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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 20 June
Northshore - 8am - 3 Hours
Scott Tinker
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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Action Sports Photography

Action Sports Photography

Saturday 11 July
US-64 Ocoee River - 8am - 2 Hours
Scott Tinker
This meetup will demonstrate how to capture those high action sports shots with the use of quick shutter speeds and dynamic angles. We will also look at how to do a portrait of a sports person, using equipment of their chosen sport as props. This will be high action photography on the world famous Olympic Course of Ocoee River!
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$49      
Street Photography at Night Meetup

Street Photography at Night Meetup

Saturday 25 July
Bluff View Arts District Area - 8:30pm - 2 Hours
Scott Tinker
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.

At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.

By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with:
- How to adjust camera settings for low light.
- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.
- Capturing RAW images.
- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
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$49      

Waterfalls and Cascades

Waterfalls and Cascades

Saturday 07 November
Altamont, TN area - 7:45am - 2.0 Hours
Scott Tinker
Get ready to capture the magic of rushing water, stunning landscapes, and the ethereal play of light in the company of fellow photography enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring allure of waterfalls and cascades. Discover the art of capturing these dynamic wonders as we explore the best techniques for freezing the motion, creating dreamy long exposures, and emphasizing the sheer power and grace of falling water.

Join us in uncovering hidden gems and picture-perfect spots where water meets land. From serene cascades to thundering waterfalls, we'll guide you to breathtaking locations that provide the perfect backdrop for your photographic vision.

After the event, we're planning a casual coffee get-together where we can share and enjoy the photos we've taken together. Feel free to join us—it's optional, but it's always a great time!
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$49      
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
    Informative. The mentor was very knowledgeable and delivered a quality class.
    5/5
    Gerald
    2026-05-25
    It was great! Scott is a great communicator. I liked the small class setting. I learned some lighting and great tips to take back to the studio.
    5/5
    Carol
    2026-05-24
    I enjoyed this one. It was fairly low key with lots of time to roam around the area. It was a nice area of rocks and cascades with several different vantage points. Scott gave some good information about the exposure triangle and how to adjust for the conditions we had at the time (ranged from overcast to sunny with lots of shade). He also talked about white balance settings, focus stacking, shutter speeds and filters for long exposures. Good scenery, good discussions and good folks.
    5/5
    Bill C.
    2026-04-06

    I always enjoy these classes and I always walk away with some great insights that I can apply to my photography skills. It pushes me to get outside my confort zone and try things I don't normally pursue.
    5/5
    Stephen
    2026-04-06
    Spectacular event! Enjoyed the energy and information. Scott is very knowledgeable and experienced. Fun to talk to and wonderful to be around. Really understanding of how I feel about taking photographs.
    5/5
    Sam
    2026-04-05
    Very informative. It?s a lot easier for me to understand all the technical ins and outs of a camera when I am shown versus told. So I got more out of this session than I have in hours of watching YouTube videos on photography.
    5/5
    Brianna
    2026-03-22

    Good introduction into what Lightroom editing can do to improve photos. Have never used the software before so it was great to learn basics on how it works
    5/5
    Tara
    2025-11-16
    Really enjoyed the content. It was relevant for the group that we had and I walked away with a better sense of how I can use the product
    5/5
    Stephen
    2025-11-16
    Another fun and educational event by Scott. I have been using LRC quite a bit in the last couple of years or so and still learned a lot. I look forward to the next event!
    5/5
    Bill C.
    2025-11-16

    I've been to several of these meet-ups and I think this one was one of the best for me and what I needed/wanted to focus on more. There were some great tips about composition, links for future study and interactive discussions with the group. I enjoyed hearing about what was and wasn't in each person's comfort (or habit) zone and what they wanted to improve on. For me, I took a trip through the mountains the next day and tried to apply as many of these techniques as I could. Some worked and some need work, but I'm looking forward to going out and practicing more.
    5/5
    Bill Culberson
    2025-11-04
    Another good event! I've been to several of these (portraiture, sunset, falls colors, wildlife) and they're always fun and informative. Scott is a great host and I feel like I've learned quite a bit. I also enjoy the interactions, not just with Scott, with the regulars who I'm getting to know. Looking forward to whatever classes are coming up next!
    5/5
    Bill
    2025-10-19
    good experience to learn more about my camera and put it to use in a real-life situation at a park with lots of different activity, lighting. Enjoyed experimenting and learning about my camera
    5/5
    Tara
    2025-10-10

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    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
    2025-04-30
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-04-25
    Title or Location: Goblin Valley State Park Utah
    On a 6 week trip to the West and spent a few nights at Goblin Valley State Park in Southern Utah which so happens to be a certified Dark Sky Park. So one can?t pass up trying to shoot the Milky Way. It just so happened to be the peak of the Lyrids and I was lucky enough to capture one in this shot.
    Credit: Randy Greenway
    Facebook: Randy Greenway
    Instagram: randygreenway
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-11-04

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-04-20
    Title or Location: Just outside of Townsend, Tennessee on Laurel Creek Road going towards Cades Cove.
    This is a little cascade just off of Laurel Creek Road outside of Townsend, Tennessee, not far from the Townsend Wye, heading towards Cades Cove. There is a small parking lot where you can park, and it is just a short walk to get to this beauty.
    Credit: Frederick Walker
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-07-29
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-04-20
    Title or Location: Cleveland, TN
    Taken on the Cleveland Greenway with my Samsung Note 20 Ultra.
    Credit: Justin Knoll

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-05-07
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-04-18
    Title or Location: Yellowstone National Park
    I captured this image in Yellowstone National Park, along the stretch between Blacktail Pond and Tower Junction, during a trip in March 2026 with my sister.This season of life is one of transition. As a widow and mother of three sons?one preparing to leave for college and two close behind?I find myself standing at the intersection of pride and quiet melancholy. For nearly two decades, my purpose has been joyfully rooted in full-time motherhood. Now, as my boys begin to spread their wings,
    Credit: Amy Walthour
    Facebook: Amy McMullin Walthour
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2024-02-13

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-04-13
    Title or Location: Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, Rome, Georgia
    Known as the "Korean War Hero", this nostalgic warbird takes us back to the days of yesteryear. The Vought F-4U Corsair served in both World War II (Pacific Theater) and the Korean War. It earned the nicknames "Whistling Death" and the "Bent-Wing Widow Maker". To accommodate the massive 13-foot propeller, engineers had to bend the wings down, giving this mighty aircraft its inverted "Gull Wing" design. This was the only way the landing gear could give clearance for a propeller of this size
    Credit: Frederick Walker
    Facebook: Frederick Walker Phototography
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-23
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-04-10
    Title or Location: Cleveland Tennessee
    Sitting in my home office and saw this guy just hanging out. He was pretty patient with me while I set up the gear and took several shots.
    Credit: Bill Culberson
    Facebook: My Nomad Heart Photography

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-23
    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian
    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2023-10-23

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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