CALGARY
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 13 June
Centre Street SW - 10am - 2.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn how to take flattering portraits of yourself and others.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 27 June
Downtown Calgary - 10am - 3.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Ready to learn more about your camera and get out of automatic exposure? In this 3-hour beginner-friendly class, we'll cover key camera settings and composition techniques with hands-on practice in the park.
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$110       3 places left
Night Photography

Night Photography

Saturday 11 July
Downtown Calgary - 9pm - 2.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Join us for a night photography session at Prince's Island Park. Capture the city lights, reflections on the water, and the magical atmosphere of Calgary at night.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 25 July
Downtown Calgary - 10am - 3.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Ready to get out of automatic mode and take control of your camera? This beginner-friendly class will cover the basics of exposure, composition, and camera settings. Suitable for all camera types.
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$110      
Product Photography Class

Product Photography Class

Saturday 22 August
1 Ave SW, Calgary - 10am - 3.0 Hours
William Chornobrywy
Learn how to take professional-looking product photos for eBay, Etsy, and more. We will cover lighting, composition, and techniques to make your products stand out.
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$110      

Nearby Photography Groups

Skyline Sketching with Pen and Pencil

Skyline Sketching with Pen and Pencil

Saturday 27 June
Crescent Heights, NW Calgary - 10am - 2 Hours
Calgary Art Group
Lenny Lane
Ever wanted to sketch the city skyline? Then come and join us for a fun filled beginners drawing class that blends pencils (incl. colour pencils) and drawing pens with your imagination. We're going to create our city skyline. This may include including Prince's Island Park and the Bow River. Full guidance and helpful tips provided to enable your to create your own with artists pencils and drawing pens (indelible prefered).
No experience needed - just a sense of fun and adventure! Use pencils, pens. Render with coloured pencils if your comfortable using them. Learn observational drawing, creative mark making, colour balance, structure, and build confidence in your own style.
book now
$49      
Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Saturday 11 July
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Calgary Art Group
Lenny Lane
Have fun sketching outdoors! Gain confidence in sketching loose and freehand-style by simply observing and learning how to be spontaneous and interpret what's around us. Develop an illustrative style of drawing. Full guidance provided. Students are free to choose what they're comfortable with; architecture, trees, flowers, landmarks, people, etc.
book now
$49      
Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Saturday 25 July
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Calgary Art Group
Lenny Lane
Have fun sketching outdoors! Gain confidence in sketching loose and freehand-style by simply observing and learning how to be spontaneous and interpret what's around us. Develop an illustrative style of drawing. Full guidance provided. Students are free to choose what they're comfortable with; architecture, trees, flowers, landmarks, people, etc.
book now
$49      

Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Saturday 08 August
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Calgary Art Group
Lenny Lane
Have fun sketching outdoors! Gain confidence in sketching loose and freehand-style by simply observing and learning how to be spontaneous and interpret what's around us. Develop an illustrative style of drawing. Full guidance provided. Students are free to choose what they're comfortable with; architecture, trees, flowers, landmarks, people, etc.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Skyline Sketching with Pen and Pencil

Skyline Sketching with Pen and Pencil

Saturday 27 June
Crescent Heights, NW Calgary - 10am - 2 Hours
Calgary Art Group
Lenny Lane
Ever wanted to sketch the city skyline? Then come and join us for a fun filled beginners drawing class that blends pencils (incl. colour pencils) and drawing pens with your imagination. We're going to create our city skyline. This may include including Prince's Island Park and the Bow River. Full guidance and helpful tips provided to enable your to create your own with artists pencils and drawing pens (indelible prefered).
No experience needed - just a sense of fun and adventure! Use pencils, pens. Render with coloured pencils if your comfortable using them. Learn observational drawing, creative mark making, colour balance, structure, and build confidence in your own style.
book now
$49      
Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Saturday 11 July
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Calgary Art Group
Lenny Lane
Have fun sketching outdoors! Gain confidence in sketching loose and freehand-style by simply observing and learning how to be spontaneous and interpret what's around us. Develop an illustrative style of drawing. Full guidance provided. Students are free to choose what they're comfortable with; architecture, trees, flowers, landmarks, people, etc.
book now
$49      
Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Saturday 25 July
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Calgary Art Group
Lenny Lane
Have fun sketching outdoors! Gain confidence in sketching loose and freehand-style by simply observing and learning how to be spontaneous and interpret what's around us. Develop an illustrative style of drawing. Full guidance provided. Students are free to choose what they're comfortable with; architecture, trees, flowers, landmarks, people, etc.
book now
$49      

Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Urban Sketching with Pens for Beginners

Saturday 08 August
Eau Claire, Calgary - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Calgary Art Group
Lenny Lane
Have fun sketching outdoors! Gain confidence in sketching loose and freehand-style by simply observing and learning how to be spontaneous and interpret what's around us. Develop an illustrative style of drawing. Full guidance provided. Students are free to choose what they're comfortable with; architecture, trees, flowers, landmarks, people, etc.
book now
$49      
ABOUT CALGARY
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 Calgary.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was fantastic. I enjoyed the lo-key way it was done we were mostly left to our own devices and the leader would check in and offer suggestions and potin out interesting photo-ops.
    5/5
    Shannon
    2026-05-04
    It was fabulous, He was interactive and helpful to capture the perfect shots
    5/5
    Jatin
    2026-04-27
    The instructor was very informative and gave lots of his advise and paid attention to the other people seeing what problems they had and gave advise to correct He went above and beyond the time allowed which was nice
    5/5
    Donald
    2026-04-22

    The instructor was very informative and gave lots of his advise and paid attention to the other people seeing what problems they had and gave advise to correct He went above and beyond the time allowed which was nice
    5/5
    Donald
    2026-04-22
    A wonderful morning spent with a wonderful and passionate teacher! It was worth every penny! I highly recommend him! Thank you, William!
    5/5
    Eric
    2026-03-22
    As a beginner, I felt comfortable asking questions and trying new camera settings without pressure. . I enjoyed meeting other photographers and exchanging ideas. The atmosphere was friendly and supportive.
    5/5
    Daniel
    2026-02-10

    It was good and I did learn a few new things about my camera.
    5/5
    Adele
    2025-12-07
    This event is wonderful for beginner and intermediate photographers. The prompts help to guide you through shooting different images and provide ideas for taking different types of images
    5/5
    Michael
    2025-10-26
    Had a good time.
    5/5
    Karen
    2025-10-05

    More coordination of the group would make the workshop more effective. Initial instructions for the group instead of one by one at the beginning would also help.
    4/5
    Roberto
    2025-10-05
    Loved the information given, the pacing, the one on one help, the suggestions. Wonderful class!
    5/5
    Josephine
    2025-09-09
    My first experience and it was super amazing . I enjoyed every bit . William is a very good person and he kept loads of patience with my all questions . Met nice warm people in group . I am going to go again October ? ❤️❤️
    5/5
    Sarika
    2025-09-07

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    William Chornobrywy
    Meet Will, a 21-year-old photographer who discovered his passion for capturing moments on camera at a young age. After completing high school, he decided to pursue his passion and enrolled in a photography school to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the industry. During his time there, Will developed a love for both creative and product photography and was able to refine his techniques under the guidance of experienced instructors.

    Will quickly found a niche in product photography and discovered his talent for creating visually appealing images that showcase the unique features of each product. He learned how to play with lighting and angles to bring out the best in each product, making it stand out from the rest. In addition to product photography, Will also developed his skills in creative photography, experimenting with different concepts and styles to create visually stunning images that capture the essence of his subjects. With his education and passion for photography, Will is ready to take on the world of photography and make a name for himself in the industry.

    William Chornobrywy is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Calgary Photography Group
    2026-05-17
    Title or Location: Eastern Sunrise Over Calgary
    This was taken before sunrise from the east parking area of Nose Hill Park in Calgary.The colors in the sky kept changing every minute, which really caught my eye.I think it is one of the best sunrise spots for photographers in Calgary.
    Credit: Hongjun Lee
    Facebook: Hongjun Lee - Fine Art Photography
    Instagram: instagram.com/hj_lee_now

    Calgary Photography Group
    2026-04-29
    Title or Location: Canmore
    The photo was taken on a walk in Canmore, taken on HP5 film with a Canon AE-1
    Credit: Arran Sahota
    Instagram: Arran_Sahota_
    Calgary Photography Group
    2026-04-25
    Title or Location: Calgary Stampede
    Calgary Stampede Chuckwagon Races
    Credit: Steve Beairsto

    Calgary Photography Group
    2026-03-21
    Title or Location: Southern Alberta.
    When the prairie is open and you don?t see trees for miles and then.. I had to stop.
    Credit: Bob Geerligs

    Calgary Photography Group
    2026-03-18
    Title or Location: Vancouver Island
    A cluster of fungi found in the depth of an old growth forest on the beautiful Vancouver Island.
    Credit: Ashe Folk
    Instagram: Iamthe_trashlord
    Calgary Photography Group
    2026-03-11
    Title or Location: Peace Bridge Downtown Calgary side

    Credit: R.W. Blakeborough
    Facebook: Bobby Bee Yo
    Instagram: blindrighteye

    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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