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The City at Night

The City at Night

Sunday 01 June
W 4th Street - 6pm - 2 Hours
James French
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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 08 June
North Sierra - 4pm - 3 Hours
James French
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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$98      
ABOUT RENO
PHOTOGRAPHY
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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 Reno.

  • 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
    Lots of good information, some I was already familiar with, some brand new. Will definitely improve my use of Lightroom and my photos on the whole. Thank you!
    5/5
    Juli
    2024-03-03
    Isaac is is good teacher in which i learned alot. i had a great time taking different photos in which i applied
    5/5
    marci
    2024-02-05
    Isaac was great!
    5/5
    Russell
    2024-02-04

    The instructor was knowledgeable and very helpful. He provided insights to improve composition and exposure in difficult lighting. I learned a lot and had a great time.
    5/5
    Lori
    2024-01-21
    Excellent event. Isaac is a great guide and I really enjoyed learning new perspectives and techniques from him. Two hours is the right length of time for this type of event.
    5/5
    Lori
    2023-11-14
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    James French
    James French is a local artist, director, photographer and performer in Reno, NV and surrounding cities. He graduated in 2016 from The Art Institute of California with an Associates of Science Degree in Photography. Since then he has worked privately as well as in partnership with other local artists and theatres to create more artwork. As a theatre director, he has had the honor of blending his many talents to a live stage for the last 5 years for various show productions and was given the "Volunteer of the Year" award in 2022 from TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada. His passion for art in various capacities and platforms has given him so many unforgettable experiences to date. He is very excited to share his experience and knowledge with other passionate artists.

    James French is available for private bookings

    Available Sunday Mornings for additional Project Assistance and Tutoring.

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    PHOTOS
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    2025-05-21
    Title or Location: Mt. Fitzroy in El Chalten, Argentina (Patagonia)
    Photographing Patagonia was a long held dream for my husband and I. We traveled there this past April. It was a long journey to get there from Reno - a 20 hours by plane to Buenos Aires and then another 3 1/2 hour flight from Buenos Aires to El Chalten in Argentina. The days are short at this time of year in Patagonia as winter is approaching in the southern hemisphere. The weather is cooler and the winds can be ferocious. Sunrise is around 9 am and sunset is around 6:30 pm so there were no sup
    Credit: Mary Moores
    Instagram: go.discover.travel
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-03-12

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    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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    2025-02-10
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    2025-05-11
    Title or Location: Washoe Lake
    I have never photographed horses before so I just went out them to see if I can find any wild horses so when I found them I had to walk for awhile to get some good shots, so I just sat there and watched them for awhile and all of a sudden they started running where I was sitting and I just started snapping away and this was my best shot that I took, just a side note I haven?t been doing photography long maybe about 6 months.
    Credit: Richard Griego
    Facebook: Rick Griego
    Instagram: griego.richard

    Reno Photography Group
    2025-02-10
    Reno Photography Group
    2025-05-09
    Title or Location: Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary
    Gracie is one of our North American Black bears that we have rescued. A private owner kept her as a pet, illegally when she was a cub. She was confiscated by NDOW and was brought to us 19 years ago. Now, she is living her best life with all the love and care she could ask for. I took the photo while assisting with her care that day.
    Credit: Gabriel Rijborz
    Instagram: snapshots_by_gabe
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    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: North Minden
    Carson River looking southwest
    Credit: Darren King
    Instagram: @epicimagepro
    Edmonton Photography Group
    2025-05-20
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    2025-04-17
    Title or Location: Wild Horses at sunset
    I was at Washoe Lake State Park walking with about 40 wild horses for two hours. It was getting to the point the sun was going behind the foothills. As I watched them backlit I took a few final shots. I noticed this horse was flicking flies away with its tail. I took a few and liked the way the tail fanned out.
    Credit: Steve Schrader
    Facebook: theartfulpenguin
    Instagram: theartfulpenguin

    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-05-20
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    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
    2025-05-20

    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
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-05-19
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    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

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-05-19
    Portland Photography Group
    2025-05-19
    Title or Location: Oregon-Washington Bridge
    Bridge shadows and forms
    Credit: A. Bautista
    Facebook: Asuncion Luna Bautista
    Instagram: Faitersft
    Gloucester Photography Group
    2025-05-19

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