CHATTANOOGA
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Christmas Photography

Christmas Photography

Saturday 02 December
Downtown Chattanooga - 6pm - 2 Hours
Celebrate the Magic of the Season: Christmas Photography Meetup! Step into a world of twinkling lights, festive decorations, and holiday cheer at our Christmas Photography Meetup! Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just getting started, this event is your chance to capture the enchanting essence of the holiday season through your lens.

Share your passion with others who appreciate the art of photography. Exchange tips, stories, and techniques while making new friends who share your enthusiasm for the craft. Learn from an experienced instructor who will share her insights into capturing the magic of Christmas.
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$43      
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 06 January
Riverfront Parkway - 10am - 2 Hours
Experience the pleasure of a leisurely stroll with your camera, exploring the various nuances of photography in a relaxed atmosphere. Covering engaging themes from street photography to landscapes, architecture to seascapes and the abstract - this event offers an enriching opportunity to expand your photographic skillset. Bring your camera, bring your enthusiasm, and join us on this incredible photographic journey.
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$43      
Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 20 January
City Center - 2pm - 2 Hours
Discover the art of Bokeh in photography and perfect the skill of capturing stunning images in low light. Unveil the secrets of using camera flash effectively to take your photography to the next level. This session is not just about learning, it's about evolving as a photographer. Join us and take a deep dive into the world of professional photography. Enrich your creative journey with these master techniques.
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$43      

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 10 February
West Village - 10am - 2 Hours
Dive into the captivating art of producing photographs with a shallow depth of field in our latest workshop. Under the guidance of our seasoned instructor, participants will learn about and apply foundational principles of photography such as aperture focal length and distance. The workshop further extends to teaching the use of a shallow depth of field to set a particular mood in your images, obscure unwanted backgrounds, and bring your subject into sharp focus with a bokeh effect - an absolute game-changer in making your subject stand out.
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$43      
Beginner's Photography Class Part I

Beginner's Photography Class Part I

Saturday 24 February
Northshore - 10am - 3 Hours
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your camera and take your photography skills to the next level? Join us for our Beginner's Photography Class Part I, where you'll embark on a fascinating journey into the world of photography. Whether you're a budding photographer or just looking to improve your camera skills, this event is perfect for you.

Event Highlights:
1. Understanding Your Camera: In this session, you'll learn the ins and outs of your camera, demystifying all those buttons, dials, and settings that may have left you feeling overwhelmed. Gain confidence in changing your camera settings like a pro.

2. Mastering the Exposure Triangle: Delve deep into the key elements of photography: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. We'll help you grasp the concept of the exposure triangle, giving you the tools to create beautifully exposed images in any situation.

3. Focus and Composition: Sharp, well-composed photographs are the hallmark of great photography. In this class, you'll explore the art of focus and composition, learning how to create visually captivating images that tell a story.
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$84      
Selective Colour Photography

Selective Colour Photography

Saturday 09 March
Northshore - 10am - 2 Hours
Selective colour can be done in a couple of ways. You can find a subject with a strong dominant colour, a lady in red for example amongst people wearing drab colours. Or you can use a mode which some cameras have in which you can isolate a particular colour within a scene whilst all other colours are turned to B W. Either way this will be a session which will help us hunt down images and increase ones 'eye' for strong photographs.

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$43      

Beginner's Photography Class Part II

Beginner's Photography Class Part II

Saturday 23 March
Northshore - 10am - 3 Hours
Take your photography journey further! Building on the success of our first class, we present "Beginner's Photography Class II." This event is your next step in enhancing your photography skills and embracing the creative possibilities of your camera.

Event Highlights:
1. Aperture Priority Unleashed: Dive into the world of Aperture Priority mode, where you'll learn to manipulate depth of field for captivating photos with beautifully blurred backgrounds.

2. Shutter Priority Adventures: Explore the possibilities of Shutter Priority mode, where you'll discover the magic of capturing motion.

3. Mastering Manual Mode: Say goodbye to auto settings and embrace Manual Mode. Our experienced instructor will guide you through ISO, aperture, and shutter speed, empowering you to achieve your photographic vision.
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$84      
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.

    Join the Chattanooga Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Had a really good time. It was n ice to meet up with other photographers. I learned a new skill which was nice.
    4/5
    Shane
    2023-11-23
    I loved our class. I learned so much from Cynthia and will definitely take more classes with her!
    5/5
    Leisa
    2023-10-24
    I LOVED it. Had so much fun. Cynthia Dewild is an awesome instructor. I really learned a lot. Can't wait to do some more meet ups.
    5/5
    Janet
    2023-09-12

    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.

    PHOTOS
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Rail ties

    Credit: Louis Shainberg
    Facebook: tn_photog
    Instagram: tn_photog

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Chattanooga Zoo
    Going to work pays offOn Black Friday, when most people were out shopping or eating leftovers, I was at work. On my way home from work I was caught off guard by the colors in the sunset, and as I passed by the zoo, the colors were even more dynamic with the colorful signage for the Asian lantern festival at the zoo. On a complete whim, I stopped as that this photo.ISO100 , fstop 2.8, iPhone 15ProMax at 5x zoom
    Credit: Joe Marler
    Facebook: Joe Marler
    Instagram: @chattajoe
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-11-12
    Title or Location: Chattanooga river walk on the Tennessee River
    I was there to capture the sunrise over the Tennessee river/downtown Chattanooga and of course was taking some shots just before sunrise.
    Credit: Louis Shainberg (IG @tn_photog)
    Facebook: tn_photog
    Instagram: tn_photog

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-31
    Title or Location: Tennessee River Gorge
    Tennessee River flowing through the Gorge was notorious for its navigational hazards, whirlpools, eddies, shoals, and one huge rock. Often referred to as The Suck!
    Credit: Wild Smith
    Facebook: Wild Smith
    Instagram: Wild Smith

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-30
    Title or Location: Walnut Street Bridge Chattanooga, TN

    Credit: Leisa Fulton
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-27
    Title or Location: Downtown, Chattanooga.
    Fall 2023 downtown Chattanooga.
    Credit: Dustin Edwards
    Instagram: Dustin_edwards_photography

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2023-11-27
    Title or Location: Bauld Hill, Stanwell Park
    I was on my way home when I saw the paragliders hovering ahead. So even though I thought I would try to get a few photos of them. The storm was getting closer & we all thought we would get wet, but just before it hit, it threw out a quick burst of colour. Sometimes it?s all about timing. iPhone 12 Pro Max & Snapseed.
    Credit: Rosalie zbtady

    Portland Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: This was shot in my back yard in Felida Washington
    There had been a frost and most of the flowers in the garden stopped blooming but early one morning after a rain shower I found this blossom and decided to photograph it. Canon 90D, Sigma 105 f2.8, sturdy tripod, cable release.
    Credit: Joe Allen
    Facebook: Joe Allen Sr
    Fort Collins Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, CO
    This shot was so fun to capture. The model, Dakota, wanted some epic shots for her senior session. Equipment: Canon R5 on a tripod, Canon rf 28-70, Flashpoint ad200 in a 42" MagMod pro octa. How I got the shot: The camera was on a tripod and set to a 2.5 second exposure, f/10, iso 50. The flash was camera left at about 6' high, It was set to 1/16 power. Behind the model is a 30 year veteran of the Poudre Fire Authority. He was dressed out in full bunker gear. We had a steel 2" square tube wr
    Credit: Bob Younger (Bob Younger Images)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobyoungerimages/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobyoungerimages/

    London Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Straffordville
    I was at Watermelonfest, and there was a gentleman there with birds of prey from the Raptor Conservatory. This was one of many shots I took with my Canon 6DMK2/EF70-300 IS USM MK2.
    Credit: Bruce Foster
    Crawley Photography Group
    2023-11-26
    Title or Location: Manchester
    walking on a cool October day in the streets of Manchester I loved these pigeons bathing plus the colors and reflection and all the vibe there
    Credit: Maria Stanuca
    Victoria Photography Group
    2023-11-24
    Title or Location: Beacon Hill Park in Victoria BC
    I'd been at Beacon Hill Park?s Famous Story Pole a number of times and noticed that some of the Eagles would land on top of it to survey the park from. Realizing it was a golden opportunity, I brought my camera gear (Sony A7iv and a Sigma 150-600mm lens) and just waited for some magic to happen. And happen it did...
    Credit: Sean Quinn
    Instagram: @superiorityqomplex

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