SALINAS
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 29 March
Creekside - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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$47      
Water Droplets

Water Droplets

Saturday 05 April
Carmel Valley - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing stunning and unique images of water droplets.

As well as other creative ways to combine water droplets with other props and subjects.
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$47      
Rule of Thirds Meetup

Rule of Thirds Meetup

Saturday 12 April
501 Monterey-Salinas Highway 68 - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.

In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
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$47      

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 April
San Juan Bautista - 4pm - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$47      
Selective Colour Photography

Selective Colour Photography

Saturday 26 April
Asilomar State Beach, Pacific Grove, CA - 10am - 2 Hours
Izzy Lyons
Selective colour can be done in a couple of ways. You can find a subject with a strong dominant colour, a lady in red for example amongst people wearing drab colours. Or you can use a mode which some cameras have in which you can isolate a particular colour within a scene whilst all other colours are turned to B W. Either way this will be a session which will help us hunt down images and increase ones 'eye' for strong photographs.

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$47      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Meetup

Beginner's Photography Meetup

Saturday 22 March
Kiely Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Santa Clara Photography Group
Vern Fisher
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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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 29 March
Carmel Highlands - 10am - 3 Hours
Monterey Photography Group
Kate Vylet
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      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 05 April
Lick Mill Blvd - 10am - 2 Hours
Santa Clara Photography Group
Vern Fisher
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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$47      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 April
Carmel Highlands - 10am - 3 Hours
Monterey Photography Group
Kate Vylet
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Landscape Painting

Landscape Painting

Saturday 22 March
Almaden Lake - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
We will capture the timeless beauty of local historical architecture. Beginners welcome.
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$47      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Sunday 06 April
Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
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 stunning piece of paper art.
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$47      
Watercolour Painting Animals

Watercolour Painting Animals

Sunday 20 April
Rose Garden - 10am - 2 Hours
San Jose Watercolor Group
Joy Hallare
Watercolour Painting Animals" is more than just an event it's a chance to connect with your creative side, appreciate the beauty of the animal kingdom, and create artwork that captures the essence of these enchanting beings.Exchange ideas, find inspiration, and forge lasting connections with those who share your passion. Let's paint the captivating world of animals together!
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$47      

ABOUT SALINAS
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 Salinas.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Izzy was well prepared, knowledgeable and accessible. because the others were far more advanced than i we didnt get as much lower level help than i would have liked but she has offered to follow up with me and i appreciate that.
    4/5
    marion
    2025-03-02
    Enjoyed the outing very much. Learned a good bit about using my Millis camera to take black-and-white photographs. Particularly enjoyed the 80% exercise exercises.
    5/5
    David
    2025-03-02
    Very enjoyable and useful class - my first and will be the first of many. Izzy is great!
    5/5
    Don
    2025-03-02

    It was very well organized and structured. I was given clear instructions and goals to accomplish and there was ample time to complete the tasks. Izzy was available throughout the duration of the workshop for consultation and discussion. Having like minded fellow photographers in the group was an added benefit.
    5/5
    Sury
    2025-02-17
    Izzy took us up a beautiful mountain where I learned more about composition, the ability of color to draw attention to areas of photograph, and leading lines and a photograph.
    5/5
    David
    2025-01-12
    It was very helpful, both in terms of providing fresh eyes to composition as well as some technical tips.
    5/5
    Dennis
    2025-01-12

    Learned a lot about natural lighting and how to direct a photoshoot. Izzy was encouraging, supportive and knowledgeable.
    5/5
    David
    2025-01-05
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Izzy Lyons
    Izzy Lyons is a landscape photographer and recent graduate from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she earned a BA in Fine Art with a minor in History of Art and Visual Culture. Inspired by the natural beauty of the California coast, Izzy specializes in capturing the dynamic relationship between light, texture, and atmosphere in expansive outdoor settings. Her work reflects a deep connection to the environment, with an emphasis on storytelling through composition and detail.

    Passionate about exploring new landscapes, Izzy is dedicated to capturing the spirit of place and encouraging viewers to appreciate the natural world in all its forms.

    Izzy Lyons is available for private bookings

    Available most Sundays from 1pm until 7pm.
    Weddings, portraits, and events

    PHOTOS
    Salinas Photography Group
    2023-12-15
    Title or Location: SeaCliff Beach, CA
    This is the SS Palo Alto cement/concrete ship built as a tanker at the end of World War I. She is located at Seacliff State Beach in California. At one time there was a pier that connected to the ship but it was demolished this year because of the storms we had in 2023. I took this photo while going on my beach walk about a month ago.
    Credit: Gloria Howell
    Facebook: Aloha Glor

    Sunshine Coast Photography Group
    2025-03-13
    Title or Location: Happy Valley
    Wave captured sun
    Credit: Juli?s Sunrise
    Instagram: Julie?s Sunrise
    Fremont Photography Group
    2025-03-12
    Title or Location: Seattle Downtown, Pike St
    Wandering through Seattle Downtown. This city is packed with personality and hidden gems! &129321 From the food to the architecture and the locals, there's so much to discover.
    Credit: Vikram Parmar
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clickedbyvp/

    Vancouver Photography Group
    2025-03-11
    Title or Location: Twin Lakes, Bridgeport, CA.
    Even though it was summer, the reflection of the clouds on the water almost looked like ice formations.
    Credit: John Ferguson

    Thornton Photography Group
    2025-03-10
    Title or Location: Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado
    This was sunset time at Great Sand Tunes National Park here in Colorado. Any time of time is amazing there to see this natural wonder in person, but sunrise and sunset times I feel are the best as the ever changing shadows just give the dunes such a different look and mood and changes by the minute, I choose a little slower shutter speed just to soften things somewhat and really like how this turned out. Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T8iLens: Canon EF-S18-55mm f4-5.6 IS STM@55mm ISO100 f13 1/
    Credit: Ken Weber
    Instagram: @kwofco_
    Ballarat Photography Group
    2025-03-10
    Title or Location: Derrinallum, Vic
    I had this shot planned for a while, and using tools like PhotoPills and Google Maps really helped me scout out potential locations. One night, unable to sleep, I decided to step outside and take a look. The sky was crystal clear, and the stars were so vibrant?there was also a new moon, which made the scene even more special. Sometimes, the best moments come when you least expect them, and this spontaneous shot turned out to be everything I hoped for."
    Credit: Marcel Aquilina

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-03-08
    Title or Location: Lakeside Park in Pell City Alabama
    This pair of ospreys have had a nest in this soccer field light pole for the past few years. They are having to rebuild it this year. I got this series of shots as one was coming in for a landing but aborted it at the last second.
    Credit: Max Jolley

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