Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.

In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.

An introduction or refresher to basic and essential watercolor skills. In this class, you'll learn foundational techniques like washes, layering, and color mixing , as well as brush skills, and soft edges. All in a supportive, hands-on environment. Perfect for adults who want to explore creativity without pressure. We won't make a finished piece, and will instead play and learn foundational skills.

Enjoy our comfortable, indoor setting at an awesome art center. We will also just hang out, talk shop and explore our art materials together. No experience needed.

Optional Materials Fee: $15
Pay Jessica at the start of class. Includes 100% cotton paper and access to Jessica's collection of quality watercolour paints, palettes, brushes, pencils, erasers, and more.
(After signing up, please contact us on our Contact Us page if you'd like to reserve a kit.)

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.

Join us for a morning photography session at Hudson Gardens where we'll explore the art of shallow depth of field. Using wide apertures to create soft, blurred backgrounds, we'll capture stunning images of flowers, gardens, and natural details. This session is suitable for photographers of all skill levels. Come ready to learn and practice creative techniques.

This workshop is designed to give you an introduction to Street Photography and teach you the skills to create great color & monotone images.

We will discuss:

-camera settings
-composition
-safety

Any camera will work but we do prefer that it be capable of shooting in manual, aperture and shutter priority modes.

Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance!

Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! Join this beginner-friendly class to master the basics of photography and start shooting confidently.

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.

If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square. Crochet materials are included.

Do you need an updated family portrait? Come along to our mini photo sessions.Mini-sessions are short 30 minute photo sessions for up to 6 people - perfect for families with little ones who can't sit still for too long.