WILTSHIRE
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 07 June
Salisbury city centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Ian Barker
Hi, I am Ian and I have been a photographer for over 25 years. I spent most of my career working in various genres of photography and would love to pass on my knowledge and experience to you. If you are 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.
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£72      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 25 July
Malmesbury - 9am - 3.0 Hours
Nige Brown
This beginner's photography class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use their camera beyond automatic mode. We'll cover aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and composition. By the end of the class, you'll feel confident taking control of your camera. Suitable for beginners with any type of camera.
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£72      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 06 June
Palmerston Rd, Southampton - 2pm - 3 Hours
Southampton Photography Group
Nikki Wileman
Whether you are photographing people or plants, making memories or making art knowing how to use your camera is key.The class will give you the knowledge you need to expose, to compose and to create the images you have always wanted to. Learn the basics of photography including using manual camera settings for perfect exposure and tips for good composition. The session will look at ways to improve composition using light, colour and perspective.
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£72.00       5 places left
Garden and flower Photography

Garden and flower Photography

Saturday 13 June
Poole Park - 3pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Photograph the roses and flowers in bloom in the gardens of Poole Park. We will experiment with aperture to create bokeh and isolate the subject as well as capturing shots of the wider garden landscape.
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£28       5 places left
I Shoot, You Shoot Photography Walk

I Shoot, You Shoot Photography Walk

Sunday 14 June
Marlborough Rd, Swindon - 10am - 2 Hours
Swindon Photography Group
Olga Kozyreva
Join us for an interactive I Shoot, You Shoot photography walk at Coate Water Country Park. We will take turns choosing the subject at each stop, covering the Art Deco Diving Platform, lakeside wildlife and reflections, and June wildflowers in the meadows. A creative way to explore different photography styles. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      

Smartphone Photography Class

Smartphone Photography Class

Sunday 14 June
Pencarn Way - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. Join Rachel Southard for tips on composition, lighting, and creative techniques to elevate your smartphone shots.
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£28      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 20 June
Ridgeway, Newport - 11am - 2 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
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.
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£28      
Street Photography Walk at Bath Abbey

Street Photography Walk at Bath Abbey

Saturday 27 June
Cheap St. - 10am - 2 Hours
Bath Photography Group
Nik Mather
Join us for a 2-hour street photography walk around Bath Abbey. We'll explore the streets and capture the architecture and candid moments of Bath. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your camera and comfortable walking shoes.
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£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Swindon (Town Gardens) - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Swindon Photography Group
Olga Kozyreva
In this 3-hour beginner's photography class, you will learn the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), composition techniques such as the rule of thirds and leading lines, and get an introduction to Lightroom editing. Ideal for those new to photography or building a solid foundation.
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£72      
Morden Bog Photography

Morden Bog Photography

Saturday 04 July
Wareham - 3pm - 2 Hours
Bournemouth Photography Group
Anna Kenny
Bogs are full of wildlife, invertebrates and interesting plants. Join us as we walk through heathland and bog, capturing the beautiful and unusual wildlife here.
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£28.0      
Street Photography Walk

Street Photography Walk

Saturday 11 July
Swindon (Canal Walk) - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Swindon Photography Group
Olga Kozyreva
Join us for a 2-hour street photography walk around Swindon. We will focus on candid human interaction, urban geometry, and the Swindon Paint Fest murals. Starting at Coffee#1 on Canal Walk, we will capture the energy of Saturday morning in the city.
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£28      

Creative Seascapes Meetup

Creative Seascapes Meetup

Saturday 18 July
Lepe, Southampton SO45 1AD - 2pm - 2 Hours
Southampton Photography Group
Nikki Wileman
Opportunities for photography at the beach are endless and this meetup will be a chance to explore some of these. We'll be focusing on composition and the use of light and colour as well as the idea of the abstract seascape. As always we'll encourage you to improve your skills in using your camera manually.
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£28      
Summer Nature Photography Meetup

Summer Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 25 July
Cwmcarn Forest, Newport - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a variety of ways. We'll explore forests and natural light in summer.
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£28      
Composition Photography Walk

Composition Photography Walk

Sunday 26 July
Swindon - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Swindon Photography Group
Olga Kozyreva
Join us for a 2-hour creative session in the Historic Railway Village & Churchward Area. We will explore 11 different spots to master composition techniques including leading lines, frame-within-a-frame, patterns and repetition, and symmetry. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Granny Squares

Granny Squares

Saturday 06 June
Eastleigh - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Janice Hobbs
Ready to create stunning granny square blankets or elevate your crochet skills? Join our fun-filled Granny Squares class!
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£52       4 places left
Magical Forest Painting Workshop

Magical Forest Painting Workshop

Sunday 07 June
Camden - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
Join us for a creative morning painting a magical forest scene at Burdalls Yard. We will explore techniques for capturing the atmosphere of an enchanting woodland. All skill levels welcome. Participants should bring their own art materials.
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£28      
Corner to Corner Class

Corner to Corner Class

Saturday 20 June
London Road area, Southampton - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Southampton Crochet Club
Janice Hobbs
Whether you are just starting out crocheting, or you have been crocheting for many years, this Corner to Corner class will teach you how to create beautiful textured blankets and other projects.
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£52       5 places left

Composition with pencil drawing

Composition with pencil drawing

Saturday 20 June
The Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Southampton Art Group
Aaron
Join us for a pencil drawing meetup focused on composition. We will explore techniques for arranging elements in your artwork to create balanced, engaging drawings. Suitable for all levels. Please bring your own sketchbook and pencils.
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£28      
Basics of Drawing Workshop

Basics of Drawing Workshop

Sunday 21 June
Henrietta Park area, Bath - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
A beginner-friendly drawing workshop at Henrietta Park. We will cover basic drawing techniques including shapes, shading, and composition. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own drawing materials.
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£28      
Charcoal Sketching Workshop

Charcoal Sketching Workshop

Sunday 05 July
Camden - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal at Burdall's Yard. Practice blocking in shapes, building midtones, and creating dramatic light effects. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own materials.
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£28      

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 18 July
Upton, Poole - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Bournemouth Art Group
Emma King
Join us for an inspiring morning of art exploring plants and flowers. We will focus on techniques for capturing form and detail, designed for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills in a peaceful outdoor setting.
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£28      
Floral Art Workshop

Floral Art Workshop

Saturday 25 July
Oldfield Park, Bath - 2pm - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
Join us at Moorland Road Community Library for a creative floral art workshop. We will explore drawing and painting flowers using various techniques. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own art materials.
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£28      
Sun and Moon Art Workshop

Sun and Moon Art Workshop

Saturday 08 August
Henrietta Park area, Bath - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
Join us at Henrietta Park for a creative art workshop inspired by the sun and moon. Explore different techniques to capture celestial themes in your artwork. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own art materials.
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£28      

ABOUT WILTSHIRE
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 Wiltshire .

  • 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 Wiltshire Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Great introduction with an experienced teacher
    5/5
    Simon
    2026-05-04
    Ian was very knowledgeable and was very open to questions. The small group size allowed everyone to engage and ask questions. The pre-course information was accurate meaning my expectations of the course were met very well. Thank you
    5/5
    Susan
    2026-04-21
    Ian clearly explained and gave good ideas to improve settings and composition. My photos were certainly better by the end of it. Thankyou very much.
    5/5
    Graham
    2026-04-21

    Very enjoyable. It was good to go through the exposure triangle and then have the opportunity to practice. I found the instructions from Ian very clear.
    5/5
    Lorna
    2026-04-21
    I had an excellent session (despite the weather!) and I got just what I was looking for. Ian took me back to basics and helped me to get off the automatic settings.
    5/5
    Gavin
    2026-02-09
    Really enjoyed the session and learnt new things and relearned some I'd forgotten. Despite the rain Joe remained cheerful and patient and always ready help me try different shots and explained things very clearly without making you feel daft.
    5/5
    Mrs L E Bellringer
    2023-10-27

    The course was just what I needed to get me started with a new passion. The instructor Stacey was great to work with. Stacey was clear, helpful and had a lot of knowledge. We had a good morning at Shearwater Lake and touched on the creative side of Photography as well as the some of the technical side. I would highly recommend Stacey as an instructor and the course for anyone who wants to take there pictures to another level. All I need to do now is practice.
    5/5
    Mark
    2023-03-29
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Nige Brown
    Hi, I am Nige , I have worked as a photographer for over 30 years and truly love my chosen profession.

    Working mainly as a Press Photographer in Essex, I returned to Gloucestershire about 5 years ago, during my career I photographed fashion, news, sport, concerts and commercial photography.

    Now I would like to give back and help others with their photography.

    Nige Brown is available for private bookings

    I am available most Saturday mornings for a 3 hour period.

    PHOTOS
    Wiltshire Photography Group
    2026-05-11
    Title or Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
    A simple snap taken while on a wander around Devizes
    Credit: Andy Blackwell
    Instagram: Andy022

    Wiltshire Photography Group
    2026-04-06
    Title or Location: salisbury town path
    i often walk across the town path taking pictures of all wildlife i can find
    Credit: Unknown Photography
    Facebook: @unknownPics67
    Instagram: unknown_photography67
    Wiltshire Photography Group
    2026-03-16
    Title or Location: Cherhill Down, Wiltshie

    Credit: Paul Deeman
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deemanwings/

    Wiltshire Photography Group
    2026-03-07
    Title or Location: St Andrews church Chippenham
    A quiet moment at St Andrew's Church, Chippenham.A usual stop on a weekend afternoon when we head into town. While we were there, we lit a few candles and stayed for a while. The atmosphere was so calm and quiet ? it felt as if time itself had slowed down.On this day I had my 50mm f/1.4 with me, so I captured two images to create a wider perspective and merged them together, followed by subtle colour adjustments in Ps.Time captured 6.04pm 12th July 2025Settings 50mm f1.6 1/125sec ISO 3
    Credit: Darshana Widyalankara
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/189NXwT6Am/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/widyalankara?igsh=MWthN3Jrb3JoMXIzbg==

    Wiltshire Photography Group
    2026-02-02
    Title or Location: West Beach, Llandudno.
    Shot using a DJI Air 3s Drone creating 8 images, in free panorama mode to create wide-angle, detailed, seamless panoramic shots
    Credit: Paul Deeman
    Wiltshire Photography Group
    2026-01-09
    Title or Location: Avon Valley Nature Reserve
    A frosty morning's walk along the new boardwalk leading to the Avon Valley Nature Reserve saw these beautiful abstract patterns where the frost was clinging on in the shadows of the railings.
    Credit: Emilio 'Pedro' Di Pietro

    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Taken from 1000 Venetian Causeway.
    Fourth of July over The Magic City!
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Instagram: rick_bravo1

    Central Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Avoca Beach
    A dramatic sunrise over Avoca Beach's rocky shoreline on 24 May 2026, with powerful surf breaking beneath stormy golden skies.
    Credit: Kylee Wilton
    Facebook: Kylee Wilton Photography
    Instagram: kyleewiltonphotography
    Bellevue Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: In Lynnwood by the parking lot of my apartment
    I was soaking in the sun on a beautiful day with my camera and zoom lens when i spotted the dragon fly on the antenna of a car parked car close to my apartment. The vivid colors and the beauty of the moment was no lost on me and i immediately zoomed in with my Tamron 70-300mm lens. I was glad the dragonfly was in no hurry to fly away. I was all smiles when i looked at the end result. The bokeh effect and beauty of the dragonfly. My camera settings were SON
    Credit: Jimmy Washiko

    Brighton Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Pencils
    This picture was taken by a large window, three pencils (RGB coloured) were laid on white card which was curved up in the distance, but the curve cannot be discerned due to the very shallow depth of field and even light, giving the impression of infinity into the distance ...
    Credit: Arthur Li
    Facebook: Arthur Li
    Instagram: art_k_li

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