AKRON
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Walk through Glendale Cemetery

Walk through Glendale Cemetery

Saturday 31 May
Downtown Akro - 10am - 2 Hours
Marc Braun
Glendale is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was established in 1839 by Dr. J.D. Commins. It has a park-like setting for a cemetery in Akron. The cemetery features a wide variety of architectural styles that draw upon ancient building forms. Mausoleums are modeled after Egyptian, Greek, and Roman temples or Gothic churches. The stately mausoleums and symbolic statues are scattered throughout, honoring prominent citizens of Akron, including politicians, famous industrialists, and Akron socialites.

The Civil War Memorial Chapel, located in Glendale Cemetery, is one of the premier Civil War memorials within the State of Ohio and throughout the United States. The most striking features of the Chapel are its handsome memorial windows. The glass is European rolled cathedral glass imported from Scotland.

We will have the opportunity to explore the Chapel both outside and inside, and then see what interesting architecture and historical markers can be found. You may also come across a wide variety of wildlife that lives in the cemetery. Join me for a walk through historic Akron.
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$47      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Sunday 18 May
Cleveland Memorial Sh, Cleveland - 2pm - 3 Hours
Cleveland Photography Group
Chris S.
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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$98       0 places left
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 07 June
Cleveland Memorial Sh, Cleveland - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Photography Group
Chris S.
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.
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$47      
Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 21 June
Cultural Gardens - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Photography Group
Chris S.
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.

The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
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$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 17 May
Edgewater - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
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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$49      
Beginner's Class Character Designing and Expressions.

Beginner's Class Character Designing and Expressions.

Saturday 24 May
305th St, Willowick - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
In this class, we will explore the fundamentals of character design and expressions, and equip you with the skills needed to create your own unique and expressive characters.Our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics of character design, including shape language, proportions, and anatomy. We will also explore the different types of characters and how to create a unique personality for each one.
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$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 07 June
Edgewater - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
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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$49      

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Saturday 21 June
305th St, Willowick - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic? In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing. This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!
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$49      
Beginner's Class Character Designing and Expressions.

Beginner's Class Character Designing and Expressions.

Saturday 28 June
305th St, Willowick - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
In this class, we will explore the fundamentals of character design and expressions, and equip you with the skills needed to create your own unique and expressive characters.Our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics of character design, including shape language, proportions, and anatomy. We will also explore the different types of characters and how to create a unique personality for each one.
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$49      
Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Saturday 12 July
305th St, Willowick - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic? In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing. This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!
book now
$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 19 July
Edgewater - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
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
$49      
Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Anime and Cartoon Drawing Class

Saturday 26 July
305th St, Willowick - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
Ever wanted to draw out your thoughts and ideas as a comic? In this workshop, we'll cover beginner cartoon creation. We'll learn skills for building your character, facial expressions and poses, as well as comic panel drawing. This workshop is great for anyone looking for an introduction to cartoon and anime drawing, no experience is necessary!
book now
$49      
Beginner's Class Character Designing and Expressions.

Beginner's Class Character Designing and Expressions.

Saturday 02 August
305th St, Willowick - 10am - 2 Hours
Cleveland Art Group
Antonia Harris
In this class, we will explore the fundamentals of character design and expressions, and equip you with the skills needed to create your own unique and expressive characters.Our experienced instructors will guide you through the basics of character design, including shape language, proportions, and anatomy. We will also explore the different types of characters and how to create a unique personality for each one.
book now
$49      

ABOUT AKRON
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 Akron .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Great event!! Marc was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and caring. He provided an excellent learning experience. Would certainly take a class from him again.
    5/5
    Marian
    2025-04-27
    First time doing this, very pleased with experience! Mark did very well with questions and gave very good advice when asked questions! Definitely would go with him again!
    5/5
    Tim
    2025-04-27
    This was a lot of fun. I hope see other events like this. I also thought Marc was an awesome guide for this event.
    5/5
    Meghann
    2025-04-27

    It was a fantastic event. I really enjoyed it. The instructor was really knowledgeable and great.
    5/5
    Carla
    2025-04-27
    Brad was excellent, you can tell he has a passion for photography and teaching. It was a pleasure working with Brad. I will being signing up for any other courses he teaches
    5/5
    David
    2024-04-28
    Brad was very patient. He presented shutter speed, aperture and depth of field f-stops and ISO in a way that I finally understood them. The class size was small which made for very personal instruction. Hands on assignments during the class helped to reinforce the concepts. I am very pleased that I chose this class.
    5/5
    Paula
    2024-04-26

    The class was very informative and helpful. Grateful that Brad is willing to tech the class and share his knowledge. He was nice and down to earth. Grateful for the opportunity to grow as a photographer.
    5/5
    Chavonne
    2024-04-21
    The handout was extremely helpful! I?m so glad the class size was small so we could have the one on one time if needed for questions. I felt it helped me a lot!
    5/5
    Katherine
    2024-03-11
    Great class; thoroughly enjoyed and was happy a signed up for it!
    5/5
    Katelyn
    2024-02-04

    Brad was great. Very informative and was willing to help you learn without being rushed I hope he teaches more often would love to take all his classes. This was the most I learned about photography in one evening
    5/5
    BRENDA
    2023-12-04
    Very informative and easy to understand.
    5/5
    Teri
    2023-09-18
    It was such a fun time taking pictures. Did something I normally wouldn't do and was able to expand my horizons a bit more. Bradley was a fun person to learn from!!
    5/5
    Terron
    2023-05-16

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Marc Braun
    Marc Braun has a storied photography career starting in fine arts. He was accepted in national juried festivals and shows including the Boston Mills Art Festival (the first photographer accepted), and the former Cleveland Art Museum May Show. When he opened his studio Marc specialized in product, advertising, editorial, and location, including architecture, and photography. He won national awards in all areas. Marc was the first national studio to become all-digital, expanding his studio to a seven-person staff. Ultimately, deciding he preferred being a shooter to managing others, Marc moved on to new adventures. He co-wrote the book How to Learn Digital Photography in a Weekend with his son Bradley Braun. For over 20 years, he worked with a team to produce international medical educational conferences. Marc advanced the conferences from slide show presentations to high-end digital ones and eventually to providing the conference online. Also, he mastered location photography with an iPhone and mastered 360-degree product photography.
    Now semi-retired Marc continues his work mainly in 360-degree product and landscape photography. Throughout his career art directors and other clients appreciated his technical skills, creativity, and ability to work without direction. His work has graced the covers of magazines, found in places like annual reports, product catalogs, and advertisements, His works hang on the walls of many homes and businesses. Marc has had a consummate career in the medium he cherishes. He
    considers himself to be one of the lucky ones who has enjoyed a lifetime in a job he loves.


    PHOTOS
    Akron Photography Group
    2025-05-07
    Title or Location: Home of my brother - this is my newborn niece.
    I took this photograph while I was in college. It was part of the work I did for my very first class in photographic techniques. Learning to make my own prints was a transformative experience that marked the beginning of my love of photography.
    Credit: Jim Quinn

    Akron Photography Group
    2025-05-02
    Title or Location: Cleveland, Ohio Playhouse Square
    It was a beautiful morning, but a sudden cold front came in causing the entire city to be enveloped in a very thick blanket of fog. I noticed this small puddle and felt it could make a nice reflection
    Credit: Because of Angel Photography
    Facebook: Because of an Angel photography
    Akron Photography Group
    2025-04-22
    Title or Location: CVNP, Beaver Marsh
    Had just taken a shot of the goose with one gosling under it's wing, but I didn't quite make out the gosling until I was showing my son the image. I got excited to see the gosling and told my son, "I'm gonna grab a few more shots before we leave. There was a slight mound that I perched on to get a little higher to get past the reeds for a clear shot. It seemed like mother goose said, "Ok I'll show you something so you can get your shot." Then she lifted her wing to reveal the 4 goslings. I
    Credit: Tim Mathews (TMath Photoz)
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092553374016

    Akron Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Holmes County Fair - Millersburg - 4H equestrian exhibition
    This was taken with the sun on the horizon. I put a medium telephoto lens on my Nikon F1, then pressed the shutter every time a rider passed between me and the sun. After about a dozen tries, I got this shot. Kodak Pan-X film was slow enough to give me a nice exposure with very fine grain.
    Credit: Jim Quinn
    Facebook: Jim Quinn

    Akron Photography Group
    2025-03-21
    Title or Location: Turtle pond
    Was on my way home and saw 2 people walking by the pond originally I was going to try and snap their photo . By the time I pulled in they were gone I decided to walk down to the pond and found a heron close by. He took off and this was the result. Was my first time using my new EF 100-400 L v2
    Credit: tim sendelbach
    Akron Photography Group
    2025-02-21
    Title or Location: Ho'okipa Park, Maui
    We had just finished a trip along the Road to Hana, and Ho'okipa Park is on the way back. We stopped to see if there were any Green Sea Turtles were sunning on the beach. Unfortunately, there were not but we were rewarded with great views of North Maui and the West Maui Mountains. I saw the United Airlines jet in the middle of this picture approaching the runway at Kahului with the mountains behind it and liked how it demonstrated the scale of the scene.
    Credit: Gregory Omlor
    Instagram: @omlorg

    Los Angeles Photography Group
    2025-05-08
    Title or Location: 4th street bridge
    I'm s a Swedish photographer, and long times Los Angeles resident. One of my favorite views of the downtown skyline. Long exposure, Canon 6DYou can see my photos at https://500px.com/p/StefaninLA?view=photos
    Credit: Stefan Olsson
    Instagram: ktownsweeeed

    Wolverhampton Photography Group
    2025-05-07
    Title or Location: Chesterton Windmill
    I had known about this location for a long time and always wanted to do a Milky Way shoot there, but I felt uncomfortable going alone at night with my gear. I persuaded the Birmingham Photography Group to join me, and we finally did a shoot at the location. And well... this is the result.I heard that the sails might be back on the windmill this year, so I?ll definitely be doing this shoot again.
    Credit: Alex Ionita
    Instagram: @shaoshutterstory
    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2025-05-06
    Title or Location: Harrisburg pa city island park
    Astrophoto class.
    Credit: Sharon Halbert
    Instagram: @proulxbert

    Reading Photography Group
    2025-05-06
    Title or Location: On the Farne islands
    The puffin is also known as the parrot of the sea due to its colourful beak , is a member of the auk family and only comes to land in the spring and summer to reproduce and the Farne islands is one of many places to get close to these pretty little sea birds, highly recommend a visit ..&9786&65039
    Credit: Mark isaacs
    Facebook: MI photography

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