MADISON
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Birds and Nature

Birds and Nature

Saturday 29 March
University Bay Drive - 9am - 2 Hours
Joel Ramsey
Are you a bird watcher or a nature lover and have also been wondering how to get sharp photos consistently. This session plans to take the guess work out of it and get you on your way to capture the wildlife you love. Some of the topics covered will be, optimal settings, light direction, bird habits, equipment and operation. Come along and lets take some photos that show the natural beauty of birds.
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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 29 March
Straubel Court, Madison, WI 53704 - 10am - 3 Hours
Leland Dyer
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       4 places left
ABOUT MADISON
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 Madison .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Helpful class that jumpstarted my interest in getting to know my camera better. Look forward to practicing now!
    5/5
    Rebecca
    2024-11-24
    JOEL is a very knowledgeable instructor, this was my third class and I am signing up for a fourth with him?
    5/5
    Cameron
    2024-08-11
    JOEL is a great instructor. I will return again for another class. I always learned so much.
    5/5
    Cameron
    2024-05-05

    Helpful. Not exactly what I needed to know, but I appreciated the unsolicited advice as well as the opportunity to ask some questions.
    4/5
    Barbara
    2024-03-13
    Joel helped me ?see? a familiar scene in a new way.
    5/5
    Penny
    2024-03-10
    Joel is very knowledgeable. The group was small size so I felt individual attention and all my questions could be answered. I will continue to take further classes in the future after this great first experience.
    5/5
    Cameron
    2024-02-25

    I enjoyed the expertise of the instructor and the input from others in the class.
    5/5
    Sheryl
    2024-01-30
    Joel was a wonderful instructor who both inspired me in the pursuit of photography and helped me feel more comfortable with my camera. I would highly recommend any of his classes and plan to take more.
    5/5
    Lisa
    2024-01-30
    It was a lot of fun and had great information.
    5/5
    Christopher
    2024-01-28

    Enjoyed the session. Small group and personal attention was great. I liked that we moved around from Monona Terrace to downtown around the capital and State Street. Joel and son were great. Joel reached out to confirm prior to the meeting which also was nice.
    5/5
    Dan
    2023-09-25
    Great instructor, I really liked Joey.
    5/5
    John
    2023-07-02
    The class really opened up my ability to do more with my camera taking it off of auto mode means I have to do a lot more work, but the more I understand the more artistic I can become.
    5/5
    Marlon
    2023-07-02

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Leland Dyer
    Leland is a lifetime photographer, starting with film SLRs his dad let him use, to doing fine art and weddings with his own business, located in the Wisconsin Dells. His style is dark and dramatic, with emphasis on light manipulation.

    Leland Dyer is available for private bookings

    Available most weekend mornings 9am-1pm.

    PHOTOS
    Madison Photography Group
    2024-09-22
    Title or Location: Tenney Park Locks Madison Wisconsin September 2024
    The university of Wisconsin Madison Rowing Team practice, just before sunset on Lake Mendota
    Credit: Brian Allen

    Madison Photography Group
    2024-06-05
    Title or Location: Lake Mendota Madison Wisconsin 5/30/24
    Young woman water skiing during the sunset
    Credit: Brian Allen
    Madison Photography Group
    2024-03-22
    Title or Location: Paris, France
    This photo was taken from the Montmartre neighborhood in Paris
    Credit: Jon Coppernoll
    Instagram: @jcoppernoll

    Madison Photography Group
    2024-03-10
    Title or Location: Capitol building during Street photography class
    This was my second class with Madison Photography Group and Joel Ramsey. After discussing transitioning to mirrorless during the first class, ( was really just looking for an excuse) I went ahead and bought my Nikon Zfc. This was my first day shooting with it and exploring the camera as well as the city. I am always intrigued by the capitol building. I will always appreciate a picture of it.
    Credit: Ken Norton
    Instagram: Kendnorton

    Madison Photography Group
    2024-03-04
    Title or Location: Mazomanie Wisconsin
    Danae had been bucked off her horse, Hawk, moments before this photo was taken. He was cranky from getting a bath earlier in the day, but calmed down when we brought him to a pasture where his best friend Magic was penned very close by. I used a 35 mm lens on my Nikon D750 at f16 to get the sun ray spikes.
    Credit: Klara Burger
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klaraannphoto/
    Instagram: @klaraannphotos
    Madison Photography Group
    2024-02-21
    Title or Location: Southwest Commuter Path
    Melting and refreezing snow adorns bushes like diamonds, reflecting in a humble ditch-bottom puddle
    Credit: Samuel Warfel
    Facebook: Samuel Warfel
    Instagram: @samuelwarfel

    Ballarat Photography Group
    2025-03-24
    Title or Location: Blood Moon over Lake Wendouree
    Planned this shot subject to the weather .shot with a Nikon B700.App 6.5 S/S 1/250 sec Iso 400 f ocal length 410 mm
    Credit: Frank Hecker

    Fremont Photography Group
    2025-03-23
    Title or Location: Hanksville, UT
    Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park, an easy 30 min hike to this spot was worth it. View of the canyons and the switchbacks. Sprinkle of snow dust on the peaks makes gives it a bit more drama.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: npatel.photos
    Isle Of Wight Photography Group
    2025-03-23
    Title or Location: Alverstone
    I absolutely love Robins and I managed to capture this stunning shot in some excellent light to show the red brest and beautiful detail.
    Credit: Josh Thomas
    Facebook: Capture The Second Photography
    Instagram: capture_the_second_photography

    Gloucester Photography Group
    2025-03-22
    Title or Location: Slimbridge Wetlands Centre, Gloucestershire, UK
    Flamingoes are kept indoors during the winter months but on this occasion a shaft of sunlight from a window revealed the beautiful colours of these birds. Their heads are always bobbing up and down so composition is difficult and focusing on the eye of the main subject is essential. Canon 6D MK2, 100-400 L lens 1/[email protected]@300mmMinimal post production was required
    Credit: Nigel Parke

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