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Upcoming Events

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Shooting in Manual Mode Class

Saturday 21 October
Northshore - 6pm - 3 Hours
Enhance your photography skills and gain mastery over your camera with our specialized class designed specifically for those transitioning from Auto to Manual Mode. Our goal is to boost your confidence in using camera settings and guide you towards capturing the perfect shot on your own. Throughout the class, you'll grasp the knowledge of key camera functions and get familiarized with the exposure triangle: Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO. Join us and unfold strategies to impeccably freeze the moment in your frame.
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$84       4 places left
Colors of Autumn

Colors of Autumn

Sunday 05 November
Still Hollow Loop - 2pm - 2 Hours
Join us for a captivating photography experience as we celebrate the vibrant and enchanting Colors of Autumn! As nature's palette transforms into a mesmerizing array of warm hues, this photography meetup is the perfect opportunity to capture the beauty of the season. During this event, we will embark on a journey to capture the essence of this magical time of year. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, this meetup welcomes enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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$43      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 18 November
Signal Mountain - 4pm - 2 Hours
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour. Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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$43      

Christmas Photography

Christmas Photography

Saturday 02 December
Downtown Chattanooga - 10am - 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      
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
    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
    2023-09-18
    Title or Location: Chattanooga Tennessee
    As the pecans are getting ripe on the tree ,this squirrel returns every day to enjoy a nice meal , he always sits on the same spot and lets me take photos of him.
    Credit: Eva Loczi

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2023-09-28
    Title or Location: King Parrot calling card.
    I spotted this King Parrot feather in my yard after a night of showers. The water droplets only added to its beauty.
    Credit: Bla Andbla
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-09-09
    Title or Location: Coolidge Park Chattanooga, TN
    One of my favorite spots to capture the lights of Ross's Landing and the Tennessee Aquarium.
    Credit: Randy Greenway
    Facebook: Randy Greenway
    Instagram: randygreenway

    St Albans Photography Group
    2023-09-27
    Title or Location: Milton Keynes
    I took my son to see an old friend because he wanted to play with wire wool and try and get some "cool" pictures. We also took some led masks with us too. Was an eventful night and I'm sure somewhere along the line will see the rest of the results here
    Credit: PhotosByBealsey
    Facebook: PhotosByBealsey
    Instagram: PhotosByBealsey

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-09-01
    Title or Location: Rutledge falls tn
    This was taken a couple years ago my wife and I decided to drive and find waterfalls in middle tennessee when we came up on this one you wouldn't even think there was a falls any were around you park in front of the Rutledge Baptist church and there's a path that goes through a person's property its a short and flat walk to the top the just a short way down to it Its not a tall falls but till that day it's still one of our favorite to go see specaily in the fall I recommend it all to love wate
    Credit: Todd shane
    Instagram: Todd shane
    Portland Photography Group
    2023-09-27
    Title or Location: Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest
    Portland Photography Group shoot @ Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest (with Ann moving the light stick)
    Credit: Carlton Ward
    Instagram: redjelly39

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-08-30
    Title or Location: Decatur, TN
    I love to photograph birds and flowers. And I especially love it when I can photograph them together. For this image, I "set myself up for success" by cutting two dahlias from my garden, placing them in a low profile frog style vase and placing them below one of my hummingbird feeders. Because the ruby-throated hummingbirds are beginning to migrate, I knew my chances to attract a hummer to the flowers would be increased. Many hummers came to the feeder but they were hesitant to come to the
    Credit: Donna Bourdon
    Facebook: Donna Bourdon
    Instagram: @bourdondonna
    Colchester Photography Group
    2023-09-25
    Title or Location: Hylands house
    This photo was taken at hylands house back in 2017 at 4.30pm for me its right place right time ...
    Credit: Wayne Fowler
    Facebook: Mr F photos
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-08-28
    Title or Location: New River Gorge National Park
    This photo was taken at the railroad tracks in the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia which is the Newest National Park in the USA.
    Credit: Cynthia DeWild
    Facebook: Time Held Still Photography
    Instagram: Appalachian.heart.and.soul

    Ocala Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Wildwood, Florida - just South of Ocala
    I live near the water. As I worked in my garden, this eagle landed near the water's edge. It stayed long enough for me to grab my good old Cannon Rebel and I was able to capture several images with my 200mm lens. The bird seemed to have no fear of me. I moved slowly peacefully towards it and I ended up about 25' away. I did not want to scare it, so I only captured a few images. When I had finished, the bird remained here for quite some time. It was an amazing experience. I did crop the image to
    Credit: Cathy Popiel
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-08-23
    Title or Location: Grist Mill in Babcock State Park West Virginia
    This was taken during a camping trip last October to Babcock State Park in West Virginia. The park is most known for this mill, Glade Creek Grist Mill, a fully functional replica of the original Cooper's Mill, which once stood on the grounds. Photographers come from all over to Photograph this mill. ?
    Credit: Cynthia DeWild
    Facebook: Time Held Still Photography
    Instagram: Appalachian.heart.and.soul
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2023-09-24
    Title or Location: Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver BC, Canada
    The Baron's Green Racer Snakeis a species of rear-fanged venomous snake. The species is endemic to South America. Shot with my Nikon Z8 Z24-120 4.0 processed with Photoshop Topaz
    Credit: John P Simpson

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