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Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Sunday 22 June
North Magnolia Business District - 10am - 2 Hours
Edwin soto
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.


Note: Participants will be photographing each other during the session. If you'd prefer to bring a friend or family member to be your model, that's absolutely fine, just email us in advance to let us know.
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$49      
ABOUT OCALA
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 Ocala.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    I enjoyed the event and believe the instructor, Sarah Bowden, was very patient as well as knowledgeable. She conducted the class very professionally.
    5/5
    Robin
    2024-06-17
    The class was excellent. Sarah is a great teacher. Very patient
    5/5
    Lynda.
    2024-06-11
    Really enjoyed this class! I do now feel more comfortable with my new camera in Manual mode.
    5/5
    Jeanne
    2024-06-09

    Sarah was really helpful! I learned a lot and enjoyed the gorgeous park!
    5/5
    Brianna
    2024-06-09
    Kaley is a knowledgeable and engaging instructor. I was able to test out a new prime lens in this particular environment. Both Kaley and the class had many helpful suggestions. These are fun and informative events. I highly recommend.
    5/5
    Bill
    2024-04-16
    My wife and I really enjoyed the style of the class. The experiential learning style was outstanding. We took over 200 photographs. Kaylee was knowledgeable, friendly, and provided both good technical advice and composition tips. Her passion for photography was obvious.
    5/5
    Bill
    2024-03-25

    Luke was very nice and helped us learn more of what we were interested in.
    5/5
    Sundi
    2024-02-26
    It was great. Small class a plus because you got the individual attention you needed. Mike was very knowledgeable.
    5/5
    Chere
    2023-09-11
    This was an easy walking photo field trip with a knowledgeable leader. Kaley knew where to look for birds that live in the park, and she knew the sections that attract the birds. I didn't feel I was being managed but rather that I had found a kindred spirit in photography.
    5/5
    Pamela
    2023-01-09

    Kaley was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. When I arrived I new very little about my cannon T7 once the class was completed I was able to get clear detailed pictures I highly recommend her class see you at the next one
    5/5
    Kim
    2022-10-30
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Edwin soto
    For over forty years, Edwin Soto has been creating fine portraiture and timeless images for his customers, from photographing individuals and families in the natural setting of their homes to capturing the magic of a wedding day. He is distinguished by his attention to detail and extensive experience. His work has received top honors at International Print competitions for several years. Edwin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1984 from the University of Puerto Rico. He became a Certified Professional Photographer in 1988, received his Master Photography degree in 1993, and 1995 was awarded his Craftsman degree. Edwin's program will cover technical camera information, lighting, and posing for individuals (through the use of live demonstrations) as well as lens selection and proper exposures. Get ready for an educational morning.

    Edwin soto is available for private bookings

    Available most weekends for tutoring, portraits, and events.

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