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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 April
Gervais St - 10am - 3 Hours
Randy Young
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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ABOUT COLUMBIA
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 Columbia .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    I enjoyed the event. I liked learning how to deal with models. The location was fantastic for us to practice in a wide variety of settings.
    5/5
    stacey
    2025-03-17
    I really was not sure what to expect when I signed up for this class, but was pleasantly surprised with the level of knowledge and expertise of Mr. Horton. He was patient and offered many suggestions to improve our skill levels in portrait photography. His having secured a professional model provided our class with hands on experience.
    5/5
    Kenneth
    2025-03-16
    Turner did a good job going over some of the tips for framing, composing, and exposing portrait shots. I learned from it. The group was also fun to get to meet and share our photography experiences. Having a model was key to allowing us to feel more comfortable with shooting people.
    4/5
    Ken
    2025-03-16

    Host arrived on time, was very friendly, had a lot of knowledge about the subject, was enthusiastic about the topic with a lot of experience, used the environmental conditions as teachable moments, gave useful feedback, had a live model and had generally thought through the aspects of the meetup. Walked away with loads of ideas to think about that I had not even considered for a project I'm developing. Would definitely do again.
    5/5
    Ree
    2025-03-16
    It was great. Hoping there will be many more.
    5/5
    Gabrielle
    2025-03-16
    Fun class, Turner is a great guy!
    5/5
    Alex
    2025-01-27

    Jacob was fantastic! He introduced important information while also addressing all of our many questions.
    5/5
    Craig
    2024-04-21
    Great event. Jacob was knowledgeable and went over so many aspects of the camera. I learned a lot!
    5/5
    Lori
    2024-04-21
    Always a great class!
    5/5
    Alex
    2024-03-12

    The event was just what I was looking for to expand my portfolio. The host/models were friendly and professional.
    4/5
    Lotte
    2024-02-26
    This was a really fun event! Kalief is always fun and informative!
    5/5
    Alex
    2024-02-26
    This was an excellent learning experience. Our Instructor Kai was very knowledgeable, patient and attentive. I learned a lot and am looking forward to the nextclass
    5/5
    Marcia
    2024-02-26

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Turner Horton
    Hey! My name is Turner Horton and I'm so excited to meet new people and share my knowledge of photography! I'm married to my best friend and we have a bulldog named Pumba. For fun, I like to play video games, draw, watch movies, and of course take photos!

    I earned my degree in Fine Art and my medium was photography. Since graduating, I explored various areas of photography such as weddings, cosplay, senior portraits, landscapes, pets, boudoir, and commercial work. My favorite area of photography is portraits because there are so many different things you can do! I look forward to sharing what I've learned and building connections within the community!

    Turner Horton is available for private bookings

    I am open to doing private sessions if someone learns better outside of a group setting. I am available most weekends and Mondays!

    create a private booking
    PHOTOS
    Columbia Photography Group
    2023-10-09
    Columbia Photography Group
    2025-01-04
    Title or Location: West Columbia, SC
    I had come home from work and notice these mushrooms had pop up in my front yard. I grabbed my R5 and 100mm Marco lens, laid down on my stomach with a tripod, then I took the shot. This is a 36 shot focus stack. The next day the rain came and then they were gone.
    Credit: Kevin White
    Facebook: kevinwhiteimagery
    Instagram: kevinwhiteimagery
    Columbia Photography Group
    2023-10-09

    Columbia Photography Group
    2024-12-22
    Title or Location: Battery, Charleston SC at sunset
    This has been a favorite story of mine all my life. In preparing for the shoot with this model I came across a photo of the girl Disney used to model their ?Alice? after. The resemblance is UNCANNY. I originally had her holding a glass mushroom, but some shots I did through a photosphere came out so good, I placed the sphere in her hands with her inside of it.
    Credit: Lux Verum Productions
    Instagram: @luxverumproductions
    Columbia Photography Group
    2023-10-09
    Columbia Photography Group
    2024-12-01
    Title or Location: Candy Lane Riverwalk - Columbia, SC
    Picture was taken while visiting Candy Lane Riverwalk. I visit a couple times each month. There are just so many photo opportunities. I like to have a challenge each time I go and set parameters before going. Some days it prime lens only, others it's macro. It makes the walk more fun. Picture taken with a Canon R8 and the 24-105 kit lens. Image has been enhanced for noise reduction using Lightroom Classic.
    Credit: [email protected]

    Columbia Photography Group
    2023-10-09
    Columbia Photography Group
    2024-09-01
    Title or Location: Columbia, SC
    This model is such a joy-filled, bouncy little girl. I was looking for a shot that matched her spirit, and energy, and happiness.
    Credit: Debby Johnson
    Des Moines Photography Group
    2025-04-22

    Columbia Photography Group
    2024-08-26
    Title or Location:
    I had gone to Drapper WMA near McConnells, SC to shoot the sunflower fields. I usually shoot them and head out. But this time I decide to explore some more of the area. I went through a wooded section and found the light hitting this flower. I just had to take the shot.
    Credit: Kevin White
    Facebook: kevinwhiteimagery
    Instagram: kevinwhiteimagery
    Memphis Photography Club
    2025-04-22
    Columbia Photography Group
    2024-08-18
    Title or Location: Columbia, South Carolina
    I've been working on a series using ladders, the idea of angular hard surfaces alongside the soft curves of the model's clothing and hair. I wanted it simple with neutral colors and few distractions in the background.
    Credit: Debby Johnson

    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    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/
    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21

    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
    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: North Minden
    Carson River looking southwest
    Credit: Darren King
    Instagram: @epicimagepro

    Wilmington Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    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
    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14

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