Heroic Street Photography: Street Portraits, Candid Moments and Comic Con Culture
Saturday 02 May
Guildhall Square, Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
For this unique street photography session we'll capture costumed fans as they make their way to the Comic Con in Portsmouth. We'll focus on capturing both candid moments and posed portraits of costumed attendees, learning how to approach subjects confidently and tell visual stories. Expect colour, character and creativity to fill every frame! Suitable for all levels, this session is all about energy, interaction and making bold street images in a unique setting.
Spring in Bloom Woodland Flower Photography
Sunday 03 May
Stansted Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
Join us for a two-hour photography workshop set in a beautiful woodland location, where spring flowers bring colour and life to the forest floor. We'll explore techniques for capturing delicate blooms, natural light and seasonal details, from wider woodland scenes to intimate close-ups. Suitable for all experience levels, this hands-on session is designed to help you slow down, observe carefully and create fresh, vibrant images that celebrate the season.
Weather permitting, this meetup will include a visit to a stunning bluebell wood at the location! This is always very popular so book early to avoid disappointment.
Beginners Photography Class
Sunday 10 May
South Parade - 10am - 3 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
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.
Architectural Drawing Meetup
Saturday 16 May
Portsmouth - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Fakiha Khan
Join us for an architectural drawing meetup exploring buildings, perspective, and urban structures. Suitable for all levels with guidance on proportion and detail.
Visual Storytelling Effective Documentary Photography Meetup
Saturday 16 May
Havant - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
In this session we well explore how to create compelling visual stories through candid moments, scene setting, and impactful imagery. The end result will be a photo essay depicting the location in a series of images using different photographic techniques and styles. Photographic equipment isn't essential and a smartphone will serve just as well as a digital camera for this session.
The Art of Pride Street Photography in Motion
Saturday 06 June
Southsea, Portsmouth - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
If street photography appeals to you, this is one of the best events of the year to capture! A parade led by samba drummers leads the colourful procession along the Seafront, and we can capture the party atmosphere and follow along to South Parade Pier. The costumes, flags, and decorations provide a colourful palette and the relaxed and inclusive atmosphere will allow us to capture genuine moments of connection and emotion. With its dynamic energy and diverse stories, a Pride march offers endless opportunities for creative and impactful street photography.
Capturing the Spirit of D-Day at Southwick Village
Sunday 07 June
Southwick - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
Join us in the historic village of Southwick for a special D-Day themed street photography session. You'll have the chance to photograph people in authentic 1940s dress, military and vintage vehicles, and a lively market and funfair. The setting is rich in atmosphere and perfect for experimenting with a range of street photography techniques. Visitors are there to be seen and photographed, making it a great opportunity for candid and creative shots. Led by group host Jon.
Please note that entry to this event is not included in the meetup price. You'll need to purchase a general admission ticket separately. These are a310 in advance and available here: southwickrevival.co.uk/general-admission-events
Beginners Photography Class
Saturday 13 June
South Parade - 10am - 3 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
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.
Nature Macro Photography Meetup in an English Country Garden
Sunday 21 June
Stansted - 10am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
The gardens at Stansted Park will be a blaze of colour in June, making it a perfect location for flower and macro photography. You'll learn how to capture fine details, textures and patterns that are often overlooked, using simple and effective techniques. Suitable for all experience levels, the session focuses on slowing down, observing closely and creating striking close-up images. If you don't have a macro lens we can use other techniques to explore details and the world in miniature. Smartphone shooters will also be able to capture great images!
Stansted Summer Festival
Sunday 28 June
Stansted - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
Step into the lively and quintessentially English atmosphere of Stansted Summer Festival with your camera in hand! This festival offers an incredible mix of historic re-enactments, vintage cars, samba drummers and bands, and vibrant summer stalls. Whatever your preferred subject and style, there's something for everyone here - street photography, portrait photography, documentary photography .. a meetup not to be missed!Entry Fee This meetup requires a separate ticket purchase for the festival. Tickets are NOT included in the meetup price. Please book your ticket in advance via the official festival website httpswww.stanstedpark.co.ukstanstedsummerfestival2025Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality smartphone camera. A zoom lens is recommended for capturing distant details.Wear comfortable shoes as we'll be walking around a lot.Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with the group and discuss shooting strategies.
Entry Fee: This meetup requires a separate ticket purchase for the festival. Tickets are NOT included in the meetup price. Please book your ticket in advance via the official festival website: https://www.stanstedpark.co.uk/stanstedsummerfestival2025
Bring a DSLR, mirrorless, or high-quality smartphone camera. A zoom lens is recommended for capturing distant details.
Wear comfortable shoes as we'll be walking around a lot.
Arrive 10 minutes early to check in with the group and discuss shooting strategies.
Street Photography at Southsea Food Festival
Sunday 05 July
Southsea - 10:01am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
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.
Street Photography at Portsmouth Cultural Festival
Saturday 01 August
Portsmouth city centre - 11am - 2 Hours
Jon Mainwaring
In this meetup we'll join the cultural festival taking place in Victoria Park to mark the 100th anniversary of the city of Portsmouth. Events like this are great for street photography and there will be stalls, street food and live entertainment giving great opportunities for natural style portraits. Expect vibrant colours, smiling faces and lively performances!
