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Upcoming Events

Intro to Photography - Bring a Friend for Free

Intro to Photography - Bring a Friend for Free

Saturday 30 September
Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL, 36609 - 10am - 1 Hours
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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$43      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 07 October
Hillcrest Road, Mobile, AL, 36609 - 10am - 2 Hours
Explore the art of capturing nature's beauty through your camera lens in our upcoming session. Unleash your creativity by learning to manipulate camera settings, colour and composition focus to take captivating shots. Indulge in the elegance of blooming fields, butterflies delicately perched on leaves, and the mesmerising vistas produced by a single dewdrop on a rose petal. The natural world is full of such captivating sights, waiting to be transformed into visually arresting art pieces with your touch. Leverage the power of angles, lighting, shadows, and various settings to highlight the inherent splendour in your subjects. Discover how to transform ordinary snapshots of nature into extraordinary pieces of art. Delve into the world of professional photography and see your world in a whole new light.
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$43      
The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 21 October
Downtown Mobile - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Discover the hidden wonders of nighttime photography in our exciting event. While the adventures of low-light photography might seem challenging to many, we invite you to uncover these challenges as creative opportunities. Equipped with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, this meetup will revolutionize your concepts about darkness and fun. Learn not just to navigate, but master the best camera settings for nocturnal shooting. Unearth the variety of light accessible to us during the night, and more importantly, how to artistically utilize them to create mesmeric photographs. The event also includes practical exercises for direct application of your newfound skills, ensuring not just shot-in-the-dark success, but an effortless transition towards mastery of night photography. Be ready to contrast your previous beliefs as this meetup redefines photography in darkness. Dive headfirst into the enigmatic world of nighttime photography and snap awe-inspiring photos.
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$43      

Action Sports Photography

Action Sports Photography

Saturday 11 November
University of South Alabama - 10am - 4 Hours
This session will show you how to capture those high action sports shots with use of quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles. We will also look at how to do a portrait of a sports person, not as a standard portrait, but the use of props and angles of their chosen sport. This will be high action photography at its best.
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$43      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 02 December
S Water St. Mobile, AL - 10am - 2 Hours
Step into the vibrant and engaging world of mobile photography in our enlightening meet-up! Embark on a journey to capture the essence of personality and style in your portraits. Learn to leverage the beauty of natural light and the providence of the world as your backdrop. Plummet into the depths of creative talent as you master the skill of recognizing and manipulating flattering light, even in uncontrolled environments. Have the opportunity to engage inclusively with your subject, portraying them at their natural best and putting them at ease. Unearth technical know-hows such as accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. To top it all off, a model will be provided for hands-on practice. Perfect your skills and become the portrait maestro you were meant to be.
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$43      
On the Road

On the Road

Saturday 16 December
Airport Blvd, Brookwood Neighborhood - 10am - 2 Hours
Hit the streets and capture the extraordinary in the ordinary with our upcoming photography session. Discover the art in everyday travel as we explore highways and roads through the lens of a camera. Experience the thrill of combining motion blur with pulsing traffic to craft unique and spellbinding street scenes. Don't just travel - transform your journey into a captivating visual story. Precision, perspective, and a pulsating city; it's all there right in front of you, waiting to be captured. Dare to see your world from a new, dynamic viewpoint. Join us.
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$43      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 14 October
Lloyd St, Pensacola - 10am - 3 Hours
Pensacola Photography Group
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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$84      
ABOUT MOBILE
PHOTOGRAPHY
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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 Mobile.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Eric West
    Mr. Eric West is a professional photographer, music producer, published author, book/novel writer, songwriter, teacher, tutor, mentor, and owner of multiple businesses. He has a Bachelors in Business Administration, a Masters in Information Systems, and a Certification in Human Resources. Mr. West loves teaching while sharing his personal experiences. Mr. Eric West has been on the cover of websites, college handbooks, and one of the largest city billboards in Mississippi.

    He has a passion in teaching photography classes while helping others obtain their goals in learning and increasing their photography skills. He has learned that many times people have a camera and do not know how to effectively use it. He knows how to break down the functions of your camera throughout photography classes so you can obtain your photography goals and effectively utilize your camera.

    Eric West is available for private bookings

    Availability on most Saturdays and Sundays by appointment.

    Available on some Weekdays by appointment.

    I do private tutoring and photography services for portraits, fashion, schools, infants, advertising, nature, business, travel, social, events, weddings, graduation, sports, real estate, night photography, street photography, other photography, and video services.

    PHOTOS
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2023-09-28
    Title or Location: King Parrot calling card.
    I spotted this King Parrot feather in my yard after a night of showers. The water droplets only added to its beauty.
    Credit: Bla Andbla

    St Albans Photography Group
    2023-09-27
    Title or Location: Milton Keynes
    I took my son to see an old friend because he wanted to play with wire wool and try and get some "cool" pictures. We also took some led masks with us too. Was an eventful night and I'm sure somewhere along the line will see the rest of the results here
    Credit: PhotosByBealsey
    Facebook: PhotosByBealsey
    Instagram: PhotosByBealsey
    Portland Photography Group
    2023-09-27
    Title or Location: Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest
    Portland Photography Group shoot @ Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest (with Ann moving the light stick)
    Credit: Carlton Ward
    Instagram: redjelly39

    Colchester Photography Group
    2023-09-25
    Title or Location: Hylands house
    This photo was taken at hylands house back in 2017 at 4.30pm for me its right place right time ...
    Credit: Wayne Fowler
    Facebook: Mr F photos

    Ocala Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Wildwood, Florida - just South of Ocala
    I live near the water. As I worked in my garden, this eagle landed near the water's edge. It stayed long enough for me to grab my good old Cannon Rebel and I was able to capture several images with my 200mm lens. The bird seemed to have no fear of me. I moved slowly peacefully towards it and I ended up about 25' away. I did not want to scare it, so I only captured a few images. When I had finished, the bird remained here for quite some time. It was an amazing experience. I did crop the image to
    Credit: Cathy Popiel
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver BC, Canada
    The Baron's Green Racer Snakeis a species of rear-fanged venomous snake. The species is endemic to South America. Shot with my Nikon Z8 Z24-120 4.0 processed with Photoshop Topaz
    Credit: John P Simpson

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