Beginners Portraits
Saturday 24 January
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Andrea Hall
Beginners Portraits class. Learn to draw faces with confidence: proportions, shading, bone structure, and basic techniques. Relaxed session perfect for all levels. Bring your own materials (listed in instructions). No prior experience needed.
WWC Walk with Camera
Saturday 24 January
Downtown Omaha - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Wesley Orr
A fun, relaxed walk with our cameras exploring street, landscape, architecture and abstract photography. We'll cover composition and observational techniques suitable for all levels. Bring your camera and a charged battery.
Drawing Basics
Saturday 07 February
Leavenworth - 10am - 2 Hours
Andrea Hall
Drawing Basics class. Explore fundamentals of drawing: perspective, proportion, shading, composition, and mark making techniques. Perfect for complete beginners. Bring your own materials (listed in instructions). Relaxed and enjoyable session.
Black and White Photography
Saturday 07 February
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Wesley Orr
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
Slice of Life Photography
Sunday 22 February
Webster St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Wesley Orr
This meetup focuses on capturing genuine moments from everyday life. No posing, no setups just real people and real stories unfolding around you. We'll explore lively streets and quiet corners, using whatever camera you have to document life as it happens.
Street Photography
Saturday 14 March
Harney St, Omaha, NE 68131, USA - 4:45pm - 2 Hours
Wesley Orr
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.
We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
Understanding Metering
Saturday 11 April
North Omaha - 11:30am - 2.0 Hours
Wesley Orr
An opportunity to learn more about interpreting a light meter and how to apply what it reveals to your settings to make the most of portraiture and other photographic opportunities.
Smartphone Photography
Friday 08 May
Old Market, Downtown Omaha - 11:30am - 2.0 Hours
Wesley Orr
A meetup focused on shooting from the hip with the device that rules our pockets and sometimes our lives. A chance to learn more about how to take advantage of the technology and use it to bolster creativity rather than distract from it.
50mm Lens Meetup
Thursday 04 June
Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Headquarters and Visitor Center - 11:30am - 2.0 Hours
Wesley Orr
The 50mm lens is one of the flexible and useful lenses in any photographer's gear bag. It is neither too wide, nor too long. Perfect for street photography, portraits, products and much more.
