HARTFORD
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 June
West Hartford - 3pm - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
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! Your instructor will guide you through the basics of how ISO affects the brightness of your shot and its grainy or noisy effects. The numerical identification of shutter speed and how it can be utilized to complement a shot or dramatize a shot. And finally, f-stop. The eye of the camera. Your instructor will teach you the relation between your own eye in relation to your camera's f-stop. Your instructor will provide you an easy, fun and engaging way to understanding your DSLR! After a bit of class room material, you will venture into the nearby environment and put your skills to the test! Please keep in mind that you will need a DSLR of any make to fully utilize these practices and principles.
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$98       0 places left
Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Friday 26 June
Remote via Teams / Skype - 4pm - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Designed specifically for newcomers and casual users, this class offers a comprehensive dive into Adobe Lightroom. You will learn how to navigate the software to transform your RAW files into finished, captivating photos ready for printing. We cover the essential post-editing process in a structured, easy-to-follow format perfect for those starting their editing journey.
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$98.00       3 places left
Using Light  Shadow in Photography

Using Light Shadow in Photography

Saturday 11 July
Downtown Hartford - 3pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photoopportunities, as well as some challenges! In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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$49      

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 25 July
East Hartford, CT - 3pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents! Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
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$49      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 08 August
East Hampton - 3pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$49      
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 August
Great Neck Road - 7pm - 2 Hours
Jahvon John
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.



Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety of people and cultures. It represents the completion of a day's work, so it offers the opportunity to rest.
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$49      

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Saturday 05 September
Remote via Teams / Skype - 5pm - 3 Hours
Jahvon John
Designed specifically for newcomers and casual users, this class offers a comprehensive dive into Adobe Lightroom. You will learn how to navigate the software to transform your RAW files into finished, captivating photos ready for printing. We cover the essential post-editing process in a structured, easy-to-follow format perfect for those starting their editing journey.
book now
$98      

Nearby Photography Groups

Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 13 June
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
Learn natural-light portrait photography and how to shoot stunning natural-light portraits in this 2 hour workshop. In the workshop, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe lighting. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style in a more relaxed and organic manner. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease.

In this workshop, we're going to be exploring headshot photography and some of my best tips on how to use good light, neutral backgrounds and framing. We'll be covering the theory of lighting scenarios and techniques such as direct light, backlighting and shade.
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$108       2 places left
Intermediate Photography

Intermediate Photography

Saturday 27 June
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
Intermediate Photography workshop exploring advanced techniques.
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$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 28 June
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 3 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
This course explores fundamental compositional techniques in photography, including the rule of thirds, leading lines, and the centralized composition. Emphasis is placed on arranging visual elements within the frame to create impactful images.
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$98      

Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Green Hill Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Matthew Bowker
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.
book now
$98       4 places left
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 12 July
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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$49      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 18 July
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this meetup, explore essential rules like the Rule of Thirds, shapes, negativepositive space, lines, symmetry, patterns, and points of interest. Suitable for all levels to elevate your skills. Bring your camera for hands-on challenges.
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$49.0      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 26 July
Near Downtown Worcester - 1pm - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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$49      
Shooting in Manual Mode

Shooting in Manual Mode

Saturday 08 August
Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
This event is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO for better exposure. Hands-on challenges to master manual settings. Suitable for users who are familiar with changing settings on the respective camera. Bring your camera for practical exercises.
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$49      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 09 August
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
book now
$49      

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Sunday 23 August
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance.

We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
book now
$49      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 12 September
Bristol - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Photography Group
Dana Bibeault
Learn natural-light portrait photography and how to shoot stunning natural-light portraits in this 2 hour workshop. In the workshop, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe lighting. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style in a more relaxed and organic manner. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease.In this workshop, we're going to be exploring headshot photography and some of my best tips on how to use good light, neutral backgrounds and framing. We'll be covering the theory of lighting scenarios and techniques such as direct light, backlighting and shade.
book now
$108.0      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Sunday 20 September
Green Hill Park - 1pm - 2 Hours
Worcester Photography Group
Minas Garabedian
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Watercolour for Beginners

Watercolour for Beginners

Saturday 27 June
Providence, RI - 10am - 2 Hours
Providence Watercolor Group
Sarah
Join us for a beginner-friendly watercolor class. Learn basic techniques and create your own painting. Participants should bring their own watercolour supplies.
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$49      
ABOUT HARTFORD
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 Hartford .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was interesting. I learned some things, some tips and tricks I didn't know before.
    4/5
    Stephanie
    2026-05-18
    The event was insightful. It was worth my money and time.
    4/5
    Jane
    2026-04-20
    Enjoyable and informative
    5/5
    Lester
    2026-04-20

    This was a great option by offering zoom remote session!
    5/5
    Rebecca
    2026-03-12
    Very informative. The zoom approach is better than in person for learning about editing.
    5/5
    Lester
    2026-03-09
    It was very good. I learned a lot. Jahvon was attentive and answered questions.
    5/5
    Kim
    2025-11-17

    A beautiful day, well run.
    5/5
    Lester
    2025-10-06
    Very insightful. Looking forward to the next class.
    5/5
    Odile
    2025-10-06
    Loved the ?one on one ?support from a professional . His easy going manor made me feel at least while learning . Having a small group also helped
    5/5
    Jean
    2025-07-27

    The beginner photography class was fantastic! Clear instruction, hands-on practice, and a friendly atmosphere made learning the basics fun and approachable. Highly recommend for newbies!
    5/5
    Lisa
    2025-07-27
    As always educational and fun!
    5/5
    Lester
    2025-05-04
    Really enjoyed the location and getting to meet other photographers at all levels
    5/5
    Alex
    2025-04-22

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Jahvon John
    I am a hybrid shooter (photography and videography) with a hand in design and literature that allows a multi dimensional look at not only the product of art and creation, but the process of creation.
    PHOTOS
    Hartford Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Rocky Hill Ferry Park, CT
    Morning light spilling over the Connecticut River, turning Rocky Hill Ferry Park into a quiet masterpiece. Some sunrises don?t just brighten the sky ? they reset the soul.Interesting fact: This peaceful spot is home to one of the oldest continuously operating ferry crossings in the United States, running since 1655. Some places carry history in the water and light.
    Credit: Suresh Kumar Thangavel
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sureshkumarvkl/
    Instagram: sureshkumar.vkl

    Hartford Photography Group
    2026-06-06
    Title or Location: Vermont USA
    This was taken in the Autumn of 2015. ISO 200 @ 1/800s, f8, 135 mm lens.
    Credit: Mark Chmielewski
    Hartford Photography Group
    2026-05-09
    Title or Location: Daytona Beach Florida
    I shot this at sunrise at 300mm, 1/4000 sec, f8 and ISO 400 in 2006.I went with monochrome to emphasize the contrast of the waves and water spray.
    Credit: Mark Chmielewski

    Hartford Photography Group
    2026-04-28
    Title or Location: Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, CT
    Thanks for the invite!This image was taken at a meeting of the Hartord Photography Club. Under the direction of Jahvon John, we studied using a smartphone instead of our usual camera. Taken with an Apple iPhone 17 ProMax, full frame equivalent focal length 14mm, 1/180 second, at f/2.2, iso 40. Edited with Lightroom Classic.
    Credit: Lester Kritzer

    Hartford Photography Group
    2025-07-20
    Title or Location: One Last Frame - Hartford, CT
    This was the last shot I took before heading home from a photo walk in Hartford, CT. I had just wrapped up a great afternoon with a group I met through the Hartford Photography Group Facebook page?super talented, really down-to-earth people. As I was walking back to my car in a parking garage, I looked over the railing and saw this scene. The repeating lines, the shadows, the gritty concrete?it all just clicked.I shot it on a Leica Q2 at 28mm, ISO 1600, f/6.3, 1/500 sec. I converted it to bl
    Credit: Jason Murawski
    Facebook: Jason Murawski
    Instagram: waybackjay
    Hartford Photography Group
    2025-05-04
    Title or Location: The City Eagles would like to great the Hartford Photography Group.
    The City Eagles would like to great the Hartford Photography Group. This Eagle and its' mate have been nesting in the back of a BigY for over 4 years.
    Credit: Peter Morrissey
    Facebook: poppinaturephotography
    Instagram: Nature Photographer (Birds)

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-11
    Title or Location: Kensington metro park at Kent lake.
    I like to catch the golden hour at sunrise. My goal that morning was to photograph the sunrise, without photographing the sunrise. The sparkling ripples caught my eye.
    Credit: Mark Michaels

    Toronto Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Common Tern with a just caught fish to feed its chicks. C. Sam. Smith Park
    I was looking for Whimbrels, or other migratory shore birds when I spotted this common tern flying around. At some point it dove and caught a fish. I instinctively aimed my camera and took a few pictures before flying away.
    Credit: Hugues de Milleville
    Facebook: hugues.demilleville
    Instagram: @huguesdemillevillephotography
    Victoria Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Victoria, BC
    Cedar Waxing berry pass. Most conversations happen out of earshot.Some are carried on the wind, branch to branch, berry to berry.
    Credit: Andre Pestana
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superpestana
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superpestana

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-06-09
    Title or Location: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
    Steam was really enshrouding the main pool of Grand Prismatic, so I looked for other compelling ways to capture images. This image features some of the sinter terraces and cooler water thermophiles thriving around the central pool perimeter.
    Credit: J. Scott Tinker
    Instagram: Scott.tinkeruomostudio

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