Angles and Views Meetup
Saturday 14 June
Observatory Circle Cincinnati, OH 45208 - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.
Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 28 June
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - 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.
Shooting in Manual Mode Meetup
Saturday 05 July
Observatory Circle Cincinnati, OH 45208 - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Let me show you how to come out of "auto" mode and into the Manual Mode/Raw Setting. You'll be amazed at how much more data can create jaw-dropping, awesome photos. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge will be offered and discussion and questions are always welcome.
Landscape and Wildlife Photography Meetup
Saturday 12 July
Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.
All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Shallow/Full Depth of Field Meetup
Saturday 26 July
Tusculum Avenue - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Let me show you how the Photography Triangle plays a role in Shallow/Full Depth of Field with your photos when taken in a Manual Mode/RAW setting. Get ready to take jaw-dropping, awesome photos that will "pop" with great composition. All skill levels are welcome. All skill levels are welcome. A photography challenge with be presented and questions and discussion are always welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Landscape Photography Meetup
Saturday 09 August
Covington, KY - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Join us for a photography meetup focused on capturing stunning landscapes. All skill levels are welcome, and a photography challenge will be included. Note Smartphones are allowed for those who don't have a camera. Note Smartphones are allowed for those who don't have a camera.
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
This Park in Covington, KY has a gorgeous overlook of the Cincinnati. Skyline. I'm sure the photos you capture of the skyline will be awesome. I'll also show you how to leave "auto" mode and go into Manual Mode/RAW setting for a jaw-dropping composition.
Shooting in Manual Mode Meetup
Saturday 30 August
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
I'll show you, and explain how shooting in Manual Mode can enhance the composition of your photos. In Manual Mode, all of the light is allowed into the sensor. Thus, allowing more color resulting in jaw-dropping photos. 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.
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.
The Photography Triangle Meetup
Saturday 27 September
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
I'll show you, and explain how the 3 elements of the Photography Triangle can improve the composition of your photos. Find out how adjusting the 3 settings (ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed) can give you both Shallow Depth Of Field and Full Depth Of Field with your photos. All skill levels are welcome.
Shooting in Manual Mode Meetup
Saturday 11 October
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
I'll show you, and explain how shooting in Manual Mode can enhance the composition of your photos. In Manual Mode, all of the light is allowed into the sensor. Thus, allowing more color resulting in jaw-dropping photos. 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.
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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 November
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - 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.
Landscape Photography Meetup
Saturday 22 November
Covington, KY - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas. 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 photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises. Note Smartphones are allowed for those who don't have a camera.
Angles and Views Meetup
Saturday 29 November
Observatory Circle Cincinnati, OH 45208 - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.
Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
The Photography Triangle Meetup
Saturday 13 December
Tusculum Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
I'll show you, and explain how the 3 elements of the Photography Triangle can improve the composition of your photos. Find out how adjusting the 3 settings (ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed) can give you both Shallow Depth Of Field and Full Depth Of Field with your photos. All skill levels are welcome.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 27 December
Covington, KY - 11am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
This Park in Covington, KY has a gorgeous overlook of the Cincinnati. Skyline. I'm sure the photos you capture of the skyline will be awesome. I'll also show you how to leave "auto" mode and go into Manual Mode/RAW setting for a jaw-dropping composition.
Street Photography in Troy
Saturday 14 June
Troy - 4pm - 2 Hours
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
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.
Think about what you know about Troy, Ohio for when you hear the name Troy, Ohio, what comes to your mind about the people, city, architecture, and history?
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 21 June
Rebmann Lane, Lexington, KY - 11am - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Did you recently get a new camera? Would you like to go from "auto" mode and into Manual modeRAW 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.
Wildlife and Waterfall Photography Meetup
Saturday 28 June
Tipp City, Ohio near SR 202 - 4pm - 3 Hours
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
This large preserve offers a scenic 32-foot waterfall known as Little Niagara and is home to diverse wildlife around its pond area. Ideal for both landscape and wildlife photography. Note The host has special access to the preserve and is familiar with all its best photography spots.
Natural Light Portraits with Family & Friends as Models
Saturday 12 July
Huber Heights - 3pm - 2 Hours
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
Note: Bring a family member or a friend as your model.
Photographing Water in Slow Shutter Speed
Saturday 19 July
Georgetown - 12pm - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Join us for a hands-on photography meetup focused on capturing the beauty and motion of water using slow shutter speed techniques. Whether it's silky waterfalls, flowing streams, or crashing waves, we'll explore how to create dreamy, dynamic water images with long exposures. Bring your camera, tripod, and curiosity—this session is perfect for photographers looking to expand their creative skills and experiment with motion blur in natural settings. All levels welcome!
Landscape Photography
Saturday 26 July
Eastwood MetroPark - 5pm - 2 Hours
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, depth of field, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use. All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 16 August
Cardinal Valley - 11am - 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.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 24 August
Eastwood MetroPark - 4pm - 3 Hours
Rob Winkle Jr., B.A.
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 20 September
Frankfort, KY - 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? 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.
Photographing Water in Slow Shutter Speed Meetup
Saturday 18 October
Frankfort, KY - 12pm - 2 Hours
Richard O'Brien
The theme is Photographing Water in Slow Shutter Speed 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 Photography Class
Saturday 15 November
Georgetown - 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.
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 20 December
Frankfort, KY - 12pm - 3 Hours
Richard O'Brien
Did you just get a new camera? The theme is Beginners Photography Class. I'm sure the photos taken will be jaw-dropping and have a super composition. I'll briefly discuss how the photography triangle plays a role in beginners photography and discuss slow shutter speed. Discussion and questions are always welcome.
Watercolor Beginner's Class
Saturday 21 June
Zandale - 10am - 2 Hours
Sara Lachance
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Painting with Watercolors class. Immerse yourself in the fluidity and transparency of watercolor paints, allowing your creativity to flow freely onto paper. This class is an invitation to explore the unique qualities of watercolors, from delicate washes to bold strokes, as you learn essential techniques and unleash your imagination. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through the mesmerizing world of watercolor painting, fostering a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Join us for a transformative journey where you can cultivate your skills, discover the joy of painting, and create stunning, evocative artworks with the timeless beauty of watercolors.
Beginner's Watercolor Class
Sunday 22 June
Walnut Hills - 11am - 2 Hours
Meredith Harger
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.
You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 05 July
Oregon District - 10:30am - 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.
Watercolor Meetup: Simple Landscapes Meetup
Saturday 19 July
Zandale - 10am - 2 Hours
Sara Lachance
Join the "Painting Landscapes with Watercolors" meetup for an enriching experience that celebrates the beauty of nature through the transformative power of watercolor painting. In this creative gathering, attendees will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the serene landscapes and majestic vistas that inspire artistic expression. Led by experienced instructors, participants will learn essential watercolor techniques, from capturing the subtle interplay of light and shadow to depicting the intricate textures of mountains, forests, and waterways. Through hands-on guidance and supportive feedback, individuals of all skill levels will have the chance to refine their artistic skills, develop their personal style, and unleash their creativity onto the canvas. Joining this meetup promises not only to deepen one's connection with the natural world but also to foster a sense of community among fellow artists who share a passion for translating the beauty of landscapes into captivating works of art.
Landscape Painting with Watercolor Meetup
Sunday 20 July
East Price Hill - 11am - 2 Hours
Meredith Harger
We will capture the timeless beauty of local historical architecture. Beginners welcome.
Portrait Drawing Basics
Saturday 26 July
Oregon District - 10:30am - 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.
Beginner's Drawing Class
Saturday 16 August
Oregon District - 10:30am - 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.
Landscape Painting with Watercolor Meetup
Sunday 24 August
East Price Hill - 11am - 2 Hours
Meredith Harger
We will capture the timeless beauty of local historical architecture. Beginners welcome.
Introduction to Oil Painting
Saturday 06 September
Oregon District - 10:30am - 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 27 September
Oregon District - 10:30am - 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.
Tonal Drawing
Saturday 18 October
Oregon District - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Nicholas O'Neal Blume
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of shadow and tone.
Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of tonal drawing, including the use of value, contrast, and composition. We will cover topics such as creating a tonal range, building contrast, and simplifying composition to create a clean and striking image.