Drawing for Beginners
Saturday 28 June
Needham Street - 10am - 2 Hours
Emerson Ferrandini
Join us for a beginner-friendly drawing workshop designed to help you feel comfortable and confident putting pencil to paper. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the essentials of drawing, focusing on seeing as an artist, observational drawing, proportion, composition, and the steps to build a drawing from scratch.. This class is perfect for those with little or no drawing experience and anyone looking to develop a solid foundation in drawing skills.
The City at Night
Friday 20 June
Downtown Modesto - 9pm - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.
In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
Creative Studio Lighting
Sunday 29 June
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Join us for a hands-on photography session focused on creative studio lighting techniques all in the comfort of a professional studio space. This meetup is perfect for photographers looking to experiment with different light setups, modifiers, and angles to enhance their portraits or still-life shots. Whether you're refining your skills or exploring studio lighting for the first time, this session offers a supportive, indoor environment to create and collaborate.
Posing 101 Class
Sunday 13 July
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 11am - 3 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Learn the art of directing and posing with confidence in this beginner-friendly studio class. Designed for photographers who want to improve their ability to guide subjects, this session covers essential posing techniques for individuals and small groups. With access to a professional indoor studio, you'll get practical experience in shaping natural, flattering poses that bring out the best in every shot. Ideal for portrait enthusiasts or anyone looking to boost their on-set communication skills.
Intro to Studio Lighting
Saturday 16 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Step into the world of studio photography with this introductory class on lighting fundamentals. Perfect for beginners, this session breaks down the basics of working with light indoors from setting up your first key light to understanding shadows, modifiers, and placement. Held inside a fully equipped studio, you'll get hands-on experience that builds a strong foundation for future lighting setups. No prior studio experience needed!
Studio Lighting Part 2
Saturday 30 August
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 11am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Take your studio lighting skills to the next level in this intermediate session focused on light modifiers. In this follow-up class, you'll explore how tools like softboxes, umbrellas, reflectors, and grids can dramatically change the look and feel of your images. Held in a professional indoor studio, this workshop is ideal for photographers who already understand basic lighting setups and want to gain more control and creativity with their lighting.
Maternity Portraits
Sunday 07 September
14th Street, Modesto CA 95354 - 10am - 2 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
Capture the beauty and emotion of pregnancy in this specialised class on maternity posing. Held in a comfortable indoor studio, this session will guide you through flattering, elegant, and expressive poses that highlight your subject's natural glow. You'll learn how to work with body angles, hands, fabric, and lighting to create timeless, heartfelt portraits. Perfect for photographers looking to build confidence in directing maternity sessions with care and creativity.
Beginner's Photography Class
Sunday 21 September
Downtown Modesto - 10am - 3 Hours
Sarina Schieferstein
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.
