HALIFAX
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Sunday 27 April
Halifax Waterfront - 10am - 2 Hours
Jonathon Monaghan
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
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$49      
50mm Lens Meetup

50mm Lens Meetup

Sunday 04 May
Halifax - 10am - 2 Hours
Jonathon Monaghan
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer’s gear bag. It is neither a wide-angle or telephoto lens, but allows the camera to see on the same scale as your eye. As such, it can be used for a variety of styles, from landscape and street photography to portrait and product photography. In this meetup, we’ll review the basic camera settings. We’ll then cover some of the advantages of shooting with a prime lens, and some basic techniques to using the 50mm lens. As always, there will be ample opportunities for you to put your new knowledge into practice.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 10 May
Downtown Halifax - 10am - 3 Hours
Jonathon Monaghan
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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$110       5 places left

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Sunday 18 May
Halifax - 10am - 2 Hours
Jonathon Monaghan
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!

Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.

Please consider bring a tripod or monopod. If you do not have one we can talk as I have extras.
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$49      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 25 May
Spring Garden Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Jonathon Monaghan
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.
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$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 01 June
Halifax Waterfront - 10am - 2 Hours
Jonathon Monaghan
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss various guidelines and techniques that will enhance your photography, such as: The Rule of Thirds, Negative/Positive Space, Symmetry, Leading Lines, Depth of Field, and how to use your camera settings for your ideal photographs.

If you're a beginner, intermediate, or professional photographer, please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$49      

 Introduction to Environmental Portraiture Photography Meetup

Introduction to Environmental Portraiture Photography Meetup

Sunday 08 June
Halifax Waterfront - 9am - 2 Hours
Jonathon Monaghan
We will explore the basics of environmental portraiture techniques utilising natural light.

Note: Bring a friend or a family member as your model. The other option is that you talk to vendors along the waterfront if you could do a portrait of them. Takes a little more effort but if well explained you with often get their permission.
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$49      
Morning Light Photography Class

Morning Light Photography Class

Saturday 14 June
Halifax Waterfront - 4am - 3 Hours
Jonathon Monaghan
Students will learn how to use the proper settings to capture the vibrate life of the early morning in downtown Halifax. The changes in light and the hustle and bustle of opening shops will give an excellent opportunity to capture great images. You will most likely need to use manual settings or switch to AV aperture mode.
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$110      
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
    My daughter and I enjoyed ourselves very much. Jonathon was very informative and was more than willing to help or show us anything we needed to know. He was eager to be in gaged with everyone. I also appreciated the email he sent out with a bit of information on shutter speed etc?Well done Jonathon, I look forward to taking another course from you in the future.
    5/5
    April
    2025-03-30
    It was good! Ramona is knowledgeable and there were good prompts.
    5/5
    Sarah
    2025-03-11
    My daughter and I drove 2 hours & enjoyed it very much but when we signed up the attorney stated 3 hours not 2. As a beginner I learned a lot in the first half hour. Our instructor was very pleasant and was willing to show me anything I needed to know and answered all my questions. I feel $109 each that we paid was a bit much just for 2 hours especially when we came from so far away.
    4/5
    April
    2025-03-10

    I like these events; they are getting more relaxed as we get to know each other and that we can share our own experiences. As always, Ramona, great job.
    5/5
    Fred
    2024-12-04
    Great experience. Ramona was excellent
    5/5
    Bill
    2024-12-03
    What I enjoy about these events (this is my 3rd one) is the challenges. Ramona does a good job of developing the challenges and they force you to look at things in a different way. If you practice this, in the long run it will make you a better photographer.
    5/5
    David
    2024-12-02

    I liked being given the prompts, it gave the walk a direction and a focus. Ramona was approachable and was happy to answer my questions.
    5/5
    Samantha
    2024-12-02
    I really liked that we were asked to take many photos and have been given tasks
    4/5
    Verena
    2024-10-29
    Love it. Don't try to fix something that's not broken.
    5/5
    Fred
    2024-10-29

    Another great event, a well chosen location, a beautiful day and very appropriate exercises that challenge you and helped you learn. Ramona does a great job on leading the event. I look forward to the next one.
    5/5
    David
    2024-10-28
    Small group size, relaxed atmosphere and a sharing of information. Ramona great job as always.
    5/5
    Fred
    2024-10-14
    Good, having Ramona's suggestions helped me realise my "things to work on".
    5/5
    Gwen
    2024-10-14

    PHOTOS
    Halifax Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Point Pleasant Park, Halifax
    This photo was captured at the Point Pleasant Park in November and I used my Canon RP 24-70mm lens.
    Credit: Roshan Aruna

    Halifax Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Main Street, Wolfville Nova Scotia
    We attended a football game in Wolfville with our son, who was refereeing. While waiting for him to start, we walked along Main Street and noticed an attractive building that caught my attention, and I took a picture of it.
    Credit: Vincent Zayas
    Halifax Photography Group
    2024-10-13
    Title or Location: Peggy's Cove
    Picture was taken first of October while in Peggy's Cove, just losing the dsylitd but a dramatic sky
    Credit: Anne Marie

    Halifax Photography Group
    2024-06-01
    Title or Location: Halls Harbour, Nova Scotia
    See previous submission.
    Credit: Darren Lightfoot
    Instagram: BelleBoudoirPhoto

    Halifax Photography Group
    2024-05-31
    Title or Location: Shubie Park Trail walk
    It was my birthday so we visited the park for fun and it was spring so there were lots of plants coming back to life after winter. And on that day the temp was 23 degrees which is rare in Nova scotia. So i decided to capture this shot against the sun to show how the life is coming back in the presence of sun. Sun = Life.
    Credit: Parth Rathod (Creatifx Studios)
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatifxstudios?igsh=MW8zaGF3dmQ2bGZmbA==
    Halifax Photography Group
    2024-05-31
    Title or Location: Public garden

    Credit: Dilanjan
    Facebook: Dilanjan Ratnasabapathy
    Instagram: Dilanjan.r

    Perth Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Esperance WA
    I was walking around the rocks at sunset, enjoying the clouds, and thinking I had better get to shelter as that rain burst was heading my way. The sun suddenly highlighted the underside of the rain cloud, and I managed a few shots.I also got rained on very soon afterwards!Canon R6M2 with kit lens 24-105mm.ISO 2000, 24mm, f9.0, 1/1000s. Post in LRC.
    Credit: Leanne Irwin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanne.irwin.121
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmi63/

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Palm Bay, Florida
    The Old Oak Tree, 2025.This is one of my favorite trees. It is situated alone in a huge field on a little farm near where I live. Every time I see it and the little rope swing that hangs from it, it just fills me with a sense of peace and tranquility. I wanted to portray that in this minimalist, high key version of it.
    Credit: Kim Mayes
    Facebook: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Instagram: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: North Minden
    Carson River looking southwest
    Credit: Darren King
    Instagram: @epicimagepro

    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
    It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
    Credit: Yang

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