KANSAS
CITY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 24 May
The Plaza - 9am - 3 Hours
Darrin Dressler
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, composition and lighting to demystify the art of photography. We will then put your new knowledge to the test photographing the Plaza under the guidance of a professional photographer.
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$92       4 places left
The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 31 May
Crossroads Neighborhood - 8pm - 2 Hours
Darrin Dressler
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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$49      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 07 June
Downtown Kansas City - 9am - 2 Hours
Darrin Dressler
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 28 June
S Wardcliff Drive - 7:20pm - 2 Hours
Overland Park Photography Group
Emma Squire
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.

Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$47       1 places left
ABOUT KANSAS
CITY
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 Kansas City .

  • 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 Kansas City Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    A very good class with the perfect area for practicing and learning composition
    5/5
    Dean R Specker
    2025-05-11
    Very Happy with the information that was shared. This was my first class with this group and I wasn't sure what to expect! Glad I attended.
    5/5
    Paula
    2025-05-05
    Always fun walking around KC with my camera, Crossroads area didn't disspoint. Darren does a great job of practicing certain techniques with the subjects in front of the group,
    5/5
    TJ
    2025-04-27

    I always enjoy Darrin?s classes. This was my third one. Darrin takes us to the best places to take photos. He calls our attention to good subjects and gives advice on how to best take the perfect photo.
    5/5
    Manuela
    2025-04-27
    The class was fun, inspiring, and packed with great tips and insights. I learned so much about how to see the world differently and capture everyday moments in a more artistic way. Darrin is a fantastic instructor ? passionate, talented, and always willing to help. His ability to spot things most people miss and turn them into beautiful images is truly inspiring. I?m so thankful for this class and highly recommend it to anyone looking to grow their photography skills!
    5/5
    Forrest
    2025-04-27
    Awesome! I learned so much and had a great time! Darrin is so knowledgeable and patient. He did an excellent job of spending time with each of us, in addition to group conversations. I'm looking forward to joining another class!
    5/5
    Amanda
    2025-04-20

    Aside from being a little chilly it was great. The group was a great size and which allowed Darren time with all of us. I?ll be joining future groups in KC as it?s a great excuse to pick up the cameras and practice while enjoying the city.
    5/5
    TJ
    2025-04-06
    I had fun. It was helpful.
    5/5
    Flynn
    2025-03-25
    As always, Darrin?s insight and comments thoughtful and very useful. Very patient. Would highly recommend.
    4/5
    Stratton
    2025-03-17

    I really enjoyed this class. Darrin is a great teacher, and I could tell that he loves what he does. He taught us new techniques that were really fun I highly recommend this class!
    5/5
    Laura
    2024-12-13
    I very much enjoyed this... the instructor was invaluable in helping dial in settings needed to get the right photos of the xmas lights.
    5/5
    Shannon
    2024-12-09
    Darrin is a very good instructor. He scoped out some very good locations that led to a great shooting experience.
    5/5
    Bob
    2024-12-03

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Darrin Dressler
    I am a photographer and documentary filmmaker from Kansas City Missouri with a college degree in psychology from Kansas State University and an associates degree in photography. I started working as a nature photographer and now focus on video journalism and creating documentaries. I currently work with local nonprofits to create moving program portrayals through photography and videography to raise program awareness and increase organizational funding.

    Darrin Dressler is available for private bookings

    Available booking on nights and weekends. Private tutoring for beginner to advanced photography classes and postproduction photo editing using Adobe Creative apps Lightroom Classic and Photoshop.

    PHOTOS
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Johnson County, Missouri
    I have been working on a place in my yard to attract birds and be able to photograph them. This year has been my best year thus far. This particular image was taken while sitting in the back seat of my car, so the birds couldn't see me, and pushing my lens out the lowered window. The Redbud trees in my yard have been a great addition to my yard and provide the birds the protection they like.
    Credit: Dean R Specker
    Facebook: dean r specker
    Instagram: drspecker

    Kansas City Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Kauffman Gardens, KCMO
    This is a feature I have photographed many times. This day even though it was backlit and with a little help from Lightroom Classic I got the image I had been seeking.
    Credit: David Kierst Jr
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2025-03-24
    Title or Location: Olathe Kansas
    Taken from my backyard in the bright light polluted city, this stunning High-Dynamic-Range composite showcases all features of the nearly eclipsed moon, from the darker shadows to the bright corner. This image is comprised of multiple exposures merged together, taken at 3 seconds, 1 seconds, 1/8 seconds and 1/500 seconds, all through a ZWO ASI183MC dedicated astronomy camera.
    Credit: Fabian Butkovich
    Facebook: Fabian Butkovich Photography
    Instagram: fbutkovich.photography

    Kansas City Photography Group
    2025-03-17
    Title or Location: From my back yard in Casss County MO
    I was using a Canon 80D with a Canon 100-400mm lens on a I Optron Sky Tracker mount in Lunar Mode so once I had it Polar aligned with Polaris the camera would follow the moon all thru the eclipse . This shot was taken @ 400mm 40.6 seconds exposure Apeture Value F/7.1 and ISO 100 . Processed in Photoshop CS6
    Credit: Ron Conger

    Kansas City Photography Group
    2025-01-25
    Title or Location: Kauffman Center, Downtown KC
    This was captured after midnight on one of the foggiest nights I've ever seen. I was leaving an event with my friends and could not resist the urge to travel downtown and capture the city amidst a dense fog. It was such a surreal feeling, almost no one around. Just me and a foggy city, like I'd traveled into some sort of alternate dystopian universe. As soon as I rounded the corner and spotted the Kauffman Center, I was immediately blown away. I spent a good 45min just around that building. So
    Credit: Paul Murphy
    Facebook: Paul Murphy
    Instagram: lens_stop_studio
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2024-09-20
    Title or Location: Missouri, USA
    I was outside shooting the sunset when this cloud started to build. I turned and focused on photographing the storm instead. I managed to capture several lightning shots, but this one is my favorite of the batch.
    Credit: Dean R Specker
    Facebook: dean.r.specker
    Instagram: @drspecker

    Portland Photography Group
    2025-05-19
    Title or Location: Oregon-Washington Bridge
    Bridge shadows and forms
    Credit: A. Bautista
    Facebook: Asuncion Luna Bautista
    Instagram: Faitersft

    San Antonio Photography Group
    2025-05-18
    Title or Location: Bandera Texas
    This ground to sky upward lightning was captured on May 1, 2025 near Bandera Texas using a full frame digital Nikon with a 28mm lens. I had the ISO set to 200 and the aperture at F/9 focused to infinity. It is a 30 second exposure. This was a very lucky shot as I had just moved the camera to view this portion of the sky moments before it happened. Although it looks like the lightning is coming from the ground, it's actually emerging from a tall radio tower about 6 miles out. The image is
    Credit: Michael Tidwell
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.tidwell.487791
    Instagram: mike_tidwell
    Launceston Photography Group
    2025-05-17
    Title or Location: Bay Of Fires Tasmania
    The Milkyway and Aurora Australis together as buddies. So happy when I reviewed the photo on the back of the camera to have captured this to Icons of the sky together in the same shot.Taken on a night away camping at Cosy Corner in the Bay of Fires area Tasmania, Australia on the 1st May 2025. There was a predicted Aurora Australis, so I went to the beach in expectation and when I got there about 09:30 pm, this was the first shot I took, it looked great in the back of camera. Proceed to take
    Credit: Stephen Simmons

    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

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