DONCASTER
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Saturday 20 June
Station Court - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Matthew Dever
Learn the art of street photography in Doncaster town centre. This beginner-friendly meetup will cover techniques for capturing candid moments, interesting compositions, and the character of urban life. Suitable for all levels.
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£28      
Beginners Photography

Beginners Photography

Saturday 18 July
Cusworth - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Matthew Dever
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? This beginner-friendly 3-hour class covers manual settings, composition, and how to capture great images. Suitable for all levels.
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£72      

Nearby Photography Groups

Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Saturday 06 June
The Headrow - 8:30am - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
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£72.00      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Sunday 07 June
Museum Gardens area, York - 11am - 2 Hours
York Photography Group
Mark Sullivan
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.

Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.
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£28.00      
Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Friday 19 June
The Headrow - 1pm - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
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£72.00      

Modernist Sheffield Architecture

Modernist Sheffield Architecture

Saturday 20 June
University of Sheffield - 10am - 2 Hours
Sheffield Photography Group
David Stones
A leisurely walk from the Arts Tower into Sheffield City Centre stopping at several locations along the way to photograph interesting and Modernist Sheffield buildings. We will learn how using manual settings together with careful consideration of viewpoint and composition can help us create extraordinary images of extraordinary buildings.
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£28      
WWC Walk with Camera

WWC Walk with Camera

Saturday 20 June
University of Leeds - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Wakefield Photography Group
Duncan Yi Chik Si
This Walk With Camera explores Leeds city centre with a focus on urban and street photography. You'll receive practical, hands-on guidance on camera settings, composition and shooting angles as we walk and stop for short exercises. Bring your own camera beginners welcome. No equipment is provided.
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£28.0      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 21 June
York city centre historic area - 11am - 3 Hours
York Photography Group
Mark Sullivan
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. The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer'

The point of the class is to teach you something.... 'to see like a photographer '
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£72.00      

Natural Abstractions

Natural Abstractions

Saturday 27 June
Clarkehouse Rd, Broomhall - 10am - 2 Hours
Sheffield Photography Group
David Stones
Using the plants in the surrounding environment we will be looking to create a set of images which have abstract qualities. We will consider the importance of framing ,composition and focus. . We will explore how the 'formal' elements of light, colour, shape, texture, pattern and line can be manipulated to create intriguing images.
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£28      
Exploring Depth of Field

Exploring Depth of Field

Saturday 04 July
Sheffield City Centre - 10am - 2 Hours
Sheffield Photography Group
David Stones
In this session we will explore different approaches to using depth of field in our images using the city as our stimulus. We will look at examples from the past to see how photographers have used depth of field and focus to convey ideas. We will look at the relationship between foreground and background and consider how this can be manipulated in our own images.
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£28      
River walk photography

River walk photography

Saturday 04 July
Tower street, york - 11am - 2 Hours
York Photography Group
Mark Sullivan
Let's spend the day by the river just on photography. We will of course concentrate on your camera settings, the exposure triangle, aperture, shutter speed and iso. We will look at reflections, people, boats and architecture along the river. Water and reflections are great for photography enthusiasts as well as the people that reside on the river.Let's explore the delights of photography on Yorks very own river ouse.
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£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 05 July
Memory Ln - 10:15am - 3 Hours
Hull Photography Group
Stefano Cavallini
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       5 places left
Street Photography for Beginners

Street Photography for Beginners

Saturday 11 July
The Headrow - 2pm - 3 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Glenn Brookes
Build your confidence in approaching strangers, directing them to the best light and evoking natural emotions.
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£72      
Session 1 of 4 Get Your Camera Out  Knaresborough Photo Walk

Session 1 of 4 Get Your Camera Out Knaresborough Photo Walk

Saturday 18 July
Knaresborough - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Photography Club
Andy Ainsworth
Ever thought you should really get out and take some photos, but never quite do it? This first session is all about getting your camera out and starting to shoot. No pressure, no overthinking. Whether you're using a phone or a camera, I'll guide you step by step so you actually understand what you're doing.

We'll keep it simple, practical, and relaxed, and I'll be right there if you get stuck, explaining things in a way that makes sense.

By the end of it, you won't just be thinking about photography—you'll be doing it. Participants bring their own camera and gear.

Before the session, please watch this video for some inspiration: https://youtu.be/Cep1uW6lWQE?si=89zi4RBOFgHrJRyF
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£28      

Other Nearby Groups

First Steps Toward Joy

First Steps Toward Joy

Saturday 06 June
Lincoln, NE - 10am - 2 Hours
Lincoln Watercolor Group
Chris Anderson
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners. You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a piece of paper art.
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£49      
Painting A Landscape In Acrylic Beginners

Painting A Landscape In Acrylic Beginners

Sunday 07 June
Meanwood, Leeds - 1pm - 2 Hours
Leeds Art Group
Lynn Armstrong
An easy to follow session using acrylic to create a vibrant landscape
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£28      
Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting

Saturday 13 June
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Sheffield Watercolour Group
Ansa Muhammad
We will capture the timeless beauty of local historical architecture. Beginners welcome. Participants bring their own materials.
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£28      

Painting Flowers In Watercolour For Beginners

Painting Flowers In Watercolour For Beginners

Saturday 13 June
Meanwood, Leeds - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
A step by step guide to painting beautiful flowers in watercolour
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£28.00       3 places left
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 13 June
Leeds City Centre - 10:32am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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£52      
Painting Flowers in Acrylic For Beginners

Painting Flowers in Acrylic For Beginners

Saturday 20 June
York City Centre - 10:30am - 2 Hours
York Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
An easy to follow session creating beautiful flowers in acrylic
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£28.00      

Painting A Landscape In Watercolour

Painting A Landscape In Watercolour

Saturday 27 June
Meanwood park - 10am - 2 Hours
Leeds Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
A relaxed guide to creating a landscape with washes of colour, suitable for beginners and those with some experience
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£28      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 27 June
Leeds City Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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£52      
Amigurumi

Amigurumi

Saturday 04 July
Leeds City Centre - 10am - 3 Hours
Leeds Crochet Club
Lucy Williams
Ignite your imagination and enhance your crochet technique at our exclusive workshop centred around amigurumi crochet. Whether you dream of crafting a magnificent squishy plushie or smaller, delicate doll, we've got you covered. The beauty of this method is in its flexibility - you can create pieces as large or as small as you desire. Learn to read patterns, increase and decrease and sew pieces together.
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£48      

Painting People The Easy Way With Acrylic

Painting People The Easy Way With Acrylic

Saturday 11 July
Meanwood, Leeds - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Leeds Art Group
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly acrylic painting session where you'll learn to paint people the easy way. We'll cover simple techniques for faces, figures and composition, step by step. Suitable for beginners. Participants must bring their own materials including acrylic paints, brushes, paper or canvas, pencil, water jar and a folding chair.
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£28      
Watercolor Skies & Clouds

Watercolor Skies & Clouds

Saturday 11 July
South Manchester park - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Sheffield Watercolour Group
Ansa Muhammad
From dreamy pastel sunsets to moody storm clouds, explore techniques for capturing the atmosphere in watercolour. Participants bring their own materials.
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£28      
Painting Birds in Watercolour

Painting Birds in Watercolour

Saturday 25 July
Meanwood - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Leeds Watercolour Group
Lynn Armstrong
Join us for a beginner-friendly watercolour session painting birds. We'll guide you step by step in creating beautiful bird paintings. Participants must bring their own materials including watercolour paints, brushes, paper, pencil, water jar, and paper towels.
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£28      

ABOUT DONCASTER
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 Doncaster .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Very good tutoring catering for different levels of skill.
    5/5
    Stewart
    2026-03-23
    Friendly & informal setting, good size group so could really get involved. Good structure to the session with tasks set to learn specific areas. Learnt so much about photography but also my camera. Well worth it.
    5/5
    David
    2026-03-23
    Matthew was a great teacher for me a complete beginner, very patient & kind, learnt how to use my camera on a manual setting using shutter speed, ISO & the F setting. Would highly recommend anyone who is a beginner to book onto this course! Throughly enjoyed the time spent learning.
    5/5
    Dawn
    2026-01-12

    Useful session, provided useful lessons in techniques and seeing useful photo opportunities on the street. Found it very instructive,
    4/5
    Steve
    2025-09-01
    Really enjoyed this session with Shams. He made lots of suggestions for creative street photography and I felt he quickly picked up on the differing interest areas of our group and supported us in fine tuning our techniques to realise our inspirations. We also learned from each other and enjoyed looking to see what each other were capturing with our differing lenses and cameras. A really relaxing and enjoyable session!
    5/5
    Mike
    2023-10-30
    Didn't realise it was1 to 1. Very good course and the instructor was very helpful. Would recommend this course.
    5/5
    Julie
    2023-08-21

    Really enjoyed the class and felt like I learnt a lot! Everything was explained in layman's terms and was a great balance between theory and practice. The trainer taking the class was very friendly and approachable and didn't make you feel silly for asking lots of questions. I really feel like I've come away from the course with more knowledge and confidence, ready to go and practice on my own.
    5/5
    Emma
    2023-04-25
    Brilliant introduction to photography! Very insightful and I can wait to get out there and practice everything we went through.
    5/5
    Adam
    2023-03-06
    The course was very informative and put across really well.
    5/5
    Gary
    2023-03-06

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Matthew Dever
    Matthew's documentary work blends cultural research and visual storytelling, with international exposure and engagement through exhibitions, media features, and academic contexts. Matthew uses a sociological perspective to research influence on beliefs and behaviours; specifically, collective behaviour and the relationship between individuals and society.

    Matthew has produced PR stories in education and cultural heritage that have been published globally, with clients including The Late Show with David Letterman, the Department for Education, Historic England, and BBC News. His work has featured on television 2013 such as a Sky Arts programme 2013 and is held in libraries and archives worldwide, including The British Library, the V&A, and the International Centre of Photography (ICP).

    Matthew Dever is available for private bookings

    Available some weekdays and most weekends for private tutoring and commissions.

    PHOTOS
    Doncaster Photography Group
    2026-05-10
    Title or Location: Hawes, Yorkshire

    Credit: Becky Marshall Images
    Facebook: Becky Marshall Images
    Instagram: Becky Marshall Images

    Doncaster Photography Group
    2026-05-10
    Title or Location: Yorkshire Photography Hides

    Credit: Becky Marshall Images
    Facebook: Becky Marshall Images
    Instagram: Becky Marshall Images
    Doncaster Photography Group
    2025-04-14
    Title or Location: Doncaster
    Funfair
    Credit: Keith rowland
    Instagram: Keithrowland29

    Doncaster Photography Group
    2024-05-23
    Title or Location: Doncaster
    It was my first photo taken on a rainy day and I was absolutely amazed by the beauty &128525
    Credit: Nicu Sovejanu

    Doncaster Photography Group
    2024-04-01
    Title or Location: Whilst having my regular stroll with a camera, I couldn't even imagine what I would come across that day. Look at the beauty of nature with this stunning shot and never fail to remember: if your day seems to be full of wobbly moments, grab a camera and ta
    Taken by a Ukrainian refugee, who's arrived in England and cannot stop admiring what England has to offer, both unique nature and rich history. Lots of love to the British and their hearty welcome to people in need, whatever the country they come from. Thank you!
    Credit: Kate Savenko
    Facebook: Kateryna Savenko
    Instagram: katikkks
    Doncaster Photography Group
    2024-03-15
    Title or Location: Original in Gainsborough.
    Night sky added.
    Credit: Paul Broadbent

    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos

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