MODESTO
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Intro to Studio Lighting

Intro to Studio Lighting

Saturday 16 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Step into the world of studio photography with this introductory class on lighting fundamentals. Perfect for beginners, this session breaks down the basics of working with light indoors from setting up your first key light to understanding shadows, modifiers, and placement. Held inside a fully equipped studio, you'll get hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for future lighting setups. No prior studio experience needed!
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$49      
Studio Lighting Part 2

Studio Lighting Part 2

Saturday 30 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 11am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Take your studio lighting skills to the next level in this intermediate session focused on light modifiers. In this follow-up class, you'll explore how tools like softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, and grids can dramatically change the look and feel of your images. Held in a professional indoor studio, this workshop is ideal for photographers who already understand basic lighting setups and want to gain more control and creativity with their lighting.
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$49      
Maternity Portraits

Maternity Portraits

Sunday 07 September
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Capture the beauty and emotion of pregnancy in this specialised class on maternity posing. Held in a comfortable indoor studio, this session will guide you through flattering, elegant, and expressive poses that highlight your subject's natural glow. You'll learn how to work with body angles, hands, fabric, and lighting to create timeless, heartfelt portraits. Perfect for photographers looking to build confidence in directing maternity sessions with care and creativity.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 September
Downtown Modesto - 10am - 3 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Paint Your Pet

Paint Your Pet

Saturday 19 July
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Art Group
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
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$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 02 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Art Group
Emerson Ferrandini
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
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$49      
Paint Your Pet

Paint Your Pet

Saturday 16 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Art Group
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
book now
$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 30 August
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Art Group
Emerson Ferrandini
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      
Paint Your Pet

Paint Your Pet

Saturday 13 September
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Art Group
Emerson Ferrandini
Unleash your creativity and celebrate your furry friend in our Paint Your Pet workshop, perfect for beginners! No painting experience is necessary 2014our friendly instructor will guide you through every step, from sketching your pet's features to bringing their personality to life with color. You'll learn essential painting techniques in a relaxed, supportive environment, and leave with a unique portrait created by you. Whether you have a beloved dog, cat, or any other pet, this workshop is a fun and rewarding way to create a lasting memory.
book now
$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 27 September
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Modesto Art Group
Emerson Ferrandini
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      

ABOUT MODESTO
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 Modesto.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I had a good time and walked away with quite a few nice night shots. Serina did a great job.
    5/5
    Rob
    2025-06-22
    Very helpful
    5/5
    Max
    2025-06-22
    It was great! Just what I expected. Thank you!
    5/5
    Merces
    2025-05-27

    Great information and very informational. Looking forward to the next class.
    5/5
    Rochelle
    2025-05-26
    Great fun, nice people, helpful instruction
    5/5
    Richard
    2025-05-26
    I felt it was worth the money spent. I Learned about light and actually shooting in bright light and how to overcome shadows I don?t want. The instructor gave plenty of time and asked quite often if there were any questions, very knowledgeable and fun
    5/5
    Rudy
    2025-05-26

    Excellent class!
    5/5
    Tiffany
    2025-05-05
    Serina is an excellent teacher. Clear and concise instruction. Brry personable Look forward to more advanced classes of this nature.
    5/5
    Rob
    2025-05-05
    Very informative
    5/5
    Jesus
    2025-03-31

    Very Insightful. Teacher approach is very honest and speaks as us first timers as she remembers how she learned. Really enjoyed this class.
    5/5
    Christopher
    2025-03-24
    It was my first class, Sarina did great job! I never thought I?d wrap my mind around my camera functions. She kept instructions easy for a beginner. I look forward to taking another class!
    5/5
    Tiffany
    2025-01-28
    Had an excellent evening. We could have gone on for hours. Really enjoyed the question and answer session and to hear how the others in attendance do their thing. I would do it again just for the experience and guidance.
    5/5
    Rob
    2024-09-02

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Sarina Schieferstein
    My name is Sarina and I have been a proud local here in the Modesto area all my life. I have been a photographer for over 20 years working in studios, doing events and just about every type of photography. I currently own a portrait studio in downtown Modesto and offer my services to all of the Central Valley. I love to photograph people and get to know each one of my clients. As well as running my studio I also enjoy sharing my love of photography with others and seeing others create beautiful images.

    Sarina Schieferstein is available for private bookings

    Available for private tutoring as well as portraits and special occasions. By appointment only, please reach out to schedule.

    PHOTOS
    Modesto Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Downtown Modesto
    I was with the Modesto Photography Club shooting downtown Modesto night shots. The leader Sarina directed us to this alley and this is my capture
    Credit: Rob Ryan
    Facebook: Rob Ryan
    Instagram: Rob59frames

    Modesto Photography Group
    2025-07-08
    Title or Location: At my house in Merced Ca.
    No it is just my tree in front of of my house &128522
    Credit: Nanette graham
    Modesto Photography Group
    2025-05-20
    Title or Location: San Francisco City Hall
    At first it was just a thought for my daughter to have me take her pictures at this beautiful location in her Quince dress. With a little planning and perseverance her wish came true. I took a trip with my daughters to San Francisco City Hall, a truly breathtaking location. We made some great memories along the way. The pictures were taken between 4 to 6 pm when it was less crowded. If you?re considering pictures at this location, take the trip.
    Credit: Veronica Naranjo

    Modesto Photography Group
    2025-04-15
    Title or Location: It was taken behind my house by fahrens creek in Merced

    Credit: Nanette graham

    Modesto Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Fahrens creek Merced Ca
    Just a normal sunset with some wild oats
    Credit: Nanette graham
    Modesto Photography Group
    2024-08-19
    Title or Location: Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville, CA
    Long exposure with 2 empty Adirondack Chairs, in the surf, facing the sunset with no owners in sight.
    Credit: Rob Ryan
    Facebook: Rob Ryan
    Instagram: Rob59frames

    Detroit Photography Group
    2025-07-15
    Title or Location: Lewis Falls, Yellowstone National Park
    Our travel plans for fall 2020 were scrambled and we took a drive out west instead to the Tetons. Just north of there inside Yellowstone National Park we stopped at this waterfall.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry

    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-07-11
    Title or Location: Aloha Kia, Oahu Hawaii
    Early evening shot of Rabbit Rock. Taken from the south shore of Oahu.
    Credit: Jeff Lawson Photography
    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography

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