WINSTON
SALEM
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 17 May
Pfafftown - 10am - 3 Hours
Mikayla Penner
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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$92       5 places left

Nearby Photography Groups

Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 17 May
Green Valley - 10am - 2 Hours
Greensboro Photography Group
Tammy Cedar
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 08 June
Lindley Park neighborhood - 10am - 3 Hours
Greensboro Photography Group
Malcolm Miller
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Urban Sketch

Urban Sketch

Wednesday 14 May
Oak Summit Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes and capturing the environment around yourself. By using a pen, pencils, and/or color pencils we will learn how to draw the environment and capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
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$47      
Perspective Drawing

Perspective Drawing

Wednesday 28 May
Indiana Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
Perspective drawing is a technique used in art to create the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space on a two-dimensional surface

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of perspective.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of perspective.

Perfect for complete beginners.
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$47      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 31 May
Brookstown Ave Ste - Downtown Winston-Salem - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Watercolor Group
Abby Davenport
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolor painting? Do you want to have fun blending colors and drawing out your hidden artistic power? Then join this small class hosted by professional instructor Abby Davenport, specifically designed to assist beginners! You will learn fundamental watercolor techniques, color theory, how to mix paint, draw out hidden forms, and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of paper art.
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$49      

Mandala Art

Mandala Art

Wednesday 04 June
Oak Summit Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
In this class, we will be learning how to make a Mandala. A Mandala is a figured design that represented the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.

Mandalas often have a symmetrical design with repeating geometric patterns that are bold and colorful.
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$47      
Worldbuilding: Maps

Worldbuilding: Maps

Wednesday 18 June
Marshall St N - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
Worldbuilding is the art and process of creating a fictional universe. One of the first things a worldbuilder does is create their own map to get a quick reference to how big the world is. In this class we're going to be creating a world map for your fantasy world. You'll also learn about useful resources to build both digitally and traditionally.
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$47      
Still Life Drawing with Coloured Pencils

Still Life Drawing with Coloured Pencils

Wednesday 09 July
4th Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
In this class, we're going to be drawing still lives using color pencils! Drawing still lives help an artist notice the finer details of an object or environment that they create in. We will focus on some of the fundamentals of drawing create composition, shape, form, and perspective! and many other skills!
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$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Wednesday 16 July
Patterson Avenue - 10am - 2 Hours
Winston Salem Art Group
Samantha Wharton
In this class, we will be practicing how to create the human form. We will be drawing easy, dynamic poses with new drawing techniques!
Learning these poses will help the artist begin to understand the human body by breaking it down to its simplest form.
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$49      
ABOUT WINSTON
SALEM
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 Winston Salem.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was very helpful. Mikayla was great. Would definitely go to another one of her classes.
    5/5
    Christy
    2025-04-07
    Mikayla was an amazing instructor. She is very knowledgeable, passionate, and exudes enthusiasm for all she teaches us. My score reflects the timing of the class. It was too early as spring isn't even close to arriving. This macro class needed to be in late March/early April to be beneficial.
    4/5
    Shannan
    2025-02-23
    Mikayla was very knowledgeable and kind
    5/5
    Tamba
    2025-02-09

    I enjoyed the session and learned from it for sure!!! Our instructor was very patient and knowledgeable, left eager to learn more!
    5/5
    Jennifer
    2025-02-09
    Was good
    5/5
    Lori
    2024-11-11
    Was a good event. I learned alot
    5/5
    Laura
    2024-09-29

    Thanks for the helpful and fun class!
    5/5
    Andrew
    2024-09-09
    The event was excellent and informative. Mikayla was knowledgeable and extremely helpful.
    5/5
    Shannan
    2024-09-08
    We had a great time and learned a lot. I have some great images.
    5/5
    Robert Pantazes
    2024-09-08

    Learned a lot from Josh. It was a raining but we did get some nice images. I learn how to use the HDR.
    5/5
    Robert
    2024-04-22
    Always enjoy classes by Josh. Always learn something new. Takes me out of my routine and I see more. Enjoy his point of view.
    5/5
    Ron
    2024-03-20
    It was fun, informative and inspiring to get out and rethink street photography. Excellent teaching energy and knowledge!
    5/5
    Tom
    2024-03-18

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Mikayla Penner
    Mikayla is a New England born, North Carolina transplant with 8 years of photography experience. Growing up, her mother always had a camera in her hand and slowly passed that love of photography down to her.
    While she is well-rounded in most photography genres, Mikayla specializes in creative portraits and sports photography.
    Besides photography, Mikayla also comes from a teaching background with a love for students with special needs.

    Mikayla Penner is available for private bookings

    Available weekends.
    Specializing in weddings, family, seniors, maternity, and sporting events.
    Covering all your photographic needs.

    PHOTOS
    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2025-04-17
    Title or Location: My front yard! :)
    This is actually a dogwood in my front yard. One of those days were you look outside and realize the light is magical! I immediately thought of my dogwood and then while shooting realized the moon was in the background, but out of focus of course. So it?s actually a two shot focus stack! One with the moon in focus and one with the tree!! Thank You!!
    Credit: Brian Duncan

    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Hong Kong SAR
    Walking through the busy streets of Hong Kong I observed this group of people who weee waiting in line for something, framed by this construction vehicle. I liked the juxtaposition of the rough equipment and the patience if the people.
    Credit: MantenPhotography
    Facebook: @mantenphotography
    Instagram: @mantenphoto
    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: Old Kernersville Lake Park
    One of my favorite places to take pictures, especially fall. Old Kernersville Lake Park. Having grown up around here I knew about it but it?s a never busy little hidden park .
    Credit: Brian D

    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2024-11-25
    Title or Location: Winston-Salem, NC
    Clear autumn morning view
    Credit: Paul Gerst

    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2024-08-24
    Title or Location: Fourth of July park. Kernersville NC
    A fall afternoon I went to the park , mainly to get fall leaf pictures and it had been a while since I?d been there but the wild life was everywhere. Just before this shot I got the closest picture of a chipmunk ever! Anyway was about done when this cardinal landed in the creek near me for a bath! Beautiful red and I never realized the underside of there feathers are purple! Beautiful! My favorite part was the video of him bathing! I wish I could show it here! It got me back into video and I?m g
    Credit: Brian D
    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2024-05-17
    Title or Location: A little field near my house.
    So ever since I started shooting with my first real camera I've been going to a little field near my house. Mostly for Corn Flowers and spring daisies. On this outing I was actually testing out a new portrait lens. The LUMIX G 42.5mm F1.7. It's a tiny thing but pretty dang sharp! Some reviews mentioned Macro with it! And I think they were right!!
    Credit: Brian Duncan

    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
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    Instagram: The_Cryptex

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