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Headshot Photography Class

Headshot Photography Class

Saturday 26 April
Downtown Chattanooga - 10am - 3 Hours
Scott Tinker
A headshot is a very specific type of image, typically depicting a subject from mid-shoulders to head against a neutral background, focusing exclusively on the subject's face. Once only used by actors and models, in today's digital world there is a great demand for high quality, well-crafted headshots.
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$92      
Colors of Spring Photography

Colors of Spring Photography

Sunday 27 April
Swinyar Drive Collegedale, TN 37363 - 2pm - 2 Hours
Cynthia Lynne Dewild
Spring photography is a beautiful way to capture the renewal of life that comes with the arrival of spring.

Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We'll be looking at composition, focus and colour in this Spring season!
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$47      
Creative Portraits with Inflatable Pool

Creative Portraits with Inflatable Pool

Saturday 03 May
Slygo, Trenton, GA - 10am - 3 Hours
Scott Tinker
Learn how to use an inexpensive inflatable pool, almond milk, colorants, flowers, a few sheets, and a strobe to create unique and powerful semi-submerged portraits. Come prepared to let your creativity run free.
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$92      

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Saturday 24 May
Downtown Chattanooga - 10am - 2 Hours
Scott Tinker
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!

In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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$47      
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 21 June
Northshore - 7:30am - 2 Hours
Scott Tinker
In this workshop, we will not only explore shallow depth of field, but wide angle field of view as well. Scott will teach you how to use an ordinary lens and multiple exposures to create stunning portraits with a very shallow depth of field AND a wide angle view. We will also use our time together to incorporate shallow depth of field to create portraits with eye-catching background bokeh.
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Nature Painting with Watercolors

Nature Painting with Watercolors

Saturday 17 May
Downtown - 10am - 3 Hours
Chattanooga Watercolor Group
Mae Hamm
In this class we will focus on nature painting. We will learn tips and tricks on how to paint trees, clouds, flowers, mountains, and other objects found in nature. Note: This is not a Landscape painting class, we will not be creating completed landscape paintings. Our focus will be on the individual objects that make up those landscapes.
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ABOUT CHATTANOOGA
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 Chattanooga.

  • 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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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    I?ve already rated this event. It was fantastic!!
    5/5
    Randy
    2025-04-15
    It was amazing! Scott was so good. Very engaging and definitely an expert on the subject matter. I want to do more sessions with him!
    5/5
    Randy
    2025-04-14
    Always a great class with Scott.
    5/5
    Linda
    2025-04-14

    Great as always! Cindy is always willing to share her expertise, reviewing photos and offering help with settings and framing. She offers live feedback while shooting rather than sit down, classroom type instruction and I learn much better doing and applying than just being told what / how to do it. Camera settings handout was a great reference tool!
    5/5
    Julie
    2025-04-08
    Scott Tinker was amazing. So understanding, helpful & kind! He explains anything very well & is very helpful & encouraging. This was my first time attending one & it was a fantastic experience.
    5/5
    Kelli
    2025-03-18
    Enjoyed the class. Scott did a great job and answered all our questions.
    5/5
    Linda
    2025-03-09

    Really enjoyed the class and meeting everyone.
    5/5
    Linda
    2025-02-09
    Cynthia was great. Would like to have stayed longer.
    5/5
    Valerie
    2024-11-05
    I enjoyed the outing.
    5/5
    Jim
    2024-09-29

    Always wonderful with Cindy!
    5/5
    Julie
    2024-09-29
    It was most helpful, I feel very confident in how to use the camera now. The class was more technical in terms of how to use the equipment we have and learned about aperture, ISO and shutter speed, which was new to me.
    5/5
    Rogelio
    2024-07-29
    I thoroughly enjoyed this class! Cynthia organized the information in a way that was easy for us beginners to understand. We had ample time to practice and for Cynthia to answer any additional questions we had. She also provided some print out and online resources to support our continued independent practice.
    5/5
    Brys
    2024-07-28

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Cynthia Lynne Dewild
    Cynthia DeWild is a photographer in Chattanooga, TN that specializes in event and family photography. She loves life and people, which fuels her desire to help her clients preserve memories by capturing those special moments in photographs. Cynthia also has a deep love of the outdoors and nature and believes nature is best seen through the eye of a camera lens; when one truly slows down and experiences the beauty of the light, colors, and textures of the world around us, it is a very beautiful intimate experience with nature. Cynthia has traveled the east coast from Maine to the Florida Keys, pursuing her love of landscape photography, but she is most at home in the Appalachian Mountains of east Tennessee.

    Cynthia Lynne Dewild is available for private bookings

    Private Beginners, Portraits, and events classes/tutoring.
    I have most Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings as well as occasional Saturdays available. If those days do not work, I would be happy to find other times that work as well.

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    Scott Tinker
    A man of diverse interests and talents, photographer Scott Tinker specializes in portraiture, fashion editorial photography, as well as creating lifestyle images and boudoir photography. Scott enjoys an active studio schedule in multiple southern cities, and he has had works published regionally.

    Before pursuing photography, Scott was a professional opera soloist. He has traveled extensively on multiple continents and learned to speak a number of languages through travel and his work as an opera singer. In his spare time, Scott enjoys collecting and smoking vintage cigars, wood working, traveling, camping in Yellowstone National Park yearly, wildlife photography, pursuing traditional wet shaving and collecting vintage straight razors, and spending time with his son and partner.

    Scott Tinker is available for private bookings

    Available weekdays and weekends, by appointment, from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
    Private tutoring, Telling Stories through Creative Portraiture, Roversi Long Exposure Techniques, Beauty Photography, Working Professionally with Models for Boudoir Photography, Creative Use of Pools and Water in Portraiture (late spring and summer only), Multi-Strobe Setups for Studio Photography, Using Optical Spots, GOBOS, and Snoots, Burlesque Photography in Studio, Film Noir in Studio

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    PHOTOS
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-11-04
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-09-01
    Title or Location: Coolidge Park in Chattanooga, TN
    I just finished taking photos for a home to be listed and noticed the clouds with the sunset looming. I figured I would get to the park in time for a great sunset photo and unfortunately I was a few minutes late! I still decided to take some shots and they still came out nicely. While taking some shots a boat passed by and some kayakers which I also have shots of.Shot on my Sony A7RIV 16-35mm GM lens. 35mm 1 sec shutter, F/11 ISO 400. August 21st 2024 at 8:44pm
    Credit: Travis Jacobs
    Instagram: RentalsandTravels
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-07-29

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-03-29
    Title or Location: Northshore, Chattanooga, TN
    As I was walking up from the river, I noticed this redbud tree. Wanted to capture the little flowers blooming right on the trunk. Taken with my Nikon D5600, and a AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm lens.
    Credit: Ashley Jenkins
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-05-07
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-03-02
    Title or Location: Falls Creek Falls, Tennessee

    Credit: Chinthaka Weerarathna

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-02-13
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-03-01
    Title or Location: Rossville ,GA
    In my mind, photos are already there. I am just recording them. The trick is to see them.
    Credit: dusk in Rossville
    Instagram: southern_yankee_woodworking
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-23

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-03-01
    Title or Location: Flintstone , Ga ( Chattanooga Valley )
    suddenly I saw the moon, it looks like a model waiting to be photographed, and I did it! Before it got dark she had already gone out to model.
    Credit: Lily Velasco
    Facebook: Lily Velasco Gomez
    Instagram: @lilyvelasco1
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-23
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-02-25
    Title or Location: Middle Tn
    Old farm house sitting on the back roads cought my eye traveling the back roads.
    Credit: Larry Sewell

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-23
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Lanark County, Ontario
    This October image of a chipmunk was taken on my Lanark County property, I prefer to photograph small wildlife such as this fellow in a natural rustic setting. I always take my images of wildlife big or small early morning or late afternoon?not only are creatures more active but the low angle of light provides better modeling of the subject. When I frame my subjects, I look for angles that provide uncluttered backgrounds, I leave negative space in the framing to allow for text to be added if nee
    Credit: Kevin Tulett
    Wilmington Photography Group
    2025-04-16

    Oshawa Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Oshawa Lakeview Park
    Mother Nature's masterpiece &127774
    Credit: Lakeview
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/leahjonesmyphotography/
    Instagram: @Leah.Jones.ca
    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Tucson Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Tanque Verde Valley
    I recently acquired an older exotic lens, probably circa 1980s. It is a Nikon 400mm f2.8 AI-S which is a completely manual lens with no VR. I paired it with my Nikon D850 to see if I could learn to tackle manual focus. The hummingbirds are congregating on the front of my property where agave plants are flowering at this time of year. This makes it easier for me to practice. This Broad-Billed Hummingbird landed on a stick. The camera settings were 1/3200s at f2.8, auto ISO-320. This lens is old,
    Credit: Kristina Brooks
    Facebook: kristina.brooks96

    Scranton Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Hobart Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: This photo was taken at Couta Rocks on the north west coast of Tasmania
    This is one of my favourite places in Tassie, the north west coast. Couta Rocks are in the distance, as is a blanket of stars and a full Moon. It is such a beautiful and powerful place up there, a different world, one filled with spectacular scenery and the power of nature, not to mention the cleanest air on Earth. I long to go back to this amazing place, to share more of it's splendour though my photographic eye.
    Credit: Keith Pemberton
    Instagram: keithpemberton777
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-04-14

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