VICTORIA
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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 31 May
James Bay Victoria - 10am - 2 Hours
Zhanetta Zhovtyak
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       3 places left
I Shoot it, You Shoot it

I Shoot it, You Shoot it

Saturday 28 June
James Bay Victoria - 10am - 2 Hours
Zhanetta Zhovtyak
This session, will have a wide variation of subjects and creative lighting. The idea is that you can see how I shoot a scene, and then you place your camera in position and shoot the same way. This is a very effective way to study and learn new techniques.
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$47      
ABOUT VICTORIA
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 Victoria.

  • 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.

    Join the Victoria Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I just wanted to say I enjoyed the event very much. I am new to DSLR and the instructor spent quite a bit of time with me helping me with settings. I am very old school SLR and forgot a lot of things as well. She was patient, lots of fun and gave a different perspective to portraits from what I learned in school several years ago. I really appreciated her creative process and it will make me better at my craft as a result. I loved the location as well. I will be attending future events!
    5/5
    Tara
    2025-05-12
    The instructors enthusiasm helped facilitate a positive learning experience for the me. The group bonded early and made an enjoyable event for all.
    5/5
    Keith
    2025-05-11
    Attending the portrait photo workshop was an enriching experience. I learned a great deal about the importance of interacting with the subject, which is crucial for capturing the emotions that truly convey the story behind the photo. The workshop emphasized how building rapport with the model can help guide their expressions and poses, resulting in more authentic and impactful portraits. I also gained valuable insights into using lighting effectively in portrait photography. Overall, the workshop gave me a deeper appreciation of the creative process behind portrait photography.
    5/5
    Erfan
    2025-05-11

    This was highly informative. As a total newbie I learnt so much about Portrait photography. Zanhetti is clearly very experienced in this field both in front and behind the camera. She helped us think a lot about the process, and gave a tremendous amount of useful tips. She made a point of regularly looking at our images and gave us individual feedback which was very helpful.
    5/5
    David
    2025-02-24
    Zhanetta was a great instructor. Personable and knowledgeable!
    5/5
    Andrew
    2025-02-23
    It was great to meet up with Ron again, and others who have attended previous courses. Ron , as always was attentive to each member giving them time to answer their questions.
    5/5
    David
    2024-08-19

    Very interactive. Answered questions and provided training based on each person's camera. Willing to answer a lot of questions. I learned and lot and had fun.
    5/5
    Amy
    2024-07-08
    Love it . Ron was great explaining each camera , and information for all our questions for taking types of pictures , landscape sports sunset . Explain the light and speed . Looking forward to taking more lessons . Thank you
    5/5
    Heather
    2024-05-26
    1 Ron rocks 2 size of group -4 was perfect for hands on attention 3 location was great for a variety of subjects plus relatively quiet 4 gave me the confidence as a newby to further explore my camera and photography
    5/5
    Brendan
    2024-05-26

    I enjoy the one on one time with a professional. Spencer is knowledgeable and gets you thinking about what you?re actually trying to achieve from your image and how to make it happen
    5/5
    Denise
    2024-05-14
    It was a great experience! Spencer was helpful and I came away with some good ideas.
    5/5
    Michelle
    2024-05-13
    Spencer was great at explaining the principles of photography . He was also very skilled at figuring out how our camera worked
    5/5
    Guy
    2024-02-27

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Zhanetta Zhovtyak
    NoneI have been a photographer for over 10 years, portraits, weddings, newborn photo sessions, love stories, I can shoot any shoot in any conditions, you will have fun with me and you will learn different tricks that will help you in creating our photographic masterpieces.

    Zhanetta Zhovtyak is available for private bookings

    Weddings, family photo sessions, banquets by prior arrangement

    PHOTOS
    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-05-07
    Title or Location: La Joya, California
    Brandt's Cormorant
    Credit: Carlos Paniagua
    Facebook: Carlos Alberto Paniagua

    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-05-03
    Title or Location: Beacon Hill
    Courtship behaviour
    Credit: Carlos Paniagua
    Facebook: Carlos Alberto Paniagua
    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Birding safari during long weekend
    It was the intention for whale watching, however the whale moves too faster to catch. The eagle on the other hand is very cooperative being my model, looks like he is thinking of the menu for brunch&128539
    Credit: Yang

    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-17
    Title or Location: Esquimalt, British Columbia
    Out for a walk with dog, came across this little fellow!
    Credit: Andrew Parkhill
    Facebook: Apparkhill

    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-04-02
    Title or Location: Beacon Hill Park, Victoria BC
    This little cutie squirrel was running around on the grass and in the three as I was walking by. I think that shehe made a menditation decsion while climbing down the three. It offers opportunity for me to take a potrait photo of herhim for foc. The photo was taken in Beacon Hill Park Victoria BC.
    Credit: Yang Zhang
    Victoria Photography Group
    2025-03-26
    Title or Location: Matheson Lake Regional Park, Metchosin
    After a few days of wind and rain I decided to go for a hike at Matheson Lake. The water was so calm and serene. Just as I was getting ready to take the photo the sun broke through the clouds and revealed a wonderful reflection. Mother Nature?s reward for enduring the storm.
    Credit: Lynda Potter Photography
    Facebook: Lynda Potter Photography

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Title or Location: Yorba Linda
    Thank you for considering my photo for Photo of the Week! I have a number of bottle brush trees in my back yard, and birds love the blossoms when they bloom in the Spring. I usually see numerous hummingbirds and sparrows, but I saw this gorgeous bird one afternoon resting in the branches. I was able to get a couple of shots off before it flew away.
    Credit: Jerry Devera

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Title or Location: Deep Luminous Jungle
    When the darkness arrives, the truly colors shine the most.
    Credit: Rodolfo F
    Instagram: Rfonsecav
    Richmond Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Title or Location: Bald Head Island, North Carolina, USA
    This blossom was on a small Magnolia tree sheltered from the wind and weather on Bald Head Island. When I spied this blossom the sun light was beginning to illuminate the petals. Time time spent waiting for the pictorial moment gave me time to more deeply appreciate the beauty of this transient blossom. Taken with a Nikon D850, tripod, 70-200 in close distance. Single image-no stacking.
    Credit: Ted Peck

    Birkenhead Photography Group
    2025-05-10
    Title or Location: New brighton Lighthouse
    So after waiting months for some decent weather and perfect lighting conditions, as well as the tide to go out.. I was finally able to get the perfect photograph that focuses on the Lighthouse in all of its glory!
    Credit: Ryan Scott Davis
    Facebook: RAWFRAMES PHOTOGRAPHY
    Instagram: The_Cryptex

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