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 across the region.
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!
Join the Hamilton Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Brush up on your camera skills and learn new photography techniques whilst on a photo walk class with other local keen photographers!
next available date
Saturday the 3rd of July 2021
City Abstract Meetup - Hamilton Gardens - 3pm - 2 hrs
Abstract means presenting an object in a way that focuses primarily or solely on its imaginative, aesthetic, or intellectual side.
Today we will be focusing on the exteriors of buildings. To unleash your wild imaginative side come along and show us what no one else can see.
Today we will be focusing on the exteriors of buildings. To unleash your wild imaginative side come along and show us what no one else can see.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$35pp 11 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
or Buy a Voucher as a gift
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 Hamilton Photography Facebook Group here to share your photos after the session.
We ask that everyone attending a meetup follows social distancing guidelines:
Stay home if you're sick.
Keep 1.5 metres away from others.
Don't make unnecessary physical contact with others. Avoid physical greetings, such as handshakes, hugs and kisses.
Wash your hands regularly with alcohol-based sanitiser.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Use a flexed elbow or a tissue; if you use a tissue, dispose of it immediately and appropriately.
Subscribe to the Hamilton Photography Group to find out about upcoming events
Refund Policy: Full refunds given with 5 days notice. Dates can be changed with 3 days notice.
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Saturday the 3rd of July 2021
City Abstract Meetup - Hamilton Gardens - 3pm - 2 hrs
Abstract means presenting an object in a way that focuses primarily or solely on its imaginative, aesthetic, or intellectual side.
Today we will be focusing on the exteriors of buildings. To unleash your wild imaginative side come along and show us what no one else can see.
Today we will be focusing on the exteriors of buildings. To unleash your wild imaginative side come along and show us what no one else can see.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$35pp 11 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 10th of July 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Hamilton Gardens - 9am - 3 hrs
It all begins with an idea. Do you want to improve your hobby and begin to capture those great images? Do you have a creative project you want to share with the world. Whatever it is, learn the photography skills to successfully tell your story.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 17th of July 2021
Discovering the Outdoors Nature Photography Meetup - Taitua Arboretum - 10am - 2 hrs
Take a couple of hours off come and enjoy some outdoor activity and fresh air with friends from the Hamilton Photography Group. Get to know your camera better and have fun with the challenges I have planned.
Discover the Arboretum, and further develop, and focus your photographic skills.
Discover the Arboretum, and further develop, and focus your photographic skills.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$35pp 12 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 24th of July 2021
Anticipating Action for Beginners - Te Rapa Race Course - 10am - 2 hrs
Thoroughbred Racing can be really exhilarating, however; capturing any sporting event requires proper preparation, timing and a little bit of luck, but the rewards are so much more thrilling.
Sporting photographers specialize in their chosen profession however, you too can capture those magical moments from the side-lines…Rugby, Soccer, Motorsport, Rowing and much, much more.
If you are amazed by the action shots you can see all around you, and you want to achieve something like that or better, make sure to come to our Anticipating Action Beginners Meetup.
Sporting photographers specialize in their chosen profession however, you too can capture those magical moments from the side-lines…Rugby, Soccer, Motorsport, Rowing and much, much more.
If you are amazed by the action shots you can see all around you, and you want to achieve something like that or better, make sure to come to our Anticipating Action Beginners Meetup.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$35pp 12 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 14th of August 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Hamilton Gardens - 9am - 3 hrs
It all begins with an idea. Do you want to improve your hobby and begin to capture those great images? Do you have a creative project you want to share with the world. Whatever it is, learn the photography skills to successfully tell your story.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 2 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 11th of September 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Hamilton Gardens - 9am - 3 hrs
It all begins with an idea. Do you want to improve your hobby and begin to capture those great images? Do you have a creative project you want to share with the world. Whatever it is, learn the photography skills to successfully tell your story.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$115pp only 6 places left - requires 3 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 18th of September 2021
Photos and Paws - Minogue Park Forrest Lake - 9am - 2 hrs
If you have a Yuppie Puppy, Pampered Pooch, Hard Working Mate, or a BFF (Best Furry Friend), this Photos and Paws Doggy Date is the meetup you don’t want to miss. It provides a great energy outlet for dogs, giving them the time and space to run with friends or make new ones and get the exercise they need.
This Photos and Paws meetup will bring our Hamilton Photography Group Community together and share laughs, fails, and create permanent memories. Bring your Best Furry Friend and capture the experience.
This Photos and Paws meetup will bring our Hamilton Photography Group Community together and share laughs, fails, and create permanent memories. Bring your Best Furry Friend and capture the experience.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$35pp 12 places left - requires 4 bookings to proceed
Saturday the 9th of October 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Hamilton - 9am - 3 hrs
It all begins with an idea. Do you want to improve your hobby and begin to capture those great images? Do you have a creative project you want to share with the world. Whatever it is, learn the photography skills to successfully tell your story.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$115pp only 6 places left
Saturday the 13th of November 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Hamilton - 9am - 3 hrs
It all begins with an idea. Do you want to improve your hobby and begin to capture those great images? Do you have a creative project you want to share with the world. Whatever it is, learn the photography skills to successfully tell your story.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$115pp only 6 places left
Saturday the 11th of December 2021
Beginners Photography Class - Hamilton - 9am - 3 hrs
It all begins with an idea. Do you want to improve your hobby and begin to capture those great images? Do you have a creative project you want to share with the world. Whatever it is, learn the photography skills to successfully tell your story.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
For this session please bring a tripod if you have one, also any cleaning equipment you use. I will spend a few minutes on general upkeep procedures to keep everything in top working order and how to look after your equipment.
If you have a camera bag bring that (there won’t be much required for you to pack), just a notebook and pen for the points and tips you want to remember, a drink and a snack to keep your brain fueled.
Remember to wear comfortable clothes, especially footwear.
With this being a smaller class, we will have a lot of one-on-one time but; be open to sharing your difficulties and current hurdles with the others in our class. That is how we all learn, improve, and develop your photographic eye. Hopefully the weather holds out however we have a backup in case of any difficulties.
In this class you will learn how to photograph in manual mode and explore the limitless approaches that photography can offer you. The only limitation is your imagination.
Instructor: Craig Richmond
$115pp only 6 places left
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4.8/5 from 5 reviews
I thoroughly enjoyed the information, tips and the generous help given by the tutor. Thank you.
5/5 by Maria Lowe
16-5-2021
5/5 by Maria Lowe
16-5-2021
I thoroughly enjoyed the information, tips and the generous help given by the tutor. Thank you.
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16-5-2021
5/5 by Maria Lowe
16-5-2021
Great outing as per usual and my photography is coming on in leaps and bounds.
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24-4-2021
5/5 by Jo Peters
24-4-2021
Had an awesome time! feel like I really am taking steps forward in my photography thanks to Craig. Dad also enjoyed himself and he has never done any real photography at all. Craig is the best, keep him on!! lol
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18-4-2021
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18-4-2021
Course was helpful and met my expectations.
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