FAYETTEVILLE
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 April
Downtown Fayetteville - 10am - 3 Hours
Brenda Lopez
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       2 places left
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 10 May
Belvedere Avenue - 4pm - 2 Hours
Brenda Lopez
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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$47      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 24 May
Downtown Fayetteville - 8pm - 2 Hours
Brenda Lopez
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      

Nearby Photography Groups

Basics of Photography Part 2 - ISO and Composition

Basics of Photography Part 2 - ISO and Composition

Saturday 26 April
Millbrook - 10am - 2 Hours
Wilmington Photography Group
David Ross
Take your photography skills further in this second session of our beginner series! We'll break down ISO—how it affects light and image quality—and explore composition techniques to create visually compelling photos. Through practical exercises, you'll learn to balance settings for different lighting conditions and frame your shots with intention. Bring your camera and get ready to capture stunning images!
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$47      
Flash Class Part 1 - Flash Basics and Manual Flash

Flash Class Part 1 - Flash Basics and Manual Flash

Saturday 10 May
Millbrook - 10am - 2 Hours
Wilmington Photography Group
David Ross
Unlock the power of flash photography in this introductory class! Learn the fundamentals of using flash, including how it affects exposure and enhances your images. We'll cover the basics of manual flash settings, guiding you on how to control light for creative and professional-looking results. This hands-on session will help you gain confidence.
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$47      
Flash Class Part 2 - TTL Flash and HHS Flash

Flash Class Part 2 - TTL Flash and HHS Flash

Saturday 24 May
Millbrook - 10am - 2 Hours
Wilmington Photography Group
David Ross
Enhance your flash photography skills with this advanced session on TTL (Through-The-Lens) flash and High-Speed Sync (HSS). Discover how TTL automatically adjusts flash output for balanced lighting and explore the benefits of HSS for capturing sharp images at fast shutter speeds—ideal for outdoor and action shots. Bring your camera and flash for hands-on practice!
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$47      

Flash Class Part 3 - Flash Modifiers and Putting It All Together

Flash Class Part 3 - Flash Modifiers and Putting It All Together

Saturday 07 June
Millbrook - 10am - 2 Hours
Wilmington Photography Group
David Ross
Take full control of your flash photography by learning how to shape and soften light with flash modifiers. In this final session, we'll explore diffusers, reflectors, and other tools to enhance your lighting. You'll also put all your flash skills together in practical exercises, applying manual, TTL, and HSS techniques for dynamic and professional-looking results. Bring your camera, flash, and any modifiers you have for an interactive, hands-on experience!
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$47      
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
    This was wonderful and I learned what I wanted (basically how to use my camera settings). I am a true beginner. The other 2 at the sessions were definitely not beginners as they had studios and lots of experience. So I sat back because they were talking way over my head and had the fancy cameras and lenses. Brenda was absolutely awesome in checking on me though ? no complaints there whatsoever. I just didn?t feel this was a ?beginner? class all around.
    5/5
    Sue
    2025-03-18
    The event was everything I needed. Brenda was full of knowledge, patient and just all around great. Her personality made it easy to ask questions and feel comfortable. Highly recommend this class.
    5/5
    Carmen
    2025-03-16
    It was really good. I learned alot about focus and lighting, as well as being more comfortable with my camera.
    5/5
    Dylan
    2025-01-26

    Really great session! I really valued the fluidity of Todd and his willingness to shift topics that I was interested in. (I signed up for the class mostly for the Flash discussions as the other topics I feel well versed on and he was willing to shift to what was important to me!
    5/5
    Karen
    2024-09-08
    Cheryl Vandegrift had great teaching strategies: printed visuals with verbal communication and hands on work, which tapped into the visual, audio and tactile learners. She gave us individual attention and inspired us to go beyond the print also by thinking about the end result of our photographs. She was able to challenge all the different learners in the group.
    5/5
    Kathy
    2024-05-12
    Great instruction at a great level of useful information. A hands on practice then tailored to our needs and wants for any other questions. Highly recommend for photography instrcutions in the Fayetteville area..
    5/5
    Darin
    2024-03-31

    I enjoyed the class structure. I liked how we had a small class time and then hands on
    5/5
    Jamie
    2024-03-18
    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

    PHOTOS
    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2025-04-17
    Title or Location: High Falls, DuPont State Forest, NC
    To give you an idea of scale, in a photo of the full High Falls, this part is a pinprick in the lower right, and when I left a (clothed) couple were using it as a shower. It is worth the hike to go and see!
    Credit: Joshua Caldwell

    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2025-03-15
    Title or Location: Aberdeen, NC
    2025's been awesome for astrophotography so far, and that blood moon was amazing for everyone in the Americas.
    Credit: Fredrick Myers
    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2025-01-19
    Title or Location: Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve
    Went to Weymouth Woods for some woodland photography focusing on light and shadows! &128293 A prescribed burn was happening, and the smoke created an amazing atmosphere for my shots.
    Credit: Fredrick Myers

    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2024-12-11
    Title or Location: Beaufort county private land, with permission.
    We saw the deer and were able to approach cautiously. The photo was taken with my Sony a1 with the 200-600mm lens and a 1.4 teleconverter, it was taken at 633mm.
    Credit: Allen Futrelle

    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2024-11-20
    Title or Location: Southern Pines,NC
    The photograph was taken on the West Morganton Road overpass, overlooking Highway US 1. I have driven past this location numerous times and have always desired to capture this type of photograph. Therefore, I began watching YouTube videos on long exposure photography. Once I felt confident in the technique and the weather conditions were favorable, I embarked on a journey, hoping that my newly acquired knowledge would yield positive results.
    Credit: Fredrick Myers
    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2024-11-09
    Title or Location: Private Land off of Cedar Creek Road
    I was contacted by a friend of mine who asked if I could shoot some photos of him in uniform. I said yes. But then he says " I want to make a recruiting poster for my unit can you add smoke, fire, and debris?" I said HELL YEAH! LET'S GO! This definitely was a fun shoot!To help everyone understand. My buddy is making a recruiting poster for his unit the Georgia State Defense Force. They are in the beginning phase of creating a more Specialized Unit.Camera Gear:Sony A7iii Sony 85mm f
    Credit: Fredrick

    Perth Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Esperance WA
    I was walking around the rocks at sunset, enjoying the clouds, and thinking I had better get to shelter as that rain burst was heading my way. The sun suddenly highlighted the underside of the rain cloud, and I managed a few shots.I also got rained on very soon afterwards!Canon R6M2 with kit lens 24-105mm.ISO 2000, 24mm, f9.0, 1/1000s. Post in LRC.
    Credit: Leanne Irwin
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leanne.irwin.121
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmi63/

    Palm Bay Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Palm Bay, Florida
    The Old Oak Tree, 2025.This is one of my favorite trees. It is situated alone in a huge field on a little farm near where I live. Every time I see it and the little rope swing that hangs from it, it just fills me with a sense of peace and tranquility. I wanted to portray that in this minimalist, high key version of it.
    Credit: Kim Mayes
    Facebook: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Instagram: KimMayesPhotoArt
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: North Minden
    Carson River looking southwest
    Credit: Darren King
    Instagram: @epicimagepro

    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
    It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
    Credit: Yang

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