MADISON
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 07 October
Monona Terrace - 8:30am - 3 Hours
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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$84      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Saturday 21 October
Monona Terrace - 8:30am - 2 Hours
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents! Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
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$43      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 04 November
Monona Terrace - 1pm - 2 Hours
Immerse yourself into the world of architectural photography. Dive deep into an exploration of cityscapes, both familiar and new, with a camera in your hand. Experience the thrill of aesthetic documentation, capturing not just the look, but the very soul of structures that dot our cities. 'Making' pictures rather than just 'taking' them, encapsulates our approach to architectural photography. Engage in our upcoming session, dedicated to refining your perception and understanding of architectural photography. Learn how to transform your perspective into captivating shots that convey the essence of architecture and the built environment. Expressively showcase the marriage of design and function. We also walk you through understanding optimal camera settings, ensuring that technical knowledge never stands between you and your perfect shot. Embrace architecture's silent stories waiting to be unveiled through your lens.
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$43      

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 18 November
Lakeshore Nature Preserve - 9am - 2 Hours
Discover the art and allure of Landscape Photography in a vibrant group setting. Join us as we delve into techniques and tips to enhance your photos so they truly captivate the viewer. We offer a comprehensive focus on composition, panorama, equipment tips, and the ideal settings to capture breathtaking shots. Photographers of all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate. Our professional photography instructor is ready and excited to provide tailored advice, insightful feedback, and expert tips to cultivate your camera skills and help you master your photography. Improve your shots with us, and your photos will truly stand out from the crowd.
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$43      
Winter Light Photography

Winter Light Photography

Saturday 02 December
Monona Terrace - 9am - 3 Hours
Prepare to immerse yourself in a winter-led adventure, capturing the secluded warmth and subtly intriguing light only seen this time of year. This bespoke workshop invites you to understand and convey the ethereal allure of winter - a true visual spectacle through the lens of a camera. Gain knowledge from our seasoned instructor, who will expertly guide you through the intricacies of photography. This includes imparting wisdom on composition exposure, and lighting. The workshop is designed to broaden your perspective on key topics, such as the use of natural light to create immersive moods, encapsulating the glimmer of snow and ice, and how playful experimenting with angles can result in truly captivating images. Indulge in this photographic journey to capture the enchanting elegance of winter.
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$84      
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
    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
    Joel Ramsey
    Joel Ramsey is a Ph.D. candidate and a university professor with experience writing and presenting topics in public presentation, business, and multicultural communication, and social media and marketing. His studies include; various forms of communication, rhetoric, public address, proposals in social media and marketing, quantitative and qualitative research analysis, media convergence, and copyright law.
    Joel has several years of experience as a freelance photographer shooting street and automotive photography using a cannon 7d and eon-1 mark-v1 with a 150-500mm lens, a 200mm lens, and a 28-105mm lens and recently working with a Sony A7R-II and a 28-70mm lens. He has experience editing with adobe workshops (Photoshop and Lightroom).

    Joel Ramsey is available for private bookings

    Available weekday evenings from 5-9 PM
    Available weekends from 8 AM - 6 PM
    Private tutoring, weddings, portraits, headshot sessions, and events.

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