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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 20 July
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       0 places left
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Sunday 07 September
Magazine St. New Orleans - 2pm - 3 Hours
Donnie Pearson
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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$98       3 places left
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Monday 06 October
Magazine St. New Orleans - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst 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 also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.

Note: Please bring a family member or a friend as a model.
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$49      

The City at Night Photography Meetup

The City at Night Photography Meetup

Sunday 19 October
French Quarter - 8pm - 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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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 14 December
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.
book now
$98       5 places left
The City at Night Photography Meetup

The City at Night Photography Meetup

Sunday 21 December
French Quarter - 7:30pm - 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.
book now
$49      

Street Art Photography

Street Art Photography

Sunday 25 January
French Quarter - 2pm - 2 Hours
Donnie Pearson
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies in cities all over the world. Capturing art in the streets in photographs can be tricky because these urban art pieces are in public spaces, that are busy and usually filled with a decent amount of traffic. Sometimes you include the people and sometimes, you don't.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 08 March
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.
book now
$98      

Nearby Photography Groups

Painting Still Life: Everyday Objects in Watercolor

Painting Still Life: Everyday Objects in Watercolor

Saturday 26 July
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Watercolor Group
Nicholas Harris
Turn ordinary objects into captivating watercolor art in our Painting Still Life: Everyday Objects in Watercolor class. We'll explore how to see beauty in the simple things and translate them into vibrant, expressive compositions. This class is all about observation, composition, and color harmony, helping you build confidence while developing your own artistic style. Great for beginners and anyone who wants to slow down and enjoy the creative process.
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$49      
Exploring Light and Shadow in Watercolor

Exploring Light and Shadow in Watercolor

Saturday 09 August
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Watercolor Group
Nicholas Harris
Learn how to make your watercolor paintings come alive by mastering light and shadow in this focused workshop. In Exploring Light and Shadow in Watercolor, we'll look at how lighting affects form, depth, and mood — from subtle highlights to dramatic contrasts. Through guided exercises, you'll experiment with value, tone, and layering techniques that add dimension and realism to your work. This class is perfect for those looking to take their watercolor skills to the next level.
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$49      
Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor

Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor

Saturday 23 August
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Watercolor Group
Nicholas Harris
Celebrate the beauty of nature through art in our Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor class. We'll dive into the delicate details of leaves, flowers, and stems, focusing on accuracy, color mixing, and fine brushwork. Whether you're inspired by garden blooms or wild plants, this class will teach you how to create elegant, lifelike botanical studies with watercolor. It's a peaceful and rewarding experience for artists of all levels.
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$49      

Coastal Scenes in Watercolor

Coastal Scenes in Watercolor

Saturday 06 September
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Watercolor Group
Nicholas Harris
Capture the calm and movement of the seaside in our Coastal Scenes in Watercolor class. From waves and rocky shores to boats and beach grasses, you'll learn how to paint ocean-inspired landscapes using loose brushwork, soft gradients, and layered washes. This session is all about mood and atmosphere, helping you bring coastal charm into your artwork. Ideal for anyone who loves the sea and wants to explore landscape painting in watercolor.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Painting Still Life: Everyday Objects in Watercolor

Painting Still Life: Everyday Objects in Watercolor

Saturday 26 July
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Watercolor Group
Nicholas Harris
Turn ordinary objects into captivating watercolor art in our Painting Still Life: Everyday Objects in Watercolor class. We'll explore how to see beauty in the simple things and translate them into vibrant, expressive compositions. This class is all about observation, composition, and color harmony, helping you build confidence while developing your own artistic style. Great for beginners and anyone who wants to slow down and enjoy the creative process.
book now
$49      
Exploring Light and Shadow in Watercolor

Exploring Light and Shadow in Watercolor

Saturday 09 August
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Watercolor Group
Nicholas Harris
Learn how to make your watercolor paintings come alive by mastering light and shadow in this focused workshop. In Exploring Light and Shadow in Watercolor, we'll look at how lighting affects form, depth, and mood — from subtle highlights to dramatic contrasts. Through guided exercises, you'll experiment with value, tone, and layering techniques that add dimension and realism to your work. This class is perfect for those looking to take their watercolor skills to the next level.
book now
$49      
Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor

Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor

Saturday 23 August
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Watercolor Group
Nicholas Harris
Celebrate the beauty of nature through art in our Botanical Illustrations in Watercolor class. We'll dive into the delicate details of leaves, flowers, and stems, focusing on accuracy, color mixing, and fine brushwork. Whether you're inspired by garden blooms or wild plants, this class will teach you how to create elegant, lifelike botanical studies with watercolor. It's a peaceful and rewarding experience for artists of all levels.
book now
$49      

Coastal Scenes in Watercolor

Coastal Scenes in Watercolor

Saturday 06 September
City Park - 10am - 2 Hours
New Orleans Watercolor Group
Nicholas Harris
Capture the calm and movement of the seaside in our Coastal Scenes in Watercolor class. From waves and rocky shores to boats and beach grasses, you'll learn how to paint ocean-inspired landscapes using loose brushwork, soft gradients, and layered washes. This session is all about mood and atmosphere, helping you bring coastal charm into your artwork. Ideal for anyone who loves the sea and wants to explore landscape painting in watercolor.
book now
$49      
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.

    Join the New Orleans Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I've been to a few of the meetups with Donnie & I always learn about the topic of the meetup but also additional resources that come up in conversation. Donnie's way of instructing by conversation & display is invaluable. Looking forward to more meetups.
    5/5
    Jo
    2025-06-10
    Great hands on photography class in real time, outdoors. The instructor Donnie was great, and I met few folks, photography lovers. I look forward to other classes offered by this group.
    5/5
    Fefe
    2025-06-09
    This event was awesome. I thoroughly enjoyed the group size as the instructor was able to provide input for each person as needed. This instructor is so down to earth and makes you feel like there?s no dumb question. Will continue to take classes when available.
    5/5
    Trinie
    2025-06-09

    Fun event. Friendly group. Donnie was very helpful to both me and my wife and handled all questions well while offering helpful and constructive suggestions. We wish we were in New Orleans more often! Bryan and Pat Buttigieg
    5/5
    Bryan
    2025-04-22
    Laid back and casual - gave plenty of time and space to practice the skill topic
    5/5
    Marlon
    2025-04-14
    This class was amazing. Instructor (Donnie) was patient and knowledgeable. I would definitely take it again for a refresher but I learned enough to get me to want to learn more.
    5/5
    Trinie
    2025-04-14

    Lots of fun. Learn how to take better photos at night. Donnie is a big help. Friendly and professional. Look forward to more walks with him. C
    5/5
    Charles
    2024-11-12
    Once again Donnie was a big help to me. Learning not to be afraid of ISO was huge. Professional advice in a friendly atmosphere is exactly what I needed. Thanks Donnie. See you again soon. C
    5/5
    Charles
    2024-10-28
    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

    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.

    PHOTOS
    New Orleans Photography Group
    2025-06-24
    Title or Location: New Orleans Lakefront
    The New Orleans Lakefront offers many opportunities for great photographs. I've been able to take many great birds shots, as well as cars, boats, people, sunset and sunrise photos. Here, on my way back from the Point, I was able to capture this American Bald Eagle on the old abandoned building structure.
    Credit: Bertis Tamplain

    New Orleans Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: 2 hours North of Fairbanks, AK at 3:41 a.m. on 3/08/25.
    I went with a tour group overnight to see the Aurora Borealis. This photo was taken at our 2nd location when we just stopped for a break. What an awesome surprise when the sky exploded with color!
    Credit: Jo Ann Campbell
    New Orleans Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: New Orleans Audubon Aquarium
    Audubon Aquarium 6/3/2025. 1st photo captured after redeeming my 2nd place Audubon Membership award for the 2025 NORD's outdoor nature photo contest. The beautiful sea nettle jelly fish used to be the last thing I'd see before they renovated and added the Insectarium
    Credit: Stephanie Kay Porche
    Facebook: [email protected]
    Instagram: [email protected]

    New Orleans Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: Algiers Point, New Orleans, Louisiana
    I had a vision in my head of the sun setting behind the St. Louis Cathedral. From May 1st I started tracking the sun. From then, until June 18th when I got this shot, I had shot from Algiers point 8 times monitoring where the sunset. I had one camera on a tripod running a time-lapse and my hand held camera on a tripod. Unfortunately this is as far north as the sun travels, however it still made for a magical photo. Arriving to Algiers Point around 7pm I set up my gear. At 8:04 the sun re
    Credit: Nathanael Jones
    Instagram: Njonesoriginals

    New Orleans Photography Group
    2025-06-23
    Title or Location: Couturie Forest
    Male rose-breasted grosbeak feeding on mulberries
    Credit: Dale Perkins IV
    Facebook: Dale Perkins IV
    Instagram: @nolagardenguy
    New Orleans Photography Group
    2024-10-29
    Title or Location: Cafe Du Monde, NOLA

    Credit: Charles W Ryan
    Instagram: @CharlesWalterPhotographer

    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery

    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength

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