain an understanding of an individuals skill and what techniques they could use to build upon existing knowledge to illustrate their photographic style either in an environment, event or just for personal expression . He feels communication through the image shows the feel and expression of the creative photographer.
    Having initially tutored creative design in the education sector for over twelve years Nick found the calling to return fully to his passion photography. Exhibiting his work in restaurants, hotels, through printed media and curated exhibitions as well as working with live client's, he felt the calling to return to the North of England which strengthened his creative goals . After eight years its still there and always growing. With his co-photographers he likes to move forward to find fresh visual perspectives and sees photographic work as a joint venture to gain the appropriate solution for all.
    As he says... walk with me and create.
    PHOTOS
    Durham Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Caernarfon, Wales
    Taken whilst walking into Caernarfon during a motorhome holiday in June 25. Shot with my Olympus EM-1 MK2 with an Olympus 40-150mm kit lens and polarising filter.The flower itself was just peeking out the top of a hedgerow, looking all lonely and 'alone'! Worthy of a photo :-)
    Credit: Craig Waddell
    Facebook: Craig Waddell Photography

    Durham Photography Group
    2025-06-18
    Title or Location: Loch Tuath, Isle of Mull
    White Tailed EagleTaken on one of our regular trips to the Isle of Mull, Canon 5DIII with a Sigma 150-600mm Contemporary lens, 1/1250 sec f/7.1 ISO 4000.Handheld from a boat operated by Mull Charters
    Credit: John Finlayson
    Facebook: John Finlayson
    Instagram: finlayson.j
    Durham Photography Group
    2025-06-16
    Title or Location: Cotswold Wildlife park
    The animals are very well cared for and seem happy in their environment. I photographed many animals but the lions are very majestic so took many of them.
    Credit: Dawn Buckingham

    Durham Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Budle bay Northumberland
    Visiting Seahouses for the weekend for a farnes trip popped up to budle bay and in the field about 4 brown hares were just sat there
    Credit: Derek Colvin

    Durham Photography Group
    2025-06-07
    Title or Location: Thornley
    I recently bought a 200-600mm lens for my Sony A7R4, this was only the second time of using it and I thought I'd give shooting the moon a go. Everyone tends to go for the Full moon but I find phases of the moon more interesting as it hides something in the dark.
    Credit: Paul Jobes
    Instagram: eyesofjobe
    Durham Photography Group
    2025-06-04
    Title or Location: Locke Park
    Squirrel eager for some nuts.
    Credit: Andrew Sturdy
    Facebook: Andrew.sturdy.58
    Instagram: Andrewsturdyphotography

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-07-17
    Title or Location: Monavale Gardens Christchurch NZ
    I had some time to spare before taking some family photos. The colours of these flowers definitely stood out to me and I have always liked threes....
    Credit: Monita Baird
    Facebook: Monitamayphotography
    Instagram: MonitaMayPhotography and monsmay

    Montreal Photography Group
    2025-07-17
    Title or Location: Lachine QC
    Whispers of the SkyA long-exposure photograph taken at the Lachine Canal in Montreal captures a serene lighthouse standing at the end of a pier, guiding silently over still waters. The sky above, alive with motion, streaks with ethereal clouds that stretch dramatically across the frame?painting a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere over this peaceful riverside scene.Tags:Lighthouse LongExposure Seascape SkyDrama PierPhotography CloudMovement WaterReflection TranquilScene LandscapePh
    Credit: David Ifrah
    Facebook: @david Ifrah
    Instagram: @davidsiphoto
    Geelong Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Photo was taken in my studio. The subject was cut from a flowering tree in my back yard.
    This image is part of a series I did called 'Square Flowers'.
    Credit: Rod Howes
    Facebook: Rod Howes
    Instagram: RodHowes_archive

    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Back Yard, Las Vegas, NV
    I enjoy macro photography highlighting parts of everyday object wee usually overlook. In this picture, I noted the opening of the white rose petals to reveal the reds and oranges of the stamens and pistil against a golden glow formed from the light diffusing through the scene, like the opening of a painted paper fan.
    Credit: Lee Stahl
    Instagram: ig_fretless.photo

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