VISALIA
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Portrait Photography Class

Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 23 August
Woodlake - 7:30am - 2 Hours
Patricia Hamstra
Learn to capture beautiful outdoor portraits using natural light. We'll explore how to recognize and manipulate flattering light, work with backgrounds, and pose your subject effectively.
book now
$49      
Portrait Photography Class

Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 20 September
Woodlake - 8am - 2 Hours
Patricia Hamstra
Learn to capture beautiful outdoor portraits using natural light. We'll explore how to recognize and manipulate flattering light, work with backgrounds, and pose your subject effectively.
book now
$49      
Portrait Photography Class

Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 18 October
Woodlake - 8am - 2 Hours
Patricia Hamstra
Learn to capture beautiful outdoor portraits using natural light. We'll explore how to recognize and manipulate flattering light, work with backgrounds, and pose your subject effectively.
book now
$49      

Portrait Photography Class

Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 17 January
Woodlake - 3pm - 2 Hours
Patricia Hamstra
Learn to capture beautiful outdoor portraits using natural light. We'll explore how to recognize and manipulate flattering light, work with backgrounds, and pose your subject effectively.
book now
$49      
Portrait Photography Class

Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 07 February
Woodlake - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Patricia Hamstra
Learn to capture beautiful outdoor portraits using natural light. We'll explore how to recognize and manipulate flattering light, work with backgrounds, and pose your subject effectively.
book now
$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
E Sheperd Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Fresno Photography Group
Trinity Hernandez
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
$98      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 August
E Sheperd Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Fresno Photography Group
Trinity Hernandez
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
$98       5 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 September
E Sheperd Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Fresno Photography Group
Trinity Hernandez
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
$98      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 11 October
E Sheperd Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Fresno Photography Group
Trinity Hernandez
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
$98      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 15 November
E Sheperd Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Fresno Photography Group
Trinity Hernandez
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
$98      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 13 December
E Sheperd Ave - 10am - 3 Hours
Fresno Photography Group
Trinity Hernandez
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
$98      

Other Nearby Groups

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Wednesday 30 July
Clovis - 11am - 2 Hours
Fresno Art Group
Atlas Juarez
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, with proportion of day to day objects . We will also be practicing various forms of expression with art! Perfect for complete beginners.
book now
$49      
ABOUT VISALIA
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 Visalia.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Our instructor, Tricia, was great! She was so sweet. I felt very comfortable around her. She offered great advice on different ways to shoot in harsh lighting. I look forward to attending another shoot with her!
    5/5
    Sabrina
    2025-06-30
    It was a great session that allowed me to practice shooting in manual! Can?t wait for the next one.
    5/5
    Leanne
    2025-06-30
    Event was a success. Location was great. The instructor was awesome.
    5/5
    WILLIAM
    2025-06-29

    Had a great time meeting the instructor, Jennifer, and the other students ! It was nice to be around other people that have an interest in photography. Jennifer was great. She is knowledgeable, easy going and very approachable to ask questions!
    5/5
    Becca
    2024-06-09
    I gave a five because I really enjoyed the class and did learn several things that will help me. Jennifer was also kind enough to send me links online to help as well.
    5/5
    Janet
    2024-02-20
    Very enlightening for me. The instructor was kind and great to be around
    5/5
    Exetta
    2023-06-26

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Patricia Hamstra
    I've been working as a central California photographer since 2018. I inherited my passion for photography from my parents, both of whom were enthusiastic amateur photographers. I grew up in a house full of cameras and pictures and I learned to love capturing life's beautiful moments.
    Taking the step from amateur to professional photographer was always one of my goals in life, but I was always afraid to take the leap. Until one day when I was diagnosed with cancer.... that made me realize that life is short, and the time was now. In 2018 I was diagnosed with stage IV lymphoma, and I also became a professional photographer.

    Patricia Hamstra is available for private bookings

    Wedding, portraits, events, family photos or basic camera settings. Please reach out to me if you are looking for some one on one mentoring in photography.

    PHOTOS
    Visalia Photography Group
    2024-10-28
    Title or Location: Red Mountain mining district near Ouray, Colorado
    This old mine shack is a favorite subject of mine. I photograph it most every time I'm there in the Fall but this shot from 2014 is shown here. It's a low-resolution image created for Facebook (800 pixels on the long edge and 72 dpi) so that it can upload quickly.
    Credit: Gary Kunkel

    Visalia Photography Group
    2024-10-09
    Title or Location: Fresno Ca. Spiral parking garage
    One of my heads hots from Crow photoshoot
    Credit: The Crow
    Instagram: edwardsanchez_art
    Visalia Photography Group
    2024-10-05
    Title or Location: Missoula, Montana
    I saw this when on a quick road tirp to Montana in March during that small phase when winter has not completly given way to spring. There are still patches of snow but also new growth peaking through fighting the old growth.
    Credit: Christine Moore
    Instagram: @christine_moore_photography

    Visalia Photography Group
    2024-08-10
    Title or Location: Warrensburg Missouri /posted on Visalia photography page
    My best friend (who was pictured) served the United States Air Force. He (at the time of the photo) planned on proposing to his long time girlfriend that night but wanted distract her for a moment to keep her guessing what was about to happen. He agreed to take this photo to show the love he had for her in his eyes. He fell head over heels for her and couldn't wait any longer. After taking the photo we all left my studio (garage with backdrop and one single spot light) to the outdoors where we
    Credit: Jasmine Barra
    Facebook: Jasmine Barra Photography
    Instagram: Jbphotography911

    Visalia Photography Group
    2024-07-12
    Title or Location: Pine Flat Lake , Ca.
    At this beautiful place called Pine Flat Lake, we had a nice fishing supply store. After a difficult divorce That ended with the closure of the store and the family On some occasions I would go to this place in the photo and wonder why all this happened to me and I would come back and ask God why One of those days I met the one who took me out of that deep sadness that seemed like it would never end. This person dried my tears telling me Don't cry anymore Martha, you'll be fine. Wow, I've alwa
    Credit: Moni Villegas
    Visalia Photography Group
    2024-07-11
    Title or Location: Bravo Lake CA
    Many waterfowls and raptors. I love taking my walks thru the 4 mile trail.
    Credit: Corrine Camarillo
    Facebook: Corrine Moonlyte Camarillo

    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery

    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength

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