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DRAWING
GROUP

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Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 18 April
Anson St - 10am - 3 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. Join us to master composition, lighting, and creative techniques using just your phone. We'll explore tips for urban scenes, portraits, and more right here in Charleston. No fancy equipment needed 2013 just your smartphone and a desire to shoot better photos.
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$98       3 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 25 April
Anson St - 10am - 3 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Street art is a unique and colorful art form and can be found in all kinds of nooks and crannies. Join us to capture street scenes, candid moments, and urban creativity in Charleston. We'll discuss composition, lighting, and approaching subjects ethically. Bring your camera and let's explore the streets together.
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$98       5 places left
Photography for Social Media

Photography for Social Media

Saturday 09 May
Anson St - 10am - 3 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Learn photography techniques optimized for social media platforms like Instagram. We'll cover composition, lighting, posing for portraits, editing basics, and tips for eye-catching posts. Use your camera or smartphone to create professional-looking images. No prior experience needed - just bring your creativity!
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$98       4 places left

Night Photography

Night Photography

Saturday 16 May
Anson St - 6pm - 2.0 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Night photography is a magical way to capture Charleston's city lights, light trails, and low-light urban scenes. In this session, we will cover camera settings for low light, long exposures, focusing techniques, and creative night compositions. This is a relaxed, practical meetup where we will walk, observe, and photograph nighttime locations together.
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$49      
Leica Camera Workshop

Leica Camera Workshop

Saturday 23 May
Anson St - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Workshop for Leica users or upgrades. Hands-on shooting with Leica.
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$49      
Street Photography at Night

Street Photography at Night

Saturday 06 June
Anson St - 6pm - 2.0 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Explore street photography at night in downtown Charleston.
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$49      

Natural Light Portrait

Natural Light Portrait

Saturday 20 June
Anson St - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Focus on composition and natural light for flattering portraits. Use reflectors and troubleshoot settings.
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$49      
Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 04 July
S Battery St. - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Join us for a session focused on capturing beautiful portraits using natural light. We will explore various lighting techniques, posing, and how to use the scenic backdrop of White Point Gardens to enhance your shots.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 July
Downtown Charleston - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? This hands-on class covers the essentials of manual settings, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, all while exploring the beautiful Joe Riley Waterfront Park.
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$98       5 places left

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 01 August
Mary Murray Drive Charleston - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Charleston Photography Group
Sonny Green
Join us for a session exploring the fundamentals of photographic composition. We'll look at techniques like the rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, and how to create visually compelling images at Hampton Park.
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$49      
ABOUT CHARLESTON
DRAWING
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your drawing 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 drawing pad and some pencils, which can be easily obtained online or from your nearest art supplies store.

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 Charleston Drawing Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
INSTRUCTORS
Susan Ferry
Susan received an BFA in painting from the Kansas City Art Institute, and an MFA in painting from Queens College City University of New York. She has taught art at the University of Southern Mississippi, Jefferson Davis Community College, Trident and Charleston Southern.
She has shown work in the New Orleans area, New York and Charleston. She is an avid drawer and painter. Loves landscape and the figure. She also enjoys working with children and beginners.
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