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Panoramas Photography Meetup

Panoramas Photography Meetup

Saturday 18 January
Waipa District - 2pm - 2 Hours
Helen Louise Mclean-Knight
Panoramic photography is a technique of photography, using specialized equipment or software, that captures images with horizontally elongated fields of view. It is sometimes known as wide format photography.
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Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 25 January
McLaren Falls Road, Lower Kaimai - 1pm - 2 Hours
Helen Louise Mclean-Knight
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography.

Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results to interesting effects in your photographs.

Depending what time it is we can do a sunset at Mclaren Falls and some Astro
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Intro to Astro Photography

Intro to Astro Photography

Saturday 08 February
McLaren Falls Road, Lower Kaimai - 1pm - 2 Hours
Helen Louise Mclean-Knight
Do you gaze up at the night sky with wonder? What about looking up at the stars and thinking, how old that light you are seeing is? Maybe you watch as day and night morph into one, and the stars come out to play. This meetup is going to cover off everything you need to know to start capturing amazing single shot astrophotography and a few extra bits of helpful advice. The learnt basics of capturing a single frame will form the building blocks of your astrophotography journey. Think of this meetup as your first step on that journey or for those who have already started, maybe a road sign. Astrophotography looks amazing and packs a real punch, however, you do not need to spend a fortune to partake. Does gear make a difference, the simple answer is yes, but it is not the deciding factor when it comes to astrophotography. This meetup will look at planning your session, camera settings, required equipment. I want this meetup to help you maximise your current gear as your start capturing milky way shots.
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ABOUT HAMILTON
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 Hamilton.

  • 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
    Helen was kind and seemed to know her subject. For me it was a refresher following a night class 18 months ago. Finding out where we were to meet wasn't very clear to me. I had to email a few times to be sure. I would have liked to have had it suggested we bring along more than one lens if we had them I had a zoom lens at home I would have brought and used.
    4/5
    Trish
    2024-09-15
    Very informative class. I really enjoyed it.
    5/5
    Vipin
    2024-08-06
    Helen was a nice host and it was great to learn from her extensive experience.
    5/5
    Inge
    2024-06-24

    Helen was knowledgeable and helpful
    4/5
    Jethro
    2024-03-18
    Our group had a really enjoyable day with our tutor, many points were covered and so many questions answered.
    5/5
    Christine
    2024-03-18
    Thoroughly enjoyed the course. The tutor was relaxed and informative. It gave us confidence to ask questions without feeling intimidated. Appreciated that it was a small class.
    5/5
    Maria
    2023-10-23

    I really enjoyed catching up and sharing knowledge with fellow photography enthusiasts. Loved the red dragonfly that I was able to shoot! They always make for some gorgeous pictures.
    4/5
    Alta
    2023-03-19
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Helen Louise Mclean-Knight
    Hi, I've been a photographer for a number of years now and traveled around NZ quite a bit. From the North to the South and beyond to Norfolk Islands. I have the patients of a saint standing watching nature at its finest The wildlife in NZ from the Tui to the Wild horses of the Kaimanawas. From the West Coast to the East coast. From the red moon to the Blue moon. Nothing astounds me more than traveling around our beautiful country.

    Helen Louise Mclean-Knight is available for private bookings

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    PHOTOS
    Greensboro Photography Group
    2025-01-07
    Hamilton Photography Group
    2024-09-01
    Title or Location: Taupo-New Zealand
    Taupo sunrise Made on my new camera canon r6 2 am very pleased with it.I get down to the lake about an hour before sunrise the colour in the cloud was great for about 10 minutes but had to wait to see the mountains come through.Made at f8 about 30th sec iso of 200 i often under expose to make the colours more rich i do use a denoise program to get rid of the extra noise.
    Credit: Stephen Jane
    Greensboro Photography Group
    2025-01-07

    Hamilton Photography Group
    2024-02-16
    Title or Location: Sunset beach, Port Waikato
    My wife and I have been wanting to visit Port Waikato to take photos for a while, so we booked a couple of nights at an off the grid stone hut in Onewhero. I'd also been wanting to upgrade my drone so I sold my Mavic Pro and ordered a DJI Mini 4 pro in time for the trip. We headed up there after work on Friday night and arrived at Sunset beach in time for sunset, The sun was still above the horizon when I took this photo which created shadows on the waves and the texture on the sand which added
    Credit: David Chell
    Facebook: david.chell
    Instagram: davidchell
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2025-01-07
    Hamilton Photography Group
    2024-02-12
    Title or Location: Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
    Following the banks of the Waikato River is Te Awa River Trails, is a pathway that highlights the vistas of Hamilton City (NZ), the river and its many bridges. This photo shows Claudelands Bridge (with the Railway Bridge running parallel) proving the best views are not always from the top, sometimes they?re found hidden underneath. Iso50 26mm f1.5iPhone 13 Pro
    Credit: Karen Purdy
    Facebook: MoorePurdyPhotographs

    Blackpool Photography Group
    2025-01-07
    Hamilton Photography Group
    2024-02-05
    Title or Location: Backyard garden
    I saw some floral images and got excited to try it... after a rainy day, those red flowers were looking very inviting...so took my samsung phone and took so many pics... and started finding for better ones... after that I played around a bit with snapseed and the result is what you could see.
    Credit: Jafar sadiq
    Instagram: @Jaann_1918
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2025-01-07

    Hamilton Photography Group
    2024-01-12
    Title or Location: Hamilton Gardens
    It was a cloudy day , personally I love cloudy days because Cloudy days, to me, are like nature's own Instagram filter for street photography ? the soft, diffused light turns ordinary scenes into a moody masterpiece, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the everyday hustle. So, that day at Hamilton Gardens was lit! All the kids were having a blast, flying kites like there was no tomorrow. Transported to the days of my youth, the sight evoked memories of flying kites in the nearby park, unveilin
    Credit: Don Tom
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shutter_surprise_by_dontom?igsh=ZHFydHBtYmR6Z3I2&utm_source=qr
    Blackpool Photography Group
    2025-01-07
    Hamilton Photography Group
    2024-01-08
    Title or Location: Mission Bay Beach auckland

    Credit: Gurpreet Singh
    Facebook: Preet Bhullar
    Instagram: itspreetbhullar

    Greensboro Photography Group
    2025-01-16
    Title or Location: Worthville dam. Randolph Co. North Carolina
    Driving home after out playing with my camera taking photos on my co-workers farm, I drove past this dam. I've never seen it before as I'm still relatively new to this area. I immediately pulled off the side of the road and grabbed my gear. I am a follower of Gary Gough, a fine art photographer on YouTube. He said one way to learn is to copy someone else's work to learn and get better. So that's what I did. LOL. Using his teachings I combined long shutter speeds with ND filters that allowed me t
    Credit: James Ollis
    Facebook: jamesollisphotography
    Auckland Photography Group
    2025-01-16
    Title or Location: Waikumete Cemetery
    First my full moon photo with Auckland city for 2025 14/01/2025f/5.6 1/10sec iso 640Sony a1 with Sony FE 300mm GM f/2.8 x2 teleconverter
    Credit: Thum Promtrai
    Facebook: Thum Promtrai
    Instagram: Thumpromtrai
    Calgary Photography Group
    2025-01-15
    Title or Location: By the Banks of the Bow, photo captured at the Stampede Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2G 4K8
    As part of my final project as a fourth-year photography major, I chose to explore and document Calgary?s sculptures, which embody the history and heritage of its people and landscape. One of the highlights of my work is By the Banks of the Bow, one of the largest sculptural artworks in North America. To enhance the visual impact of the image, I utilized Photoshop, particularly to create a dramatic sky that seamlessly complements the dynamism of the horses and the cowboy.This piece celebrate
    Credit: Sohel Alam
    Facebook: Sohel Alam
    Instagram: our_heritage_sites

    Bell County Photography Group
    2025-01-15
    Title or Location: Holland, Texas
    The Pacha Homestead. It has remained vacant for a long time.
    Credit: James D. Laing
    Facebook: James D. Laing
    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-01-13
    Title or Location: Liberty State Park, New Jersey.
    This long exposure shot is from August, 2024. I was visiting Liberty State Park, New Jersey. From Liberty park you get such an AMAZING view of the NYC skyline looking across the water. It?s awesome during the day but even more magical at night as you can see. I?d recommend a visit here just for the views to anyone. Camera: Canon T8iLens: Canon EF S18-55mm F4-5.6 IS STMISO: 40035mmF203.2 sec
    Credit: Ken Weber
    Instagram: @kwofco_
    Canberra Photography Group
    2025-01-13
    Title or Location: Beares Beach, Bermagui, NSW, Australia
    A 2 shot panorama of a majestic sunrise with the beautiful curved beach running southward. A trail of footprints leads the way to this unspoilt place of serenity. Ancient sandstone rock formations frame the shot. Nikon Z8, 14-24 at f8, ISO64, 1/125th sec on tripod.
    Credit: Roger Griffiths
    Facebook: Roger Griffiths
    Instagram: @griffgrafx59

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