LITTLE
ROCK
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 07 September
Pinnacle Mountain State Park - 4pm - 2 Hours
Brad Sims
Calling all local nature photography enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting Nature Photography Meetup at Pinnacle Mountain State Park, where we'll explore the park's beautiful scenery while sharpening our photography skills. This event is perfect for beginner to intermediate photographers looking to enhance their craft. During the class, we'll cover essential topics such as composition, camera settings, and practical tricks and techniques to help you capture the beauty of nature like a pro. Whether you're new to photography or looking to refine your skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn in a supportive and scenic environment. Grab your camera and come experience an afternoon of fun, learning, and creativity with fellow photography lovers!
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Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 21 September
Little Rock River Market District - 10am - 3 Hours
Brad Sims
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
$92       5 places left
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 05 October
Riverfront Park - Little Rock - 3pm - 2 Hours
Brad Sims
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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$47      

Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 19 October
MacArthur Park - 4pm - 2 Hours
Brad Sims
This class is your time to learn and gain a proper understanding of Composition and the importance of light to help boost your photography skills.

We, as a class, will be photographing a model without any on-camera flash or strobe photography. Just the available light, we will walk through, troubleshoot, make adjustments and capture a portrait successfully.

We will also learn how to use light modifiers like a reflector to help capture appropriately exposed shots in not-so-great lighting
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$47      
Fall Foliage and Nature Photography Meetup

Fall Foliage and Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 02 November
Pinnacle Mountain State Park - 4pm - 2 Hours
Brad Sims
Join us for a scenic photography adventure as we capture the vibrant colors of fall! This meetup is perfect for nature lovers and photographers of all skill levels. We'll explore beautiful landscapes filled with fall foliage, capturing the rich hues and unique textures of the season. Bring your camera, a sense of adventure, and enjoy a day immersed in the beauty of nature.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 November
President Clinton Avenue - 10am - 3 Hours
Brad Sims
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
$92      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 07 December
Little Rock River Market District - 2pm - 2 Hours
Brad Sims
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
$47      
ABOUT LITTLE
ROCK
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 Little Rock .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I thoroughly enjoyed myself and the group event. I felt extremely welcomed for not knowing a single thing about manual mode/limited knowledge of my camera. I cannot wait to come back for more sessions!
    5/5
    Erin
    2024-08-26
    Brad was a very knowledgeable and fun teacher, would recommend highly!
    5/5
    Joshua
    2024-08-13
    Brad led an amazing class. He did a great job answering questions , helping students with their gear and simplifying some of the more technical aspects of photography. Locations chosen and time of day were perfect. Gave me a new perspective on downtown Little Rock.
    5/5
    William
    2024-07-01

    Good practice, knowledgeable and passionate teaching, lots of suggestions on how to improve
    5/5
    George
    2024-06-10
    The class was well organized and packed with the practical information I was looking for.
    5/5
    Aaron
    2024-06-10
    It was fantastic! Had a great time walking through downtown Little Rock and seeing how others view things. I learned quite a bit.
    5/5
    Michael
    2024-02-25

    very useful. I learned a lot. Thanks Ken.
    5/5
    Heather
    2023-09-24
    Great class - Ken was friendly and knowledgeable.
    5/5
    Meleah
    2023-06-18
    The beginner meetup was well worth it. Having the opportunity to learn the concepts and then immediately put them into practice, as well as honest criticism and personalized advice from a pro is something you certainly can't get from YouTube. Ken has a great teaching style and is super approachable for those like myself who are breaking into the hobby. Also just a fun dude to be around. 10/10 would recommend.
    5/5
    Jordan Eddy
    2023-06-18

    This class was great! I really appreciated the individualized camera support received. I loved the small group, the location and timing. Ken was so knowledgeable and kind. I would highly recommend this class to anyone.
    5/5
    Jacina
    2023-06-18
    Had a wonderful hands on experience with Ken. He was very helpful and patient with explaining things to me. Can't wait to see what the other classes entail.
    5/5
    Tiffany
    2023-05-29
    It was a good time, learned some techniques from Ken.
    5/5
    Edward
    2023-05-28

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Brad Sims
    Brad Sims is a landscape and nature photographer from Little Rock, Arkansas. He is passionate about showing the seldom seen, the small and intimate, and the strangely unique beauty of Arkansas and beyond. Brad tries to follow the ideals and tenets of the Slow Photography Movement where he can, with mindfulness at the root of his photos.

    Brad's photos have been featured in Forbes Magazine, Quills & Pixels literary journal, and numerous print and digital publications. His travel photography includes images from the Gulf Coast, through the Rockies, to the Desert Southwest. Brad is a proud member of the Arkansas Artist Registry. You can see more of Brad's work at bradsimsphoto.com.

    Brad Sims is available for private bookings

    Available most Saturdays and Sundays from 2pm until 6pm.
    Private tutoring for photography techniques and editing, landscape and nature photo excursions, portrait photography sessions.

    PHOTOS
    Little Rock Photography Group
    2024-04-04
    Title or Location: Fire Island , Long Island NY
    Starburst from the Fire Island Lighthouse.March 25, 2024
    Credit: Nick Masselle
    Facebook: Nick Masselle Photography
    Instagram: Nick_Masselle

    Little Rock Photography Group
    2024-04-04
    Title or Location: Heavenly Rays Montauk Point
    Taking on a Sunrise atMontauk Point gives a photographer a plethora of photo opportunities. As the sun roseAbove the sea and started to touch the cloud cover, The heavenly crepuscular rays appeared and seamed to dance on the water
    Credit: Roy Schneider
    Instagram: @Roydotschneider
    Little Rock Photography Group
    2024-03-15
    Title or Location: South Point, Kona - Hawaii
    South Point is the Southernmost point of the Hawaiian Islands and the United States. Beautiful panoramic views provided the backdrop of this gold sunset. The sun was going down fast and, the battery in the camera was depleting fast as well. It showed at 1. While I had a spare battery in my pocket, I did not want to lose valuable 10 seconds changing it with a 200-6000mm lens hung around my neck. I was able to take about 8-9 series of sunset shots and this one was the last one, and the battery fi
    Credit: Kaleem Sayyed
    Facebook: Kaleem Sayyed

    Little Rock Photography Group
    2024-02-21
    Title or Location: US 65 outside of Tillar
    Just taking a Saturday drive down through the Delta. Came up on this farm and noticed this tractor. This picture represents the beginning of Spring fast approaching .
    Credit: William

    Little Rock Photography Group
    2024-02-05
    Title or Location: At Murray Park before the tornado last March.
    I was taking shots of the sunset summer before last at Murray Park when this Great Blue Heron landed on the small strip of land west of me making a perfect silhouette capture with the setting sun behind it. Canon Powershot
    Credit: Brian Jones
    Little Rock Photography Group
    2024-01-20
    Title or Location: England Arkansas
    This stretch of road is one of Arkansas many beautiful sights to see ! This street is a pathway for hundreds of farmers in the north eastern Arkansas region, yielding a breathtaking view in an early morning or afternoon setting.
    Credit: Marcus Leo
    Facebook: Marcus Leo
    Instagram: 7u3k_media

    Clarksville Photography Group
    2024-09-06
    Title or Location: Cades Cove, Townsend, TN
    This shot was taken on my first day into this trip. My wife and I decided to spend Labor Day weekend in the mountains which was wonderful but also very busy which isn't the best for wildlife photography. However, I did come away with some good shots from my outing (mostly landscape) and this is by far one of my favorite. I love how the light is striking the deer's face while he is mostly shrouded in shadow. I took this with a Nikon 200-500mm @ 500, 1/160s, ISO 100 and f6.3. I shot this across th
    Credit: Michael R Poteete
    Instagram: M.R.Poteete.Photography

    Greensboro Photography Group
    2024-09-04
    Title or Location: Asheboro, NC
    Was out looking for anything to photograph on one my few days off from work. So I went to the plot of land where I deer hunt. Any wild flower that may still be in bloom, insects, things like that. Tons of grasshoppers everywhere and I came across this fella. I didn't realize he possibly had a wounded left wing until I processed the photos. No wonder he sat thru many different angles, exposures, and me getting up in his face and didn't offer to fly off. LOL
    Credit: James Ollis
    Chichester Photography Group
    2024-09-03
    Title or Location: Goodwood festival of speed 2024 Redbull X fighter Gas Arena
    I took this shot with an OM systems Om1 mk1 with a 40mm - 150 mm F4 lens . It was the first time using this lens ! I was very pleased with the result considering it was an aerial panning shot at speed !
    Credit: Paul Reseigh / Gallery Reseigh

    Orange County Photography Group
    2024-09-02
    Title or Location: Newport Beach, Ca.
    I saw the sky start to get some color after looking too overcast. I grabbed my gear and went down to the road behind where I live. I had gotten a few shots of the headlights going the other way and it was too much of a contrast with the sky. I got set up, with the camera low to the ground and got a couple test shots. Then shot this at 5 seconds.
    Credit: Jason Corcoran
    Instagram: tohko_cali
    Peterborough Photography Group
    2024-09-02
    Title or Location: Bournemouth seafront.
    I was taking pictures for the Knights Templar Investiture and while I was waiting for them to finish their meal prior to speeches and awards I noticed the big wheel opposite and quickly set up my tripod using a high ISO And a slow shutter speed to capture the Milky Way and the background.
    Credit: Mark Parker - HB Total Media
    Facebook: HB Total Media
    Instagram: @hbtotalmedia
    Fayetteville Photography Group
    2024-08-31
    Title or Location: Camp Mackall, NC
    Upon discovering this site, I couldn't help but express my astonishment in a hushed whisper, "Oh my goodness!" My attention was so captivated by the lighting that I failed to notice the presence of a fawn in the frame. It was indeed a moment of pure enchantment.Gear:Sony a7riv with Sigma 105mm f1.4 DGAperture: f/5.6Shutter Speed: Between 1/200 and 1/320ISO: 200
    Credit: Fredrick Myers
    Instagram: fredrickmyersphotography

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