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Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Sunday 24 September
1593 Argyle St. - 4pm - 2 Hours
Come and experience a unique photography meet-up where the focus is on capturing beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. Gain insights into identifying the most flattering light, and learn how to manipulate this crucial element when shooting outside the controlled environments of a professional studio. Work hand in hand with a live model, developing your skills in capturing the essence of their personality and style. The session also imparts knowledge on techniques for stress-free posing and putting your subject at ease. Hone in on your technical prowess with lessons in accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. Dive into this engaging, practical learning experience while a professional model enhances your learning journey.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 07 October
1593 Argyle St. - 4pm - 3 Hours
Take the opportunity to broaden your understanding of photography and move beyond the boundaries of automatic exposure. Step into a unique hands-on learning session that intricately breaks down your camera settings—discover more about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and their effect on your exposure. Then it’s time to apply your newfound skills under the expert direction of a seasoned professional photographer. This is the perfect chance to thrive and experience an incredible boost in your photographic prowess.
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$94      
ABOUT HALIFAX
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 Halifax.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Learned a lot from this event. James was very hands on and even took time to look at my personal camera and helped me get to know it better. The hands-on exercises also helped understand the settings and how it affects the photos. Overall great experience!
    5/5
    Crystel
    2023-08-23
    This was an excellent class. The instructor James was excellent, personable and was able to teach us a better understand on the basics , details about our equipment and our goals. I felt like I walked away from the class feeling like a real photographer and much more self confident
    5/5
    Blair
    2023-08-23
    Very fast exciting event. It was my first time shooting a sporting event, and the advice of the teacher were great!
    5/5
    Alain
    2023-04-06

    Was well planned out. Had a lot of fun shooting in a new environment
    5/5
    Dan
    2023-04-05
    Great event.
    5/5
    Amanda
    2023-04-05
    I enjoyed the event. I have never really delved into street photography and this was an informative way to try and get started. The teacher was informative and helped guide me to see a lot of shots I wouldn't have previously thought of.
    5/5
    Edvan
    2023-03-29

    it was awesome, I learned so much!
    5/5
    Amanda
    2023-03-27
    I really enjoyed this photo session. It was my first time shooting in studio, and John was really good at explaining everything such as light, light metering and backdrops... The models were also great to work with. The equipment used, lights, backdrops, etc... was first grade professional too.
    5/5
    Alain
    2023-02-27
    John was great when it came to my canon. He answered every question I had and more. I have been practicing a lot in the manual mode. I am quite happy with this course. I think there should be a one on one shooting.
    5/5
    Marie
    2023-01-30

    I really liked it. The "teacher" was good and it was a good chance to meet with others with the same interest.
    5/5
    Alain
    2023-01-30
    It was alot of fun.
    5/5
    Valerie
    2023-01-29
    Excellent knowledge gained and great instruction technique. Thank you very much and will take more courses in the future.
    5/5
    Daniel
    2023-01-01

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    James Heaslip
    James Heaslip is a portrait photographer and documentary cinematographer with over 15 years of professional experience. His past clients include NBA, NHLPA, Graf Hockey, CraveTV and Yahoo Sports. Over the past 5 years James' work has shifted towards fashion and narrative photography.

    James' work can be seen here:
    http://www.jamesheaslip.com

    James Heaslip is available for private bookings

    Private photo lessons:
    Available Weekdays (Monday-Friday) 5PM-10PM
    Available Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) 12PM-10PM

    I can teach portrait, fashion, narrative etc.

    Booking a shoot goes through my website.

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