COLORADO
SPRINGS
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 13 September
Garden of the Gods - 6:15am - 2 Hours
Casey Chinn
In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on shooting in manual mode, and how to read a histogram.
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$49      
Fall Photography Meetup

Fall Photography Meetup

Saturday 18 October
Garden of the Gods - 7am - 2 Hours
Casey Chinn
Fall Photography Meetup in the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. All skill levels are welcome, but please have some familiarity with our camera controls prior to arriving.

We will explore this beautiful spot, and how to get the best results with landscape photography, both in camera settings and composing the scene in your camera. We will look for fall photography opportunities at this stunning location.
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$49      
Editing Your Fall Photos in Lightroom

Editing Your Fall Photos in Lightroom

Saturday 08 November
Manitou - 10am - 2 Hours
Casey Chinn
This class will give you a look at how to import and edit your photos in Adobe Lightroom. Specifically, I will go over ways to get the most from your fall images. I will go through step by step how to correct contrast, detail and color. Plus insights into how to select specific parts of the image to make adjustments for greater control. And finally, how to export your final images.

This is for people who own Lightroom or are ready to purchase it. You will get the most out of this class if you have the program running on your computer so that you can follow along as I go through the controls.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Portraiture With Natural Light

Portraiture With Natural Light

Saturday 12 July
Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood - 3:30pm - 2 Hours
Aurora Photography Group
Seaun Atchison
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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$49      
I Shoot it, You Shoot it

I Shoot it, You Shoot it

Saturday 09 August
Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Greenwood - 5pm - 2 Hours
Aurora Photography Group
Seaun Atchison
This session, will have a wide variation of subjects and creative lighting. The idea is that you can see how I shoot a scene, and then you place your camera in position and shoot the same way. This is a very effective way to study and learn new techniques.
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$49      
Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Saturday 30 August
Market St, Denver - 10am - 2 Hours
Denver Photography Group
Curtis Finger
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!

In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
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$49      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 06 September
N Colorado Blvd - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Photography Group
Curtis Finger
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       4 places left
Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Saturday 27 September
Market St, Denver - 10am - 2 Hours
Denver Photography Group
Curtis Finger
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!

In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 04 October
N Colorado Blvd - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Photography Group
Curtis Finger
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      

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Saturday 11 October
Market St, Denver - 10am - 2 Hours
Denver Photography Group
Curtis Finger
Light and shadow photography is a type of photography that focuses on capturing the interplay between light and shadow in a particular scene. This style of photography often produces dramatic and compelling images that can evoke strong emotions in the viewer.

Harsh light and the contrast between light and shadow can provide some interesting photo
opportunities, as well as some challenges!

In this meetup, we will be looking at how you can use your camera's settings to nail the exposure.
book now
$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 19 July
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Crochet Club
Xiao Shu Patterson
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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$78      
Intro to Gouache

Intro to Gouache

Saturday 19 July
Westminster - 10am - 2 Hours
Denver Art Group
Cela Janiec
Curious about gouache? This vibrant and versatile paint sits somewhere between watercolor and acrylic - and it's perfect for bold colors, smooth blends, and stunning illustrations. In this beginner-friendly class, we'll explore the basics of gouache, from mixing and layering to brush techniques and creative expression. No experience needed - just bring your curiosity!

Please bring your own materials (gouache paints, brushes, palette, water container, and mixed media or watercolor paper).
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$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 16 August
Westminster - 10am - 2 Hours
Denver Art Group
Cela Janiec
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 Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 30 August
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Crochet Club
Xiao Shu Patterson
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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$78      
Tonal Drawing

Tonal Drawing

Saturday 13 September
Westminster - 10am - 2 Hours
Denver Art Group
Cela Janiec
In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating depth and dimension in your drawings through the use of shadow and tone.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of tonal drawing, including the use of value, contrast, and composition. We will cover topics such as creating a tonal range, building contrast, and simplifying composition to create a clean and striking image.
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$49      
Advanced Stitches Crochet: Elevate Your Craft to the Next Level!

Advanced Stitches Crochet: Elevate Your Craft to the Next Level!

Saturday 20 September
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Crochet Club
Xiao Shu Patterson
Ready to take your crochet skills to new heights? Join us for an exciting Advanced Stitches Crochet class where you'll dive deep into the world of intricate patterns and advanced techniques! This class is designed for seasoned crocheters who are eager to expand their repertoire and create stunning, complex designs.

In this class, you'll explore a variety of advanced stitches and techniques, from elegant lace patterns to textured motifs that will add a new dimension to your projects. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or tackle a new challenge, this class will provide you with the tools and inspiration to elevate your crochet game.

Come with your favorite yarn and hook, and get ready to transform your crochet creations into true works of art. With personalized guidance and plenty of creative ideas, you'll leave this class ready to impress with your newfound skills!

Full details on materials and class specifics will be provided upon booking confirmation.
book now
$72      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 27 September
Westminster - 10am - 2 Hours
Denver Art Group
Cela Janiec
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      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 04 October
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Crochet Club
Xiao Shu Patterson
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
book now
$78      
Whirl & Twirl: Crafting Circular Coasters Crochet Class

Whirl & Twirl: Crafting Circular Coasters Crochet Class

Saturday 18 October
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Crochet Club
Xiao Shu Patterson
Dive into the delightful world of crochet with our "Circular Coasters Crochet Class"!

Join us for a whirlwind of creativity as we learn to crochet charming circular coasters. From mastering basic stitches to creating intricate designs, this class is perfect for beginners and crochet enthusiasts alike.

Get ready to sip on some creativity while crafting your very own coasters!
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$72      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 25 October
Westminster - 10am - 2 Hours
Denver Art Group
Cela Janiec
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      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 01 November
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Crochet Club
Xiao Shu Patterson
If you are brand new to crochet, haven't picked up a hook in years, or simply want a little more guidance on those all important basic stitches this is the class for you. We will start with techniques for holding the yarn before moving onto forming the stitches that make up a traditional granny square.

Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
book now
$78      
Advanced Stitches Crochet: Elevate Your Craft to the Next Level!

Advanced Stitches Crochet: Elevate Your Craft to the Next Level!

Saturday 15 November
Southglenn - 10am - 3 Hours
Denver Crochet Club
Xiao Shu Patterson
Ready to take your crochet skills to new heights? Join us for an exciting Advanced Stitches Crochet class where you'll dive deep into the world of intricate patterns and advanced techniques! This class is designed for seasoned crocheters who are eager to expand their repertoire and create stunning, complex designs.

In this class, you'll explore a variety of advanced stitches and techniques, from elegant lace patterns to textured motifs that will add a new dimension to your projects. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills or tackle a new challenge, this class will provide you with the tools and inspiration to elevate your crochet game.

Come with your favorite yarn and hook, and get ready to transform your crochet creations into true works of art. With personalized guidance and plenty of creative ideas, you'll leave this class ready to impress with your newfound skills!

Full details on materials and class specifics will be provided upon booking confirmation.
book now
$72      

ABOUT COLORADO
SPRINGS
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 Colorado Springs .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Good friendly instructor who was able to provide advice whether you were a college beginner or experienced. Good knowledge of photography gear and all technical aspects.
    5/5
    Darren
    2025-06-15
    Casey was excellent at explaining what to look for and which camera settings he uses. I would definitely sign up for more of his classes.
    5/5
    Verna
    2025-05-12
    Great fun and informative event! It gave me several ideas for shooting sunrise.
    5/5
    Mike Armstrong
    2025-05-11

    It was noisy in Cafe which made it difficult to hear her. Was hard to follow lecture on our phone rather than printouts. Was very knowledgeable. Enjoyed the actually hands on work at the park. She was there to go over each one of our cameras
    4/5
    Connie
    2025-03-24
    The instructor is definitely knowledgeable.
    4/5
    John
    2025-03-09
    I learned quite a bit from the class. I had fun.
    5/5
    Jennifer
    2025-01-29

    I enjoyed the class and learned a lot from Kellie. I have a much better understanding of how to shoot in manual mode and I look forward to using what I learned in this class Kellie was very knowledgeable and patient.
    5/5
    Debbie
    2024-12-02
    I had a wonderful experience. Not only was being in the park at sunrise but being surrounded by nature while on the walk was spectacular. We even got to be up close and personal with two young bucks that crossed the path.
    5/5
    Elaine
    2024-10-04
    My son really enjoyed the session with Kellie and he is so glad he was able to participate - a wonderful refresher for him! Kellie did a really great job and gave each person individualized attention and support. We would definitely take another one of her classes in the future!
    5/5
    Chase
    2024-06-17

    great instruction and a lot of fun. Wish the backgrounds were more colorful other than that it was a blast and I would recommend this to any new or experienced photographer
    5/5
    Alex
    2024-06-06
    Very informative!! Explained a lot! She was great!!!
    5/5
    Ruthann
    2024-03-12
    besides being really cold lol he was informative. learned a lot!! thank you, i appreciated it!!!!
    5/5
    Ruthann
    2024-02-12

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Casey Chinn
    Casey began his formal education in photography at the Colorado Mountain College, majoring in Fine Art Photography, along with many outdoor pursuits that the college was known for. He returned to school a few years later, and earned an Associates Degree in Photography from The Colorado Institute of Art in Denver. He has been a working professional commercial and landscape photographer ever since. His work has been displayed at numerous venues and art festivals around the state. It is valued for its technical quality, diversity, beauty, and simplicity. In 2018 he left the corporate world, having worked for a local catalog company, and struck out on his own to pursue his passion for taking photos of the natural landscape. In 2020 he began teaching photography classes at Pikes Peak State College as part of their photography program, and now teaches workshops for Orble.

    Casey Chinn is available for private bookings

    Available for one-on-one landscape workshops and Lightroom instruction.

    PHOTOS
    Colorado Springs Photography Group
    2025-06-14
    Title or Location: Slow water taken at 11 mile Canyon CO
    I hadn't taken any pictures in the manual mode with my Sony camera or used the tripod for a couple months, and I do enjoy being around and taking pictures of fast moving water, 11 mile canyon is a great place solve all those issues. And of course I enjoy the post processing part of photography as well.
    Credit: Steve Dettinger
    Facebook: Steve Dettinger

    Colorado Springs Photography Group
    2025-04-11
    Title or Location: Helen Hunt Falls
    I headed to North Cheyenne Ca?on Park hoping to capture some epic waterfall shots on a foggy day. When I arrived at Helen Hunt Falls, my original plan was to photograph the full waterfall and its surrounding landscape. But just before I packed up, I decided to zoom in with my telephoto lens to isolate the bridge above the falls?and that ended up being my favorite image of the day.Shot on my Canon R8 with a 24-105mm f/4 lensSettings: f/5.6 75mm ISO 500
    Credit: Ryan Andrews
    Facebook: Ryan Andrews Photography
    Instagram: Ry_andrews_photography
    Colorado Springs Photography Group
    2025-01-20
    Title or Location: Fountain, Colorado
    Sharp-Shinned hawk in my backyard looking for a meal
    Credit: Doug Harling
    Facebook: Doug Harling

    Colorado Springs Photography Group
    2024-10-04
    Title or Location: Sunrise at Garden of the Gods
    Workshop - Landscape Photography - Sunrise at the Garden with Casey Chin
    Credit: Elaine Hambly
    Facebook: Elaine Hambly
    Instagram: @niftybitz

    Colorado Springs Photography Group
    2024-06-16
    Title or Location: Helen Hunt Falls
    Ive never tried to take photos of humming birds before. I started. but was having no luck at all until I asked Kellie for her advice for camera settings. She gave me information that surprised me, and I was able to get photos using an asa of 6400 and a shutter speed of 1/3200. I was set to AF-C, burst mode high (24fps) @20mp, using a Sony RX 10 iv. Great class!
    Credit: Mark Schnegg
    Colorado Springs Photography Group
    2024-06-05
    Title or Location: Helen Hunt Falls visitor center, Colorado Springs, CO
    Had a fun time with the group trying to capture these elusive little critters. Learned some good techniques and great practice. Probably the most challenging photography I've tried. Need to get the shutter speed, aperture, ISO and lighting just right, plus a lot of luck as in this image where I managed to catch 3 at once. These were in the shade under the roof overhang, so lighting was difficult. Pro Capture on my Olympus camera was a huge benefit. Without it I caught mostly bird feeders and n
    Credit: Glenn Ballard

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    The photo was taken on the shore of Lake Ontario at Woodbine Beach Park. Whenever you take a photo of a sunrise or sunset, it is difficult to predict how nature will show you. Sometimes expectations are not met, but sometimes you receive a modest but magnificent gift. There was a small puddle on the shore of the lake from a recent rain and it was in it that the miracle of the sunrise appeared. Shot on a Samsung 21s mobile phone and processed in the phone in the Snapseed program.
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman

    Lansing Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Barry County, Michigan
    At first light when the dew point is optimal you can find cob webs laden with droplets that glisten in the sun. This shot was captured in a horse pasture, taking special care to keep the sensor plane parallel with the web pattern.DSLR Nikon - Tamron 90mm 2.8 1:1 lens
    Credit: J Hammond Images
    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2025-07-08
    Title or Location: Moon View
    It could be a clear view or a hazy view, the moon is picture perfect view with many photographic options.
    Credit: Paul Gerst

    Winston Salem Photography Group
    2025-07-08
    Title or Location: Mabry Mill - Blue Ridge Pkwy
    Even though the mill itself is being renovated, the surrounding environment is beautiful.
    Credit: Paul Gerst

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