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Lifestyle/Candid Style Portraits

Lifestyle/Candid Style Portraits

Saturday 09 December
Sherman Drive - 2pm - 2 Hours
Cheryl Vandegrift
Immerse yourself in a creative adventure with like-minded enthusiasts at a premier photography meetup in Fayetteville. Gather, learn, and share your passion for capturing life's beautiful moments, under the expert guidance of seasoned photographers. It's not just a group, it's where memories meet lenses. Join us and let's transform the ordinary into extraordinary, one click at a time. Your lens, our vision. Let us together frame the world beautifully.
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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 March
Belvedere Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Cheryl Vandegrift
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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$84      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 30 March
Sherman Drive - 10am - 2 Hours
Cheryl Vandegrift
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. This means without a flash or other light source. We will explore how to recognize flattering light and how to manipulate it while shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will learn how to make different lighting situations work for us. We will touch a little on manual settings, but if you feel you need more instruction, please attend my beginner's photography class first.
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$43      

Lifestyle/Candid Style Portraits

Lifestyle/Candid Style Portraits

Saturday 13 April
Sherman Drive - 4pm - 2 Hours
Cheryl Vandegrift
Learn how to take pictures of people and families that are more natural than posing. Capture them being themselves and interacting with each other. We will talk about how the normal "rules" of photography don't always apply here. Learn to catch them being silly, loving, mad, inquisitive, etc. We will learn prompts to help them act naturally.
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$43      
Pictures of People in Nature

Pictures of People in Nature

Saturday 27 April
Sherman Drive - 2pm - 2 Hours
Cheryl Vandegrift
Come learn to take beautiful portraits of people in beautiful locations. We will learn how to use natural light and the given landscape to create great pictures. We will talk about flattering lighting, angles, and how to have a creative eye for almost any situation. DSLR camera is desired, though a nice phone should work.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 11 May
Belvedere Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Cheryl Vandegrift
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.
book now
$84      

ABOUT FAYETTEVILLE
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 Fayetteville (North Carolina).

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    It was a great class, my daughter came out with some great experience from the instructor.
    5/5
    David
    2023-10-23
    It was very informative. I learned a lot about my camera and how to take better pictures.
    5/5
    Billie
    2023-09-18
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Cheryl Vandegrift
    Cheryl is a professional photographer with around 6 years of experience. She originally arrived in Fayetteville back in 1994, stationed at Pope Air Force Base, and decided to make it her home after her service. Cheryl is a dedicated homeschooling mother of twin teenagers, and she's proud to have an 18-year-old graduate.

    Specializing in capturing the essence of couples, maternity, and families, Cheryl's portfolio also includes headshots, branding photos, and coverage of special events. As a natural light photographer, she relies solely on the beautiful light nature provides, without the use of off-camera flash. Her signature style leans towards lifestyle and candid photography, favoring genuine moments over overly posed shots. Cheryl is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge and experiences with others. She's eager to connect with you and explore the world of photography together.

    Cheryl Vandegrift is available for private bookings

    I am available every day but Mondays. Individual days may vary due to teens' activities and jobs. I can teach you beginning photography, as well as how to shoot and pose portraits, nature, or city backgrounds. I can also instruct you on lifestyle photography and how to get real, natural reactions rather than relying on posing.

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    PHOTOS
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Title or Location: Hope Mills Lake NC
    I was taking a little walk around the Hope Mills Lake and decided to sit down and watch this flock of seagulls playing around this pole sticking out of the water. One seagull did not want to give up his spot and fought off every fellow seagull and even resorted to pinching the tail of another bird.
    Credit: Sunny Perry
    Facebook: Sunny Perry
    Instagram: uforme61
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-05

    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Hope mills lake
    I was just really enjoying the fog after a storm and the walk bridge looked too perfect not to photograph
    Credit: Walk after the storm
    Facebook: Andrew Wagner
    Instagram: Odinson444
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Mabry Mill, VA
    Due to a TBI in 2020, the following are a reconstructed memory, feel free to edit this. In 2012 I purchased a Nikon D3200 after trying a DSLR for the first time and seeing the distinct improvement in photos being taken of the same subject with my old camera and a DSLR side by side. In March of 2014 I purchased Hoya 52mm Neutral Density ND-400 X, 9 Stop Multi-Coated Glass Filter then on my May vacation I decided to try it out. The photo of Mabry Mill that I've been asked to submit was only the th
    Credit: Joshua Caldwell

    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2023-11-13
    Title or Location: cape fear botanical garden, fayetteville, nc

    Credit: jam
    Montreal Photography Group
    2023-12-04

    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2023-11-12
    Title or Location: Jordan Soccer Complex, Fayetteville NC
    This photo was taken on a misty morning at the Jordan Soccer Complex start of the Cape Fear River Trail.
    Credit: Sunny Perry
    Facebook: Sunny Perry
    Instagram: uforme61
    Ipswich Photography Group
    2023-12-03
    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2023-10-31
    Title or Location: Fayetteville, NC
    I took this photo during the Fayetteville, North Carolina's annual Zombie Walk 2023. Which took place in the downtown area. Every year participants get more creative and display some of the scariest characters imaginable.
    Credit: Fredrick Myers
    Instagram: fredrickmyersphotography

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2023-12-06
    Title or Location: Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield
    Vulcan XM655, landed at Wellesbourne Airfield in Feb 1984, Still in running order.At a paid-for up close and personal event there.After a downpour in the afternoon, I managed to get down low and muddy to line up a handheld reflection as a bracketed HDR of 7 shots.As the sun started to set behind me, giving a nice reflective sun hue over the aircraft and minimising shadows. The resulting standing water gives a great reflection in reverse.45mm 1/30 f4
    Credit: Craig Burley
    Facebook: Craig.Burley.5
    Instagram: Craig.Burley.5
    Reading Photography Group
    2023-12-06
    Title or Location: New Forest wildlife park
    Worth a visit to the New Forest wildlife park , great to see wolves in the Forest again ..&128522
    Credit: Mark Isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Title or Location: Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan
    Photo taken at Osaka Aquarium, Osaka, Japan. This was a pretty cool aquarium. Several tanks were several stories tall with viewing area on each floor. This photo is of a Black Crown Night Heron. Shot with my Nikon Z8 Nikon Z24-120S 4.0Processed with Photoshop Topaz . I shoot raw so I used several adjustment layers to achieve the desired look.
    Credit: John P Simpson

    Ocala Photography Group
    2023-12-05
    Title or Location: Christmas Boxer
    I was testing out a new backdrop that I purchased for a family mini Christmas shoot that I have coming up. I used to make my children be my models but since they are grown Zeus, my boxer, was such a good boy and was my model. This was shot on a Canon EOS 6D with the EF 24-105mm f/4L at 24mm, ISO 320, 1/160. I used two Alien B800 strobes with white umbrellas.
    Credit: Sharon Howard Photography
    Facebook: Sharon La Casse Howard
    Instagram: sharon.howard.photography
    Pasadena Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Glendora
    In 1989 I started a tradition of Photos with Santa. At the time I was Public Relations Director and Event coordinator for Bless Keller, later to merge with Dilbeck Realtors as Director of P.R. and Special Events. When I started this event we had 3 offices and Santa and I would show up at each office for a Holiday Party and Free Santa Photos. This was a client appreciation event as well as an introduction event to our communities. Over the years we increased our locations to 14 offices. This
    Credit: Bev Widney
    Peterborough Photography Group
    2023-12-04
    Title or Location: Ham Cut at Ferry Meadows.
    Kingfishers are very active at the moment. This one caught a fish and I was lucky enough to catch the picture as it turned it's prey around to swallow it head first.
    Credit: Rob Walker
    Facebook: Rob Walker Photography
    Instagram: rob100walker

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