KANSAS
CITY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 01 March
Downtown Kansas City - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Darrin Dressler
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture and abstract.
book now
$47      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 15 March
West Bottoms - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Darrin Dressler
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.
book now
$47      

Nearby Photography Groups

Post Valentine Meetup

Post Valentine Meetup

Saturday 15 February
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Join us for a relaxed and creative gathering after Valentine's Day! This meetup is an opportunity to unwind, share your thoughts, and express your feelings through art. Whether you're looking to create something new or simply enjoy the company of fellow artists, everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite supplies and let's celebrate love in all its forms!
book now
$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 22 February
West 119th Street - 2pm - 3 Hours
Overland Park Photography Group
Emma Squire
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       5 places left
Light Painting (playing with light)

Light Painting (playing with light)

Saturday 01 March
West 119th Street - 6pm - 2 Hours
Overland Park Photography Group
Emma Squire
This meetup will focus on the process of light painting along with additional accessories needed or suggested for light painting.This workshop will be open to photographers of all levels however it will provide value to entry-level photographers the most as it will focus on the process of light painting along with additional accessories needed or suggested for light painting.

We'll start out with a simple light source and then we'll slowly move up to multiple sources along with exposing your subject

book now
$47      

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 08 March
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
book now
$47      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 15 March
South Lakes - 2pm - 2 Hours
Overland Park Photography Group
Emma Squire
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!

Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
book now
$47      
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 March
S Wardcliff Drive - 6pm - 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.
book now
$47       5 places left

WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 29 March
S Wardcliff Drive - 2pm - 2 Hours
Overland Park Photography Group
Emma Squire
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
book now
$47      
Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 05 April
S Wardcliff Drive - 2pm - 3 Hours
Overland Park Photography Group
Emma Squire
This class is for anyone looking to switch their camera mode from Auto to Manual and learn how to shoot using the Manual Mode. The goal is to help everyone become more confident when using their camera settings. We will touch on essential camera functions and the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO.
book now
$92       3 places left

Other Nearby Groups

Post Valentine Meetup

Post Valentine Meetup

Saturday 15 February
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Join us for a relaxed and creative gathering after Valentine's Day! This meetup is an opportunity to unwind, share your thoughts, and express your feelings through art. Whether you're looking to create something new or simply enjoy the company of fellow artists, everyone is welcome. Bring your favorite supplies and let's celebrate love in all its forms!
book now
$47      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 08 March
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
book now
$47      
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
    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

    I learned a lot! Great teacher!
    5/5
    Tammy
    2024-12-03
    The Black&White photography class was excellent! I could tell that Darrin really enjoys teaching people about photography, and was eager to share his knowledge with all of us. I learned a lot and had fun, too!
    5/5
    Laura
    2024-11-18
    Really enjoyed the class. Class size was small which gave us opportunities to work 1 on 1 with the instructor.
    5/5
    Cindy
    2024-10-28

    I thought the class was exceptional. I?m largely self taught and trying to get much better, so having someone teach while walking and answer questions was more valuable than hours on YouTube. Darrin was patient, included everyone, and offered tons of great advice and tips. I can?t wait for my next class!
    5/5
    Chris
    2024-10-28
    Darrin hosts a great class tailored to the needs of each student. Small groups are great for one-on-one questions and help.
    5/5
    Julie
    2024-10-17
    The class was enjoyable. The group walked around downtown sharing their different view points and offering advice and suggestions to each other. I recommend this class to anyone thinking about street photography.
    5/5
    Dean
    2024-09-30

    Very good! As a beginner I really enjoyed this event, I always wanted to learn how to take pictures and recently moved to Kansas City and was really excited to found this event!! , Thank you for being welcoming , the people I met during the event and the good time!!!
    5/5
    Daniela
    2024-09-22
    Great night! I learned a lot and even managed to get a few keepers. Thanks, Darrin!
    5/5
    Patrick
    2024-08-26
    I very much enjoyed it. I took Darrin's class more for a means to get myself out shooting more than for the learning experience. I require motivation and signing up for the class is more of means to motivate myself to go. I really enjoy night, urban, and neon photography and this class met all three criteria.
    5/5
    Shannon
    2024-08-26

    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
    2025-01-25
    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
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2024-08-30
    Title or Location: Powell Garden
    Grace Schmidt, one of the talented ballet dancers in the Kansas area, delivered a stunning performance during our photoshoot. It was an incredibly hot summer day, and we were practically melting, but with every click of the camera shutter, I felt the urge to capture more. Grace leaped multiple times with grace and power, and in one of those perfect moments, I captured this incredible shot.
    Credit: Freddy Photography LLC
    Instagram: Freddyproshots

    Kansas City Photography Group
    2024-08-02
    Title or Location: Missouri
    I enjoy watching the sun come up every morning, but this particular morning I sent my drone up to catch the sun's rays before they disappeared. Sunrises over the countryside seldom disappoint.
    Credit: Dean R Specker
    Facebook: Dean.r.specker
    Instagram: drspecker

    Kansas City Photography Group
    2024-06-03
    Title or Location: Stocksdale park, Liberty Mo
    Around 2 years ago on me and my girlfriends anniversary I took some silhouette shots of us together and she absolutely loved them! So a couple weeks ago when me and her were walking around stocksdale park, when I looked at the sunset I thought it was just perfect and had to take another silhouette shot of us together.
    Credit: Ryan Pentz
    Instagram: @Ryanpentz_photography
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2024-05-26
    Title or Location: Moab, Utah
    I took my first photography helicopter ride, with the doors off, around Moab, Utah. This image is one of several I took of the La Sal mountains in eastern Utah.
    Credit: Dean R Specker
    Facebook: dean.r.specker
    Instagram: Drspecker

    Chichester Photography Group
    2025-02-12
    Title or Location: Ferring beach.
    An evening a couple of years ago when the sky was clear I went out with a group of friends to do some Astrophotography. The Milky Way was quite visible that evening!
    Credit: Jan Budgen
    Facebook: Jan Budgen
    Instagram: jan_budgen_sussex

    Cambridge Photography Group
    2025-02-12
    Title or Location: Kamen Briag Bulgaria
    As a Bulgarian myself I was visiting my country during the summer of 2024. Astrophotography is my favourite type of photography, so I joined one of the masterclasses organised by one of the world leading astrophotographers - Mihail Minkov. And this picture is the result.
    Credit: Emilian Primov
    Nashville Photography Society
    2025-02-11
    Title or Location: Omo Valley Ethiopia
    Went deep into Ethiopia into the Omo Valley. It?s like going back in time.
    Credit: Ken Levitan
    Instagram: Kvnashville

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-02-10
    Title or Location: Huntington Beach, CA

    Credit: Matt Eseltine
    Instagram: Seamastergmt1

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