WORCESTER
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Flash Photography for Beginners

Flash Photography for Beginners

Sunday 14 June
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
Want to get comfortable using external flash with your camera? In this beginner-friendly session, we'll cover the basics of flash photography and how to properly use an external flash mounted on your camera's hot shoe. This class is all about getting you confident with your gear — we won't be using built-in camera flashes, just external ones. Perfect for anyone ready to light up their shots with intention and control!
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$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 28 June
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 3 Hours
Minas Garabedian
This course explores fundamental compositional techniques in photography, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, and the centralized composition. Emphasis is placed on arranging visual elements within the frame to create impactful images.
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$98      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Green Hill Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Matthew Bowker
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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$98       4 places left

Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 12 July
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
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.
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$49      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 26 July
Near Downtown Worcester - 1pm - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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$49      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 09 August
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$49      

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 23 August
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$49      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Sunday 20 September
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Minas Garabedian
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Flower Photography

Flower Photography

Saturday 06 June
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will also discuss macro techniques, lighting, and composition to capture the beauty of blooms.
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$49       0 places left
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 13 June
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
Learn natural-light portrait photography and how to shoot stunning natural-light portraits in this 2 hour workshop. In the workshop, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe lighting. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style in a more relaxed and organic manner. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease.

In this workshop, we're going to be exploring headshot photography and some of my best tips on how to use good light, neutral backgrounds and framing. We'll be covering the theory of lighting scenarios and techniques such as direct light, backlighting and shade.
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$108       4 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 June
West Hartford - 3pm - 3 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
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! Your instructor will guide you through the basics of how ISO affects the brightness of your shot and its grainy or noisy effects. The numerical identification of shutter speed and how it can be utilized to complement a shot or dramatize a shot. And finally, f-stop. The eye of the camera. Your instructor will teach you the relation between your own eye in relation to your camera's f-stop. Your instructor will provide you an easy, fun and engaging way to understanding your DSLR! After a bit of class room material, you will venture into the nearby environment and put your skills to the test! Please keep in mind that you will need a DSLR of any make to fully utilize these practices and principles.
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$98       0 places left

Waterfall at Mine Falls Park

Waterfall at Mine Falls Park

Saturday 20 June
Nashua, NH - 9:30am - 2.0 Hours
Boston Photography Group
Carlton Soohoo
Join us for a landscape photography walk at Mine Falls Park. We will practice capturing water views and a waterfall using techniques including long exposure with ND filters. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      
Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Friday 26 June
Remote via Teams / Skype - 4pm - 3 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
Designed specifically for newcomers and casual users, this class offers a comprehensive dive into Adobe Lightroom. You will learn how to navigate the software to transform your RAW files into finished, captivating photos ready for printing. We cover the essential post-editing process in a structured, easy-to-follow format perfect for those starting their editing journey.
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$98.00       3 places left
Intermediate Photography

Intermediate Photography

Saturday 27 June
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
Intermediate Photography workshop exploring advanced techniques.
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$49      

Using Light  Shadow in Photography

Using Light Shadow in Photography

Saturday 11 July
Downtown Hartford - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photoopportunities, as well as some challenges! In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 18 July
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this meetup, explore essential rules like the Rule of Thirds, shapes, negativepositive space, lines, symmetry, patterns, and points of interest. Suitable for all levels to elevate your skills. Bring your camera for hands-on challenges.
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$49.0      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 25 July
East Hartford, CT - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
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.
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$49      

Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 08 August
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
This event is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for better exposure. Hands-on challenges to master manual settings. Suitable for users who are familiar with changing settings on the respective camera. Bring your camera for practical exercises.
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$49      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 08 August
East Hampton - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$49      
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 August
Great Neck Road - 7pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.



Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety of people and cultures. It represents the completion of a day's work, so it offers the opportunity to rest.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Floral and Nature Painting

Floral and Nature Painting

Saturday 13 June
Charles River area, Boston - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Boston Watercolor Group
Eric Rykiel
Join us for experimental floral and nature painting. Some experience expected but beginners welcome. Learn basic sketching, composition, color palette choice, and techniques like wash layering, dry brush, charging, gradient wash, preservation of light, negative painting, and lifting.
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$49      
Oil Painting for Beginners  Plein Air Landscape

Oil Painting for Beginners Plein Air Landscape

Sunday 14 June
Arnold Arboretum, Boston - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Boston Oil Painting Group
Marc Clamage
Join for a relaxed beginner plein air oil painting session. Paint landscapes outdoors with guidance on color mixing and brushwork. Bring oils, canvas, easel, etc. full list in instructions.
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$69      
ABOUT WORCESTER
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 Worcester .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Matt is a wonderful, kind and patient instructor who shared his skills and expertise with our group, fielded all questions and worked with us one on one.
    5/5
    Maura
    2026-04-26
    Extremely beneficial. Learned a lot about my camera!
    5/5
    Rebecca
    2026-04-26
    The new knowledge helped a lot to understand how to set up the flash during shots. Really helpful. 100% recommended
    5/5
    Estuardo
    2026-04-13

    Minas is a very good and patient teacher. He helped this newbie with clarity and lots of encouragement. He is very skilled and I look forward to participating in more classes with him.
    5/5
    Maura
    2026-02-15
    Matthew was very knowledgeable about all of our cameras and very patient about showing us how to work our cameras. His slides were informative with just the right amount of information. He also researched camera lenses for me and sent that info along with a copy of his slides. I would definitely take a course with him again.
    4/5
    Michele
    2025-09-28
    Great! It was awesome to get immediate feedback on photos and how to improve the shot outside of the editing progress. I left feeling like I learned and improved on a skill!
    5/5
    Rachel
    2025-09-16

    It was informative.
    5/5
    Manny
    2025-06-22
    Matthew did a beautiful job of teaching us enough to get started without making a complicated subject overwhelming. I feel so much more capable of taking good pictures!
    5/5
    Kate
    2025-06-22
    Matthew was an excellent teacher. Incredibly knowledgeable and hands on.
    5/5
    Vanessa
    2025-05-26

    Helpful in understanding how the settings relate to each other. I also liked playing with shooting in monochromatic, which is something I don?t normally do. It forces you to look at things in a different way.
    4/5
    KC
    2024-04-21
    Great class! Instructor was very patient and helpful. He showed us how to adjust the camera settings for different lighting and for different images we were photographing. We each had different cameras and he was very knowledgeable about each one. I?m now not afraid to change my he camera settings for fear of ?breaking ? the camera. And I didn?t know my camera had so many features. Looking forward to the next training on Flash.
    5/5
    Marianne DeVries
    2024-04-21
    Instructor helpful and responsive to questions
    5/5
    Christopher
    2024-04-21

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Minas Garabedian
    I have been into photography for some time now (20plus years, but who's keeping track!). It started out as a hobby and grew from there. Portraits are my main focus, but I like exploring different avenues as well. Lighting is key, and setting up various equipment to get the desired effect is my passion for creating images that have an impact for both me and my audience.

    Minas Garabedian is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Worcester Photography Group
    2026-04-28
    Title or Location: Oxford Ma.
    it was my back yard coopers hawk, coming by to say hi
    Credit: Mike R.
    Facebook: cruz Roy

    Worcester Photography Group
    2026-04-17
    Title or Location: Old stone church West Boylston MA
    The old stone church that was built in 1891 is a favorite spot for photographers. It offers wonderful architecture history and surroundings. This was one of those perfect days where I sat waiting and watching for the sun to go down just enough, the clouds had just the right amount of fluff to them. The capture only took 1/100th of a second but that was after hours of waiting for the right time to take it.
    Credit: Patrick C. Sullivan
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pcsphotography
    Worcester Photography Group
    2026-01-27
    Title or Location: at my son's graduation from the army
    My 19 year old son joined the army and this was taken at his graduation, 5 minutes before he shipped out.
    Credit: Tara Chumsae
    Facebook: Tara Chumsae
    Instagram: Tara Chumsae/Tysadie's

    Worcester Photography Group
    2025-11-12
    Title or Location: Quaboag Regional Middle High School (Warren, MA)
    Katelynn Swistak a 2024 senior at Quaboag! and now she is playing for Worcester State! I love taking action photos!
    Credit: Derick Veliz Photography
    Facebook: @derickvelizphotography
    Instagram: @derickveliz

    Worcester Photography Group
    2025-09-07
    Title or Location: In my yard in Barre Ma.
    Having some fun in the snow with our German Shepherd.
    Credit: Tara Chumsae
    Facebook: Tara Chumsae
    Instagram: Tara Chumsae
    Worcester Photography Group
    2025-02-10
    Title or Location: On Peirce Island in Portsmouth, NH
    It was a very still, gloomy morning and I wasn't expecting a great photo outing, but the reflections and colors turned out really well!
    Credit: Fred Blau
    Instagram: fredinMA

    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos

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