MAIDSTONE
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 20 June
Rainham, Kent - 10am - 2 Hours
Dan
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 04 July
Mote Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Dan
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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£72      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 18 July
The Precinct, Rochester - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a relaxed photography meetup exploring composition techniques. Learn about framing, leading lines, the rule of thirds, and how to arrange visual elements in your photos. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      

Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 01 August
Mote Avenue - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Explore different perspectives and viewpoints in this relaxed photography meetup. We'll challenge ourselves to find creative angles and capture familiar scenes in new ways. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
WWC (Walk with Camera)

WWC (Walk with Camera)

Saturday 15 August
Rainham, Kent - 10am - 2 Hours
Dan
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety of photography aspects from street, landscape and nature. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 29 August
The Precinct, Rochester - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Dan
A beginner-friendly photography class covering camera basics, settings, and techniques. Learn how to use your camera in a supportive group environment. All skill levels welcome.
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£72      

Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 12 September
St Faith's St, Maidstone - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a relaxed street photography meetup at Maidstone Museum. We'll explore the surrounding streets and capture candid moments, architecture, and urban life. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 26 September
Mote Avenue - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a relaxed portrait photography meetup at Mote Park. Learn techniques for capturing natural light portraits, posing, and composition. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
Landscape Photography Meetup

Landscape Photography Meetup

Saturday 10 October
Rainham, Kent - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a landscape photography meetup at Riverside Country Park. We'll explore techniques for capturing stunning landscapes, from wide vistas to intimate details. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      

Black and White Photography Walk

Black and White Photography Walk

Saturday 24 October
The Precinct, Rochester - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a black and white photography walk around Rochester. We'll explore composition, contrast, and light to create striking monochrome images. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 13 June
Folkestone Harbour Arm - 10am - 2 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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£28.00      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Broadstairs High Street - 9:30am - 3 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
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.
book now
£72      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 28 June
Dungeness - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Dan
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
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£28      

WWC Walk with Camera

WWC Walk with Camera

Sunday 28 June
London, Thames - 1pm - 2 Hours
Rochester Photography Group
Peter Thomas
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety of aspects of photography. We will walk approx. 2.5 miles from Tower Bridge to St. Pauls meandering up the Thames capturing some iconic scenes along the way.
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£28.00      
Street  Architecture Photography

Street Architecture Photography

Saturday 11 July
Canterbury - 10am - 2 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Dan
Join us to explore the streets and architecture of Canterbury. Capture urban scenes, buildings, and character. All levels welcome.
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£28      
Natural Light Portraits / Headshot Photography

Natural Light Portraits / Headshot Photography

Saturday 18 July
Devonshire Park, College Rd. - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
Eastbourne Photography Group
Eva Kalpadaki
In this hands-on workshop, explore natural light portraits and headshots. Learn posing, lighting techniques, and composition for flattering results using available light. Practice with peers, suitable for beginners and enthusiasts wanting to build confidence in portrait photography.
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£28      

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 25 July
Rye - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Dan
Join us for a relaxed photography meetup exploring composition techniques. Learn about framing, leading lines, the rule of thirds, and how to arrange visual elements in your photos. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
Summer Holidays Class

Summer Holidays Class

Sunday 26 July
Margate - 10am - 2 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
A class for all the family!

A fun relaxed class where we will be exploring different themes from beach shots to street photography.

This session is ideal for beginners-intermediates, or anyone that wants to improve their photography for the summer holidays!

So come along for a great afternoon out by the beach!
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 02 August
Castle Hill, Rochester - 11am - 3 Hours
Rochester Photography Group
Peter Thomas
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.
book now
£72       5 places left

Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 08 August
Dungeness - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Ashford Photography Group
Dan
Join us for a relaxed photography meetup exploring different perspectives and viewpoints at Dungeness. We'll challenge ourselves to find creative angles and capture familiar scenes in new ways. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
Beach Days Photography Class!

Beach Days Photography Class!

Saturday 08 August
Broadstairs - 11am - 2 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
Beach Days Photography Class!Come along for a beach day walk, where we will practice themes like street photography and landscapes! Whether you're a beginner or advanced, this is a fun class for all!
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 August
The King's Mile - 10am - 3 Hours
Canterbury Photography Group
Amanda Roberts
Did you receive a camera as a gift but struggling to understand how to use it - then this is the ideal session for you.

In this three hour session, we will go through the basics of the camera, learning about ISO, Exposure, shutter speed, lenses, and the different modes your camera has to offer other than auto mode as well as composition.

This session is suitable for mirrorless and DSLR cameras.

This could also make an ideal gift for a loved one too!

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£72      

ABOUT MAIDSTONE
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 Maidstone .

  • 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 Maidstone Photography Group on Facebook to share your photos after the session.

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was really good, Dan told me what main features to focus on and gave us plenty of opportunity to practice with guidance when needed.
    5/5
    Laetitia
    2026-05-12
    Very enjoyable and informative
    5/5
    Eleanor
    2026-04-13
    Dan was enthusiastic throughout showing many situations and opportunities for shots. Explaining light, textures and shape. Also included composition with perspective and depths with leading lines not just with hard lines but soft as well. He observed all the attendees with any explanations of queries regularly. Time management was good to cover the ground in two hours in a relaxed way. Thanks Dan.
    5/5
    Robin
    2026-03-06

    Fantastic workshop! Learnt to look at things in a different way and discover different angles and details. A really good experience.
    5/5
    Rose-Marie
    2026-03-02
    Really enjoyed it and took away lots of ideas, hits and tips. Thank you Dan :)
    5/5
    Zoe
    2026-03-02
    Had a great time and learnt a lot
    5/5
    Ian
    2026-03-02

    It was nice to practise the skills on the day, especially after getting used to shooting in semi auto modes. Dan is an easy going person sharing his experience with the participants, operating at their level to give them comfort with some good tips.
    4/5
    Satish
    2025-07-10
    Absolutely loved it. It was very good session, learned so much. Will definately book another session soon. Highly recommemded.
    5/5
    Dinesh
    2025-07-07
    He clearly had lots of experience and passed on lots of great tips, vey useful.
    4/5
    Daniel
    2024-05-27

    I found it really insightful. It was nice to have a much smaller group to really target individuals specific problems rather than a large group and the information provided be broad and non specific.
    5/5
    Sam
    2024-05-27
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Dan
    Daniel has been taking pictures for over 40 years, starting with Pentax film cameras in the 1980's and transferring to digital in the early 2000's. Over the years using a large variety of body type and lenses has built a broad knowledge of photography and the principles to getting a good image.
    A firm believer in "Photography is an artform" and "Cameras do not matter", Daniel cares much more about good images rather than the camera you have.
    Cameras over the year include:
    Leica M246, M8, SL
    Sony A7, A7R3, A6000, A6500
    Fujifilm Xf10, X-T10, X-T1, X-T3, GFX50R, GW690II (Medium format film)
    Nikon D600, D700, D810, F2 (Film)
    Pentax K100, MX (Film)
    The list goes on, all with prime and zoom lenses, flash etc.

    Currently working in Marketing using his photographic skills in exhibitions, events, product photography and editing.

    Dan is available for private bookings

    One to One tutoring, events (Not weddings), product photography, medium format film photography, landscapes, get in touch for rates,

    PHOTOS
    Maidstone Photography Group
    2025-02-28
    Title or Location: Follow the Path

    Credit: Donna Hollingworth

    Maidstone Photography Group
    2025-01-24
    Title or Location: Barming
    The red moon was fascinating to see. Normally it is cloudy when something interesting happens in the sky, but I was delighted to see this red moon rise over the hospital.
    Credit: Nick Southwood
    Instagram: njsouthwood
    Maidstone Photography Group
    2024-12-06
    Title or Location: Betws-y -Coed
    Taken in Betws-y-Coed Nikon D 750 &. Nikkor lens 24-120mmLong exposure with Hoya ND 1000 filterISO 100f/22 24mm30s
    Credit: Jako Ecka

    Maidstone Photography Group
    2024-12-06
    Title or Location: At home.
    This is little dakota my son's dog.
    Credit: Steve bird

    Maidstone Photography Group
    2024-10-23
    Title or Location: Staplehurst, kent
    On my way to work. Popped my camera in the car with me just in case. A misty morning and the sun was rising. I noticed the golden sunlight on the straw in the field. Took a few photos was a bit of a rush though. I was pleased of the result for the little time I had.
    Credit: Donna Hollingworth
    Maidstone Photography Group
    2024-10-07
    Title or Location: At home.
    Finally my wife has grown a flower.
    Credit: Steve bird

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-11
    Title or Location: Kensington metro park at Kent lake.
    I like to catch the golden hour at sunrise. My goal that morning was to photograph the sunrise, without photographing the sunrise. The sparkling ripples caught my eye.
    Credit: Mark Michaels

    Toronto Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Common Tern with a just caught fish to feed its chicks. C. Sam. Smith Park
    I was looking for Whimbrels, or other migratory shore birds when I spotted this common tern flying around. At some point it dove and caught a fish. I instinctively aimed my camera and took a few pictures before flying away.
    Credit: Hugues de Milleville
    Facebook: hugues.demilleville
    Instagram: @huguesdemillevillephotography
    Victoria Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Victoria, BC
    Cedar Waxing berry pass. Most conversations happen out of earshot.Some are carried on the wind, branch to branch, berry to berry.
    Credit: Andre Pestana
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superpestana
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superpestana

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-06-09
    Title or Location: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
    Steam was really enshrouding the main pool of Grand Prismatic, so I looked for other compelling ways to capture images. This image features some of the sinter terraces and cooler water thermophiles thriving around the central pool perimeter.
    Credit: J. Scott Tinker
    Instagram: Scott.tinkeruomostudio

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