ASHFORD
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Heritage & Architecture Walk with Camera

Heritage & Architecture Walk with Camera

Saturday 13 June
Rye - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Come with me as we explore the medieval town of Rye, this class is how to get the best shots of buildings, cobbled streets and ancient fort to capture the history and charm of Rye.
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£28      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Sunday 28 June
Dungeness - 10am - 3 Hours
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      
Street  Architecture Photography

Street Architecture Photography

Saturday 11 July
Canterbury - 10am - 2 Hours
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      

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 25 July
Rye - 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 08 August
Dungeness - 10am - 2.0 Hours
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      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 22 August
Canterbury - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a black and white photography meetup at Chatterbox Cafe. We'll explore Canterbury's streets, focusing on contrast, light, and texture to create powerful monochrome images. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 September
Rye - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a relaxed portrait photography meetup in Rye. Learn techniques for capturing natural light portraits, posing, and composition. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 September
Harbour Approach Rd. - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Dan
Learn photography basics and get your camera off Auto mode. This 3-hour beginner class covers aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and composition. We'll practice with hands-on exercises. All levels welcome. Bring your own camera.
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£72      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 03 October
Canterbury - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a relaxed street photography meetup in Canterbury. Explore the streets, capture candid moments, and practice composition techniques in an urban environment. Suitable for all skill levels. Bring your camera and comfortable shoes.
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£28      

Black & White Photography

Black & White Photography

Saturday 17 October
Rye - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for a black and white photography meetup exploring the historic streets of Rye. We'll focus on contrast, light, texture, and composition to create striking monochrome images. All skill levels welcome.
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£28      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 31 October
Canterbury - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Dan
Join us for an architecture photography meetup in Canterbury. We'll explore the city's historic buildings and modern structures, focusing on lines, patterns, and perspective. Suitable for all skill levels.
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£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Meetup

Beginner's Photography Meetup

Saturday 06 June
The Precinct, Rochester - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Maidstone Photography Group
Dan
Join this beginner photography meetup in Rochester. Learn camera basics, settings, and techniques in a social setting. All levels welcome.
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£28      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 06 June
Devonshire Park, College Rd. - 11:30am - 2.0 Hours
Eastbourne Photography Group
Eva Kalpadaki
Unlock the secrets of strong composition in photography. Learn rule of thirds, leading lines, symmetry, and more through practical exercises around the gallery. All levels welcome - bring your camera and transform your shots.
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£28      
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      

Adobe Lightroom  Lightroom Classic Editing 101

Adobe Lightroom Lightroom Classic Editing 101

Sunday 14 June
Whitstable coffee shop - 9am - 3 Hours
Rochester Photography Group
Peter Thomas
Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom to change colour values, exposure, as well as sharpening and more. Turn your images into your vision of artistry. Learning basic photo editing skills.
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£76       5 places left
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 20 June
Rainham, Kent - 10am - 2 Hours
Maidstone Photography Group
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 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.
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£72      

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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 04 July
Mote Park - 10am - 3 Hours
Maidstone Photography Group
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.
book now
£72      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 18 July
The Precinct, Rochester - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Maidstone 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.
book now
£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      
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      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 01 August
Mote Avenue - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Maidstone Photography Group
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.
book now
£28      

ABOUT ASHFORD
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 Ashford .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Dan was a good host and very good at explaining how to use different modes and settings on my camera and very patient and clear with a complete novice who just normally uses auto mode
    5/5
    Melanie
    2026-03-24
    Really good session in Rye last Saturday - and the weather rose to the challenge too! Dan had clearly done some extensive research beforehand and the whole event ran like clockwork. Very informative and pleasant company. Can thoroughly recommend these sessions to all.
    5/5
    Martin Small
    2026-03-23
    Despite the weather being awful, the workshop was very interesting and Nat was a great host.
    4/5
    Ricardo
    2024-06-17

    It was a very good workshop. Nat is a lovely guy and helped us with different techniques for taking portraits as well as some advice on equipment that works well
    4/5
    Gemma
    2024-06-17
    Nate found the best out of not ideal weather, guiding with patience. As the clouds cleared, the learning really rook off. Great session. Thank you
    5/5
    Fraser
    2024-02-26
    The weather was really bad and there were people on the lake so there were not many reflections. That is expected this time of year. We did do some long exposure instead so I was happy as I wanted to practice that more.
    4/5
    Julian
    2024-02-19

    The weather was not conducive but the instructor was adaptive and made it a learning opportunity. Was worth it.
    5/5
    Fraser
    2024-02-19
    Nice small group, good to get other opinions on shots, angle and settings. Instructor was helpful. Location wasnt the most exciting but then again that just forces you to be more creative.
    5/5
    Daniel
    2024-01-29
    Wonderful class. Nat was patient and explained things clearly. He provided technical help in the day and advice to help future learning. Already booked more of his classes.
    5/5
    Fraser
    2024-01-29

    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
    Ashford Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Kingswood, Ashford
    I am always on the lookout for new places to go to take pictures. So, one cold grey weekend I decided to go out anyway to a place called Kings wood just because I had never been before. It's a 588-hectare mixed conifer and broadleaf woodland located in the Kent Downs, near Challock and Ashford. The place was empty, with mist everywhere, felt like a scene from a horror or disaster movie. I liked the cold, harsh light on that day and they had be cutting, the trees on the left are all that were st
    Credit: Daniel J Burke
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJBImagePhotography/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djbimagelondon/

    Ashford Photography Group
    2026-05-01
    Title or Location: From outside the main entrance to Ashford Library
    I'd just got some new K&F ND filters and was testing them out in the churchyard, and remembered I'd taken an image a few years earlier from outside the library. I wasn't 100 happy with this shot but will return and give it another go as I like the composition.
    Credit: Terry Carter Photography
    Ashford Photography Group
    2026-04-19
    Title or Location: This was taken in my garden !
    Capturing the loving cheekiest, pure moments spent with my Bestfriend ! I love taking portraiture shots of mine and others fur babies capturing authentic natural shots of their personality and character ! , I use the cannon r7 and the 70-300mm cannon lens and edit via the Lightroom app I love editting black and white shots &128079&127995
    Credit: Aeryn Gower
    Facebook: Aeryn Gower
    Instagram: @aeryngowerx

    Ashford Photography Group
    2026-04-12
    Title or Location: Rochester Castle
    The castle and Cathedral have a long and fascinating past. You can't help but stand in front of them and feel their history.
    Credit: Daniel Burke
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJBImagePhotography
    Instagram: djbimagelondon

    Ashford Photography Group
    2026-03-31
    Title or Location: Charing views.
    My first attempt at incamera double exposure. Using a Canon 5d Mk.III and a Canon 50mm lens.
    Credit: Tim Hull
    Facebook: Tim Hull
    Instagram: timhullphotography
    Ashford Photography Group
    2026-03-16
    Title or Location: Victoria Park, Ashford
    One of the reasons I love photography is that it makes you really look at the world and really see it. I was walking through Victoria park when I walked past the Hubert fountain, its possible to walk past it every day and not really see it. Today I saw it, the details on it are remarkable, the craftmanship is top class, I spotted the Lions head and took the shot. There are other figures on the fountain, it is a work of art. Go take a look.The Hubert Fountain is a Grade II listed monumental ca
    Credit: Daniel Burke
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJBImagePhotography/
    Instagram: djbimagelondon

    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Taken from 1000 Venetian Causeway.
    Fourth of July over The Magic City!
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Instagram: rick_bravo1

    Central Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Avoca Beach
    A dramatic sunrise over Avoca Beach's rocky shoreline on 24 May 2026, with powerful surf breaking beneath stormy golden skies.
    Credit: Kylee Wilton
    Facebook: Kylee Wilton Photography
    Instagram: kyleewiltonphotography
    Bellevue Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: In Lynnwood by the parking lot of my apartment
    I was soaking in the sun on a beautiful day with my camera and zoom lens when i spotted the dragon fly on the antenna of a car parked car close to my apartment. The vivid colors and the beauty of the moment was no lost on me and i immediately zoomed in with my Tamron 70-300mm lens. I was glad the dragonfly was in no hurry to fly away. I was all smiles when i looked at the end result. The bokeh effect and beauty of the dragonfly. My camera settings were SON
    Credit: Jimmy Washiko

    Brighton Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Pencils
    This picture was taken by a large window, three pencils (RGB coloured) were laid on white card which was curved up in the distance, but the curve cannot be discerned due to the very shallow depth of field and even light, giving the impression of infinity into the distance ...
    Credit: Arthur Li
    Facebook: Arthur Li
    Instagram: art_k_li

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