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Black and White

Black and White

Saturday 20 June
Avenue South, Birmingham - 10am - 2 Hours
Annie Nguyen
We will explore what makes a striking black and white image, with the use of strong lighting, simple subject choices, and strong composition.
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$49.00      
Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 15 August
5th Ave - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Annie Nguyen
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 12 September
5th Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Annie Nguyen
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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$98.00      

ABOUT BIRMINGHAM
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 Birmingham.

  • 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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    • REVIEWS
    The event was great, and the weather was nice. I enjoyed shooting with the group.
    5/5
    NICHOLAS
    2026-03-01
    I thought the event was very helpful. I was able to learn the basic key concepts to taking great photos. I learned a few things about my camera that I had no clue about before the class as well. The instructor insured that everyone understood what was taught, before moving on to the next concept.
    5/5
    Christel
    2026-01-05
    Annie was an excellent instructor. She was very knowledgeable and was able to pass on this knowledge in a way that was easy to understand. I learned so much about my camera settings and what modes and settings to use in different situations. I would highly recommend this class with Annie as the instructor. Very much fun and educational.
    5/5
    Robb
    2025-12-07

    I really enjoyed the event on December 6, 2025 at Railroad Park. I learned a lot about the gadgets on my camera and how to take pictures better. The instructor was outstanding and looking forward to more classes.
    5/5
    Earline
    2025-12-07
    Thanks.
    5/5
    Phil
    2025-04-14
    You never stop learning! Annie gave us a very friendly welcome and enquired about the different experiences of the people in the small group. This enabled her to respond to everyone individually and give advice. We were able to try many different techniques, which Annie explained well beforehand. A very instructive evening where even experienced photographers can see and learn different things beside their genre. I would book a Meetup again at any time.
    5/5
    Guido
    2025-01-10

    It was lots of fun, everyone was nice and friendly and Annie was a good leader- Very cordial and knowledgeable and taught us a lot.
    5/5
    Andy
    2025-01-07
    Great event. Very informative and helpful
    5/5
    Cheralynn
    2024-08-21
    Great class. instructor was very informed. She created a easy going participation friendly class. My email is [email protected] if she wants to contact me
    5/5
    Janet Hoffman
    2024-03-29

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Annie Nguyen
    Annie was born & raised in AL. She first developed her love for photography as a kid early on through her father who would often shoot film. She was completely enamored with this art growing up using her cousin's video camera to capture stills, learning Android/IPhone photography, & anything she could get her hands on to practice more including her dad's digital camera in middle school until she got her first (film) camera in high school. She enjoyed learning how to shoot with film as it was completely different from shooting with digital! It was also during this time when her father instilled more basic principles, such as composition & lighting, to help in her learning/practice as she quickly formed her own style having shoots with friends in high school. Even now, her love still continues for this art as capturing special moments is both a lifelong passion & joy of hers! She graduated from U.A.B. with a bachelor's in public health as helping others is another strong pursuit of hers.

    Annie Nguyen is available for private bookings

    Available most Sundays from 8AM until 12PM.
    Private tutoring, weddings, portraits, & events.

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    PHOTOS
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Birmingham Photography Group
    2026-05-30
    Title or Location: Birmingham Botanical Gardens
    A katydid nymph awaiting a photo-opp on an Iceland poppy.
    Credit: Ty Dodge
    Facebook: tdodge36
    Instagram: @tdodge36
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2026-05-27
    Title or Location: McCalla Al

    Credit: Colin schmidt
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Birmingham Photography Group
    2026-05-27
    Title or Location: McCalla Alabama
    Just a bug on my plant
    Credit: Colin schmidt

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Birmingham Photography Group
    2026-05-07
    Title or Location: Mrauk_U, Myanmar
    This photograph was taken during sunset in Mrauk-U, an ancient archaeological city in Rakhine State, Myanmar, often known for its historic temples and peaceful landscapes.I captured this image from inside an old temple tunnel, using the archway to frame the ancient pagodas silhouetted against the fading evening sky. As the sun disappeared beyond the horizon, the warm orange glow slowly spread across the landscape while a soft layer of mist settled around the temples, creating a calm and time
    Credit: Thiha Lin
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2026-04-25
    Title or Location: Great Smoky Mtns National Park Tn.
    I was at the same place two years in a row and with very little rainfall and the fall colors were non existent, on the third year I hit paydirt.
    Credit: Jack Hohimer
    Eastbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Birmingham Photography Group
    2026-04-15
    Title or Location: Monument Valley Arizona
    Sunrise at Monument Valley
    Credit: Vince Champion

    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    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
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    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
    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    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

    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    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
    Edinburgh Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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