ROCKFORD
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Upcoming Events

Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 02 March
Harrison Ave - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Jones
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 23 March
Harrison Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Matthew Jones
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      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Sunday 13 April
Harrison Ave - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Jones
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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$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 04 May
Harrison Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Matthew Jones
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
$92      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 25 May
Harrison Ave - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Jones
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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$47      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 06 July
Harrison Ave - 10am - 2 Hours
Matthew Jones
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
book now
$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 27 July
Harrison Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Matthew Jones
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
$92      
ABOUT ROCKFORD
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 Rockford.

  • 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
    Sadly, my husband and I were not able to attend as the weather was a little too cold and hard on the weakened bronchial system
    5/5
    Teresa
    2024-12-22
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Matthew Jones
    YouTube creator and Artist

    Matthew Jones is available for private bookings

    We can work on anything video or photo related. I am proficient in editing as well. Mostly iOS

    PHOTOS
    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-02-06
    Title or Location: Red Rock Canyon Overlook
    The moon is setting behind the mountain range, giving the faint glow behind the mountains. Taken with a Nikon Z5 30mm f/2.8, 5 sec and ISO 2500.
    Credit: Michelle Albert

    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-02-05
    Title or Location: Placitas, NM
    Clouds and star trails, Placitas, NM.
    Credit: Jim N
    Harrogate Photography Group
    2025-02-05
    Title or Location: St Mary's church, Studley Royal. Ripon
    On the evening on the 10th October 2024 we headed out to look for a bridge to photo the Aurora with due to the red alert for activity.We headed to Studley Royal to go to the valley of the seven bridges, however we got distracted by the Aurora show over St Mary's church. We spent two hours taking photos using the tripod in the silence of the night. While listening to owls calling, red deer rutting and watching the night sky dance away with the magic of the Aurora. We might not have got the
    Credit: Helen Fernyhough
    Instagram: fernyhoughmcalpine

    Calgary Photography Group
    2025-02-05
    Title or Location: Rainbow Falls, near Hilo, Big Island Hawaii
    Taken 21-Sept-'15, the vantage point was quite busy and another tourist got stroppy about me taking up space with my tripod etc, needless to say i paid him no heed, which infuriated him even more. EXIF:iso 100, f16, 2.5s. CPL10stop ND
    Credit: Charlie Stephens
    Instagram: charlie.stephens.7399

    Sarasota Photography Group
    2025-02-04
    Title or Location: Coquina beach
    "Golden Reflections ? A Tranquil Evening on Coquina Beach &127749&127907"Captured with a Sony A7R5 at f/11, 6-sec exposure, this shot blends the motion of water with the stillness of a lone fisherman against a dramatic sunset. The long exposure brings out the golden hues and flowing patterns in the sand, making this moment feel almost surreal. Po
    Credit: Wayne Johnson
    Portland Photography Group
    2025-02-03
    Title or Location: Peter Iredale shipwreck, Ft Stephens State Park Oregon
    This past summer I went to the coast with a couple of friends to shoot the milky way with the Peter Iredale shipwreck as a foreground subject. We lucked out with clear skies, and as an unexpected bonus, bioluminescent algae (the blue streak in the mid-ground) just offshore. The orange light in the distance was from a fishing boat, which I thought added interest to the overall scene. With landscape and night-sky photography, you never know what conditions you might get, but sometimes you get
    Credit: Charles Scott
    Instagram: @magneticred.bsky.social

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