ABERDEEN
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 10 August
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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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£72       5 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 28 September
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 12 October
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 16 November
hazel head park,Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 December
Hazlehead Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Jay Buchan
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Exploring Abstract Art

Exploring Abstract Art

Saturday 02 August
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Aberdeen Art Group
Adelina Abasli
Dive into the vibrant world of abstract art with our Exploring Abstract Art class!

Unleash your creativity as we use various media to reinterpret everyday objects and discover fresh subjects. Explore expressive and abstract representations that breathe life into your artistic vision. Get ready to embark on a journey of 'mark making' techniques, creating dynamic starting points that will evolve into unique masterpieces. Join us in this exciting exploration of abstract expression - where every stroke tells a story!
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£28      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 16 August
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Aberdeen Art Group
Adelina Abasli
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
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£28      
Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Saturday 30 August
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Aberdeen Art Group
Adelina Abasli
Ready to bring faces to life on paper? In this fun and beginner-friendly class, you'll learn the essential techniques to draw portraits with confidence and character. From sketching proportions to adding expressive details, we'll guide you every step of the way. Perfect for budding artists and curious creatives alike!

Bring along your basic materials - pencils, eraser, paper - and get ready to draw some faces!
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£28      

Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 13 September
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Aberdeen Art Group
Adelina Abasli
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
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£28      
Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Introduction to Acrylic Painting

Saturday 27 September
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Aberdeen Art Group
Adelina Abasli
Embark on a colorful journey into the world of acrylic painting with our "Introduction to Acrylic Painting" class, specifically tailored for beginners. Led by an experienced instructor, this course covers the basics of acrylic painting, focusing on color mixing, brush techniques, and creating captivating textures. Perfect for those with little to no painting experience, you'll explore the exciting realm of acrylics and unleash your creative potential.

Discover the magic of color theory as you learn to create your own palette, ranging from bold and vibrant hues to subtle and soothing tones. Dive into hands-on exercises that will build your confidence in using various brush techniques, whether you're aiming for bold strokes or intricate details.
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£28      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 11 October
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Aberdeen Art Group
Adelina Abasli
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.We will also be practicing various forms of Mark Making techniques and hopefully will make an empty page less daunting to fill up. Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
£28      

Tonal Drawing

Tonal Drawing

Saturday 25 October
Stonehaven - 10am - 2 Hours
Aberdeen Art Group
Adelina Abasli
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of shadow and tone.Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of tonal drawing, including the use of value, contrast, and composition. We will cover topics such as creating a tonal range, building contrast, and simplifying composition to create a clean and striking image.
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£28      
ABOUT ABERDEEN
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 Aberdeen .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Excellent, great instruction and I learned a lot from it.
    5/5
    stuart
    2025-02-03
    was good .Learned new things,,,
    5/5
    Umesh
    2024-08-28
    Really enjoyed my day. Jay was an excellent patient teacher. Took a lot of new knowledge away with me.
    5/5
    Gavin
    2024-06-25

    Excellent, just what I wanted, although an aurora instead of overcast would have been good😉
    5/5
    Jim
    2023-12-11
    Really helpful! Jay was great and super informative.
    5/5
    Emma
    2023-12-11
    Was a perfect location with lots of colours. Jay has been very lovely, kind and nice for my questions and many information given by her to get to start with photography.
    5/5
    Alper
    2023-11-01

    Very valuable meeting with skilled professional tutor
    5/5
    Tomas
    2023-08-21
    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Jay Buchan
    Jay loves working with clients to capture their stories. Since the days of film photography, she had a passion to tell stories. This has grown into not only working as a professional photographer but also as a photography tutor.

    To her, passing on skills and knowledge to others who love photography to get the best out of themselves and their equipment is a joy. It's first and foremost about helping people improve by only competing with themselves to get better and enjoy their photography journey more. So tell her what your passion in photography is and she'll help on the way to amazing images.

    Jay Buchan is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Aberdeen Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Potterton
    I work full time but am also a primary carer, so I look for photo opportunities near to hand. Recently replaced my Canon 80D with a R6MkII which has auto focus-bracketing. This shot was only my 5th using this facility and it was a gorgeous Aberdeenshire morning with heavy dew - I could see these crocuses lit up in our garden so I abandoned my coffee and headed out. Getting the camera angle was tricky and I had to reverse the tripod centre column to hang the camera between the tripod legs...that
    Credit: Paul Fowler
    Facebook: Paul Fowler

    Aberdeen Photography Group
    2025-05-08
    Title or Location:

    Credit: soran xurmale
    Aberdeen Photography Group
    2024-12-29
    Title or Location: Aberdeen beach front
    Was down practicing hand held long exposure at Aberdeen beach. There was enough 'dark' in the sky to allow about a 1/4 sec exposure, just enough to allow a bit of movement in the incoming wave
    Credit: David Esson
    Instagram: Daviedimples

    Aberdeen Photography Group
    2024-12-22
    Title or Location: Beach Ballroom
    I had just recently became a qualified CAA drone pilot and this was one of my first drone flights over water and over the Beach ballroom. This is such an iconic building in Aberdeen and like the perspective of the shot
    Credit: Dave Esson
    Instagram: Daviedimples

    Aberdeen Photography Group
    2024-12-15
    Title or Location: Southbreakwater, Aberdeen
    Most areas around Greyhope road to South breakwater & on to Girdleness lighthouse are great places to bag a Sunrise shot
    Credit: Dave Esson
    Instagram: daviedimples
    Aberdeen Photography Group
    2024-11-27
    Title or Location: St Macher Cathedral
    I thought the cathedral would offer a great opportunity to use the drone. I had just recently purchased the DJI mini 4pro so this was one of my first fly overs
    Credit: Dave Esson
    Instagram: Davie Dimples

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-07-17
    Title or Location: Monavale Gardens Christchurch NZ
    I had some time to spare before taking some family photos. The colours of these flowers definitely stood out to me and I have always liked threes....
    Credit: Monita Baird
    Facebook: Monitamayphotography
    Instagram: MonitaMayPhotography and monsmay

    Montreal Photography Group
    2025-07-17
    Title or Location: Lachine QC
    Whispers of the SkyA long-exposure photograph taken at the Lachine Canal in Montreal captures a serene lighthouse standing at the end of a pier, guiding silently over still waters. The sky above, alive with motion, streaks with ethereal clouds that stretch dramatically across the frame?painting a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere over this peaceful riverside scene.Tags:Lighthouse LongExposure Seascape SkyDrama PierPhotography CloudMovement WaterReflection TranquilScene LandscapePh
    Credit: David Ifrah
    Facebook: @david Ifrah
    Instagram: @davidsiphoto
    Geelong Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Photo was taken in my studio. The subject was cut from a flowering tree in my back yard.
    This image is part of a series I did called 'Square Flowers'.
    Credit: Rod Howes
    Facebook: Rod Howes
    Instagram: RodHowes_archive

    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Back Yard, Las Vegas, NV
    I enjoy macro photography highlighting parts of everyday object wee usually overlook. In this picture, I noted the opening of the white rose petals to reveal the reds and oranges of the stamens and pistil against a golden glow formed from the light diffusing through the scene, like the opening of a painted paper fan.
    Credit: Lee Stahl
    Instagram: ig_fretless.photo

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