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PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 20 June
Olathe, Kansas - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Sabu
A beginner-friendly photography class covering the basics of camera settings, composition, and natural light. This outdoor class is perfect for those new to photography using a DSLR or mirrorless camera. Participants should bring their own camera.
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$98      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 25 July
Waverly, KS - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Ben Weddle
Join us for a beginner-friendly photography session. Learn the fundamentals of photography in a relaxed outdoor setting. Perfect for those just starting out with their camera.
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$98.0      

Nearby Photography Groups

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 20 June
Kauffman Center - 9am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Photography Group
Darrin Dressler
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
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$49.00      
Light & Shadow Techniques in Watercolor

Light & Shadow Techniques in Watercolor

Saturday 20 June
Main St, Kansas City - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Watercolor works that play with light and shadow to create depth, mood, and quiet drama. Soft washes and layered tones guide the eye, allowing highlights to glow and shadows to settle with subtle elegance.
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$49      
I Shoot it, You Shoot it

I Shoot it, You Shoot it

Sunday 21 June
Downtown Lawerence Mass st - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
Kansas City Photography Group
Del Smith
In this session we will explore a wide variety of subjects and creative lighting. One person shoots a subject and then the next person shoots the same subject in their own creative way. A great way to learn new techniques and see different approaches to photography. Suitable for all skill levels.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
The Plaza - 9am - 3 Hours
Kansas City Photography Group
Darrin Dressler
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       3 places left
Watercolor Florals

Watercolor Florals

Saturday 04 July
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Celebrate the beauty of blooms in this gentle and creative Watercolor Florals class. You'll learn how to paint roses, daisies, tulips, and more with loose brushwork and vibrant color palettes. We'll focus on petal shapes, color layering, and composition to help you create floral pieces that feel fresh and expressive. Perfect for beginners and anyone who loves flowers and watercolor.
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$49      
Light Painting (Painting with Light)

Light Painting (Painting with Light)

Sunday 05 July
Downtown Lawerence Mass st - 8pm - 2.0 Hours
Kansas City Photography Group
Del Smith
In this hands-on meetup we will explore light painting techniques using slow shutter speeds and handheld light sources. Learn to create striking images by drawing with light in the dark. Suitable for photographers with basic manual mode knowledge.
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$49      

Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 11 July
Downtown Kansas City - 9am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Photography Group
Darrin Dressler
Introduction to Black and White Photography. What makes a good Black and White shot?

We will look at the contrast and using textures. How does the camera see the image and how do we create Black and White images in a camera or in post-production. We will look for some good examples and set some exercises.

This is a more advanced course and assumes you understand the basics of photography and controlling your camera.
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$49.00      
Watercolour Techniques

Watercolour Techniques

Saturday 18 July
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Join us for an immersive watercolour workshop exploring essential techniques. We will cover 'Wet on Dry,' glazing, and color mixing methods. Perfect for beginners looking to build their watercolour skills. Please bring your own watercolour paints, brushes, and paper.
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$49      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Sunday 19 July
Downtown Lawerence Mass st - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
Kansas City Photography Group
Del Smith
Join us for a creative photography walk exploring angles, perspectives, and composition around Lawrence. Suitable for photographers with basic camera knowledge.
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$49      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 01 August
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 6:24pm - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
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$49      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Sunday 02 August
Downtown Lawerence Mass st - 5pm - 2.0 Hours
Kansas City Photography Group
Del Smith
In this meetup we will explore the art of black and white photography, learning to see in tones, contrast, and texture. Suitable for photographers with basic camera knowledge.
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$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 08 August
West Bottoms - 9am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Photography Group
Darrin Dressler
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.
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$49.00      

Other Nearby Groups

Light & Shadow Techniques in Watercolor

Light & Shadow Techniques in Watercolor

Saturday 20 June
Main St, Kansas City - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Watercolor works that play with light and shadow to create depth, mood, and quiet drama. Soft washes and layered tones guide the eye, allowing highlights to glow and shadows to settle with subtle elegance.
book now
$49      
Watercolor Florals

Watercolor Florals

Saturday 04 July
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Celebrate the beauty of blooms in this gentle and creative Watercolor Florals class. You'll learn how to paint roses, daisies, tulips, and more with loose brushwork and vibrant color palettes. We'll focus on petal shapes, color layering, and composition to help you create floral pieces that feel fresh and expressive. Perfect for beginners and anyone who loves flowers and watercolor.
book now
$49      
Watercolour Techniques

Watercolour Techniques

Saturday 18 July
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Join us for an immersive watercolour workshop exploring essential techniques. We will cover 'Wet on Dry,' glazing, and color mixing methods. Perfect for beginners looking to build their watercolour skills. Please bring your own watercolour paints, brushes, and paper.
book now
$49      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 01 August
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 6:24pm - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Are you wanting to learn more about Watercolour painting? Then join this small class hosted by a professional instructor, specifically designed to assist beginners.

You will learn fundamental watercolour techniques, color theory, how to mix paint and then turn your knowledge into a stunning piece of art.
book now
$49      
Still Life with Everyday Objects

Still Life with Everyday Objects

Saturday 15 August
Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105 - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Find beauty in the ordinary with our Still Life with Everyday Objects class. From mugs and books to fruit and jars, you'll practice painting simple setups using light, shadow, and color to create mood and interest. This is a great session to slow down and focus on observation, composition, and brush technique.
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$49      
Watercolor Skies & Clouds

Watercolor Skies & Clouds

Saturday 29 August
Main St, Kansas City - 10am - 2 Hours
Kansas City Watercolor Group
Kayin Mujahid
Watercolor skies and clouds featuring soft gradients, layered hues, and gentle textures that capture light and atmosphere. Each piece evokes calm, openness, and natural beauty.
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$49      

ABOUT OLATHE
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 Olathe.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Sabu
    I'm a professional photographer and videographer with over 13 years of experience. I've worked in different countries and with clients from various industries, including business, events, and commercial projects.

    I help beginner photographers understand camera settings, composition, lighting, and how to work with clients. My goal is to explain everything in a simple and practical way so you can start shooting confidently and improve fast.

    Sabu is available for private bookings

    Available most weekdays and weekends. Flexible schedule.

    I offer private mentoring for beginner photographers, including:

    Camera basics (settings, exposure, lenses)
    Composition and lighting
    How to shoot portraits, events, and interiors
    Real shooting practice and feedback

    PHOTOS
    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-11
    Title or Location: Kensington metro park at Kent lake.
    I like to catch the golden hour at sunrise. My goal that morning was to photograph the sunrise, without photographing the sunrise. The sparkling ripples caught my eye.
    Credit: Mark Michaels

    Toronto Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Common Tern with a just caught fish to feed its chicks. C. Sam. Smith Park
    I was looking for Whimbrels, or other migratory shore birds when I spotted this common tern flying around. At some point it dove and caught a fish. I instinctively aimed my camera and took a few pictures before flying away.
    Credit: Hugues de Milleville
    Facebook: hugues.demilleville
    Instagram: @huguesdemillevillephotography
    Victoria Photography Group
    2026-06-10
    Title or Location: Victoria, BC
    Cedar Waxing berry pass. Most conversations happen out of earshot.Some are carried on the wind, branch to branch, berry to berry.
    Credit: Andre Pestana
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superpestana
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/superpestana

    Chattanooga Photography Group
    2026-06-09
    Title or Location: Grand Prismatic Spring, Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA
    Steam was really enshrouding the main pool of Grand Prismatic, so I looked for other compelling ways to capture images. This image features some of the sinter terraces and cooler water thermophiles thriving around the central pool perimeter.
    Credit: J. Scott Tinker
    Instagram: Scott.tinkeruomostudio

    Detroit Photography Group
    2026-06-09
    Title or Location: The Wave, Coyote Buttes North Wilderness Area, Arizona
    This is at the end of a 3.5 mile hike, with no trail, after you have a limited availability permit. Took me 5 years to get it. It is better to be there late morning to mid afternoon so the formation is fully illuminated.
    Credit: Roy Goldsberry
    Facebook: Roy Goldsberry
    Tucson Photography Group
    2026-06-08
    Title or Location: Death Valley California
    I was hiking the Mesquite Dunes in Death valley at dawn, looking forward to catch the first rays of the sun. When I photograph this scene I had seen ths photographer walking toward my composition. I waited and the magic happen.Canon R5 with Canon 100-400Shot at 100mmISO 200f81/400s
    Credit: Daniel Lacroix
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LUCKYBIKER/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlacroix1990/

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