Smartphone Photography
Saturday 06 June
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 20 June
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
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.
Composition in the Park
Saturday 11 July
S College Road - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
Come and join us as we explore composition in photography.
Composition is one of the most critical element in photography. Composition is how a photographer arranges the visual elements within their image, frame. I promise you that if you search for information on composition you will find plenty You will find formal rules, opinion, some of which you can trace back to historical art movements and painters.
Even in the digital world, composition remains the key to creating strong images. Composition is what guides our eye through an image and gives importance to the subject. It creates the story for the viewer and how we as photographers convey that message.
This meetup will explore composition using our frame and tools available to us as the photographer.
Street Photography
Saturday 25 July
Downtown Lafayette - 10am - 2 Hours
Mallory Stanford
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. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Beginner's Photography Class
Saturday 08 August
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
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.
Beyond Basic Photography
Saturday 22 August
S College Road - 10am - 3 Hours
Mallory Stanford
This class is for the photographer that knows his or her camera but wants to know more than the basic use of their camera. In this meet up, our professional instructor will answer the more technical things you can do with your camera. She will talk about previsualization and planning the right photo before you make the image happen. You can learn more about lenses, cameras and gear before you make a big purchase!
Watercolor Basics
Saturday 13 June
Coursey Blvd area cafe - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a relaxed and inspiring watercolor class perfect for beginners. Brent will guide you through watercolor basics in a supportive environment. Please bring your own watercolor paints and brushes. Paper will be provided.
Portrait Sketching for Beginners
Saturday 27 June
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this beginner-friendly class to learn the basics of portrait sketching. Capture facial features, proportions, and expressions with guidance from your instructor. All skill levels welcome.
Architecture Fun in Watercolor
Saturday 27 June
Coursey Blvd area cafe - 11am - 2 Hours
Brent Larry Offner
Join us for a fun watercolor session focused on architecture. We will explore simple techniques for capturing buildings and cityscapes in watercolor. Suitable for beginners and intermediate painters alike. Bring your own supplies and get ready to paint.
Still Life in Acrylics (Bring Object)
Saturday 25 July
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this class to paint a collaborative still life in acrylics. Participants bring a personal object to feature. Learn composition, color mixing, and rendering techniques. All levels welcome.
Floral Painting in Oils
Saturday 22 August
Siegen Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
Carolin J Milner
Join this class to paint vibrant florals in oils. Explore color blending, brush techniques, and composition with instructor guidance. All skill levels welcome. Participants bring supplies.
