Kansas City Photography Group

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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

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

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

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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.

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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

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

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

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.