Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 December
Binkley Avenue - 9am - 2 Hours
Elevate your portrait photography skills with a comprehensive workshop designed to enhance both your technical abilities and creative vision. This session is perfect for those looking to improve their selfie prowess or kickstart the creation of a striking portfolio.
Discover the optimal camera settings to capture the essence of your subject, the art of choosing the perfect backdrop, and the techniques for utilizing lighting to its fullest potential. Master the subtleties of posing to accentuate a model's finest characteristics.
Beyond the camera, learn the key interpersonal skills necessary to establish a connection with your subjects, eliciting authentic expressions and emotions that will bring your portraits to life. Join us for an educational experience that will transform the way you approach portrait photography.
Street Photography
Saturday 16 December
Olive Street - 9am - 2 Hours
Discover the vibrant essence of urban life through the lens of street photography in an engaging workshop designed to refine your powers of observation. Delve into the bustling scenes of city streets — where cafes hum with stories, vendors display their wares, buskers fill the air with music, and historic buildings whisper tales of yore. Learn how to discern the intricate details that make each scene unique.
Our expert-led session will introduce you to simple, yet effective, techniques that will sharpen your photographic eye, revealing a world teeming with visual treasures. Gain the confidence to approach captivating subjects and invite them to be part of your photographic narrative, capturing their essence with respect and ease.
In addition to compositional skills, we will explore the technical side of street photography, including the optimal camera settings, focusing methods, and lens selections that perfectly complement those candid moments of daily life.
Join us for an immersive experience that promises not just to inspire but also to enhance your skills, enabling you to capture the spontaneous magic of the streets.
Watercolour Meetup
Saturday 16 December
Caruth Haven Lane - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Holiday-themed Watercolor class.
In this class, we'll paint holiday greenery, objects, and everything merry!
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 30 December
Commerce Street - 9am - 2 Hours
Elevate the art of your personal portraits and embark on the journey of assembling an impressive photography portfolio with our skill-enhancing workshop. Dive into the essentials of portrait photography to hone both your creative vision and technical prowess.
Discover the optimal camera settings that will bring your portraits to life, master the art of location scouting to find the perfect backdrop for your subjects, and unravel the secrets to using lighting and posing techniques that accentuate the finest attributes of your models.
Moreover, gain valuable insight into the psychology of photography, as we guide you through effective strategies for building a warm rapport with your subjects. This will ensure you capture authentic expressions and the truest emotions in your work.
Join us and transform the way you capture human essence, creating not just photographs, but memories that stand the test of time.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 06 January
Winfrey Point Drive - 9am - 3 Hours
Unlock the potential of your camera by mastering manual settings with our interactive photography workshop. Dive into the nuances of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to truly understand how these critical functions influence exposure. Enhance your skills and apply what you've learned in a practical session, all under the expert guidance of a seasoned professional photographer. Step beyond automatic mode and take control of your photographic artistry. Join us for an enlightening experience that will elevate your photography to new heights.
Street Photography
Saturday 13 January
Commerce Street - 2pm - 2 Hours
Discover the rich tapestry of city life through the lens of street photography in the heart of Dallas. Engage in an immersive experience where observation becomes an art form, and everyday scenes are transformed into captivating images. Our workshop will guide you through the nuances of capturing the dynamic interactions between people, cafes, local vendors, street performers, historic architecture, and contemporary art installations.
Master the skill of discerning the extraordinary in the ordinary as we introduce simple techniques designed to enhance your photographic vision, revealing a world teeming with intricacies. One of the most fulfilling aspects of the session includes honing the ability to connect with intriguing individuals, encouraging them to become the willing subjects of your narrative.
Additionally, delve into the technical side of street photography with our expert guidance on camera settings, focusing strategies, and lens selections tailored for documenting life's spontaneous moments. Join us for a hands-on journey into the vibrant realm of urban storytelling through your camera.
Portraits
Saturday 13 January
Caruth Haven Lane - 10:30pm - 2 Hours
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). On this meet,up you are encouraged to bring along family or friends as models.
You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.
This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
Painting Landscapes with Acrylics
Saturday 20 January
Caruth Haven Lane - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind cultural experience hosted by a premier group of art enthusiasts in Dallas. Our event aims to sanctify your senses, enlighten your mind, and captivate your imagination, showcasing the epitome of creativity from a spectrum of established and emerging artists. Whether you're a seasoned art aficionary or a casual observer, the blend of tradition and avant-garde pieces are sure to leave you spellbound. Join us for an evening of libations, mingling, and most importantly, riveting expressions of art. Elevate your understanding and appreciation of art in one of the most dynamic art gatherings Dallas has ever seen.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 03 February
North Oak Cliff - 9am - 2 Hours
Elevate your portrait photography skills with our comprehensive workshop, designed to enhance both your creative vision and technical prowess. Dive into the art of capturing stunning images as you master the basics of portrait photography, whether you're aiming to enrich your personal selfies or craft an impressive professional portfolio.
Discover the optimal camera settings to create striking images, gain insights into selecting the perfect backdrop, and learn the secrets of utilizing lighting and poses to accentuate the natural beauty of your subjects. Moreover, our workshop will guide you through the nuances of building a connection with your models, enabling you to elicit authentic emotions and capture truly poignant and evocative portraits.
Join us for an enriching experience that will not only refine your technique but also expand your understanding of portrait photography, allowing your artistic talents to flourish.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 03 February
Caruth Haven Lane - 10am - 3 Hours
Unleash your inner artist with our engaging and insightful drawing classes. Enter a learning experience that destigmatizes the very basics of drawing, equipping participants with the necessary skills to create beautiful, expressive artwork. Guided by our team of seasoned instructors, attendees will delve into the fundamentals of drawing, unraveling the art of perspective, proportion, shading, and composition. Not just this, but be ready to practice a variety of mark-making techniques, aiming to make that daunting empty page a playground of creativity. The class is absolutely suitable for novices, so refrain not, even if you are a complete beginner. Step in, and let your artistic journey commence.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 10 February
Winfrey Point Drive - 9am - 3 Hours
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.
Birds with Watercolour
Saturday 10 February
Caruth Haven Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Unleash your artistic skills in an engaging painting workshop where the fascinating world of birds becomes your inspiration. Master the classic art of watercolours, delve deep into the mystic of color mixing and the finer nuances of brush techniques and composition. With our in-depth, step-by-step guidance, you'll progress from basics to creating an impressive bird painting of your own. Profit from personalized advice and feedback, creating an environment where learning and creativity thrives. Come, experience the joy of painting and let your imagination take flight.