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I Shoot, You Shoot Photography Walk

I Shoot, You Shoot Photography Walk

Sunday 14 June
Marlborough Rd, Swindon - 10am - 2 Hours
Olga Kozyreva
Join us for an interactive I Shoot, You Shoot photography walk at Coate Water Country Park. We will take turns choosing the subject at each stop, covering the Art Deco Diving Platform, lakeside wildlife and reflections, and June wildflowers in the meadows. A creative way to explore different photography styles. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Swindon (Town Gardens) - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Olga Kozyreva
In this 3-hour beginner's photography class, you will learn the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), composition techniques such as the rule of thirds and leading lines, and get an introduction to Lightroom editing. Ideal for those new to photography or building a solid foundation.
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£72      
Street Photography Walk

Street Photography Walk

Saturday 11 July
Swindon (Canal Walk) - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Olga Kozyreva
Join us for a 2-hour street photography walk around Swindon. We will focus on candid human interaction, urban geometry, and the Swindon Paint Fest murals. Starting at Coffee#1 on Canal Walk, we will capture the energy of Saturday morning in the city.
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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Shallow Depth of Field in Landscape photography

Shallow Depth of Field in Landscape photography

Saturday 06 June
City Centre - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Stephen Foote
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field. We'll use central Oxford's architecture and details to practice isolating subjects. Participants are required to bring their own camera and equipment.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 07 June
Salisbury city centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Wiltshire Photography Group
Ian Barker
Hi, I am Ian and I have been a photographer for over 25 years. I spent most of my career working in various genres of photography and would love to pass on my knowledge and experience to you. If you are 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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£72      
Beginners Photography Meetup

Beginners Photography Meetup

Saturday 13 June
University of Reading - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Berkshire Photography Group
Lampros Kalfuntzos
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Join this beginner-friendly meetup at Harris Garden to explore photography basics in a relaxed group setting. Bring your camera and get ready to have fun.
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£28      

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 04 July
City Centre - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Stephen Foote
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you capture better portraits. We will work with a model and explore simple posing and how to work with natural light in the city centre. Participants are required to bring their own camera and equipment.
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£43      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 July
City Centre - 10:30am - 3.0 Hours
Oxford Photography Group
Stephen Foote
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? Now is your chance! This beginner's class covers the fundamentals of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to help you take creative control. Participants are required to bring their own camera and equipment.
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£72       2 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 25 July
Malmesbury - 9am - 3.0 Hours
Wiltshire Photography Group
Nige Brown
This beginner's photography class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to use their camera beyond automatic mode. We'll cover aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and composition. By the end of the class, you'll feel confident taking control of your camera. Suitable for beginners with any type of camera.
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£72      

Other Nearby Groups

Magical Forest Painting Workshop

Magical Forest Painting Workshop

Sunday 07 June
Camden - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
Join us for a creative morning painting a magical forest scene at Burdalls Yard. We will explore techniques for capturing the atmosphere of an enchanting woodland. All skill levels welcome. Participants should bring their own art materials.
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£28      
Basics of Drawing Workshop

Basics of Drawing Workshop

Sunday 21 June
Henrietta Park area, Bath - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
A beginner-friendly drawing workshop at Henrietta Park. We will cover basic drawing techniques including shapes, shading, and composition. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own drawing materials.
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£28      
Charcoal Sketching Workshop

Charcoal Sketching Workshop

Sunday 05 July
Camden - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
Explore value, contrast, and edges using charcoal at Burdall's Yard. Practice blocking in shapes, building midtones, and creating dramatic light effects. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own materials.
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£28      

Floral Art Workshop

Floral Art Workshop

Saturday 25 July
Oldfield Park, Bath - 2pm - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
Join us at Moorland Road Community Library for a creative floral art workshop. We will explore drawing and painting flowers using various techniques. Suitable for all skill levels. Please bring your own art materials.
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£28      
Sun and Moon Art Workshop

Sun and Moon Art Workshop

Saturday 08 August
Henrietta Park area, Bath - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Bath Art Group
Shalini Pillai
Join us at Henrietta Park for a creative art workshop inspired by the sun and moon. Explore different techniques to capture celestial themes in your artwork. All skill levels welcome. Please bring your own art materials.
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£28      
ABOUT SWINDON
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 Swindon .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    A nice walk through the centre of Swindon, but went on longer than the stated time. Olga pointed out areas of interest and compositional ideas as we went.
    4/5
    Paul
    2026-04-06
    Tutor should have explained how to camera works digatal SLR speed shutter aperture plus focus. ,are basics, although everyone seemed to know basic s . Beautiful day, explained about light shadows plus composition of picture. I did learn a lot
    4/5
    Robin
    2025-11-11
    A nice walk through Coate Water, with Mike on hand to answer questions, when possible. Some pictures were taken, but mostly participants were left to their own devices. Personally, I would have liked a more structured session, but certainly not bad overall.
    4/5
    Paul
    2025-11-10

    I found this session with Ricci really helpful. It was well paced, she explained concepts in an easy to grasp manner and answered questions well.
    5/5
    Angela
    2025-02-18
    Was a great event very informative and helpful to someone that's new to it like me. Ricci was great explaining things and it was nice meeting like minded people.
    5/5
    James
    2025-01-27
    Ricci came across as personable and her instruction technique was relaxed and made me feel comfortable in an environment that was new to me.
    5/5
    Chris
    2025-01-06

    It was a great session, and I learned a lot of things.
    5/5
    Rufeng
    2024-06-17
    Weather aside I thought the event was great from multiple perspectives. It was helpful to have such a knowledgable teacher, and to have a model in order to demonstrate the theory and practice what we were taught. Despite the weather not being particularly cooperative, we made the most of it!
    5/5
    Rhys
    2024-06-17
    Friendly learning environment
    5/5
    Paul
    2024-06-06

    Great morning out, highly recommend! Panche is a great teacher and has so much knowledge to share
    5/5
    Karlien
    2024-06-05
    Loved it! I learned so much. It was wonderful to be in nature and to be taught by someone who has such a lot of knowledge and passion for photography. It has inspired me to dust off my camera!
    5/5
    Karlien
    2024-05-01
    Very informative instruction on how to set up for bird photography and how things can be staged to achieve excellent results.
    5/5
    Jon
    2024-04-30

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Olga Kozyreva
    Photography has been my passion since I was young, but it was in 2011 that I truly dedicated myself to mastering the art and technical side of the craft. My journey is backed by a solid academic foundation, including a Level 4 Diploma in Photography and Adobe Photoshop.
    In addition to my work behind the lens, I am deeply committed to photography education. I have contributed to the development of the "Contextual Imagery: Photography" course, designed specifically for the school curriculum, helping to inspire the next generation of visual storytellers.
    PHOTOS
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Swindon Photography Group
    2026-05-25
    Title or Location: Coate Water, Swindon
    Just a normal day of work enjoying the scenery then I spot something on a leaf then placed it on my jacket and spotted a Narrow-winged damselfly
    Credit: Sophie Vincent
    Instagram: sl_photographer22
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Swindon Photography Group
    2026-05-04
    Title or Location: Squamish, British Columbia Canada
    We took the sea to sky gondola up the mountain. This is the view back to Squamish.
    Credit: Dawn Batchelor
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Swindon Photography Group
    2026-05-01
    Title or Location: Broadhaven, Pembrokeshire
    After a stomy afternoon, comes the calm
    Credit: Jo Woodward

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Swindon Photography Group
    2026-04-27
    Title or Location: Coate Water Park, Swindon
    Just a normal day at Coate water with my DSLR camera on a day off enjoying the scenery, then I got home and edited the photo.
    Credit: Sophie Vincent
    Instagram: sl_photographer21
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Swindon Photography Group
    2026-04-20
    Title or Location: Nr Marloes, St David's Bay, Pembrokeshire.
    We were camping at a cliff top site for a week. Every sunset was an amazing light show from.mother nature.
    Credit: Jo Woodward
    Eastbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Swindon Photography Group
    2026-04-13
    Title or Location: Western supermare
    Western super mare by the woods befor the old white houses hotel opstiste the bus stop the woods how ever we got to the fence Which is by the woods then span round took the picture lending over we didn't do the wooods due too dodgy with our lads wheelchair not suitable so we turn back but good family break
    Credit: Kristylee

    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos
    Edinburgh Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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