BUFFALO
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

MM, M and KM. Exploring focal length

MM, M and KM. Exploring focal length

Saturday 10 June
Buffalo - 10am - 2 Hours
Paul Fanara
What do the mm measurements on a lens mean? How does it change my photos? What lens should I use? Common questions a lot of photographers have, even some experienced ones! We'll take a look at a variety of lenses, talk about how focal length is measured, and the affect different focal lengths have on focus and composition.
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$39      
Live Performance Photography

Live Performance Photography

Saturday 24 June
Young St. in Tonawanda - 7pm - 2 Hours
Paul Fanara
Do you enjoy live performances? How about capturing live performances? Let's take a look at what it takes to capture live performers in action. No flashes allowed! This will be a rock-n-roll photoshoot that will test your photography skills! Again, no flashes. Performers don't really enjoy flashes when they're focused on their job. But all cameras and lenses are welcome. Skip the tripods; you'll want the freedom to move around. Think you want to try some performance video capture? Bring a microphone if you have one!
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$39      
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 08 July
South Park Avenue, South Park Ave, Buffalo - 10am - 2 Hours
Paul Fanara
The grounds surrounding the Buffalo Botanical Gardens offer a plethora of flora and bug life to study and capture throughout the Spring, Summer and Autumn. There is never a bad time to visit, slow down life, and study the details around us that we frequently overlook.
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$39      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 22 July
Glen Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Konstantinos Tsigkrelis
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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$76       5 places left
Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Saturday 05 August
Glen Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Konstantinos Tsigkrelis
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism. In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
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$39      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 26 August
Glen Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Konstantinos Tsigkrelis
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography. 1) Rule of thirds 2) Shapes 3) Negative Space- Positive 4) Line 5) Symmetry and patterns 6) Points 7) Color 8) Tone 9) Distance 10) Balance As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$39      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 10 June
4 Parkside Ave. - 9am - 2 Hours
Buffalo Art Group
Tansholpan Barney
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings. You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
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$39      
Beginner's Class: Nature Acrylic Painting

Beginner's Class: Nature Acrylic Painting

Saturday 24 June
Bidwell Parkway - 11am - 3 Hours
Buffalo Art Group
Julie Wojs
Welcome to "Beginner's Class: Nature Acrylic Painting "! In this workshop, we will explore the art of painting the beautiful nature around us. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of painting various sceneries such as mountains, trees or bodies of water. You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful scenery. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
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$55      
ABOUT BUFFALO
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 Buffalo .

  • 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.

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  • REVIEWS
    I learned so much from this class! Thank you Konstantinos for your organization and explanation of skills. I enjoyed the hands on element in the lesson, it really gave me a chance to try the skills taught. I would definitely attend another class.
    5/5
    Diane
    2023-06-05
    This class was not only instructional, but fun. Our instructor presented the objective of the class, provided explicit examples and instructions. He then broke us up into partners to practice and discuss our progress with each other and then with the group. He moved among the groups to provide formative assessment and modeling.
    5/5
    Margie
    2023-06-04
    I thought the event was excellent. The instructor was prepared and focused, He asked clarifying questions before moving on and was very attentive to our learning interests and outcomes. It was a GREAT event.
    5/5
    Margie
    2023-05-29
    Excellant event! Excellent teacher! Thank you!
    5/5
    Maria
    2023-03-05
    I enjoyed the event; it gave me the chance to practice my hobby while learning some tips from other members and the guide.
    5/5
    Lorena
    2023-02-21
    Instructor was personable, relaxed and very knowelegable. He taught in a casual way that really helped learning. Good location.
    5/5
    Stephen
    2023-02-20
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    5/5
    Colin
    2023-02-19
    This course was more a course on how to frame a photo as opposed to 201clandscape 201d photography - the instructor had a very good handle of the material - it might have been helpful to get the hand out material in an email prior to the class to have a better handle on what was going to be covered - that being said the extreme cold made it difficult to stand still for any instruction time, so with more comfortable temperatures this would not have been an issue. All in all it was a good event - I'd go to more events
    4/5
    Lynn
    2023-02-05
    Learned a lot. Event was well done despite the weather.
    5/5
    Jack
    2022-12-12
    INSTRUCTORS
    Paul Fanara
    Based in Buffalo, NY, Paul Fanara is a professional photographer and filmmaker experienced with multiple photography disciplines including nature, animals, landscapes, still life, urban/architecture, marketing, events, portraits, fashion & modeling, performing arts, and more. He has been published in multiple national magazines. You can find Paul in social media by his handle @livinginthebuff
    Konstantinos Tsigkrelis
    I was born and raised in beautiful Thessaloniki Greece in 1973, a city in Northern Greece right in the heart of the ancient land of Macedonia. My hometown is a hub for arts and honestly, a perfect place for a young photographer.
    Photography was never a hobby for me. It was always a passion, my career and my work.
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