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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 09 December
S Washington Avenue - 2pm - 3 Hours
Xavier Fritz-Smead
Take the next step in your photography journey by gaining in-depth understanding of your camera. This unique photography event illuminates the intricacies of shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their collective impact on exposure, ensuring you confidently move away from automatic settings. You will get a chance to apply the newly learned skills under the expert guidance of a seasoned professional photographer. Time to unlock your full photographic potential.
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$84       4 places left
Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 23 December
Portland Ave S - 2pm - 2 Hours
Xavier Fritz-Smead
Master the art of long exposure photography to transform the way you capture light trails and enhance your skills with tripod use. This engaging tutorial will guide you through the nuances of extending your camera's shutter time, allowing you to create mesmerizing visual effects that add a layer of magic to your shots. Perfect for enthusiasts looking to explore new techniques and refine their craft, this session offers hands-on experience in painting with light and achieving stunning results. Join us for an illuminating journey into the world of long exposure photography.
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$43      
Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 06 January
S Washington Avenue - 2pm - 2 Hours
Xavier Fritz-Smead
Unlock the secrets of long exposure photography and master the art of capturing light trails with our expert-led workshop. Discover the magic of keeping your shutter open for extended periods to create stunning, ethereal effects in your images. This session is designed for photographers eager to delve into the world of tripod-assisted long exposure techniques. Join us and transform the way you capture light and motion in your photography.
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$43      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 20 January
Portland Ave S - 2pm - 2 Hours
Xavier Fritz-Smead
Explore the vibrancy of urban life through your lens in a dynamic street photography workshop. Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of everyday scenes, from bustling cafes and street vendors to charismatic buskers and architectural gems. Discover the subtle art of observation that lies at the heart of compelling street imagery.

With guidance from experienced photographers, you'll master the practice of honing your visual acuity, unveiling a world teeming with intricate details. Gain invaluable insights into the nuances of engaging with subjects, learning the art of capturing their essence through portraits that resonate with authenticity.

Delve into the technical aspects of street photography, including camera settings, focusing techniques, and selecting the ideal lens to immortalize those fleeting, serendipitous moments. Whether you're a beginner or well-versed in the craft, this session is a chance to enhance your skills and see the world through a fresh, artistic perspective.
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$43      
ABOUT MINNEAPOLIS
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 Minneapolis .

  • 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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    • REVIEWS
    Learned quite a bit in a short time. The pace was good. As it turned out there were only two of us, so that made it really easy to get questions answered.
    5/5
    Marty
    2023-09-11
    I enjoyed meeting Alexis. He's a personable guy with some good insights to share and showed some flexibility in going with the flow--and engaging the participants, willing to answer questions. I picked up a few tips that I can incorporate in the near future, so in that regard the class was helpful. The smaller number of participants (two) was also beneficial. As a teacher, I'm always cognizant of having my learners staying engaged, on topic, productive--getting more bang for the buck during classroom engagements. Thus, I tend to naturally observe any classes I take with that background filter in mind.
    4/5
    Michael
    2023-09-10
    Location was good. instructor was knowledgeable and helpful
    4/5
    Prudence
    2023-08-13

    Enjoyed learning the basics of photography and getting the chance to practice the concepts. The instructor was very knowledgeable.
    5/5
    Prudence
    2023-07-16
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Xavier Fritz-Smead
    Hello Everyone,

    I am Xavier. Please call me Zav. I am born and raised Minneapolis. I live and breathe photography. I always love photography growing up. I got heavily into photography in college during 2014-2016. Studying liberal arts degree at Minneapolis College I studied black and white film photography intensely and put my all I to photography. It was a new art medium for me. I was also alsways I to art growing up. Later I got into Sony mirror less DSLR systems and now mostly shoot digital with a Sony A7r2 on a Tamron Zoom lens.

    With all my knowledge I've acquired over the years. I now am coming to teach a beginners photography course for all to learn the basics of the camera, and weild the write lighting tool man has made. I look forward to meeting everyone in my class. I appreciate your time and consideration.

    Thank you,

    Xavier Fritz-Smead

    Xavier Fritz-Smead is available for private bookings

    Private tutor, weddings, portraits, events, commercial products, and fine art.

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    PHOTOS
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2023-11-01
    Title or Location: Minnehaha Falls, Minneapolis Minnesota
    October FallsFall is my favorite season and I wanted to capture the feeling of those final days before November?s bare trees and blue skies take over.This image was shot in mid October after a heavy rain. Sea Salt was closed but the Falls were in full flow. It was my second attempt at long exposure using a 10 stop neutral density filter. This time it was successful.I used a Canon R5, 24 - 105 lens on a tripod. Exposure was 5 sec at f9.
    Credit: Thomas Corcoran
    Instagram: corcoranimages
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-05

    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2023-10-11
    Title or Location: Minneapolis Sunset from the Witches Hat 1
    I was north of the city taking photos of the skyline from a new (for me) location. As I was doing so, I noticed the crescent moon in the sky to the west. I have always wanted to get a photo of the crescent moon above the city during the twilight hour but I have always been horrible at keeping track of when it would be visible. So I made my way over to Prospect Park and the Witches Hat water tower. Unfortunately, by the time I arrived, the moon was no longer visible. Fortunately, the colors in th
    Credit: William Drew Photography
    Facebook: williamdrewphotography
    Instagram: williamdrewphotos
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2023-09-04
    Title or Location: Minneapolis, MN
    As I was looking up at the sky I noticed a Delta Airlines plane getting configured to land at MSP International Airport. I was tracking the plane thru the camera and got this shot as it came thru the trees.
    Credit: Nick Kiage
    Facebook: kiagemedia
    Instagram: kiagemedia

    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2023-08-09
    Title or Location: On the patio...
    Early one Sunday morning a little movement within a potted plant gave away the location to this tiny little guy who didn't mind posing for the camera.
    Credit: Earl J. Ebensteiner
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04

    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2023-08-04
    Title or Location: Franconia Sculpture Park
    The image was taken inside one of the art exhibits found at the Franconia sculpture park located near Stillwater.While using the cameras self timer and placing the camera on the floor, a simple point-n-shoot Fujifilm camera was used to capture the image.
    Credit: Earl J. Ebensteiner
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2023-07-26
    Title or Location: Downtown Minneapolis
    I enjoy creating stories in my head for those I see throughout the day, almost hoping to live vicariously through them and trying to piece together what their to-do list is while trying to achieve my own.This photo was taken while driving through downtown Minneapolis, with the shutter rather high in order to create the silhouette that I have been chasing. Editing wise I made the photo black and white to highlight the contrast that is being viewed, I believe it helped focus on the shapes and
    Credit: Ethan Arnold
    Instagram: Ethan__Arnold

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2023-12-06
    Title or Location: Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield
    Vulcan XM655, landed at Wellesbourne Airfield in Feb 1984, Still in running order.At a paid-for up close and personal event there.After a downpour in the afternoon, I managed to get down low and muddy to line up a handheld reflection as a bracketed HDR of 7 shots.As the sun started to set behind me, giving a nice reflective sun hue over the aircraft and minimising shadows. The resulting standing water gives a great reflection in reverse.45mm 1/30 f4
    Credit: Craig Burley
    Facebook: Craig.Burley.5
    Instagram: Craig.Burley.5
    Reading Photography Group
    2023-12-06
    Title or Location: New Forest wildlife park
    Worth a visit to the New Forest wildlife park , great to see wolves in the Forest again ..&128522
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Title or Location: Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan
    Photo taken at Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan. This was a pretty cool aquarium. Several tanks were several stories tall with viewing area on each floor. This photo is of a Black Crown Night Heron. Shot with my Nikon Z8 Nikon Z24-120S 4.0Processed with Photoshop Topaz . I shoot raw so I used several adjustment layers to achieve the desired look.
    Credit: John P Simpson

    Ocala Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Title or Location: Christmas Boxer
    I was testing out a new backdrop that I purchased for a family mini Christmas shoot that I have coming up. I used to make my children be my models but since they are grown Zeus, my boxer, was such a good boy and was my model. This was shot on a Canon EOS 6D with the EF 24-105mm f/4L at 24mm, ISO 320, 1/160. I used two Alien B800 strobes with white umbrellas.
    Credit: Sharon Howard Photography
    Facebook: Sharon La Casse Howard
    Instagram: sharon.howard.photography
    Pasadena Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Glendora
    In 1989 I started a tradition of Photos with Santa. At the time I was Public Relations Director and Event coordinator for Bless Keller, later to merge with Dilbeck Realtors as Director of P.R. and Special Events. When I started this event we had 3 offices and Santa and I would show up at each office for a Holiday Party and Free Santa Photos. This was a client appreciation event as well as an introduction event to our communities. Over the years we increased our locations to 14 offices. This
    Credit: Bev Widney
    Peterborough Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Ham Cut at Ferry Meadows.
    Kingfishers are very active at the moment. This one caught a fish and I was lucky enough to catch the picture as it turned it's prey around to swallow it head first.
    Credit: Rob Walker
    Facebook: Rob Walker Photography
    Instagram: rob100walker

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