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Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Sunday 21 June
George St, Ottawa - 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.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 12 July
George St, Ottawa - 4pm - 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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$110       2 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 06 September
George St, Ottawa - 11:30am - 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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$110      

Other Nearby Groups

Botanical Illustrations

Botanical Illustrations

Saturday 20 June
Orleans, Ottawa - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ottawa Watercolour Group
Derrick
Join us for a relaxing Botanical Illustration watercolour meetup at Cardinal Creek Community Park. Learn to capture the beauty of nature with watercolours. All skill levels welcome. Bring your own watercolour supplies (paints, brushes, paper, water container).
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$49      
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
    It was useful and very pleasant I learnt what I came for and now I just need to go and practice so iI don?t forget it!
    5/5
    Sylvie
    2026-04-21
    The photographer was very knowledgeable and patient. I finally understand aperture and shutter speed but a short session at the beginning to review parts of the camera and how we would be applying them to taking photos would have been beneficial
    4/5
    Sandra
    2026-03-09
    Very interesting and complete. Venu was iffy in terms of space but it all worked out in the end
    5/5
    Denis
    2026-02-02

    a bit unstructured but enjoyed the tips and instruction. Was hard to do in a public space. Not sure this type of photography is amenable to the setting where we gathered. Could have brought my tripod, different lens but wasn't suggested. still glad I went.
    4/5
    Christine
    2026-01-29
    It was great, very informative I've learned so much.
    5/5
    Judy
    2026-01-19
    Nicolas was knowledgeable and welcoming. It was easy to ask questions and participate.
    4/5
    Jennifer
    2026-01-06

    Useful event. Comprehensive look at the software. Useful to have our laptops open and using the software as we went along. The instructor was effective. He regularly checked in to make sure we were following along and he took time to answer each question. His notes on the session were very useful. All in all, very good. Thank you Nicholas.
    5/5
    Peter
    2026-01-05
    Very fun event! I learned a lot and it was nice being able to get instant feedback on my photos from an expert. It was also nice to learn alongside like-minded people.
    5/5
    Everad
    2025-12-08
    I enjoyed the afternoon sadly the weather didn't cooperate so we moved inside which ment I was over-dressed for the environment but overall the instructor reacted to the weather issue quickly. Despite there only being 5 people, the majority of participants were less experienced with photography and as a result Nickolas had to adjust his presentation and spent more time assisting those participants.
    4/5
    Kenneth Udle
    2025-12-08

    Always fun learning new things i can do w my camera!
    5/5
    Jatinder
    2025-12-08
    Nicholas was very knowledgeable and patient. I learned a lot of tips and tricks I never would have considered.
    4/5
    Aleksandr
    2025-11-14
    I enjoyed this event and I actually learnt a lot. Also the group was small and helpful and that was the best part. Unlike the flash photography class where the group was big and I learnt very less , did not have chance to engage with Nicholas and ask questions, it was not a good experience for me and money waste.
    4/5
    Nishma
    2025-11-10

    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
    2026-03-30
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2026-05-13
    Title or Location: Paris France
    While on a vacation in Paris. Beautiful landmark . At night it is all lit up with twinkling lights. Very busy. Loved my time there.
    Credit: Biagio
    Instagram: Batzzz67
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-07-15

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2026-04-29
    Title or Location: Ruper's loner -
    Tuesday, April 28, 2026, around 8:30 a.m. I took this Tree Swallow in the Ruper Village cemetery, in the municipality of La-P?che.
    Credit: Michel Simard
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichelSimard61
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2026-04-11
    Title or Location: Andrew Haydon Park, Ottawa
    A quiet autumn moment at Andrew Haydon Park, where vibrant fall colours, dramatic skies, and the stillness of the water come together with the solitary figure of a walker and a dog, creating a scene of calm reflection and seasonal transition.
    Credit: Otto Caceros
    Facebook: Otto Caceros
    Instagram: @otto Caceros

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-05-20
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2026-04-08
    Title or Location: Victoria, BC
    I was in Victoria for work and I was lucky enough to have a room with a view. I stepped outside, walked along the coast line and I just took in the fresh ocean air, the sound of the birds chirping, and then the light got really good and I was in my happy place! R6mkiiRF14-35 USM F/4@14mmIso 200f/161/125 sec
    Credit: Yan Lafreniere
    Instagram: @yan_laf
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-05-20

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2026-03-04
    Title or Location: City of Fethiye Karag?zler District
    One of the best area and natural bay of City of Fethiye with lovely seen and small villas . One of the Lovely place to live and visit in T?rkiye &127481&127479
    Credit: M. Metin Bay?lken
    Instagram: Metin.Bayulken
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-04-07
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2026-02-18
    Title or Location: Fethiye Ece Marine / Mu&287la T?rkiye &127481&127479
    This is the biggest Saling Boats Marine in Fethiye City , as a Canadian I am living here .
    Credit: Metin Bay?lken
    Facebook: Metin Bayulken
    Instagram: metin.bayulken

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-03-02
    Oxford Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: Chester Zoo
    I use photography to help with my mental health and I love capturing the Chimpanzees and most primates due to how expressive they are. Many of my images that I post (like this one) are to represent how I am feeling at that moment in time.
    Credit: Darren Cammock
    Facebook: @darrencammock
    Instagram: @darrencammock
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-03-02

    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: St. Augustine Lighthouse
    This is a blend of the St. Augustine Lighthouse and the Milky Way. Taken at different locations due to light pollution over St. Augustine proper.
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-10-15
    Chichester Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: Stonehenge
    ..time stands still when ancient stones meet the golden sky..
    Credit: Bineesh Antony

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-10-15
    Bradford Photography Group
    2026-06-14
    Title or Location: Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve
    This is a shot of one of the many species (over 300 types in the uk) of long legged fly. These are predatory and this particular one is about 5mm long. Shot taken with a lumix g9 and 45mm macro lens using a flash and diffuser. Ive loved bugs my whole life and recently switched to macro due to the smaller gear and my ill health stopping me carrying larger gear. I love that there is a whole world in a bush.
    Credit: Douglas Jarvis
    Facebook: Douglas flatt
    Instagram: @flattdouglas
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2024-10-15

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