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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 11 January
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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$92      
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 25 January
Downtown Modesto - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
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$47      

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Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 28 September
Stanford University - 5pm - 2 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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$47      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 13 October
Castro Street - 5pm - 2 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
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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$47      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 02 November
Castro Street - 6pm - 2 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Uyen Ta
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.
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$47      

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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    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
    The class was very useful (even for myself as a complete beginner) since we got to see different examples of actual equipment and also try taking pictures with different lighting so that we could see the immediate impact of various lights and angles.
    5/5
    Dina
    2024-08-14
    Sarina offered an excellent class that demonstrated many facets of her craftmanship in portrait photography. We had a live model and each of us had opportunities to photograph her in various lighting contexts. Sarina's consideration for us and our individual concerns was evident throughout the presentation . I left with a fresh perspective on use of light and shadow in portrait photography and will look forward to her next class.
    5/5
    Phil Payne
    2024-07-19

    This is JUST what I have been looking for. Sarina did an excellent job to teach the fundamentals of studio flash. The best part was the hands on and getting to use my wife as the model. More, More, More is all I can say and I will be there. VERY much enjoyed this workshop. Thank you
    5/5
    Rob Ryan
    2024-07-15
    Sarina was an absolutely amazing teacher. I had no idea of how many different types of studio lighting there is in photography. Her knowledge of studio lighting answer all and more of my questions being a beginner. I left her class with confidence for my next shoot. I absolutely will keep an eye for more classes she offers. Thank You
    5/5
    Yolanda
    2024-07-15
    This workshop was just what I was looking for. It was a real pleasure with Sarina at the wheel. I have been to a couple workshop and this, by far, was the best. My picture cam out beautiful. Sarina offered sound advice for portrait photography and it show why she is a professional. Very calming and soothing with assurances that we understood what she was explaining. I ask if she would be conducting a studio class that includes one light flash techniques. LOVED IT and looking forward to more of her classes.
    5/5
    Rob Ryan
    2024-06-24

    Sarina is a treasure. i enjoyed the two tour through both contemporaryl murals and classical architecture of Modesto?s history. She was attentive to my safety snd shared a few tips for efficient camera settings.
    5/5
    Phil Payne
    2024-05-21
    I extremely enjoyed the photography class, it was a great outdoor experience. I want to emphasize that Frankie was a great instructor, she answered each of our questions and gave us her full support. In addition to preparing a fairly complete theoretical material. It was a very pleasant experience for me and I would do it again with Frankie. I 100% recommend this photography class.
    5/5
    Karla
    2023-07-20
    Frankie was very detailed in her presentation and packet provided for us to keep and refer back to at a later date when needed. What I appreciate the most is that she's kept in contact with me to follow up and also provide feedback on a couple different photo shoots completed and made great recommendations. Thank you Frankie. I'll be back soon!!
    5/5
    Marissa
    2023-05-23

    I love it , I did know I can learn alot about photography in 3 hours we have a good teacher ...
    5/5
    Griselda
    2023-04-16
    I learned a lot in the class, Aaron was very patient and all the information he gave me helped me to start enjoying taking photos and the tips he gave me will help me improve, I am very happy to have taken the class
    5/5
    Laura
    2023-01-31
    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.

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    PHOTOS
    Modesto Photography Group
    2024-07-19
    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
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2024-09-16

    Modesto Photography Group
    2024-05-10
    Title or Location: Modesto CA
    This is the view that greets you as you enter downtown Modesto, California. I've always loved this sign, and was thrilled to capture it in this shot. The day I took this was May the 4th, during a celebration of all things Star Wars. I'm proud to be from Modesto, and I hope George Lucas is too!
    Credit: Mello Video & Photo
    Facebook: @mell.video.photo
    Instagram: @mello_video_photo
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2024-09-16
    Modesto Photography Group
    2024-05-10
    Title or Location: Morgan territory, Livermore
    First time hiking this area and wanting to connect to a trail I had recently taken. On my decent to the valley I came around a corner to vaqueros reservoir and was in shock and awe when I saw the view.
    Credit: Jimmy McTiernan
    Facebook: Jimmy McTiernan
    Instagram: Jimmyhatesoutdoors

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2024-09-16
    Modesto Photography Group
    2024-05-03
    Title or Location: Yosemite National Park
    I try to visit Yosemite once a month to take photos as the views are always spectacular and ever changing. This shot was taken in April from the Cook's Meadow Loop Trail not far from the Northside Road. The photo was taken on my tripod and is a bracketed shot of three photos, merged together in Lightroom creating this HDR image.
    Credit: Doug Smith
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Douglas.K.Smith47?mibextid=LQQJ4d
    Instagram: @dksmithphotography1
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2024-09-16

    Modesto Photography Group
    2024-05-03
    Title or Location: Sunrise in Rural America
    This photo was taken at 7:07 AM in the east central part of rural San Joaquin County. I really like this photo because it seems to capture the essence of rural america starting to wake up.Photo specs:Camera: Canon R6 MkII, Lens: EF 70-200 F4 set at @ 200mmSS:1/60, F-stop: f/32, ISO:100Edited with Luminar Neo.This is one photo out of a batch of about a dozen
    Credit: Tom Machado Photography
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tom.Machado.Photography
    Instagram: @tom_machado_photography
    Savannah Photography Group
    2024-09-16
    Modesto Photography Group
    2024-04-27
    Title or Location: Ceres River Bluff Regional Park
    The photo is actually a macro photo. The flowers were smaller than a penny.
    Credit: Ranferi Hernandez
    Instagram: 6vi6_photography

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-09-10
    Buffalo Photography Group
    2024-09-17
    Title or Location: Taughannock Falls State Park
    A landscape taken at Taughannock Falls State Park, fall colors are starting to become more apparent with a slight pop of orange and yellow hues.
    Credit: Lippincott Photography
    Facebook: lippincott.photography
    Instagram: lippincott.photography
    Maidstone Photography Group
    2024-09-16
    Title or Location: Whitstable
    Taken in Whitstable.Nikon D 750 & Nikkor lens 24-120 mm ISO 100f/16. 1/2s. 120mmND 8 filter
    Credit: Jako Ecka

    Sevenoaks Photography Group
    2024-09-16
    Title or Location: Dumfries Scotland
    While sitting in the conservatory drinking a morning coffee this squirrel came bounding into the garden and looked as if it was up to mischief, then it dived into the VW planter and started playing. stayed for quite a long time before he got fed up and went back over the fence.
    Credit: Chris Babbage
    Northumberland Photography Group
    2024-09-16
    Title or Location: Dew on a Spider Thread
    The dazzling displays that low cloud cover and autumn spiders bring. I'll return to photographing dewy spiderwebs. I was in a rush and wish I'd spent more time to get closer to the subject and use less crop, but next time.
    Credit: Michael Robinson
    Instagram: @NorthumbrianLights
    Salt Lake City Photography Group
    2024-09-16
    Title or Location: Morgan, Utah
    A wild thunderstorm pounds Utah's Wasatch Mountains near the Francis Peak radar towers.
    Credit: Chad Hawkes
    Facebook: chadhawkesphotography
    Instagram: chadhawkesphotography

    Huddersfield Photography Group
    2024-09-13
    Title or Location: Almondbury, Huddersfield
    The Crane fly looked like it had crash landed nose first. Taken with a Canon 80D 100L Macro lens. iso 640, f6.3, 1/160s. 7 shot photo stack developed using Helicon Focus.
    Credit: David Elliff
    Facebook: David Elliff
    Instagram: elliffdavid
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