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Urban Architecture in Black & White Photography

Urban Architecture in Black & White Photography

Saturday 26 July
Shoreham Harbour - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Many argue that black and white is the true language of photography. In this beginner's introduction to black and white you will learn key skills to improve your black and white photography.

Learn how to set the camera up to take RAW and jpeg and why!

How to set the camera to shoot in black and white as well as how to adjust how the camera uses this mode!

Develop your exposure skills to make the most of black and white by learning exposure compensation and even manual exposure mode.

You also learn different ways to approach black and white depending on weather conditions. Dramatic cloudy skies can be taken advantage of in b/w by correct use of filters, whereas dull over caste days can still make for arresting images, it's all about how you approach it.

Along with mastering B/W you will also learn which techniques suit architecture photography the best. From taking advantage of shape and form, minimalism and the effect of different focal lengths.

Promises to be an exciting meet tasking full advantage of the range of different architecture the area has to offer.
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£28      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 17 August
Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories. We will also be taking on a couple of photographic challenges, games designed to stretch your creativity and technical skills. Games will include 180 degrees, and the Alphabet Hunt. Join me for a creative and fun photo-walk full of technical tips too. Absolute beginners welcome!
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£28      
A Sense of Place Photography Meetup

A Sense of Place Photography Meetup

Saturday 23 August
Madeira Dr, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
This 2-hour workshop will look at how to make images to give a sense of place, a portrait of a location! You will learn different technical and creative approaches to making a series of images that give an overall impression. From getting close up and personal while master shallow depth of field, to wide sweeping establishing shots of iconic landmarks. We will also be on the constant look out for those "only in Brighton" moments.

Playing with light and shadows you will be encouraged to explore the interplay between light and shadows in street photography to create visually striking images with depth and drama.

You will also pick up tips on how to make use of strong compositional techniques, such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, and visual balance.


It is also the first day of the Brighton Mod weekender. So expect a lot of colour and characters with their vespers in all their finery, just wanting to be photographed!
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£28      

Photography and the Filmic

Photography and the Filmic

Saturday 06 September
Madeira Dr, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
Photography and the Filmic.
Want to add a more filmic style to your photography, or just experience a different way of making images? This fun event will teach you how to make your images look like film stills. Learn how to compose using techniques specific to cinematography, and make compelling images using Bokeh and depth of field. We will be tuning the Brighton seafront into a film set and making the most of what unfolds before us!
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£28      
Colour Urban Photography

Colour Urban Photography

Saturday 20 September
Queens Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton - 10am - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
This is a terrific opportunity to take in many of the photographic opportunities and genres the city has to offer.
We will focus on colour photography. Learn techniques from the early master's of colour photography such as William Eggleston. Learn how to use colour as a compositional tool, how to control both the colour of the subject AND the colour of light!

You will learn how to combine other compositional techniques with colour as well as technical skills such as shallow depth of field, and fast shutter speeds to capture the moment! A fun meet focusing on making the most of the wildly varied urban picture opportunities in the Centre of Brighton.

Please bring fully charged batteries and empty sd cards! No need for tripods!
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£28      
Night Street Photography

Night Street Photography

Saturday 01 November
Brighton and Hove, Brighton - 6pm - 2 Hours
Brighton Photography Group
Tobias Slater-Hunt
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.

This is also Halloween weekend, so plenty of opportunity to capture costumed characters on the streets!
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£28      

ABOUT BRIGHTON
WATERCOLOUR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

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 Brighton Watercolour Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
REVIEWS
I realy liked it. I'm very happy and I'm improving. The teacher explains very well the techniques.
5/5
Florisa
2024-06-17
I lived it. It was great to have this contact with Rakmini and the way she explains everything very well. At the same time very relaxing and full of creativity
5/5
Florisa
2024-05-13
It was a creative and joyful activity by the sea. Reed was very profesional and friendly and I learnt new tips about Watercolour. Highly recommended!
5/5
Waleska
2024-05-13

PHOTOS
Brighton Watercolour Group
2025-01-31
Title or Location: At home, five minutes before dashing for the bus.
I?m often to be found making preliminary sketches on my bus journey to work, anticipating stops & potholes along the way.I created this image of a Milky Eagle Owl as I love drawing, painting & photographing owls & believe they make great subjects. I used a less conventional palette of colours but tried to draw on the fact that these amazing birds have eyelids that can flush from a light to a deeper pink depending on their mood. I wanted these and other unusual colours to be used over the wh
Credit: Julia

Brighton Watercolour Group
2024-07-27
Title or Location: Parcham
I was experimenting with khadi paper and big bold shapes with a big brush. Letting it dry then adding the flowers and the other markings. It was a very quick study and I was focusing on enjoying the process rather than hoping for a great result! But I like it a lot and might display it in my next Open House.
Credit: Carolyn Nicholls
Facebook: Carolyn Nicholls
Instagram: Studio_87_fivewaysartists
Brighton Watercolour Group
2023-08-22
Title or Location: Highgate Cemetery, London
This watercolour painting, (6 x 8.25 inches on hot pressed 140lb natural white Arches watercolour paper) is of one of the Celtic Cross headstones in Highgate Cemetery, north London. I last visited in 2019 and took several photos and am now working on a series of 12 paintings - this one is the second. I recently started working with a small set of handmade watercolour paints from Deepdeeplight based in Latvia, who use local natural pigments from the local area which are more subdued than the sy
Credit: Andrea McNeill
Facebook: Beanie M Ouse OBe
Instagram: beanie_mouse

Austin Watercolor Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: the Bayou, Louisiana
I think raccoons are very interesting animals and have something of a reputation as being rascals. The mask around their eyes doesn't detract from this thinking about them, I think. Raccoons cross our backyard frequently and I enjoy viewing them so when I saw the photos taken by Laura Jackson on the Reference photos for artists Facebook page, I decided to use the photo as a reference for the Raccoons watercolor painting. I enjoyed creating the expression on their faces as if to say, "Maybe I'm d
Credit: Betty Bobo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobo.betty/

Charlotte Watercolor Group
2025-07-18
Title or Location: Imagination
A contrived pcs capturing the vibe of the carolina winter, the open space and sound of the wind across the dormant land scape, and the truck sitting there waiting like an old friend, comforting
Credit: William Martin
Leicester Watercolour Group
2025-07-16
Title or Location: Beans and bacon &129363 on toast
Breakfast made one morning and like the way the light fell on the food so took an image and decided to paint it Changed the colour of the plate to work complimentary colours of blue and orange Quite laborious pairing the beans / done over several days I like painting food Annie Samuel Art .com
Credit: Annie Samuel

Charlotte Watercolor Group
2025-07-14
Title or Location: Mr Fox
For this 8x10 watercolor painting I used salt on wet paint in the background to give an impression of foliage, and a variety of strong brush strokes in green and blue in the foreground to give the impression of the Fox semi-hidden in grasses. My hope was to convey some of the impish beauty of this elusive woodland creature.
Credit: Carol Jean Brantner
Instagram: Nitaerlien

Atlanta Watercolor Group
2025-07-11
Title or Location: Still mess between flights
My birth month is represented by the raven. My best friend?s birth month is represented by the great blue heron. This was a gift for him.
Credit: Steven Kaiser
Memphis Watercolor Group
2025-07-11
Title or Location: Japanese Garden
This painting was done en plein air at the Memphis Botanic Garden. I am preparing for an art based tour of Provence during which I hope to complete an entire watercolor sketchbook. The painting was done in an A5 cold press Etchr sketchbook. I look forward to those many hours during which nothing exists but the paint and the view.
Credit: John Sweeney
Instagram: Jlsweeney2001

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