WACO
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Mastering Natural Light & Background Selection

Mastering Natural Light & Background Selection

Saturday 07 June
Downtown - 10am - 2 Hours
Doug Fitzjarrell
Join us for a hands-on outdoor shoot focused on using natural light and selecting strong backgrounds. We'll explore how to find the best lighting on location and choose settings that complement your subject.

Perfect for all skill levels—bring your camera, a creative eye, and get ready to shoot!
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Minimalism in Photography: Shooting with Negative Space

Minimalism in Photography: Shooting with Negative Space

Saturday 31 May
McLane Parkway Temple, TX 76504 - 10am - 2 Hours
Bell County Photography Group
Elena Fontenot
Discover the beauty of simplicity in photography with our Minimalism in Photography workshop. Learn how to craft powerful visuals using minimal elements, master the art of negative space, and focus on the finer details to create striking compositions. Perfect for those looking to bring a fresh perspective to their photography.
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$47      
Love Story Photography: Capturing Couples in Nature or the City

Love Story Photography: Capturing Couples in Nature or the City

Saturday 07 June
N Alexander St Belton, TX 76513 - 6:30pm - 2 Hours
Bell County Photography Group
Elena Fontenot
You'll learn how to capture authentic moments between couples, whether in the beauty of nature or the charm of the city. We'll focus on guiding couples to appear natural and relaxed, capturing genuine emotions and interactions, and using the surroundings to enhance the romantic vibe of each shot.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
Research Parkway - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Bell County Photography Group
Elena Fontenot
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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$92       3 places left

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 26 July
Research Parkway - 10am - 2 Hours
Bell County Photography Group
Elena Fontenot
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$49      
ABOUT WACO
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 Waco.

  • 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 Waco Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Michael did an excellent job of showing how to use the natural light to capture different aspects of the model in portraits. The model was excellent too.
    5/5
    David
    2024-04-07
    Good information, weather conditions made it difficult for instructor and model. Very cold.
    5/5
    Ed
    2024-02-18
    A very informative event. Michael and his model discussed and setup various existing light scenarios. Discussed positioning the model for available light, camera settings and types of light available throughout the day.
    5/5
    Norris
    2024-02-18

    It was cold. It was rainy. It was gloomy. All conditions that I would never have thought to go out and shoot in. But it was AMAZING!!! The class showed me what those conditions can yield: drama and the reflections the pools of water created. It was AMAZING! The instructor was helpful but she did not hover. She allowed me to just discover and create.
    5/5
    Aileen
    2024-02-11
    Michael was great, very informative with an amazing personality.
    5/5
    Lisa
    2024-01-30
    Michael did a terrific job in explaining the basics of a digital camera. He spent time with each student and endured our questions without hesitation. I hope to have another class with him.
    5/5
    David
    2024-01-28

    Excellent class. Michael was very knowledgeable and helpful. Liked that it was a small class size.
    5/5
    Kim
    2024-01-28
    PHOTOS
    Waco Photography Group
    2025-03-10
    Title or Location: Outside the Armstrong Browning Library, Baylor University.
    Canon 6d with EF 50mm F/1.4 USM. 1/100, F/4, ISO 1000. Edited with Canon Digital Photo Professional 4.
    Credit: Simon P. Burris
    Facebook: Simon Burris
    Instagram: s_p_burris

    Waco Photography Group
    2025-02-09
    Title or Location: 601 Franklin Avenue, Downtown Waco
    Equipment: Canon EOS 6d Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM no filter.Setting: f/16 1/400s ISO 100 RAWThis was my first walkabout with my new (to me) camera. I had decided to go downtown to look for subjects, but the streets were practically empty. The weather was cold and clear, and every shot I took on the sunny side of the street had extremely hard light lines. When I got to 601 Franklin Avenue, it seemed to me that the white facade provided almost perfect contrast, especially with the classi
    Credit: Simon P. Burris
    Facebook: Simon Burris
    Waco Photography Group
    2025-01-22
    Title or Location: Underneath the highway, somewhere outside of Waco
    I was hired to capture photos for the Waco Wild West, and found this spot under an overpass where there was this deep shadow cutting through it. I knew I wanted to get a shot of a cyclist disappearing into it, so I sat there for a little while till I got this shot.
    Credit: Chandler Price
    Instagram: chandler.a.price

    Waco Photography Group
    2024-08-21
    Title or Location: Cameron Park
    Same as the last, just sending you more of the files as I'm not sure which you wanted
    Credit: Chandler Price
    Instagram: @chandlerpricemedia

    Waco Photography Group
    2024-08-21
    Title or Location: Cameron Park
    I wanted to shoot some mountain biking, and also to try out using my flash to freeze the action
    Credit: Chandler Price
    Instagram: @chandlerpricemedia
    Waco Photography Group
    2024-07-28
    Title or Location: Trinidad, Colorado
    This photo was taken while we were on a hike in Trinidad Lake State Park at the end of June this year. When we are vacationing and hiking I like to find interesting views to showcase the landscapes and/or subjects.
    Credit: Bradley Vaughn
    Facebook: BradtheNewsGuy

    Anchorage Photography Group
    2025-05-21
    Title or Location: Eklutna
    The sun was just beginning to come over the mountain range. The clouds were moving fast which created the streaks. Someone had made a ?teepee? out of logs. I felt this added more to the photo.
    Credit: Steven Randel

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-05-21
    Title or Location: Ottawa Ontario, Canada
    Title: "Spring Light"I took this photo on a spring afternoon, drawn by the contrast between the bright yellow dandelions and the dramatic, cloudy sky. The soft sunlight filtering through the leaves added warmth to an otherwise moody scene. It was a quiet moment that I wanted to preserve.Nikon Z5, 24mm, Enhancing colours ins post processing
    Credit: Kathrin Kohler
    Mobile Photography Group
    2025-05-20
    Title or Location: Bathsheba Beach, Barbados
    I was on an island tour of Barbados, and we stopped for lunch at a house serving as a restaurant that had a scenic view. After our lunch we were given less than 15 minutes for looking around and to grab photos. I had seen the boulders and knew I had to have my tripod, so I went to our shuttle grabbed my backpack and tripod. I was going over potential shots in my head. I made it to a cleared area and started setting up my tripod and camera up knowing I didn't have much time. I decided I wanted to
    Credit: Rick Raybon
    Facebook: Rick Raybon

    Reno Photography Group
    2025-05-20
    Title or Location: Tadoba National Park, Maharashtra Infia
    This Tigress took a long swim to cool off from the soaring afternoon heat exceeding 100 degrees. We waited for more than 2 hours to get our vehicle close enough to have a clear shot of her and her three subadults, resting along the water?s edge nearby. The offspring slept and stretched while she kept a keen lookout. Captured in April 2025.
    Credit: Cynthia Albright
    Facebook: Cynthia Albright
    Instagram: Urbandesignmind

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