Tacoma Photography Group

Upcoming Events

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Sunday 02 April

Tacoma Nature Center - 10am - 2 Hours

We're hitting the trail and exploring photography in nature. We'll talk about lighting and compositional techniques during this WWC (Walk With Camera) meetup. A basic understanding of manual controls is helpful, but beginners are welcome too.

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$39

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 16 April

Brookville Gardens - 10am - 3 Hours

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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$76

Composition in Photography

Sunday 07 May

Brookville Gardens - 10am - 2 Hours

Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame. In this course, we will discuss 8 techniques that will enhance your photography. (1) Viewpoint, (2) Rule of Thirds, (3) Leading Lines, (4) Symmetry, (5) Patterns, Texture & Repetition, (6) Color, (7) Rule of Odds, and (8) Sub-Framing. Take your photography to the next level by not just capturing moments but by creating art.

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$39

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 Tacoma.

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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Excellent class. Learned a lot. Taylor is really knowledgeable on photography. I can home right after class and signed up for the nature class next month.

5/5

Kathy

2022-08-21

I thought it went well. I learned lots of new things.

5/5

Joseph

2022-08-22

Excellent class. Venue was magnificent!!So many opportunities to take pictures and practice what we learned. Can 2019t wait to see what other classes are offered with Taylor as a instructor.

5/5

Kathy

2022-09-18

Event was great! Had a lot of fun and learned a lot. Taylor was amazing!

5/5

Brittany

2022-09-18

I am so glad I came. I learned a lot of good information. Thanks.

5/5

LaShayla

2022-10-09

Very good. I learned a lot. She took her time patiently teaching us how to use the camera. I already feel more confident in taking photos. I spent a relaxed, pleasant and teaching moment. Thanks for this opportunity.

5/5

Maria

2022-10-10

It appears that everyone had a great time including me. I can't wait to do it again at another location

5/5

Celeste

2023-02-20

Jessica did a great job. Covered a lot of material in a coherent way. Highly recommend.

5/5

Wendall

2023-03-05

Great overview of exposure and composition. Really enjoyed the lesson, very informative.

5/5

Dustin

2023-03-05

Jessica is an amazing teacher. Good strong knowledge base and wants her students to know! Patient and understanding

5/5

Janice

2023-03-08

Great event, enjoyed meeting everyone and shooting b&w photos. Look forward to more.

5/5

Dustin

2023-03-13

Christopher Boettcher

Christopher is a Pacific Northwest local. In his free time he enjoys traveling around the state, favoring the beautiful mountains and forests but never passing up a chance to head to the coast. When he isn't on the road traveling, he loves spending time in with his family and three dogs.

As a Photographer Christopher has worked professionally in real estate for over 4 years. Outside of that his work has been featured in a documentary from his college years. He is looking forward to sharing his passion of photography with you all. Cheers!

Jessica Coy

Jessica recently moved to the Tacoma area to be closer to family. Exploring the waterfront, downtown and surrounding communities, she appreciates the small town feel of the city. Although a homebody, she does enjoy outdoor photography.

Jessica is known for her love of mocha frappes, binge watching TV, and keeping up with her 8-year-old son. Her 18-year career in television production and promotions was followed by 6 years as a high school media arts teacher, including photography. She is using her experience in communications and education to help others expand their imagination, creativity and visual storytelling.