LITTLE
ROCK
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

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      
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.
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$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.
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$47      

Winter Woodland & Nature Photography

Winter Woodland & Nature Photography

Saturday 21 December
River Mountain Rd - 2pm - 2 Hours
Brad Sims
Join us for a Winter Woodland and Nature photography class at Two Rivers Park in Little Rock! Capture the beauty of nature and wildlife as we explore the winter scenery together. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, this class is perfect for honing your skills and connecting with fellow nature enthusiasts.
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$47      
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 04 January
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      
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

    Anchorage Photography Group
    2024-10-07
    Title or Location: Lake George , Knik Glacier Alaska
    Photo was takin on a trip up to Knik Glacier Alaska to do some filming for the Croatia National News and the BBC . 19mm F/2.8
    Credit: Martin Martin Alaska
    Facebook: Martin Martin Alaska

    Norfolk Photography Group
    2024-10-07
    Title or Location: Photo Taken at Raf Mildenhall 05/10/2024
    Red arrows Transiting from Raf Waddington, Stopping off for fuel prior to departing to Duxford for final display of 2024.Settings:F7.11/1250th SecISO 125600mmShutter priorityW/B manual
    Credit: David Lloyd
    Instagram: davidlloyd3780
    San Gabriel Photography Group
    2024-10-07
    Title or Location: Home Yard
    I setup bird feeders at home including a hummingbird feeder. They are super active and are use to me being close to them so I grabbed my Canon R5 with my Canon 70-200mm f2.8 lens and placed myself within 8 feet from the feeder rendering great closeup shots while they feed and the late afternoon sun gives this Rufous hummingbird that beautiful glow
    Credit: Gonzalo Guerrero
    Facebook: G Guerrero Photography
    Instagram: @photo818

    Cambridge Photography Group
    2024-10-06
    Title or Location: Skomer Island
    My second visit to this fantastic place. Unlike the first time in May there were plenty of puffins during the day as they were feeding the pufflings.
    Credit: Piotr Slusarczyk
    Instagram: pietia76er
    Newcastle Photography Group
    2024-10-06
    Title or Location: Poppet Head Park, Kitchener, NSW
    I attended the Intro to Astrophotography class on September 28th. I used some old equipment by today's standard.Equipment and settings: Canon 300D18-55mm kit lensFocal Length - 18mmShutter Speed - 30 secondsAperture - f/3.5ISO - 1600In post-processing, I raised the exposure, applied less contrast, raised the highlights and whites, increased texture and clarity, and used dehaze and denoise to remove a lot of the noise present with older entry-level gear.
    Credit: Jeff Scaife
    Peterborough Photography Group
    2024-10-06
    Title or Location: Corby
    These Waxwings were in Corby for a while in January of this year, right on the edge of a housing estate. They seemed totally oblivious that we were there. The light was perfect, mid morning. The Rowan trees were on a steep bank which made for no background distractions .Taken with Canon r6, Canon 100-400mm l series 11 lens with 1. 4 extender,
    Credit: Tony Martin
    Facebook: Tony Martin

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