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Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 18 April
Great Neck Road - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
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       5 places left
Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 02 May
East Hampton - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating stunning images with a shallow depth of field.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of photography, including aperture, focal length, and distance. We will cover topics such as using a shallow depth of field to create a mood, blurring out distracting backgrounds, and how to use a shallow depth of field to give a bokeh effect behind our subjects to make them pop.
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$49      
Photographing Reflections

Photographing Reflections

Saturday 16 May
Hopmeadow St, Simsbury - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
We will be using natural water reflections and seeking out man-made reflective surfaces in the area to explore how we can use reflections to add depth and intrigue to our images. Reflections can help us to show our subject from an unusual, or from multiple, points of view. We can use reflections to abstract our subject or to make perfect mirror images. We'll even have a look at how we can create our own reflections when there are none around.
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$49      

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Thursday 21 May
Remote via Teams / Skype - 3pm - 3 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
Designed specifically for newcomers and casual users, this class offers a comprehensive dive into Adobe Lightroom. You will learn how to navigate the software to transform your RAW files into finished, captivating photos ready for printing. We cover the essential post-editing process in a structured, easy-to-follow format perfect for those starting their editing journey.
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$98       5 places left
Using Light  Shadow in Photography

Using Light Shadow in Photography

Saturday 30 May
Downtown Hartford - 3pm - 2 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photoopportunities, as well as some challenges! In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 June
West Hartford - 3pm - 3 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
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! Your instructor will guide you through the basics of how ISO affects the brightness of your shot and its grainy or noisy effects. The numerical identification of shutter speed and how it can be utilized to complement a shot or dramatize a shot. And finally, f-stop. The eye of the camera. Your instructor will teach you the relation between your own eye in relation to your camera's f-stop. Your instructor will provide you an easy, fun and engaging way to understanding your DSLR! After a bit of class room material, you will venture into the nearby environment and put your skills to the test! Please keep in mind that you will need a DSLR of any make to fully utilize these practices and principles.
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$98       3 places left

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Adobe Lightroom for Beginners: Editing Class

Friday 26 June
Remote via Teams / Skype - 4pm - 3 Hours
Hartford Photography Group
Jahvon John
Designed specifically for newcomers and casual users, this class offers a comprehensive dive into Adobe Lightroom. You will learn how to navigate the software to transform your RAW files into finished, captivating photos ready for printing. We cover the essential post-editing process in a structured, easy-to-follow format perfect for those starting their editing journey.
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$98.00       5 places left
ABOUT HARTFORD
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

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 Hartford Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
PHOTOS
Auckland Watercolour Group
2026-04-15
Title or Location: Summer in New Zealand
In Mangonui on the North Island, the town's roads, bathed in sunlight, and their elegant curves traversing the blue sea, instantly captivated me. I spent an unforgettable weekend there.
Credit: jia rui sun

Leeds Watercolour Group
2026-04-13
Title or Location: roofs..........a northern landscape
Following an enforced 18 months away from my art I returned to my practice working in watercolour and ink. I work with liminal, architectural and imagined spaces and places within an urban landscape. Using layers my work is an exploration of form, colour and texture aiming to capture the essence of the urban landscape we live in, work in and travel through.
Credit: Ian Fraser
Instagram: ianfraserart
Adelaide Watercolour Group
2026-04-11
Title or Location: Kingston on Murray
A local mooring for house boats at Kingston on Murray, near Waikerie SA. 8x10 on 300gsm cotton.
Credit: Peter Hancock

Auckland Watercolour Group
2026-04-10
Title or Location: Auckland
This painting was inspired by a quiet moment in Queenstown, where the lake, boats, and distant hills seemed to dissolve into one another under a soft, changing light.What interested me was not the exact appearance of the place, but the feeling it carried ? a sense of stillness, as if time had briefly slowed down. The boats and structures are only lightly suggested, almost fading into the atmosphere, leaving traces rather than solid forms.In my work, I often try to move between reality an
Credit: Xin Yi
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xin.yi.961246/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xin_yi_watercolour/

Austin Watercolor Group
2026-04-10
Title or Location: My backyard
?Spring Fest? - The earth presents beautiful gifts of all sizes, colors, and fragrances after awakening from its long slumber. The most wonderful time of the year is when my backyard has blossoms as pretty as Christmas ornaments. It makes me happy. I love it so much I want to capture it in watercolor!
Credit: Celeste Weaver
Facebook: Thunder Ridge Art
Austin Watercolor Group
2026-04-10
Title or Location: Spring Lake, Santa Rosa Ca
We walk this lake when I?m in Santa Rosa
Credit: Jan Lloyd
Facebook: Jan Lloyd
Instagram: Mantis962

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