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Upcoming Events

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       4 places left
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.
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$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.
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$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.

    Join the Rockford Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    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
    Santa Rosa Photography Group
    2025-03-17
    Title or Location: Elgin, IL
    On the snowy morning of March 16th, a Coopers Hawk appeared. His eyes fixated on me making him a perfect model for the pictures, he still managed to scan his surroundings for breakfast.
    Credit: Celi?s Studio

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-03-16
    Title or Location: Castle hill

    Credit: Nick Pearson
    Facebook: Nick Pearson Photography
    Instagram: @nickpearson_photography
    Manchester Photography Group
    2025-03-16
    Title or Location: Cheadle Hulme, Stockport
    Looking for a chance to capture and aircraft taking off from Manchester Airport and just happened to spot this high-flying (KLM) aircraft that was heading straight into the correct path for a moon shot - so I took it. Luckily, I had around five or six shots before the aircraft flew past the moon and on its way. Camera info: Canon 5Ds with EF 70-200mm f2.8L USM lens with 2x converter. Processed through Capture One by Phase 1.
    Credit: Simon Bradshaw
    Facebook: Simon Bradshaw
    Instagram: Simon Bradshaw Photographer

    Warrington Photography Group
    2025-03-16
    Title or Location: Vermilion Cliffs National Monument
    I took this image in the desert in Arizona. I Waited a few hours until sunlight reached the bottom of the canyon.
    Credit: Ernie E Suto
    Facebook: E Photography
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ernieesutophotography/

    Long Island Photography Group
    2025-03-15
    Title or Location: Montauk Point, Long Island, New York
    As dawn breaks softly over Montauk Point on Long Island, I set out on a journey that would become etched in my memory much like the photographs I hoped to capture. The air was crisp, with a gentle breeze carrying the refreshing scent of saltwater and the promise of a new day. Armed with my camera and a heart full of anticipation, I made my way along the winding path leading to the iconic Montauk Point Lighthouse that stands sentinel against the rugged coastline.With each step, the world transf
    Credit: Anthony Milazzo
    Facebook: Anthony Joseph
    Instagram: one_moore_rep
    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2025-03-13
    Title or Location: Happy Valley
    Wave captured sun
    Credit: Juli?s Sunrise
    Instagram: Julie?s Sunrise

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