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Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 27 October
French Quarter - 1pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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 Photography Meetup

The City at Night Photography Meetup

Sunday 10 November
French Quarter - 7pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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      
Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Sunday 24 November
Magazine St. New Orleans - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh affect to your photos. We will also be working on photography in low light with and with camera flash.
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$47      

Intro to Photography - Bring a Friend for Free

Intro to Photography - Bring a Friend for Free

Sunday 22 December
Magazine St. New Orleans - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
Discover the Magic of Photography with a Friend for FREE!

Are you ready to unlock your inner photographer and capture unforgettable moments?

Join us for an exciting Photography Session that's twice as fun! Bring a mate along at no extra cost and embark on a creative journey together. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your photography skills, this is the perfect opportunity to bond, learn, and unleash your artistic side.

What to Expect:
Expert Guidance: Our experienced photography instructors will guide you through the world of photography, from mastering your camera settings to understanding composition techniques.

Scenic Locations: Immerse yourself in the beauty of stunning landscapes or explore the charm of urban streets as you snap away with your camera.

Fun & Friendship: Share the joy of photography with your mate, exchange ideas, and capture memories together.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, laugh, and create amazing memories through the lens. Reserve your spots now and bring a friend for FREE!

Limited availability. Act fast to secure your spots!
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 12 January
UptownCarrollton, New Orleans - 2pm - 3 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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      
Beginners Flash Photography Class

Beginners Flash Photography Class

Sunday 12 January
Magazine St. New Orleans - 4pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
Learn how to use flash photography. Flash does not have to be intimidating. Using your pop up flash or external flash can help you balance the lighting that pleases your eye. Learn tips and tricks to start on your flash photography journey.
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$47      

Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 26 January
French Quarter - 4pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Sunday 23 February
French Quarter - 4pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Working with the Horizon Line; Beginners and Intermediates

Working with the Horizon Line; Beginners and Intermediates

Sunday 22 September
Bucktown - 9am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Art Group
Warren Irwin
Join us for an engaging art class focused on mastering the horizon line, perfect for beginners and intermediates. Learn techniques to enhance depth and perspective in your landscapes, guided by our experienced instructor. Elevate your artistic skills and bring your scenes to life with confidence and creativity.
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$47      
ABOUT NEW
ORLEANS
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 New Orleans .

  • 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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    • REVIEWS
    I really enjoyed the Flash Photography class! The instructor, Donnie was very nice and informative. He encouraged us to ask questions and to practice shooting with the flash while he taught us. I will be attending more of his classes in the future.
    5/5
    Janell
    2024-08-15
    Great class
    5/5
    Mike
    2024-08-13
    Donnie was very professional and informative. Look forward to more sessions with him.
    5/5
    Charles
    2024-08-12

    Very educational, It definitely helps
    5/5
    John
    2024-08-12
    It was a good introductory lesson. Donnie knows the subject and did a good job. I will take another class with Donnie.
    5/5
    Mark
    2024-08-12
    The street photography class was very useful. It made me stop and pay attention to the details on the street in everyday life and Donnie was helpful in telling us different angles to shoot from and different ways to compose our shots. Great refresher course on getting the correct lighting exposure on my photos. Great class.
    5/5
    Daniel
    2024-04-08

    In the short time we had I learned quite a bit from Donnie. He was patient, informative & a fun person to explore our surroundings with. Also, I enjoyed our group interactions. I'll definitely do this again!
    5/5
    Jo
    2024-03-26
    Donnie was very personable and knowledgeable. I was able to get more familiar with my own flash set up, and with a few other flash scenarios and the necessary equipment for them.
    5/5
    Melanie
    2022-12-25
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Donnie Pearson
    My name is Donnie, I have been shooting professionally for over 13 years. As I have grown in photography, I focused on commercial lighting and sharper photos. "I shoot raw!"

    I use adobe software for all of my editing and retouching. Inside my camera bag I carry 2 full frame Nikon 610's, 4 Nikon flashes (800's & 910's) , Nikon 24-70 2.8 zoom lens and a Nikon 70-200 2.8 zoom lens. As a back up for natural light and street photography is a full frame and mirrorless Nikon z5 with a 24-200 zoom lens. I have an in home studio where I converted a 2 car garage into a full use studio.

    Donnie Pearson is available for private bookings

    Private tutoring, weddings, natural light portraits, events, lighting and flash, off camera flash, studio portraits, basic intro to manual settings, Quincea f1era, street photography, maternity and new borns.

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    PHOTOS
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-09-10
    New Orleans Photography Group
    2024-05-27
    Title or Location: St. Charles Parish Wetlands Watchers Park
    Saturday night, 5/11/24, I went out to the St. Charles Parish Wetlands Watchers Park wanting to capture some photos of the Northern Lights as the Solar Storm made the aurora visible down here in Louisiana. It was a cloudy night so we didn't get to see any of it. But a thunderstorm was was approaching and "heat lightning" was seen in the distance. As it got closer, the lightning strikes were getting more and more visible even though the storm was still miles away. So I repositioned my camera and
    Credit: Bertis Tamplain
    Newcastle Photography Group
    2024-09-09

    New Orleans Photography Group
    2024-05-24
    Title or Location: New Orleans City Park
    Let me rest my wings for a few seconds, and enjoy this Cosmos Flower. NOCP 5/18/24
    Credit: Jim Zawadzki
    Newcastle Photography Group
    2024-09-09
    New Orleans Photography Group
    2024-04-29
    Title or Location: Egypt
    I captured this beautiful sunrise while enjoying my first hot air balloon ride while visiting Egypt. Sony6600 45mm 1/1600 f/6.3 ISO 100
    Credit: Levi Wells
    Instagram: Now_you_nola

    Newcastle Photography Group
    2024-09-09
    New Orleans Photography Group
    2024-04-20
    Title or Location: on the levee in Reserve, LA
    I had been wanting to get photos of some Bald Eagles in a nest on the batture of the Mississippi River in Reserve, LA. I procrastinated too long and the leaves of the tree was hiding the nest and the adult eagles were not there, but I was able to capture a shot of an immature eagle in the nest. The highlight of the outing was this photograph of a Red-shouldered Hawk on the way back home who seemed to pose for me. Taken from the levee with my Nikon D810 at 200mm, f/5.6, 1/1,250.
    Credit: Bertis Tamplain
    Savannah Photography Group
    2024-08-27

    New Orleans Photography Group
    2024-04-15
    Title or Location: Dallas TX 2024
    Drove 500 miles to Dallas the day before eclipse. It was forecasted to be cloudy with high changes of storm during eclipse. Fortunately with over cast sky and I was able to photograph the solar eclipse of 2024 in between clouds.
    Credit: Swee Huang
    Facebook: Swee E Huang
    Savannah Photography Group
    2024-08-27
    New Orleans Photography Group
    2024-04-01
    Title or Location: The Fly, Audubon Riverview Park.
    Showing out of country friends about Mighty Mississippi River at The Fly during sunset. The interesting silhouettes of Chinese tallow tree branches with beautiful setting sun caught my eyes, It was a picture perfect scenery at end of the day. The picture was taken with an iPhone.
    Credit: Swee E Huang

    Greenville Photography Group
    2024-09-10
    Title or Location: Duke Bridge at RiverPlace.
    Duke Bridge at RiverPlace in downtown Greenville.
    Credit: Bob King
    Instagram: @bobkinglandscapes
    Rochester Photography Group
    2024-09-09
    Title or Location: Offham, Kent
    This bright little robin landed on a lichen-covered branch in my garden on a rather dull day. I used a fast shutter speed and a wide aperture to isolate him from the background.Nikon D610, Nikon 28-300mm 1/1000 sec f/5.6 Auto ISO 1800
    Credit: Paul Turner
    Instagram: p_tee_photography
    Reno Photography Group
    2024-09-06
    Title or Location: Northern California
    Location: Upper Glen Alpine Falls. I hiked to this location after sunset. The foreground is a single photo I took during the blue hour for clarity and sharpness. I couldn't wait for the Milky Way at this location due to high bear activity it was almost dark by the time I hiked back to the car. The Milky Way picture is a stack of 19 frames for noise reduction, taken a few hours later over Lake Tahoe, which is just a few miles away from the falls.Edited in Luminar Neo.
    Credit: Damian Czajka
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nevada and Southwest

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2024-09-06
    Title or Location: Multnomah Falls

    Credit: Jon Lanzieri
    Instagram: @jonlanzieri
    Clarksville Photography Group
    2024-09-06
    Title or Location: Cades Cove, Townsend, TN
    This shot was taken on my first day into this trip. My wife and I decided to spend Labor Day weekend in the mountains which was wonderful but also very busy which isn't the best for wildlife photography. However, I did come away with some good shots from my outing (mostly landscape) and this is by far one of my favorite. I love how the light is striking the deer's face while he is mostly shrouded in shadow. I took this with a Nikon 200-500mm @ 500, 1/160s, ISO 100 and f6.3. I shot this across th
    Credit: Michael R Poteete
    Instagram: M.R.Poteete.Photography
    Greensboro Photography Group
    2024-09-04
    Title or Location: Asheboro, NC
    Was out looking for anything to photograph on one my few days off from work. So I went to the plot of land where I deer hunt. Any wild flower that may still be in bloom, insects, things like that. Tons of grasshoppers everywhere and I came across this fella. I didn't realize he possibly had a wounded left wing until I processed the photos. No wonder he sat thru many different angles, exposures, and me getting up in his face and didn't offer to fly off. LOL
    Credit: James Ollis

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