The Photography Triangle Meetup
Saturday 08 February
Covington, KY - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
The Photography Triangle consists of the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I'll show you how to use these settings and take away any confusion you may have so you may obtain great photos with outstanding composition. I'll show you how to adjust the settings to improve composition to make your photos "pop". All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be offered. Questions and discussion are always welcome.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 22 February
Covington, KY - 11am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Join us for a Beginners Photography Class where you will learn to use Manual Mode and RAW settings to capture stunning photos of the Cincinnati Skyline. We'll cover essential techniques and provide a photography challenge to apply what you learn.
Angles and Views Photography Meetup
Saturday 08 March
Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219 - 11am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Join us for an engaging photographic journey as we delve into the art of capturing breathtaking shots by mastering various poses and camera settings.
During this meetup we will explore the many ways to take a photo crouching, turning the camera both horizontally and vertically, and adjusting the camera settings to obtain jaw-dropping angle and view shots.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 22 March
Covington, KY - 11am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
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.
Off-Camera Flash Meetup
Saturday 29 March
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
I'll show you, and explain how an off-camera flash (connects to the top of the camera on the hot shoe) can help improve the composition of your photos. The flash can be used both inside and outside. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be offered. Parking is free on the same side of the road as the pavilion. Questions and discussion are always welcome. There are plenty of spots left for signing up.
The Photography Triangle Meetup
Saturday 12 April
Covington, KY - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
The Photography Triangle consists of the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I'll show you how to use these settings and take away any confusion you may have so you may obtain great photos with outstanding composition. I'll show you how to adjust the settings to improve composition to make your photos "pop". All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be offered. Questions and discussion are always welcome.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 26 April
Covington, KY - 11am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
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.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 10 May
Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Halloween Costume Meetup
Saturday 24 May
Devou Park Overlook, Covington, KY - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This park in Coving ton KY has some awesome Landscape views. The theme is Halloween Costume Meetup. You may shoot in any setting that is comfortable for you. All skill levels are welcome. This park offers a beautiful view of the Cincinnati Skyline, a large patio with steps, tables and chairs, a gazebo, and a set of 4 metal bench swings. A tripod is recommended but not necessary. A photography challenge will be presented. Questions and discussion are always welcome. Parking is free at the overlook.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 31 May
Tusculum Avenue - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
The Landscape at this park at this time of year offer stunning photo opps; flowers, trees, and branches with twists and turns. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge with be presented and questions and discussion are always welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 14 June
Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.
Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 28 June
LaFayette Avenue, Cincinnati - 11am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Join us for a Beginners Photography Class where you will learn to use Manual Mode and RAW settings to capture stunning photos. We'll cover essential techniques and provide a photography challenge to apply what you learn.
Composition in Photography
Saturday 12 July
Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.
In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.
1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance
As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
Landscape Photography
Saturday 26 July
Tusculum Avenue - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
The Landscape at this park at this time of year offer stunning photo opps; flowers, trees, and branches with twists and turns. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge with be presented and questions and discussion are always welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 August
Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Are you new to portrait photography? Would you like to learn how to take photos of others resulting in a stunning composition? It is important to know during this Portrait Photograph Meetup you will be posing and taking photos of each other. An off-camera flash (and a diffuser if you have one) is recommended; the necessity for this will be discussed during the meetup. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be presented. Questions and discussion are always welcome.
Note: Smartphones are allowed for those who don't have a camera.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 23 August
Covington, KY - 11am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
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.
Angles and Views Photography Meetup
Saturday 13 September
Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45219 - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Join us for an engaging photographic journey as we delve into the art of capturing breathtaking shots by mastering various poses and camera settings.
During this meetup we will explore the many ways to take a photo crouching, turning the camera both horizontally and vertically, and adjusting the camera settings to obtain jaw-dropping angle and view shots.
Off-Camera Flash Meetup
Saturday 27 September
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
I'll show you, and explain how an off-camera flash (connects to the top of the camera on the hot shoe) can help improve the composition of your photos. The flash can be used both inside and outside. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be offered. Parking is free on the same side of the road as the pavilion. Questions and discussion are always welcome. There are plenty of spots left for signing up.
Halloween Costume Meetup
Saturday 11 October
Devou Park Overlook, Covington, KY - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This park in Coving ton KY has some awesome Landscape views. The theme is Halloween Costume Meetup. You may shoot in any setting that is comfortable for you. All skill levels are welcome. This park offers a beautiful view of the Cincinnati Skyline, a large patio with steps, tables and chairs, a gazebo, and a set of 4 metal bench swings. A tripod is recommended but not necessary. A photography challenge will be presented. Questions and discussion are always welcome. Parking is free at the overlook.
Landscape and Wildlife Photography Meetup
Saturday 25 October
Eden Park Drive - 9am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
The venue features 2 small ponds with ducks, squirrels that roam around, a cement foot bridge, a creek that connects both ponds, and a spectacular view of the Ohio River.
Note: Smartphones are allowed for those who don't have a camera.
The Photography Triangle Meetup
Saturday 15 February
Georgetown, KY - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
The Photography Triangle consists of the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. I'll show you how to use these settings and take away any confusion you may have so you may obtain great photos with outstanding composition. I'll show you how to adjust the settings to improve composition to make your photos "pop". This Park has a large and small waterfall, lots of landscape, a long creek, and 2 foot bridges.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 15 March
Cardinal Valley - 9am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This class is designed to help you transition from auto mode to manual mode on your camera, focusing on essential camera settings and techniques for capturing stunning photos. All skill levels are welcome, with a beginner's photography challenge included.
Photographing Water in Slow Shutter Speed
Saturday 19 April
Georgetown, KY - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This park in Georgetown has a long waterfall, a long creek, a shelter, and bench chairs. The theme is Angles and Views. Let's challenge ourselves to take photos of running water crouching down, leaning against a tree, and standing up. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be presented. Questions and discussion are always welcome. Parking is free in the parking lot near the waterfall. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Landscape Photography Meetup
Saturday 17 May
Rebmann Lane, Lexington, KY - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This park on Rebmann Lane has lots of Landscape and both, an asphalt and dirt walking trails. I'm sure the photos you take will pop with color. Questions and discussion are always welcome. Parking is free. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be presented. Note Smartphones are allowed for those who don't have a camera.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 June
Georgetown, KY - 9am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Did you recently get a new camera? Would you like to go from "auto" mode and into Manual mode/RAW setting? We'll show you how increased data into the sensor can result in jaw-dropping, sensational photos. For sure, the photos you obtain will have a "Wow" factor that is beyond belief.
The photography triangle will be discussed, and a photography challenge will be presented. All skill levels are welcome.
Photographing Water in Slow Shutter Speed
Saturday 19 July
Georgetown, KY - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This park in Georgetown has a long waterfall, a long creek, a shelter, and bench chairs. The theme is Angles and Views. Let's challenge ourselves to take photos of running water crouching down, leaning against a tree, and standing up. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be presented. Questions and discussion are always welcome. Parking is free in the parking lot near the waterfall. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 August
Cardinal Valley - 9am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This class is designed to help you transition from auto mode to manual mode on your camera, focusing on essential camera settings and techniques for capturing stunning photos. All skill levels are welcome, with a beginner's photography challenge included.
Portrait Photography Meetup
Saturday 20 September
Frankfort, KY - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Are you new to portrait photography? Would you like to learn how to take photos of others resulting in a stunning composition? Let me show you how to set up your camera using the photography triangle as I explain how this tool can be very valuable so you can photograph others resulting in a “wow” factor reaction. It is important to know during this “Portrait Photograph Meetup” you will be posing and taking photos of each other. Not only will you be having fun and practicing taking portraits, the skills and methods learned during this meetup will make it all that much fun. An off-camera flash (and a diffuser if you have one) is recommended; the necessity for this will be discussed during the meetup. Think of the fun you will have when you learn the fundamentals of taking photos of friends and family. A photography challenge will be presented and as stated above, the Photography Triangle will be discussed and implemented. Questions and discussion are always welcome.
Note: Smartphones are allowed for those who don't have a camera.
Halloween Costume Meetup
Saturday 18 October
Frankfort, KY - 10am - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
The theme is Halloween Costume meetup. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be offered. Questions and discussion are always welcome. This Park has a large and small waterfall, lots of landscape, a long creek, and 3 foot bridges.
Beginner's Watercolor Meetup
Saturday 08 February
East Price Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Kayla Savage
Joining the Beginner's Watercolor Meetup offers a unique opportunity to explore the world of art, learn new skills, and express your creativity. In this class, you will receive expert guidance from seasoned artists, ensuring you develop the right techniques and understand the nuances of watercolor painting. Additionally, it provides a supportive and fun environment where you can connect with like-minded individuals, fostering friendships and a sense of community. By the end of the course, you'll have created beautiful pieces of art and gained the confidence to continue your artistic journey.
Introduction to Oil Painting
Saturday 01 March
Oregon - 12pm - 2 Hours
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
Join us for a vibrant and engaging journey into the world of oil painting! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, this class is perfect for you. Dive into the rich textures and brilliant colors of oil paints as we guide you through the basics of this timeless art form.
Discover the joy of creating your own masterpiece in a relaxed and supportive environment. From mixing colors to mastering brush techniques, you'll gain all the knowledge you need to express your creativity on canvas.
Bring your enthusiasm and your basic art materials - we'll provide the inspiration and fun! Full details of the event will be provided upon booking confirmation. Get ready to unleash your inner artist and make some amazing art!
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 22 March
Oregon - 12pm - 2 Hours
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up.
Perfect for complete beginners.
Portrait Drawing Basics
Saturday 12 April
Oregon - 12pm - 2 Hours
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
Unlock your artistic potential and dive into the captivating world of portrait drawing! Whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this class is designed to help you master the fundamentals of capturing the human face with pencil and paper.
Experience the thrill of bringing a portrait to life as you learn essential techniques such as proportion, shading, and facial anatomy. Our supportive and fun environment will encourage your creativity and help you develop your unique drawing style.
Expressive Figure Drawing: Bring Your Art to Life!
Saturday 03 May
Oregon - 12pm - 2 Hours
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
Join us for an exciting journey into the dynamic world of figure drawing! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, this class will help you capture the energy and movement of the human form. Our talented instructor will guide you through expressive techniques that bring life and emotion to your drawings, making every line and gesture count.
In a fun and supportive atmosphere, you'll learn how to convey action, mood, and personality in your figure drawings. Get ready to unleash your creativity and produce stunning, expressive artwork!