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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 03 May
East of the government and business district - 10am - 3 Hours
Nicolas Chevallier
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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$105       5 places left
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 17 May
East of the government and business district - 3pm - 2 Hours
Nicolas Chevallier
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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$47      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Sunday 01 June
East of the government and business district - 1pm - 2 Hours
Nicolas Chevallier
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones. A model is present during the session.
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$47      

The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 14 June
Laurier Avenue West - 9:30pm - 2 Hours
Nicolas Chevallier
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.

In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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$47      
Bokeh for Beginners

Bokeh for Beginners

Saturday 28 June
East of the government and business district - 1pm - 2 Hours
Nicolas Chevallier
The goal of this session is to learn how to add the Bokeh affect to your photos. We will also be working on photography in low light with and with camera flash.
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$47      
ABOUT OTTAWA
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 Ottawa.

  • 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
    Learned a few tricks and got inspired to pursue more photography Nicolas was informative and patient at answering lots of questions and helping students get the most out of their equipment We took the necessary time to dive in to four different photos to ensure the objective, details and technical aspects were understood. I'm more confident as a result and understand my camera capabilities much better now
    5/5
    Matthew
    2025-04-07
    I like the class and learn more and really put that into practice. What I would suggest, is another spot. I understand that Downtown may be the more convenience spot to meet. But us getting boring. The parliament is under construction, so that really does not give a good sight for capturing images.
    5/5
    Manuel
    2024-10-14
    It was an amazing event and learned a lot about street photography thanks to Nicolas Chevallier!
    5/5
    Luminita
    2024-10-12

    Excellent class. A lot of fun. Nicholas is very knowledgeable!
    5/5
    John
    2024-09-26
    Great fun. Nice to meet photographers with similar interests. Let's do it again.
    5/5
    Nicholas
    2024-09-24
    I have learned a lot and I have met so many nice people. I had a great time and hope to attend other classes.
    5/5
    Kathrin
    2024-09-24

    Good information? presented well
    4/5
    Armando
    2024-08-27
    Nicolas was very good handling different levels of class participants and content delivery.
    5/5
    Peter
    2024-08-13
    It was so much fun! Learned a lot without it being too overwhelming. Nicolas was great and so knowledgeable. I am already applying the skills I learned and it's making a difference. Thank you so much!
    5/5
    Vanessa
    2024-06-23

    I learned a lot about long exposure photography and enjoyed the many opportunities Hogs Back Falls and Park have to offer.
    5/5
    Luminita
    2024-05-20
    I enjoyed the place, and the information that Nicolas gave to us! Nicolas spend time with each of the participants in order to help personally, respecting the level of experiences.
    5/5
    Viviane
    2024-05-13
    It was a very good event, thank you!
    5/5
    Olga
    2024-04-15

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Nicolas Chevallier
    Meet Nicolas! He is originally from Paris, France. But he fell in love with Ottawa - it's a beautiful country, with amazing people. He is always impressed with the beautiful landscape.

    When it comes to photography, he specializes in portraits. He likes soft light and powerful looks. He's also very inspired by cinema. He likes being closer to a cinematic rendering with special points of view. He catches pictures that tell a story and find emotions.

    Nicolas Chevallier is available for private bookings

    Available most Sundays from 10am until 8pm and during the week too.
    Private tutoring, portraits, studio portrait, products photography, food photography

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    PHOTOS
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-07
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-16
    Title or Location: Lanark County, Ontario
    This October image of a chipmunk was taken on my Lanark County property, I prefer to photograph small wildlife such as this fellow in a natural rustic setting. I always take my images of wildlife big or small early morning or late afternoon?not only are creatures more active but the low angle of light provides better modeling of the subject. When I frame my subjects, I look for angles that provide uncluttered backgrounds, I leave negative space in the framing to allow for text to be added if nee
    Credit: Kevin Tulett
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-03-02

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-02
    Title or Location: Lifestyle Newborn
    This black-and-white photo beautifully captures a newborn?s tiny feet cradled in her parents? loving hands, symbolizing family unity, unconditional love, and protection in a timeless and intimate moment. Photo taken with my Canon Rebel T7I and my 18-55mm lens.
    Credit: Jessica Bastien ? Jess B's Photography
    Facebook: Jess B's Photography
    Instagram: @jessbsphotography
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-03-02
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-03-27
    Title or Location: Seattle
    You know when paid a visit to Seattle Mt.Rainier is a must-to-see. After a whole week rain finally got one sunny day then I decided to take a picture of Rainier from the famous POST & POUR Cafe.
    Credit: Peng Wang

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-10-15
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-03-26
    Title or Location: Ballycastle, Northern Ireland
    Taken in a forest on a quick little road trip while visiting family and friends back in Ireland
    Credit: Adam
    Instagram: irish_snapper_1
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-10-15

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-03-21
    Title or Location: This photo was taken in a field on Rushmore Street, Kanata
    Title "Snow Owl Balancing Act" Back in January 2025, I saw a female snow owl around the same area. Since then my dream was to see a male! Going back to search in this area on March 13, I noticed a white spot high up on a post in the field in front of me. Bingo! There was the beautiful male! As I was getting closer to the post the male in constant movement was taking different poses in front of me. This photo shows its most captivating pose. I was living my dream! On Thursday, March 13 2025 at
    Credit: Viviane Gaudreault
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-10-15
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-05-31
    Title or Location: Downtown Ottawa
    Classic Rolleiflex 3.5B camera built circa 1950. I thought the juxtaposition of the pedestrians on the sidewalk and the mural on the wall made an interesting composition. I hope you agree.
    Credit: Nicholas Kanellos

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-09-23
    Norfolk Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location:
    I had set up an area to practice taking more product photography photos when my little boy decided he was going to be the star instead, this is just one of the many photos I managed to capture of him.
    Credit: Connor Cooper
    Instagram: @project97_media
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-09-23

    Newark Photography Group
    2025-04-20
    Title or Location: the secret garden Rochester NY
    a beautiful girl sat enjoying the park
    Credit: Yvonne Sadowyj
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-09-23
    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-04-20
    Title or Location: Desert National Wildlife Refuge.

    Credit: Nicole Miller
    Facebook: NicoleMiller525
    Instagram: LuvPugs525

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-09-23
    Birkenhead Photography Group
    2025-04-19
    Title or Location: Near the slipway at the end of Meols Parade.
    High tide was around 2am which meant there would still be plenty of water on the beach in the hour before sunrise. Weather forecast was promising with sun and cloud forecast so I was set for an early start. Up at 5-40am and was in position on the beach just before 5 am. As often happens my best pictures were taken within the first 20 minutes when the light was at its best.
    Credit: Gary Evans
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-09-10

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