DURHAM
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class – Let's Move Out of Auto Mode and Take Control of Our Cameras

Beginner's Photography Class – Let's Move Out of Auto Mode and Take Control of Our Cameras

Saturday 10 May
Durham City Centre - 12pm - 3 Hours
Nick Small
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
£72      

Nearby Photography Groups

Urban Decay

Urban Decay

Saturday 03 May
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.
book now
£26      
Street Photography Challenge

Street Photography Challenge

Saturday 17 May
Newcastle Upon Tyne - 2pm - 2 Hours
Newcastle Photography Group
Jenny Vest
Join Jenny this May for a fun and creative Street Photography Challenge in the Toon! This scavenger hunt-style session will help you sharpen your skills in composition, storytelling, and capturing candid moments. Whether you're using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone, you'll tackle engaging photography challenges designed to boost your confidence and creativity. Perfect for photographers of all levels, this session promises fresh perspectives and dynamic shots of Newcastle's vibrant urban life. Don't miss out—grab your camera and let's hit the streets!
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£26      
Traffic Trails Photography Meetup

Traffic Trails Photography Meetup

Saturday 17 May
Middlehaven - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
Mark Taylor
Photograph the beautiful light-trails of cars and other vehicles in motion, against the panorama of static architecture at night. for this class you will need a tripod and a zoom or wide-angle lens is preferable but you can still get good results with a normal prime or really any lens. It is the exposure and composition that is the important part. Hi-viz clothing and reflective jackets /clothing is advisable.
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£26      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 24 May
Sunderland Town Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
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 Photography Class

Beginner Photography Class

Saturday 07 June
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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£67       3 places left
Studio Photography Class

Studio Photography Class

Saturday 07 June
Breckon Hill Rd - 5pm - 2 Hours
Middlesbrough Photography Group
Mark Taylor
A 3 hour class showing the fundimentals of having and using a studio. Production photography, and lighting power. Settings and materials like white board and reflectors.
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£26      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 14 June
Sunderland City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
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      
Coastal Photography Walk

Coastal Photography Walk

Saturday 21 June
Seaton Sluice - 2pm - 2 Hours
Newcastle Photography Group
Jenny Vest
Join Jenny this June for a Coastal Landscape Photography Walk along the stunning North East coast, from Seaton Sluice to Whitley Bay. Perfect for all skill levels, this session covers techniques like capturing wave motion, creative compositions, and long exposures. Bring your camera or smartphone and discover how to elevate your seascape photography while enjoying the breathtaking scenery. Don't miss this summer adventure to sharpen your skills and capture the vibrant coastal beauty!
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£26      
Landscapes & Seascapes

Landscapes & Seascapes

Saturday 05 July
Marine Walk - 10am - 2 Hours
Sunderland Photography Group
Michael Veitch
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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£28      

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.
book now
£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.
book now
£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.
book now
£72      

Other Nearby Groups

Various Techniques and Approaches to Watercolour Workshop

Various Techniques and Approaches to Watercolour Workshop

Saturday 10 May
S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
Newcastle Watercolour Group
Stanley Ezeh
Discover a range of styles at the Various Techniques and Approaches to Watercolour workshop, where you'll delve into different methods to enhance your watercolor painting skills. From wet-on-wet techniques to dry brushing and layering, this hands-on session will equip participants with versatile approaches to elevate their artistic expression.
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£26      
Figurative Paintings

Figurative Paintings

Saturday 14 June
S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
Newcastle Watercolour Group
Stanley Ezeh
Discover the art of Figurative Painting in our immersive class, where human forms and expressive poses come alive with your brushstrokes. Guided by a skilled instructor, you'll learn to capture the subtleties of anatomy, movement, and emotion. Perfect for all skill levels, this class offers a rewarding journey into the world of figurative art.
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£26      
 Portrait Painting

Portrait Painting

Saturday 12 July
S Shore Rd, Gateshead - 11am - 2 Hours
Newcastle Watercolour Group
Stanley Ezeh
A step to step guide on how best to capture features of the face using watercolour. Come and join us!
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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      

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
    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 it 2019s 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 2013 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 it 2019s 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... 2018walk with me and create 2019.
    PHOTOS
    Durham Photography Group
    2025-04-28
    Title or Location: Owners property near Sunderland.
    So this is Bonnie, and these are the words of her owner when I asked for her story."Well she is a Scottie/Westie cross, got her when she was four months old, last of the litter I undersand. She actually shares the same birthday as my son. She will be 8 coming up. Saw her on Facebook three month after Snowy (previous pet dog) died. Wasn't going to get another pet but it was her eyes. They were so Bonnie. Hence her name. "
    Credit: David Auston
    Facebook: David Austonx

    Durham Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: My Bearpark, Co Durham garden
    Just walking in the garden after morning rain, I looked down and saw this feather. I used the macro on my phone camera and took this shot
    Credit: Jane Parker
    Durham Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location: Estepona, Malaga, Andalucia. Spain
    Two CostalerosThis photograph captures a quiet, reflective moment during the Holy Week processions in Estepona, Andaluc?a, Spain. It shows two costaleros ? men who bear the immense physical and spiritual weight of carrying the elaborate pasos, or floats, through the streets of Southern Spain.These floats, which feature sacred images of Jesus or the Virgin Mary, often weigh over a tonne and are carried on the shoulders or necks of teams of 20 to 40 men. The costaleros are members of religious
    Credit: Michelle Chaplow
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelleChaplowPhotographer
    Instagram: @michellechaplow

    Durham Photography Group
    2025-04-15
    Title or Location: Seaham Help the Hero's
    This photograph was taken in 2023 at the Help the Hero's event at the Mallard in Seaham of a gentleman who looked interesting to me. I asked his permission to photograph him and for me to be able to use it in exhibitions to which he agreed.
    Credit: Gordon MacPherson

    Durham Photography Group
    2025-04-13
    Title or Location: Hodge Close Quarry

    Credit: Craig Harriman
    Instagram: craigharriman_photography
    Durham Photography Group
    2025-04-08
    Title or Location: Redcar
    Sunrise at Redcar
    Credit: Andrew Sturdy
    Facebook: Andrew.sturdy.58
    Instagram: Andrewsturdyphotography

    Rockhampton Photography Group
    2025-04-29
    Title or Location: Destiny Downs
    After 2 days of photographing competitors hectically running around Barrels at the 2025 CHBHA Fast Dash Futurity, this was held at the property - Destiny Downs just east of the Central Queensland Town of Emerald.Late afternoon light offered this as a reward for my efforts.
    Credit: terry hill photography
    Facebook: terryhillphotography
    Instagram: terryhillphotography

    San Francisco Photography Group
    2025-04-29
    Title or Location: Kampala, Uganda
    This is a portrait of Ugandan fashion designer, Leticia Nagginda from Leonessa Fashion Designs in Kampala, Uganda. To view more fashion photography, visit ChrisAustria.com/Leonessa.
    Credit: Chris Austria
    Facebook: Facebook.com/ChrisAustria
    Instagram: Instagram.com/ChristopherAustria
    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-04-28
    Title or Location: Longmont, CO
    The skies were cloudy and grey all afternoon and I almost didn?t go out to shoot sunset. I?m glad I decided to try because the sky put on an amazing show that evening.
    Credit: Jolene Gonzales
    Instagram: @jogonza_photo

    Newark Photography Group
    2025-04-28
    Title or Location: Meadowlands
    A photo of a Tree Swallow taken during a walk through the meadowlands. These birds are extremely quick and erratic often difficult to photograph. Luckily this one decided to take a little posing break and allowed me a nice shot. Taken with my Canon R5 with a Sigma 150-600 mm lens.
    Credit: Stephen Bush
    Instagram: @stephenbush219

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