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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 25 May
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 3 Hours
Kieran Roche
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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$92       4 places left
Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Sunday 22 June
Bronx River Pathway Trail - White Plains - 12pm - 2 Hours
Kieran Roche
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 photo
opportunities, 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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$47      
ABOUT WESTCHESTER
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 Westchester .

  • 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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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    A wonderful workshop with a small group of people looking to learn. Kieran was lovely, informative and made learning easy. Looking forward to more in the future
    5/5
    Marion
    2025-05-04
    Very good class and instruction. Kieran gave very helpful insight and guidance.
    5/5
    Michael
    2025-04-07
    I loved it! I learned a lot. Kieran the instructor was terrific. The amount of time spent was perfect. The location was perfect. Great all around.
    5/5
    Kurt
    2025-04-07

    Keiran did a good job finding areas for instruction and then taking his time to explain shadow and light techniques. We did not feel rushed and he was patient in explaining things to people with different skill levels. He also graciously continued the class beyond the scheduled time when a tech snafu caused some of us to be late due to the wrong meeting location.
    5/5
    Tim Di Domenico
    2025-04-06
    Kieran was knowledgeable and patient..adaptable as the weather was not cooperative and 4/5 registrants were given th e wrong instructions as to the starting place.
    4/5
    Carole
    2025-03-31
    It was fun! It was interesting subject matter that went well above and beyond the usual beginner's stuff (exposure triangle, etc.) and into a more niche and challenging topic.
    5/5
    Jordan
    2025-03-23

    Helped me improve/widen my perspective and think about reflections which are so interesting but rarely discussed! Great class!
    5/5
    Sharon
    2025-03-23
    I think the event was really fun and informative. Everything was great and it was a fun atmosphere.
    5/5
    Christopher
    2025-03-23
    I learned so much about how to create and utilize reflection in my compositions. I now understand the best ways to use angle and perspective to get the results I want. I definitely recommend this class.
    5/5
    Kerry
    2025-03-23

    The class started on time and as scheduled. The instructor, Kieran, was very patient and demonstrated his mastery of the subject. He patiently explained concepts that can be confusing for beginners with examples. He took the time to show us different scenarios during the hike and encouraged us to practice and look for different angles. A great class!
    5/5
    Laura
    2025-03-17
    This was conducted in 32-degree weather outside! Karen set a number of assignments. I hadn't previously ever done this kind of class before and the discipline of completing each challenge in 15-20 minutes really worked!
    5/5
    Peter Corbett
    2025-02-02
    Very fun. Nice group of people. Will attend more workshops in the future.
    5/5
    Ann
    2025-02-02

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Kieran Roche
    Kieran Roche has been working with photography and videography since a young age. An alum of SUNY Geneseo, Kieran uses his production experience and skill set in both his professional and personal life. He has experience in event photography, videography, filmmaking, and editing. Kieran also specializes in nature, landscape, and close-up still life photography. Kieran's photography, videography, and editing work can be seen on his portfolio at https://ckroche.myportfolio.com/con-kieran-roche.

    In addition to teaching photography for Westchester Photography Group, Kieran also works as a chess instructor for the National Scholastic Chess Foundation.
    PHOTOS
    Westchester Photography Group
    2024-11-05
    Westchester Photography Group
    2025-05-09
    Title or Location:
    As we entered Savuti Game Reserve in Botswana we came across this lion eating a baby giraffe. Several cubs were resting in the shade and waiting for their turn to eat.
    Credit: Susan Suarez
    Westchester Photography Group
    2024-11-05

    Westchester Photography Group
    2025-03-10
    Title or Location: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, St. Petersburg, Florida (USA)
    It?s always nice when your animal friends unexpectedly ?cheese? for your shot. Had a fantastic day shooting in Boyd Hill - so much wildlife to see
    Credit: Matt Daly
    Instagram: thedalyspecial
    Westchester Photography Group
    2024-10-02
    Westchester Photography Group
    2025-03-10
    Title or Location: Sunset Beach, Treasure Island, Florida (USA)
    A Sandpiper frolics along the Sunset Beach in the early afternoon.
    Credit: Matt Daly
    Instagram: thedalyspecial

    Westchester Photography Group
    2024-08-01
    Westchester Photography Group
    2025-03-10
    Title or Location: Crescent Lake, St. Petersburg, Florida (USA)
    A Mallard enjoying a serene moment on Crescent Lake in the late afternoon. I?ve always admired the array of colors in their feathers.
    Credit: Matt Daly
    Instagram: thedalyspecial
    Westchester Photography Group
    2024-08-01

    Westchester Photography Group
    2025-03-05
    Title or Location: Scardale
    I love the water drops details on the duck chest.
    Credit: Elvira Miranda
    Westchester Photography Group
    2024-07-15
    Westchester Photography Group
    2025-02-28
    Title or Location: Dumbo, Brooklyn NY
    Long exposure - 204 seconds f8 iso64, utilized ND filters
    Credit: Arturo Guerrero
    Instagram: ShotzbyAG

    Sanford Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Chichester Photography Group
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: Gloucester
    While wondering around Gloucester in the evening a couple of weeks ago we turned a corner and this view just jumped out as an image
    Credit: Stuart McGowan
    Facebook: Stuart McGowan
    Instagram: stuart911s
    Birkenhead Photography Group
    2025-05-08

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    I love exploring Toronto, where I've been living for a while now, with a camera, or more often just with a mobile phone. And looking for unusual angles. This place in the center of downtown on King Street always looks different depending on the weather, time of day, wind... This time I was shooting late in the evening and waiting for the flag to straighten out.Shot on a Samsung s21 mobile phone, edited in an editor Snapseed/
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-05-05
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: at my house in Oconee County outside of Athens, Georgia
    This shot was taken along with 3000 others images on my first ever photo shoot during Covid. I hired a model I had seen and had come to do pool shots with another Photographer and he suggested I hire her and conceptualize the shoot. I?m not a professional and had no props but I bought some fabric and I used my leaf blower to make that effect. I periodically go back to those pictures and rework them with my iPhone apps for varying effects. You can see more of my work on Instagram. That day creat
    Credit: Cindy Karp
    Facebook: Cindy Karp
    Instagram: Cindy Karp iPhone Photographer

    Oxford Photography Group
    2025-05-05
    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Title or Location: Yorba Linda
    Thank you for considering my photo for Photo of the Week! I have a number of bottle brush trees in my back yard, and birds love the blossoms when they bloom in the Spring. I usually see numerous hummingbirds and sparrows, but I saw this gorgeous bird one afternoon resting in the branches. I was able to get a couple of shots off before it flew away.
    Credit: Jerry Devera
    Oxford Photography Group
    2025-05-05

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