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Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 28 June
Lincoln St - 6:30pm - 2.0 Hours
Kimberly Waters
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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$49      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Park in Lexington - 9am - 3 Hours
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98.00       5 places left
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 08 August
Park in Lexington - 9am - 3 Hours
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98       5 places left

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 26 September
Park in Lexington - 9am - 3 Hours
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 24 October
Park in Lexington - 10am - 3 Hours
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 21 November
Park in Lexington - 10am - 3 Hours
Kimberly Waters
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Now is your chance! Join us as we break down the basics of your camera and how to shoot in manual mode - where you will learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how these settings affect your exposure. We will also go over composition and other techniques that make a great photo. Then we will put your new knowledge to the test with a few challenges and the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$98.0      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 27 June
Cayce, SC - 10am - 2 Hours
Columbia Drawing Group
Lauraette Kirkland
Join us for a 2-hour beginner-friendly drawing class. Learn basic drawing techniques with guidance from your instructor. Participants bring their own materials.
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$49      
Acrylics for Beginners Brushes, Color Mixing and a Simple Landscape

Acrylics for Beginners Brushes, Color Mixing and a Simple Landscape

Saturday 18 July
Two Notch Road, Columbia - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Columbia Art Group
Connie Dawkins
Beginner-friendly acrylic class covering brush use, basic colour mixing, and a simple landscape painting. Participants should bring their own paints, brushes and canvas.
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$49.00      
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 had a great learning experience with Kimberly. I learning new things about my camera that I did not know such as the speed and ISO and how to set it. Thank you very much.
    5/5
    Melvin
    2026-06-14
    Kim was a great instructor and really opened up my eyes on how to use my camera.
    5/5
    Chad
    2026-06-14
    I enjoy the time with Kimberly. I learned a lot about the settings on my camera and how they affect the outcome of the photos I take. I appreciate her patience when helping to figure out a specific setting on all of our cameras. I look forward to taking another small group class with her.
    5/5
    Monica
    2026-05-17

    Kimberly was knowledgeable, patient, and made everyone feel comfortable. Great experience!!
    5/5
    HEIDI
    2026-05-17
    This get together sharing ideas, poses, and practicing with others was fun and informative! It was relaxed so that everyone felt accepted to share input, ideas, questions, etc. We practiced a lot of portrait photography on one another using different backgrounds with changing light before sunset. I learned more features of my camera and lens with suggestions to make the most of my equipment for portrait photography. This is my third session with Kimberly, and I leave every time with at least one very key lesson to apply as I am still at the beginning of this journey.
    5/5
    DC
    2026-05-11
    I enjoyed the class and appreciate Kimberly.
    5/5
    SHERRI
    2026-05-11

    Kimberly was so awesome with lots of knowledge . I learned a lot and as a teacher she did a wonderful job teaching us. I can't wait to take another class with her !
    5/5
    Dana
    2026-04-19
    I enjoyed it.
    5/5
    Sherri
    2026-04-18
    This was my favorite photography group session and had specific instruction I was trying to practice. I thought my f4 lens would be too limited for depth of field, but Kimberly Waters shared some photos with the settings and showed me that my lens would take great photos and capture depth of field well. Since the beginning photography group session, I have forced myself to follow those instructions and shoot in manual mode while watching my light meter for adjustments. I am much more confident and can tell that I am making progress in this new hobby with my new camera!
    5/5
    Donna
    2026-04-16

    It was great to pick up a few new tips! The handout was helpful and appreciated.
    5/5
    Dixon
    2026-04-13
    Great location and excellent event. These meetups afford those of us new to photography an opportunity to ask questions and gain new skills.
    5/5
    Kenneth
    2026-03-30
    Very informative and instructor took her time with each person to help when needed.
    5/5
    TONY
    2026-03-22

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Kimberly Waters
    Kimberly was born and raised in the Midlands of South Carolina. She is a mother of a teenage daughter who shares her love for photography. Kimberly has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and Media Arts, with many of the courses taken being photography-related. She has a decades-long passion for photography that began with 35mm disposable cameras and a Polaroid and has grown from there. Back then, she mostly took pictures of scenic views, architecture, wildlife, and her other passion, horses. After becoming a mom, it became clear that she wanted to capture not only her child's milestones but also those of others. These days, she primarily shoots lifestyle, portrait, equine, and sports photography. Kimberly enjoys sharing her love for photography with others and hopes to provide insight, knowledge, and an enjoyable experience to everyone.
    PHOTOS
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-06-18
    Title or Location: Landsford Canal State Park near Catawba, SC
    I drove up to the state park the middle of May in hopes to capture the Spider Lilies. This event only happen is a few spots and only a few weeks. I was in luck that they were still blooming. I got even luckier that the weather was beautiful and the winds were calm. That allowed me to use long exposure on this picture without the lilies moving.
    Credit: Kevin White
    Facebook: kevinwhiteimagery
    Instagram: kevinwhiteimagery
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-14
    Title or Location: Harbison State Forest
    I will say that EYELASH GLUE is the best adhesive for elf ears should you ever need yours or another?s ears pointed.
    Credit: Tom Gregory
    Facebook: LuxVerumProductions
    Instagram: @sodacitypinup
    Columbia Photography Group
    2023-10-09
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-04-30
    Title or Location: North, South Carolina
    This is an oldie, from 8 years ago, of my daughter for a Valentine's shoot. My skills have come a long way since, but I still love this, though. Now she prefers to be behind the camera like her mom. :-)
    Credit: Kimberly Waters
    Facebook: Memory Lane Photography & Design
    Instagram: memorylanephotographysc

    Columbia Photography Group
    2023-10-09
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-04-19
    Title or Location: Batesburg, SC
    I drove out a little pass Batesburg, SC in search of Peach Blossoms . The Orchards we spotty, some in bloom and some still bare. It was hard to get off the road where they were in bloom. I found an old dirt road and followed it till I found this shot.
    Credit: Kevin White
    Facebook: kevinwhiteimagery
    Instagram: kevinwhiteimagery
    Columbia Photography Group
    2023-10-09

    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-03-17
    Title or Location: Riverbanks Zoo
    This was my first outing to shoot some photos after my last surgery for breast cancer. The doctor cleared me to drive and to use my camera . I went to the zoo and shot until my arms felt like jello. This in Contemplation in Pink
    Credit: Rebel Rowlette
    Facebook: Rebel Phelps Rowlette
    Instagram: @rebelrowlette
    Columbia Photography Group
    2023-10-09
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-03-02
    Title or Location: Columbia, SC
    This photo pays homage to the Radium Girls
    Credit: Tom Gregory
    Instagram: @sodacitypinup

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Scranton Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Near Goukdsboro, PA
    Originally showed up at Gouldsboro State Park at sunrise to get a backlit, misty shot of the island but when I got there, NO mist, and enough boats on the lake to walk across!Quickly decided to take a backroad to another favorite spot nearby, and slammed on the brakes as I was driving over a small bridge when I looked to the right and saw THIS scene. Finding it was sheer luck, but as always, just getting out there at first light is half the battle. Made this one standing right on the bridge.
    Credit: Brian Davies
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Warrington Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Bamburgh Castle
    I had my camera with me to take some shots of puffins on the Farne Islands. The following day we had a walk along the beach next to Farnborough Castle where I captured this shot.
    Credit: Room 6 Photography
    Instagram: @room6photography
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Cheshire Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Yalour Islands, Antarctica
    Yalour Islands in Antarctica are a stronghold for Ad?lie penguins, one of three species of brush-tailed penguins. Thousands live on these islands and many were rearing chicks in February 2026 on our visit
    Credit: Jerry Hutchinson
    Facebook: Jerry Hutchinson
    Instagram: jerryhutch74

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Cleveland Photography Group
    2026-06-20
    Title or Location: Broadview Heights, Ohio
    It eas morning I got up looked through window and this Beauty playing in my backyard . Grabbed my camera went downstairs straight in my backyard and started shooting some pictures R6 mk2 with EF 100-400 mk2
    Credit: Amarpal Rissam
    Instagram: @a.rissam.wildlife
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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