SWANSEA
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

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Summer Nature Photography Meetup

Summer Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 25 July
Cwmcarn Forest, Newport - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a variety of ways. We'll explore forests and natural light in summer.
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£28      
Street Photography Class

Street Photography Class

Saturday 15 August
Kingsway Centre - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres. Join Rachel Southard to explore candid moments, urban scenes, and composition techniques in Newport Town Centre.
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£28      
Black & White Photography Class

Black & White Photography Class

Sunday 13 September
Waterloo Rd, Newport - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Explore the art of black and white photography. In this 2-hour class we will learn what makes a strong monochrome image, including composition, lighting, contrast, and subject selection. Suitable for all skill levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.
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£28      

Abstract Photography Class

Abstract Photography Class

Sunday 27 September
Newport City Centre - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Abstract photography is about seeing the world differently. In this 2-hour class we'll explore techniques for capturing shapes, colours, textures and forms to create compelling abstract images. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.
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£28      
Autumn Nature Photography Class

Autumn Nature Photography Class

Saturday 24 October
Waterloo Rd, Newport - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Celebrate the vibrant colors of autumn with this 2-hour photography class at Bellevue Park. We'll explore techniques for capturing autumn colours, golden light, and seasonal landscapes. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.
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£28      
Architectural Photography Class

Architectural Photography Class

Sunday 15 November
Newport City Centre - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Architectural photography is a great way of exploring and documenting a city. In this 2-hour class at Newport Market we'll capture the unique architecture, patterns, and urban landscape. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.
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£28      

Winter Nature Photography Class

Winter Nature Photography Class

Saturday 12 December
Pencarn Way - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Capture the beauty of winter in this 3-hour photography class at Tredegar House. We'll explore techniques for photographing frost, winter light, and the serene landscape. Suitable for photographers of all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.
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£72      
Beginners Photography Class

Beginners Photography Class

Friday 29 January
Beechwood - 11am - 3.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? This 3-hour beginner's photography class will cover camera settings, composition, and basic techniques to help you take better photos. Suitable for beginners. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.
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£72      
Composition in Photography Class

Composition in Photography Class

Saturday 13 February
Beechwood - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this 2-hour class we'll explore composition techniques to improve your photography, including rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing. Suitable for all levels. Participants should bring their own camera and equipment.
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£28      

Street Photography Class

Street Photography Class

Saturday 20 February
Newport City Centre - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Join us for a street photography walk in Newport city centre. We'll cover composition, capturing candid moments, and working with available light. Suitable for all levels.
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£28      
Smartphone Photography Class

Smartphone Photography Class

Saturday 06 March
Cwmcarn Forest, Newport - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Newport Photography Group
Rachel Southard
Join us for a smartphone photography session at Cwmcarn Forest. Learn to make the most of your phone camera to capture nature and landscapes. Suitable for all levels.
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£28      
ABOUT SWANSEA
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 Swansea .

  • 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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  • REVIEWS
    Learnt so so much and Paul was great teaching us mostly beginners. His knowledge of photography was vast. Highly recommend.
    5/5
    Tony
    2025-07-28
    Really enjoyed this event. Level wise it was judged right and taught principles in a very practical way which I found more helpful than traditional classroom learning. Learnt some useful tips and techniques that I will practise going forwards.
    5/5
    Andrew
    2025-05-26
    Lovely way to spend a few hours, with no judgement just learning from one another.
    5/5
    Alison
    2023-01-11

    Lovely way to spend a few hours, with no judgement just learning from one another.
    5/5
    Alison
    2023-01-11
    PHOTOS
    Swansea Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: Swansea marina
    Since taking up photography 18 months ago, I find myself drawn time and time again to this location as there always seems to be something new to photograph. This time, late morning on11th June, it was Swansea's historic J shed, a late 19th century grain storage facility and now Grade II listed building. I just wanted to capture it's beauty and scale and chose a monochrome setting on my panasonic TZ99 as i thought it would suit the subject. The photo was taken from the opposite side of the dock.
    Credit: Philip Williams

    Swansea Photography Group
    2026-05-16
    Title or Location: Swansea Marina
    The marina stayed quiet long after the day had ended.Only the reflections kept speaking.Canon EOS R8 iso 200 1/4000 s f1. 8A small amount of cleaning, retouching, and color/light adjustment was done on this photograph. The photography was taken in the late afternoon.
    Credit: Kamuran Liv
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1b4ZGCTK9z/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kamuranliv?igsh=bHVtYTJ4NGdmOG54
    Swansea Photography Group
    2026-05-09
    Title or Location: Loughor Estuary, Swansea
    I wanted to capture the delicate structure of the Dandelion in the foreground with the dramatic afternoon sky. The empty bench completed the composition nicely.
    Credit: Steve Peters

    Swansea Photography Group
    2026-04-15
    Title or Location: Mumbles Head
    This was taken from the pier below the big wheel. There was a good sky with nice clouds and I always think black and white really enhances the scene. I liked the crescent formed by the waves coming across the bay through Middle Head. I took this with on a fuji x100f camera with a nd8 filter
    Credit: Terry Shipp
    Instagram: terryfshipp

    Swansea Photography Group
    2026-04-01
    Title or Location: Rhossili, Gower
    I had spent a couple of hours in Rhossili and on my way back to the bus stop I noticed how good the sunset looked in the village itself. Strange how this sometimes happens. That I get the most interesting shots right before I leave for home. Some cars passed, but i knew the bus was approaching so made sure I caught it with the sundown behind.
    Credit: Lawrence Lowe
    Instagram: JesseLawrence2.0
    Swansea Photography Group
    2026-03-14
    Title or Location: Sunset at Rhossili
    Caught this beautiful sunset at Rhossili. The light was incredible and the horses grazing along the cliffs made the moment even more special.Camera - Sony A7iii Tamron 35-150
    Credit: Rahul Pulikkal
    Facebook: Rahul Pulikkal
    Instagram: RAW_PORTRAIT

    Scranton Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Near Goukdsboro, PA
    Originally showed up at Gouldsboro State Park at sunrise to get a backlit, misty shot of the island but when I got there, NO mist, and enough boats on the lake to walk across!Quickly decided to take a backroad to another favorite spot nearby, and slammed on the brakes as I was driving over a small bridge when I looked to the right and saw THIS scene. Finding it was sheer luck, but as always, just getting out there at first light is half the battle. Made this one standing right on the bridge.
    Credit: Brian Davies

    Warrington Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Bamburgh Castle
    I had my camera with me to take some shots of puffins on the Farne Islands. The following day we had a walk along the beach next to Farnborough Castle where I captured this shot.
    Credit: Room 6 Photography
    Instagram: @room6photography
    Cheshire Photography Group
    2026-06-21
    Title or Location: Yalour Islands, Antarctica
    Yalour Islands in Antarctica are a stronghold for Ad?lie penguins, one of three species of brush-tailed penguins. Thousands live on these islands and many were rearing chicks in February 2026 on our visit
    Credit: Jerry Hutchinson
    Facebook: Jerry Hutchinson
    Instagram: jerryhutch74

    Cleveland Photography Group
    2026-06-20
    Title or Location: Broadview Heights, Ohio
    It eas morning I got up looked through window and this Beauty playing in my backyard . Grabbed my camera went downstairs straight in my backyard and started shooting some pictures R6 mk2 with EF 100-400 mk2
    Credit: Amarpal Rissam
    Instagram: @a.rissam.wildlife

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