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Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 05 October
Westport - 9:30am - 2 Hours
Darrin Dressler
Discover the captivating world of Black and White Photography with our advanced workshop. Delve into the core of what makes a stunning monochrome shot as we explore the play between contrast and textures. Gain insights into how your camera interprets images and master the art of creating remarkable Black and White photographs, both in-camera and during post-production. Through practical exercises and analyzing exemplary works, this session will elevate your understanding and skills. This course is designed for those with a basic grasp of photography fundamentals and camera control, aiming to refine their technique and artistic expression. Join us for an enriching journey into the timeless allure of Black and White imagery.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 October
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 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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WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 26 October
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.
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$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 04 January
The Plaza - 9:30am - 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 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      

Nearby Photography Groups

Speed Landscape Painting

Speed Landscape Painting

Saturday 12 October
Garment District - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" color and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolor-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
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$47      
Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 October
S Wardcliff Drive - 5:20pm - 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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 October
West 119th Street - 4pm - 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.
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$92      

Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 09 November
West 119th Street - 3pm - 2 Hours
Overland Park Photography Group
Emma Squire
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 23 November
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      
Studio Lighting Meetup

Studio Lighting Meetup

Saturday 07 December
W 135 Street - 2pm - 2 Hours
Overland Park Photography Group
Emma Squire
Get set for an awesome time! Join us for a two-hour event where we'll explore the basics of studio photography. You'll learn how to use studio lights, stay safe in the studio, set up three-point lighting, and illuminate both people and simple still-life setups. It's going to be a hands-on and fun learning experience!
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Speed Landscape Painting

Speed Landscape Painting

Saturday 12 October
Garment District - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
The focus of this two-hour structured session is "speed" and "form", i.e. capturing the essence of a subject. You will be guided to complete some "warm-up" color and drawing exercises and prepared for doing ink and watercolor-based painting in the session. You will learn how to quickly sketch and capture multiple subjects in the garden with ink and wash technique. You will be advised to keep things rather loose and time your drawing/painting.
You will have a chance to meet and greet like-minded people, choose your own subjects in the garden and be guided to complete the exercises, and artwork and have some takeaway homework with the learned technique. All levels and experiences are welcome.
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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    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
    I learned the importance of shapes, textures, and lighting and how they can improve photos in street photography. The length of the event was just about right, especially during the warmer periods.
    5/5
    Bob
    2024-08-05
    I enjoyed the event. I learned more about the settings on my camera and fine tuning what I see through my camera lens. Darrin did a great job of answering questions as they came up. He was helpful and knowledgeable in helping us to see different aspects in the environment. He addressed how to photo someone. The morning was well worth my time and I?ll participate more in the future in your events.
    5/5
    Deb
    2024-08-04

    I love the loose format of the event. I enjoy that you give us pointers and then let us free to explore and find our motivation
    5/5
    Shannon
    2024-08-04
    It did what I wanted ... helped me focus on taking B/W photos which I've never done before. Obviously, the instructor effectively addressed a beginner and a recognized expert in the group ... not easily done.
    5/5
    David
    2024-07-22
    The class was a wonderful exercise training my eye to start "seeing" in black and white. We also had great direction from the class leader. He was willing to share his knowledge and answer any questions we had.
    5/5
    Dean
    2024-07-22

    I very much enjoyed the meetup as well as the explanations and theory
    5/5
    Shannon
    2024-07-21
    I like how Darrin Dressler starts by giving "a master class" at the beginning and before we start walking looking for good shots. Then he call the group in to give additional pointer in regard to what is in front of us.
    5/5
    Manuela
    2024-06-24
    Darrin provided a good balance between group instruction and personal attention. Looking forward for taking more workshops.
    5/5
    Chad
    2024-06-23

    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.

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    PHOTOS
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2023-10-03
    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
    2023-10-03

    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
    2023-10-03
    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
    2023-10-03
    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
    2023-10-03

    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
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2023-10-03
    Kansas City Photography Group
    2024-04-13
    Title or Location: Gunter Texas
    I live in Lee's Summit but we found out that the path of totality for the solar eclipse was going right over my sons house in Gunter Texas. We traveled to his house to visit him, his wife and our two grandchildren the week before the eclipse. On the day of the eclipse it was cloudy so I didn't have much hope. Luckily as the eclipse began to progress the clouds broke up, especially during totality. I didn't process the photos until we got home the day after the eclipse. When I opened this ph
    Credit: Arthur Wegener

    Westchester Photography Group
    2024-10-02
    Wichita Photography Group
    2024-10-03
    Title or Location: Pawnee Prairie Park
    I was enjoying the nice, cool outdoors with my dad while hiking. We enjoy spending some time together almost every Sunday morning. We are really excited to hike in the winter. I love the chance to just cherish good moments with family.
    Credit: Natasha Orton
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557268966919
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natorton_photo/
    Fremont Photography Group
    2024-09-30

    St Albans Photography Group
    2024-10-03
    Title or Location: Castle Combe
    I take this photo from one of Restaurant from that place,its looks look but nice the ambiance is nice iy feels like you go back in time.
    Credit: Glen
    Instagram: glen0102
    Fremont Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Oshawa Photography Group
    2024-10-03
    Title or Location: This photo was taken at my home studio, in North Oshawa.
    Saw this lovely idea on the net where you place the heart bowl under the blanket and then lay the baby in it. Leave the impression of the bowl shape. Tried it with this little lady. Love the effect. www.littlebearphotography.ca
    Credit: Diane Schlichting
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559062738462
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlebearphotographyca/

    Corona Photography Group
    2024-09-29
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2024-09-30
    Title or Location: Taken along 7th Street, Sacramento, CA.
    1/30 SS, F8, ISO 80. Even trash can be beautiful.
    Credit: Ed Nordstrom
    Corona Photography Group
    2024-09-29

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