COLCHESTER
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 28 June
High Street, Colchester - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Christopher Thorne
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.
book now
£28.0      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 26 July
Ryegate Rd. - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Christopher Thorne
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.
book now
£72.0       3 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 30 August
High Street, Colchester - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Christopher Thorne
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.
book now
£28.0      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 27 September
Ryegate Rd. - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Christopher Thorne
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.
book now
£72.0      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 25 October
High Street, Colchester - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Christopher Thorne
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.
book now
£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 29 November
Ryegate Rd. - 10:30am - 3 Hours
Christopher Thorne
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.
book now
£72      

Nearby Photography Groups

Adobe Lightroom  Lightroom Classic Editing 101

Adobe Lightroom Lightroom Classic Editing 101

Sunday 14 June
Whitstable coffee shop - 9am - 3 Hours
Rochester Photography Group
Peter Thomas
Learn how to use Adobe Lightroom to change colour values, exposure, as well as sharpening and more. Turn your images into your vision of artistry. Learning basic photo editing skills.
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£76       5 places left
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 27 June
Ipswich - 10am - 2 Hours
Ipswich Photography Group
Allen Blasdell
Street photography around Ipswich Centre
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£28      
WWC Walk with Camera

WWC Walk with Camera

Sunday 28 June
London, Thames - 1pm - 2 Hours
Rochester Photography Group
Peter Thomas
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety of aspects of photography. We will walk approx. 2.5 miles from Tower Bridge to St. Pauls meandering up the Thames capturing some iconic scenes along the way.
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£28.00      

Film Camera Session

Film Camera Session

Saturday 11 July
Central Ipswich - 10am - 2 Hours
Ipswich Photography Group
Allen Blasdell
Film photography is seeing a resurgence - with film cameras available for well under £100 it's no surprise. But there are some differences to digital....
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£28.0      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 July
Norwich city centre - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Norfolk Photography Group
Simon Watson
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic mode? Join this beginner-friendly class. We'll cover essential camera settings, the exposure triangle, basic composition techniques, and practical shooting exercises with personalised feedback. The session is suitable for complete beginners and focuses on learning in a relaxed, supportive environment.
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£72.00      
Beginners Photography Session

Beginners Photography Session

Sunday 02 August
Hollywells Park Ipswich - 10am - 3 Hours
Ipswich Photography Group
Allen Blasdell
From the exposure triangle to focusing techniques and more. You'll leave understanding how best to use your camera in any situation to get great results
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£72      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 02 August
Castle Hill, Rochester - 11am - 3 Hours
Rochester Photography Group
Peter Thomas
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.
book now
£72       5 places left
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 15 August
Hollywells Park Ipswich - 10am - 2 Hours
Ipswich Photography Group
Allen Blasdell
Outdoor portraits require an understanding of Light, camera techniques and posing your subject in the right place. This session will cover all these and allow you to get top quality photos of kids, people, event etc. without being overly complicated.
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£28      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 15 August
Castle Hill, Rochester - 11am - 2 Hours
Rochester Photography Group
Peter Thomas
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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£28.00      

Other Nearby Groups

Nature and foliage with Watercolours

Nature and foliage with Watercolours

Saturday 13 June
Park Avenue Outdoor Venue - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Norfolk Watercolour Group
Nathan Ramos
Join us to paint nature and foliage in watercolour at Eaton Park. Participants bring own materials.
book now
£28      
Outdoor Watercolour Class

Outdoor Watercolour Class

Saturday 27 June
Tombland Norwich - 10am - 2 Hours
Norfolk Art Group
Colin Revell
Simplifying the subject and composition. Learn confident loose brushwork with a limited palette.
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£28      
Fruits and veggies with Watercolours

Fruits and veggies with Watercolours

Saturday 27 June
Park Avenue Outdoor Venue - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Norfolk Watercolour Group
Nathan Ramos
Join us to paint fruits and veggies in watercolour at Eaton Park. Participants bring own materials.
book now
£28      

Watercolour Landscapes

Watercolour Landscapes

Saturday 27 June
Horsham St Faith (near Norwich) - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Norfolk Art Group
Anna Radley
Join us for a relaxing watercolour landscapes session at Horsham St Faith. We will explore techniques for painting outdoor scenes with guidance from instructor Anna. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own materials.
book now
£28      
Portrait with Watercolours

Portrait with Watercolours

Saturday 04 July
Park Avenue Outdoor Venue - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Norfolk Watercolour Group
Nathan Ramos
Join us to paint portraits in watercolour at Eaton Park. Participants bring own materials.
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£28      
Moon Shadows

Moon Shadows

Sunday 05 July
Acle, Norwich NR13 3DY - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Norfolk Art Group
Lorraine Auton
Come and explore the versatility of charcoal. This relaxed, introductory session will cover several basic techniques using minimal materials. You might be surprised how quickly you can get good results. Suitable for any level. (Not suitable for people who are uncomfortable getting dusty fingers.)
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£28      

Clouds and Skies with Watercolours

Clouds and Skies with Watercolours

Saturday 11 July
Park Avenue Outdoor Venue - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Norfolk Watercolour Group
Nathan Ramos
Join us to paint clouds and skies in watercolour at Eaton Park. Participants bring own materials.
book now
£28      
Still Life Drawing

Still Life Drawing

Saturday 25 July
Horsham St Faith (near Norwich) - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Norfolk Art Group
Anna Radley
Join us for a still life drawing session at Horsham St Faith. We will explore techniques for drawing from observation with guidance from instructor Anna. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own materials.
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£28      
Portrait Drawing

Portrait Drawing

Saturday 22 August
Horsham St Faith (near Norwich) - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Norfolk Art Group
Anna Radley
Join us for a portrait drawing session at Horsham St Faith. We will explore techniques for drawing portraits with guidance from instructor Anna. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own materials.
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£28      

Mixed Media Art

Mixed Media Art

Saturday 19 September
Horsham St Faith (near Norwich) - 11am - 2.0 Hours
Norfolk Art Group
Anna Radley
Join us for a mixed media art session at Horsham St Faith. We will explore techniques for combining different materials and media with guidance from instructor Anna. Suitable for all levels. Participants bring their own materials.
book now
£28      
ABOUT COLCHESTER
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 Colchester .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Very informative, and fun. Chris is a good teacher and very enthusiastic.
    5/5
    j
    2026-06-02
    Great for learning new techniques and trying new ideas. Chris was very helpful and very encouraging.
    5/5
    J
    2026-02-10
    First that my partner and I have ever attended. We enjoyed every minute. A small group of lovely,ike-minded enthusiasts, and a first-class tutor with both excellent technical knowledge as well as enormous patience and support. Great activities to keep us fully engaged. Will definitely attend more!
    5/5
    Lynn
    2026-02-10

    Very good tutor and an enjoyable morning
    5/5
    Bryan
    2025-11-04
    Chris is an excellent tutor, the course for me was brilliant, really informative and taught me so much more about my camera settings and use. The location was an excellent choice with so many options to practice what we were learning and I would recommend this session to anyone starting out or wanting to know more about their camera and improve.
    5/5
    Clive
    2025-09-29
    I really like this course. It was really, really helpful. Now I know how to use my camera in manual and learned some tips and have more knowledge about photography and cameras settings. Chris was wonderful. Will book another session soon.
    5/5
    Agne
    2025-09-29

    Very much enjoyed this session, especially the mini tasks we were set that helped challenge me with creative opportunities.
    5/5
    Norman
    2025-07-14
    Had an enjoyable time with Chris learning about natural light and portraits. Can't wait to see some of the shots captured on the day.
    5/5
    Dawn
    2025-06-11
    Really informative, chris was really patient, great hints and tips, would highly recommend
    5/5
    Melanie
    2025-05-19

    It was an excellent course, Chris was pleasant and knowledgeable, and very patient with us beginners. I would recommend.
    5/5
    Angela
    2025-05-19
    I had a great time and learnt a lot and Chris got me to expand my thinking on street photography
    5/5
    shaun
    2025-05-05
    The event started on time with our knowledgeable tutor who made our time with him fun and informative, we had lots of time to accomplish our tasks whilst learning not just from him but from others in our group. I am looking forward to more photography sessions.
    5/5
    Amanda Jane
    2025-03-24

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Christopher Thorne
    "Focus on nothing, until you see everything"

    For the past year that has been the words I've used to create images and video that can inspire.

    My name is Chris and I'm a BA holding photographer/filmmaker who wants to etch out my destiny in the creative fields, and to teach and inspire others along the way.

    My fields of specialty are street, model, concept photography and video making.

    Christopher Thorne is available for private bookings

    Parties,
    Corporate Events,
    Drone Piloting,
    Headshots,
    Live music,
    Other events,

    PHOTOS
    Colchester Photography Group
    2026-05-19
    Title or Location: Nature's fireworks

    Credit: Wayne Fowler

    Colchester Photography Group
    2026-03-30
    Title or Location: This photo was taken at Perranporth beach Cornwall

    Credit: Wayne Fowler
    Colchester Photography Group
    2026-01-30
    Title or Location: Colchester, Essex,UK
    I had bought my first bird feeder, a standard houseing feeder back in Feb of 2025, it was very popular with robins, and sparrows etc. Later on i added a pole, with a tube feeder, the sparrows loved this too. What was a bit amusing was the starlings quite often try and use it, with varying results! The love to use the top as a lookout post too. This was taken in May of 2025.
    Credit: Simon Folkard

    Colchester Photography Group
    2025-07-18
    Title or Location: Meow Cat Cafe, in Colchester
    I took this shot back in mid June, when i visited the cat cafe in Colchester. I am quite a regular visitor and so i knew Leo this cat a little. An extremely handsome cat, and with a lovely friendly nature too. It did make me smile, as i noticed at the time, a cat was behind him on the sofa fast asleep.
    Credit: Simon Folkard

    Colchester Photography Group
    2025-06-09
    Title or Location: Colchester
    This photo was taken back in March i think of this year. I had my Fujifilm XS10, with the 70-300mm lens on. I had recently put up an open bird feeder in my small garden. Gradually i began getting more sparrows, starlings, and robins coming to the garden. This is one of my favourite shots, and was complete luck, as this beautiful bird got a little more comfortable with me just standing fairly close. A much cherished memory.
    Credit: SimonF
    Colchester Photography Group
    2025-01-03
    Title or Location: Along the River Colne in Colchester, in Essex.
    This image was taken on my first afternoon out with a new lens, my Fujifilm XF 70-300mm. I was lucky to get some nice warm colour in the sky, just before sunset. This was taken on the 20th November 2024.
    Credit: Simon Folkard

    Miami Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Taken from 1000 Venetian Causeway.
    Fourth of July over The Magic City!
    Credit: Rick Bravo
    Instagram: rick_bravo1

    Central Coast Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Avoca Beach
    A dramatic sunrise over Avoca Beach's rocky shoreline on 24 May 2026, with powerful surf breaking beneath stormy golden skies.
    Credit: Kylee Wilton
    Facebook: Kylee Wilton Photography
    Instagram: kyleewiltonphotography
    Bellevue Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: In Lynnwood by the parking lot of my apartment
    I was soaking in the sun on a beautiful day with my camera and zoom lens when i spotted the dragon fly on the antenna of a car parked car close to my apartment. The vivid colors and the beauty of the moment was no lost on me and i immediately zoomed in with my Tamron 70-300mm lens. I was glad the dragonfly was in no hurry to fly away. I was all smiles when i looked at the end result. The bokeh effect and beauty of the dragonfly. My camera settings were SON
    Credit: Jimmy Washiko

    Brighton Photography Group
    2026-06-03
    Title or Location: Pencils
    This picture was taken by a large window, three pencils (RGB coloured) were laid on white card which was curved up in the distance, but the curve cannot be discerned due to the very shallow depth of field and even light, giving the impression of infinity into the distance ...
    Credit: Arthur Li
    Facebook: Arthur Li
    Instagram: art_k_li

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