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How to See and Use Light Photography Class

How to See and Use Light Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Hutchins Street Square area, Lodi - 4pm - 2 Hours
Stockton Photography Group
Cyndy Green
This class will lead you through the types of light, both technical and aesthetic, and how to see and use light in your photography.Here's what will be included- Hands-on tip how to "see" light - work with a partner so each of you can see how light changes as you move.- Light temperature the Kelvin Scale.- Types of light direct, open shade, reflected, etc - practice shooting in each type of light.- Using fill light to subtly enhance your photography.- How to make a home-made reflector.- How to use light effectively, especially for portraiture.- Low key and high key lighting. Bring your own camera and gear flash, tripod.
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$49.0      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Niles Historic District, Fremont - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Fremont Photography Group
Mark
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! We'll cover basic camera settings, simple composition ideas, and practical shooting exercises with on-the-spot feedback. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$98       4 places left
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
    RICK MCGRATH
    "Learn Photography by Taking Photographs, Not Sitting Through Lectures."
    Rick McGrath, Ph.D. is an award-winning photographer and experienced educator who believes the best way to learn photography isn't in a classroom 2014it's with a camera in your hands, out in the real world.
    Whether you're struggling to get off Auto mode, understand your camera settings, or create images that truly stand out, Rick provides hands-on, in-the-field photography mentoring designed specifically for newer and developing photographers. From vibrant city streets and local landmarks to breathtaking landscapes and night skies, every outing becomes a practical learning experience.
    Rick's personalized approach helps photographers build confidence, master composition, understand light, and develop the creative eye needed to consistently capture powerful images. You'll learn by doing, receive real-time guidance, and leave with photographs you're proud to share 2014not just notes you'll forget.
    If you're ready to move beyond taking snapshots and start creating photographs with purpose, Rick will help you get there 2014one image at a time.

    RICK MCGRATH is available for private bookings

    Available most Saturdays and during the weekdays. Call for details, pricing, and to discuss your planned destination(s) where you would like to photograph.

    PHOTOS
    Modesto Photography Group
    2026-05-16
    Title or Location: La Grange Rd.
    Taken at golden hour and captured the shadow of the horse on the barn.
    Credit: Dawn E Vickery
    Facebook: rebelldawn
    Instagram: rebelldawn

    Modesto Photography Group
    2026-03-31
    Title or Location: Tuolumne River Regional Park, Modesto, CA
    This is a Great Blue Heron captured on the Tuolumne River from a canoe in the morning sunlight.
    Credit: Michael Hart
    Modesto Photography Group
    2026-02-18
    Title or Location: Northern California
    Thank you for considering my image, I know it's a little different from what is usually shared here.While I have been pointing my camera at the night skies for a few years now, this is my first attempt at doing it the way NASA does it. I made a few mistakes along the way and there is much room for improvement, but I am pleased with the final result considering.For this photo of the Heart and Fish Head nebula I used a 45MP, micro 4/3 mono (black & white) camera with a cooled sensor and s
    Credit: Wade Allemand

    Modesto Photography Group
    2026-01-16
    Title or Location: Fahrens creek Merced Calif ,

    Credit: Nanette Graham

    Modesto Photography Group
    2026-01-16
    Title or Location:
    I was taking a walk behind my home in Merced by fahrens creek
    Credit: Nanette graham
    Modesto Photography Group
    2025-12-27
    Title or Location:

    Credit: Neal Windsor

    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Horton Iris Farm
    I enjoyed a photowalk event with Laurie Gallant and the Sacramento Photography group visiting Horton's Iris Farm. I always bring my Infrared camera with me in hopes of getting some good IR shots. When I saw the old red truck, I HAD to shoot it in IR! This is one of my favorite shots from that day and will go into my portfolio for sure!
    Credit: Jaye Haleryn
    Facebook: Jaye Haleryn Photography

    Northumberland Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Circular Quay Sydney Australia
    I was on holiday in Sydney and I went to Circular Quay to take some night time photos, when I saw that the opera house was lit up. I took a couple of photos ,then went to change my lens.By the time I had done this I saw the lights on the opera house had gone out. I then realised it was a rehearsal for Vivid a Sydney winter light show which takes place around the harbour.
    Credit: David Jackson
    Tampa Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Myakka River State Park, Sarasota
    This was part of a video/photo assignment I did few years ago before my retirement about Florida Vultures, "nature clean-up crews". These are a very interesting and important creatures, they clean dead animals thus preventing the spread of serious diseases.
    Credit: Nino Giannotti

    Mornington Photography Group
    2026-06-15
    Title or Location: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
    During the visit to the Moonlit Sanctuary Park I entered the reptiles hut and spotted this baby croc floating with only the eyes emerging from the water. It seemed just like the adult ones I had seen in Queensland, so I tried to recreate the situation as in the wild.Happy about the result.Shot with Canon RP and Canon RF 85mm f:2. Raw file elaborated with ON1 Raw Photo professional
    Credit: Giorgio Billi
    Instagram: giorgiobilli

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