WELLINGTON
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 04 May
Kelburn - 10am - 3 Hours
JM Beltran
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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$155      
ABOUT WELLINGTON
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 Wellington .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was money well spent. Stephanie is a great teacher, she took time to ensure that everyone kept up with what was going on. She listened and responded to the direction that the people in the class were going. She provided great information in an understandable format with great illustrations on the best way to do things
    5/5
    Eileen
    2024-07-09
    Stephanie was a great, I learnt a lot of helpful tips!
    4/5
    Lucy
    2024-07-08
    Great street photography session. Stephanie got the group comfortable and interactive and lead the way with tips and suggestion. A very enjoyable and worthwhile session. I will attend more sessions with Stephanie.
    5/5
    Neil
    2024-04-22

    Awesome. The tutor, Stephanie, had undertaken significant research to work out the best vantage points for landscape photography. We covered, and practiced, a range of camera settings to get the best shots. I learnt lots and would certainly undertake more workshops.
    5/5
    Mark
    2024-03-06
    Had a good time, learned a bunch of good things, took some good photos!
    5/5
    Sam
    2024-01-22
    Enjoyed it. Learnt a few things.
    5/5
    STEPHEN
    2023-11-06

    It was enjoyable session. Charles is very knowledgeable and he provided a lot of good technical detail along with practical advice. My portrait work has improved as a result of the training.
    5/5
    David
    2023-07-25
    For me it was perfect, free flowing and casual. Not too much not too little, came away with some new tips that will benefit my photograph.
    5/5
    Nikki
    2023-07-24
    Great small group with Charles as Tutor. Practical workshop with individual assistance to enhance black and white photography techniques. Also learnt more about your own camera and the numerous setting through menu. Very worthwhile. Well priced. Will attend others.
    5/5
    Neil
    2023-06-04

    It is totally over my expectation. Charles Edwards is a relaxed and sympathetic teacher with enormous amount of experience and knowledge to share. Thank you for host this workshop.
    5/5
    Yao
    2023-06-04
    Very good most of my areas of interest were addressed early into Charles overview discussion
    4/5
    Andrew
    2022-11-14
    Very good most of my areas of interest were addressed early into Charles overview discussion
    4/5
    Andrew
    2022-11-14

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    JM Beltran
    JM Beltran is a photographer who enjoys capturing nature, landscapes, and outdoor adventures. He shares stories from his hikes, walks, and travels through his photography.

    He also works with tourism and conservation groups, using his photos to inspire others to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors.
    PHOTOS
    Wellington Photography Group
    2025-04-22
    Title or Location: Tora, East Coast, North Island, New Zealand
    Taken mid-day on a very windy, but sunny, day earlier this week. Tora is a small and remote settlement on the south-east coast of New Zealand's North Island, about 45 minutes drive from Martinborough.
    Credit: Roger B. Smith
    Facebook: roger.brent.smith.7

    Wellington Photography Group
    2025-04-05
    Title or Location: Seatoun, Wellington, New Zealand
    Canon RP 100-400mm Tamron lens100 ISOf6.3 1/1600 secWellington has the most beautiful sunrises. Being a windy city clouds pass by quickly showing spectacular god rays. I love the way the rays pick out the details on the hills and show soft depth hazing.
    Credit: Matt Holland
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthollandvfx/
    Wellington Photography Group
    2025-01-24
    Title or Location: Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast, New Zealand
    Although I am fascinated by the sky, I am not an astrophotographer......I'm more interested in birds and nature. However, I determined that I would respond to the challenge of capturing the wonderful Comet C/2024 G3 Atlas using my Canon 7d mk2 camera without any of the sophisticated equipment that the experts use. Finding the comet in the wilderness of the sky was difficult but, one I new where the comet was located, it became easier to see. I experimented with various exposure combinations usin
    Credit: Roger Brent Smith
    Instagram: mavisandroger2017

    Wellington Photography Group
    2024-12-31
    Title or Location: Point Halswell

    Credit: John Klaphake

    Wellington Photography Group
    2024-11-16
    Title or Location: The Petronas Twin Towers in KL on my recent trip to see the Moto GP race there.
    They're even more formidable in person, as was the heat! Was 38deg and 100 humidity when I was there. A rude shock to the 12deg when I flew out of Welly. You can actually feel them sway on the top floors.
    Credit: Pete McDonald
    Facebook: Pete McDonald
    Instagram: motorcycleracing_yahoo
    Wellington Photography Group
    2024-09-20
    Title or Location: The photo was taken at the Waimeha Lagoon, Waikanae Beach, New Zealand
    The white heron has been a temporary resident at the Waikanae river estuary through the winter, but is expected to head south early Spring to join the rest of the white heron colony at Okarito on the West Coast of the South Island.
    Credit: Roger Sm

    Rockhampton Photography Group
    2025-04-29
    Title or Location: Destiny Downs
    After 2 days of photographing competitors hectically running around Barrels at the 2025 CHBHA Fast Dash Futurity, this was held at the property - Destiny Downs just east of the Central Queensland Town of Emerald.Late afternoon light offered this as a reward for my efforts.
    Credit: terry hill photography
    Facebook: terryhillphotography
    Instagram: terryhillphotography

    San Francisco Photography Group
    2025-04-29
    Title or Location: Kampala, Uganda
    This is a portrait of Ugandan fashion designer, Leticia Nagginda from Leonessa Fashion Designs in Kampala, Uganda. To view more fashion photography, visit ChrisAustria.com/Leonessa.
    Credit: Chris Austria
    Facebook: Facebook.com/ChrisAustria
    Instagram: Instagram.com/ChristopherAustria
    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-04-28
    Title or Location: Longmont, CO
    The skies were cloudy and grey all afternoon and I almost didn?t go out to shoot sunset. I?m glad I decided to try because the sky put on an amazing show that evening.
    Credit: Jolene Gonzales
    Instagram: @jogonza_photo

    Newark Photography Group
    2025-04-28
    Title or Location: Meadowlands
    A photo of a Tree Swallow taken during a walk through the meadowlands. These birds are extremely quick and erratic often difficult to photograph. Luckily this one decided to take a little posing break and allowed me a nice shot. Taken with my Canon R5 with a Sigma 150-600 mm lens.
    Credit: Stephen Bush
    Instagram: @stephenbush219

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