WINNIPEG
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 19 July
Downtown Winnipeg - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
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$49      
Outdoor Portraits

Outdoor Portraits

Saturday 09 August
Downtown Winnipeg - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
This meetup goes over some basic dos and don'ts for posing and looks at issues to do with shooting in daylight for the best results. Included are: shooting different body types, men, women and shooting with strong sunlight and shooting in shade, and designing your background (composition). Feel free to invite your family or friends to join us as models for this meetup. If you don't have anyone to bring along, no worries; we can all take photos of each other within the group. It's all about having a great time together!

You will preferably need a normal, 85mm or longer lens, or a zoom. If you have a wide-angle this can also be used as we will be also looking at environmental portraits.

This is the perfect meetup to learn how to take the perfect portraits of family and friends.
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$49      
Angles and Views

Angles and Views

Saturday 23 August
Southern Winnipeg - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
In this session we'll be looking at how we can challenge ourselves to find new viewpoints and perspectives when out with our camera, and how different angles can tell different photographic stories.

Finding strong landscape compositions using Angles and Point of View.
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$49      

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 06 September
Downtown Winnipeg - 7pm - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$49      
Street Photography at Night Meetup

Street Photography at Night Meetup

Saturday 20 September
Downtown Winnipeg - 7:30pm - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring night photography. At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting. By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with: - How to adjust camera settings for low light. - Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails. - Capturing RAW images. - Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
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$49      
Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 04 October
Downtown Winnipeg - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
Unlock the potential of your pocket-sized creativity at the Smartphone Photography Meetup! Join us for a fun-filled gathering where the power of your smartphone camera is the star of the show.

Gain insights from an expert photographer who will share their experiences and secrets to achieving outstanding results with smartphone photography. Connect with fellow photography enthusiasts, share tips and tricks, and build lasting friendships with people who share your passion for visual storytelling. All skill levels are welcome!
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 October
Downtown Winnipeg - 11:30am - 3 Hours
Rafid Hasim
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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Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 01 November
Downtown Winnipeg - 2pm - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
This meet-up will explore how we can take beautiful portraits using natural light and backgrounds. We will explore how to recognise flattering light and how to manipulate it whilst shooting in a less controlled environment than a studio. We will explore how we can work collaboratively with our subject to achieve a portrait that captures their personality and style. We will also look at posing and setting your subject at ease. Technical learning points will include accurate focusing and metering for skin tones.
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$49      
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 15 November
Downtown Winnipeg - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
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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$49      

Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 29 November
Southern Winnipeg - 11:30am - 2 Hours
Rafid Hasim
Join this session for tips on how to use your camera settings to creatively capture nature in a visually interesting way. We will be looking at composition, focus, and colour.

Many professional offices and places of business have large prints gracing their wall space of things such as fields of flowers, a butterfly perched on a leaf, and a single dew drop on a rose petal. These beautiful images are all around us in nature. It just takes that special "eye" to not only see it but to capture it in a way that will turn that simple little piece of nature into a beautiful piece of art. We will learn how to use different angles, light and shadows, and settings to make subjects pop.


Smartphone photography enthusiasts are also welcome!
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$49      
ABOUT WINNIPEG
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 Winnipeg.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was lovely to meet others with the same interest
    5/5
    Elisheva
    2025-06-24
    I enjoyed it and walked away with a greater comfort level of my camera I look forward to taking additional workshops
    5/5
    SANDI
    2025-06-24
    Thoroughly enjoyed the workshop! Hoping for some additional classes on learning the more technical aspects of basic photography and how our own cameras work!
    5/5
    Sonja
    2025-06-23

    I thought we would be walking downtown looking for photos rather than working on technique. Still, it was nice to meet everyone. Would be happy to join a "photo walk" if one is set up.
    4/5
    Jon
    2025-05-29
    The session was excellent but there were too many students and Rafid spent time with many so we had minimum time with him.
    4/5
    Jayesh
    2025-05-27
    I really enjoyed the event. Rafid was super engaging and helpful. As true beginner to photography, his instruction was easy to understand. I would take other classes with him and recommend him to any friends interested in photography.
    5/5
    Katrin
    2025-04-29

    Rafid was an excellent teacher. He spent one on one time with each participant and was able to speak at my level. He also showed you on your camera how to get the correct settings etc.
    5/5
    LA
    2025-04-28
    I would appreciate if you could advice in advance where the location such this time in Forks and if I knew ahead I might not to participate. I am not saying the Forks is not good but I want to shoot somewhere is new to me. But anyway this is a good opportunity for me. Thank you.
    4/5
    Patrick
    2025-04-14
    I got lots of good ideas and pointers on how to use my camera setting. I appreciate that time was taken to work with everyone at their level.
    5/5
    Harvey
    2025-03-04

    The Forks is always a good venue to do photography. Good session with informative and friendly participants.
    5/5
    Brenda
    2024-06-18
    Recommendation for beginners
    4/5
    Tonye
    2024-06-18
    This was a very interesting session and a great learning opportunity. Rafis is very knowledgeable and a good instructor. I liked that he helped us improve by giving advice to our photos.
    5/5
    Jayesh
    2024-06-17

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Rafid Hasim
    Meet Rafid Hasim - a motivated individual with a strong sense of aesthetics and a dedication to delivering exceptional customer service. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Panjabi, and holds a diploma in Photography and Business Administration from Red River College.

    Outside of work, his primary hobby and passion is photography. He finds great satisfaction in capturing fleeting moments through the lens of his camera, whether it's a stunning landscape, a candid portrait, or an intricate detail. He enjoys exploring new places and experimenting with different techniques and styles to create unique and striking images. Photography is his outlet for creativity and a means of connecting with the world around him, and he considers it an indispensable part of his life.

    Rafid Hasim is available for private bookings

    Available on weekends from 8 AM to 5 PM and on weekdays from 3 PM onwards

    PHOTOS
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-06-18
    Title or Location: St vital duck pond
    I took this photo while accompanying my husband in one of the photo workshops. I took this photo on my iPhone and edited it on Snapseed mobile. I am really proud of this photo.
    Credit: Disha johanna sarker

    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: St Vital Park. Winnipeg , Manitoba
    This is a white throated sparrow. I had just completed a class from Rafid on creating a frame for your subject. This bird provided me with that opportunity.
    Credit: Janice Mitchell
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-06-04
    Title or Location: "Angel's Garden"(Location Winkler, MB)
    Nikon D61O, Nikkor 35-70 with ND8 filter35mm, f8.0, 1/160s, ISO 100
    Credit: Serhii Shalyhin
    Instagram: @mihalych_sergey

    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-05-28
    Title or Location: Winkler, MB
    It was my very first day, when I went out with my first camera. No experience in manual mode and editing, only theory. And then I noticed a can on the grass. Just one shot...Nikon D610, Nikkor 35-70, f11, 1/200s, iso 1100
    Credit: Serhii Shalyhin
    Instagram: @mihaych_sergey

    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: Parc Montsouris Paris France
    This was a European heron perched on top of a tree, so I had to use my Zoom lenseto capture a close-up. This is for May 22 International Day for Biological Diversity .No editing, either than bit of cropping. Parc Montsouris in Paris has a wide range of plant and animal diversity.
    Credit: Brenda Lovell
    Instagram: X (twitter) @masklover
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-05-09
    Title or Location: Lockport, Manitoba
    "Well, what do you think Herb. Should we dive in and catch us some lunch?"While watching the Pelicans (American White Pelican) along the Red River at Lockport Manitoba, I couldn't help but notice these two Pelicans standing along the shore and watching their relatives in many groups of 5-6 looking down into the water waiting for a fish to swim by. When they spotted something, they would all dive in head first in unison to see who would get the the fish. They are very entertaining to watc
    Credit: Terry Jeffery

    Fort Worth Photography Group
    2025-07-05
    Title or Location: Chicago
    I've made multiple attempts at this picture trying to make something suitable for a wall art panoramic. My first few chances it did not have enough pixels. So when I was lucky enough to go for work I walked the 3 miles to try it again. I was fortunate to have the sun break through and create two different rainbows and a fantastic scene for all. I sat there for 2 hours hours capturing the same image in different phases of the evening and this is my favorite as it highlights the red, white and
    Credit: Avis Landrum
    Facebook: Two Hearts of Texas Photography

    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-07-02
    Title or Location: Zoo Atlanta
    Shot at noon in July of 2022. Camera settings... Nikon D750 with Tokina 150-500mm @ 500mm f5.6 iso 360 shutter speed of 1/600. Natural light on the Flamingo viewed through trees. Metered on the Flamingo. Added a slight vignette in post to accentuate the shadows from leaves.
    Credit: Lawrence Stokes
    Geelong Photography Group
    2025-07-02
    Title or Location: Werribee zoo
    Taken on my canon 80d using 70-200mm lens. The seal was basking in the sun and looked very peaceful.
    Credit: Claudia

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-07-01
    Title or Location: Taken in my backyard, where I feed many birds who inhabit the woods behind my home in Burke, VA.
    A family of chipmunks has found my backyard bird feeders to be an easily accessible source of tasty food. They eat relatively small amounts, leaving plenty for the birds.
    Credit: Doug O?Boyle

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