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Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 07 October
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
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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$43      
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 21 October
Mill Ruins Park - 10am - 2 Hours
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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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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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • 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
    Alexis Ortega
    An strategically minded and hard working multimedia editor with several skills in communication, audio and music. Also I have worked in many things, from warehouses to art projects, from sales representative to Photographer.
    I love Photography because i feel that is a way to stop time!!
    Also I'm musician (bass player principally) guitar, piano and all of music editing software

    PHOTOS
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    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
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22

    St Albans Photography Group
    2023-09-27
    Title or Location: Milton Keynes
    I took my son to see an old friend because he wanted to play with wire wool and try and get some "cool" pictures. We also took some led masks with us too. Was an eventful night and I'm sure somewhere along the line will see the rest of the results here
    Credit: PhotosByBealsey
    Facebook: PhotosByBealsey
    Instagram: PhotosByBealsey
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    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

    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    Portland Photography Group
    2023-09-27
    Title or Location: Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest
    Portland Photography Group shoot @ Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest (with Ann moving the light stick)
    Credit: Carlton Ward
    Instagram: redjelly39
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22

    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
    Auckland Photography Group
    2023-09-22
    Colchester Photography Group
    2023-09-25
    Title or Location: Hylands house
    This photo was taken at hylands house back in 2017 at 4.30pm for me its right place right time ...
    Credit: Wayne Fowler
    Facebook: Mr F photos

    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
    Ocala Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Wildwood, Florida - just South of Ocala
    I live near the water. As I worked in my garden, this eagle landed near the water's edge. It stayed long enough for me to grab my good old Cannon Rebel and I was able to capture several images with my 200mm lens. The bird seemed to have no fear of me. I moved slowly peacefully towards it and I ended up about 25' away. I did not want to scare it, so I only captured a few images. When I had finished, the bird remained here for quite some time. It was an amazing experience. I did crop the image to
    Credit: Cathy Popiel
    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2023-07-25
    Title or Location: Longfellow garden
    A peaceful photo shoot at a beautiful park, The Longfellow garden! I was shooting the flowers when I saw this worker bee ? collecting pollen And thought it would be a good practice shot! Used my preset flower on my camera for the photo! And manually adjusted to focus! I find peace in taking photo's! I look threw the camera and the world outside the lens disappears! I love photography and wish to perfect my skills!
    Credit: G&D Art's
    Facebook: Gigi Conley
    Instagram: Gigi Conley

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver BC, Canada
    The Baron's Green Racer Snakeis a species of rear-fanged venomous snake. The species is endemic to South America. Shot with my Nikon Z8 Z24-120 4.0 processed with Photoshop Topaz
    Credit: John P Simpson
    Minneapolis Photography Group
    2023-07-22
    Title or Location: Zumbrota,Mn Covered Bridge Park
    Just a rare piece of history. You just dont see things like this anymore
    Credit: Colehearted Creations
    Facebook: Travis Cole
    Instagram: Colehearted13
    Lancaster Photography Group
    2023-09-23
    Title or Location: Pine Grove Pa.
    Roadside store. Finished editing in Lightroom.
    Credit: George S Manuel.

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