HARRISBURG
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Using Light & Shadow in Photography

Sunday 20 July
N 6th St, Harrisburg - 6pm - 2 Hours
Robert Bonsall
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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Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Sunday 03 August
Downtown Harrisburg - 6pm - 2 Hours
Robert Bonsall
Architectural photography can be a great way of exploring and documenting a city, whether it's your home or on holiday. Its about capturing not only the design and accurate representation of a building, but to have the shots be aesthetically pleasing to the viewer's eye. An architectural photographer makes pictures, not takes pictures.

In this session, we will be covering how to better understand Architecture photography and we'll be looking at ways to take some impressive shots and the camera settings to use.
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$49      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Sunday 24 August
N 6th St, Harrisburg - 6pm - 2 Hours
Robert Bonsall
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!

Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
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$49      

Traffic Trails

Traffic Trails

Sunday 05 October
N 6th St, Harrisburg - 6pm - 2 Hours
Robert Bonsall
Photograph the beautiful light-trails of cars and other vehicles in motion, against the panorama of static architecture at night. for this class you will need a tripod and a zoom or wide-angle lens is preferable but you can still get good results with a normal prime or really any lens. It is the exposure and composition that is the important part. Hi-viz clothing and reflective jackets /clothing is advisable.
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$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Sunday 19 October
Downtown Harrisburg - 4pm - 2 Hours
Robert Bonsall
People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive with detail. The most rewarding part of the class is learning how to approach interesting people and have them willingly pose for you.

We will also go over settings, focusing techniques and lens choices common to street photography to help us capture those random chance encounters.
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$49      
Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Sunday 02 November
N 6th St, Harrisburg - 6pm - 2 Hours
Robert Bonsall
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!

Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
book now
$49      

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Motion Blur - Using Blur in Photography

Sunday 16 November
N 6th St, Harrisburg - 5:30pm - 2 Hours
Robert Bonsall
Learn to use intentional motion blur to enhance your photography. We will cover a range of blurring techniques including long exposures, panning and intentional camera movement for artistic purposes. Not all blurry photos are accidents!

Knowing how to control the blur can help lead you to new creative opportunities, expanding your photographic possibilities.
book now
$49      
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Sunday 07 December
West Creek Hills - 2pm - 2 Hours
Robert Bonsall
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      

Nearby Photography Groups

Wildlife Photography Meetup

Wildlife Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 July
Lancaster County - 10am - 3 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Ruben Mills
It can be a lot of fun to photograph the great outdoors with scenic vistas and amazing wildlife. In this meetup, we'll review the basic camera settings, focusing on the best settings for landscapes. We'll discuss some of the techniques you can use in your landscape and wildlife photography. Then we'll put your new knowledge to work with some fun and challenging exercises.
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$98      
Headshot Photography Class

Headshot Photography Class

Saturday 09 August
Lancaster, Pa - 10am - 3 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Ruben Mills
This class will teach you how to create professional headshots, focusing on posing and lighting to showcase your client's personality and brand effectively. We'll cover techniques for tightly framed shots from the shoulders up.
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$98      
Painting with Watercolors Meetup

Painting with Watercolors Meetup

Saturday 23 August
Lower Paxton Township, PA 17112 - 10am - 2 Hours
Harrisburg Art Group
Autumn Edwards
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Painting with Watercolors class. Immerse yourself in the fluidity and transparency of watercolor paints, allowing your creativity to flow freely onto paper. This class is an invitation to explore the unique qualities of watercolors, from delicate washes to bold strokes, as you learn essential techniques and unleash your imagination. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through the mesmerizing world of watercolor painting, fostering a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Join us for a transformative journey where you can cultivate your skills, discover the joy of painting, and create stunning, evocative artworks with the timeless beauty of watercolors.
book now
$49      

Studio Portraits

Studio Portraits

Saturday 23 August
Longs Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Ruben Mills
Portait to capture a subjects personality
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$49      
Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 30 August
Longs Park, Lancaster, Pa - 10am - 2 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Ruben Mills
Learn the basics of long exposure to capture light trails along with tripod photography. Long exposure refers to a technique where you keep the shutter open for an unusually long period of time. This results in interesting effects in your photographs.
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$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 06 September
Lancaster County - 10am - 3 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Ruben Mills
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      

Lighting with the use of strobes

Lighting with the use of strobes

Saturday 13 September
Longs Park - 10am - 2 Hours
Lancaster Photography Group
Ruben Mills
understanding the use of strobe lighting in portraits, controlling the use of light
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Paint and Sip - Painting Flowers and Plants

Paint and Sip - Painting Flowers and Plants

Sunday 27 July
City View Dr, Lancaster - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Lancaster Art Group
Moselyn Sandy
Join us for a relaxing Paint and Sip session focused on painting beautiful flowers and plants. Enjoy a creative session while indulging in your favorite beverages.
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$49      
Paint and Sip - Still Life Painting

Paint and Sip - Still Life Painting

Saturday 16 August
Rockford Rd - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Lancaster Art Group
Moselyn Sandy
Please bring your own supplies, including watercolor painting materials, for a fun and creative session with friends or solo!
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$49      
Painting with Watercolors Meetup

Painting with Watercolors Meetup

Saturday 23 August
Lower Paxton Township, PA 17112 - 10am - 2 Hours
Harrisburg Art Group
Autumn Edwards
Unlock the captivating realm of artistic expression with our Painting with Watercolors class. Immerse yourself in the fluidity and transparency of watercolor paints, allowing your creativity to flow freely onto paper. This class is an invitation to explore the unique qualities of watercolors, from delicate washes to bold strokes, as you learn essential techniques and unleash your imagination. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, our experienced instructor will guide you through the mesmerizing world of watercolor painting, fostering a supportive environment for growth and self-expression. Join us for a transformative journey where you can cultivate your skills, discover the joy of painting, and create stunning, evocative artworks with the timeless beauty of watercolors.
book now
$49      

Paint and Sip - Painting Flowers and Plants

Paint and Sip - Painting Flowers and Plants

Saturday 30 August
City View Dr, Lancaster - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Lancaster Art Group
Moselyn Sandy
Join us for a relaxing Paint and Sip session focused on painting beautiful flowers and plants. Enjoy a creative session while indulging in your favorite beverages.
book now
$49      
Urban Sketch

Urban Sketch

Saturday 20 September
Rockford Rd - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Lancaster Art Group
Moselyn Sandy
Embrace the vibrant spirit of urban sketching! Join us for a dynamic session where we'll explore the cityscape through quick sketches and lively strokes. No experience necessary just bring your enthusiasm and artistic flair. Let's capture the essence of the city one sketch at a time!
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$49      
Paint and Sip - Painting Flowers and Plants

Paint and Sip - Painting Flowers and Plants

Saturday 11 October
City View Dr, Lancaster - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Lancaster Art Group
Moselyn Sandy
Join us for a relaxing Paint and Sip session focused on painting beautiful flowers and plants. Enjoy a creative session while indulging in your favorite beverages.
book now
$49      

Bird Water Color Painting

Bird Water Color Painting

Saturday 08 November
W Grant St - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Lancaster Art Group
Moselyn Sandy
In this workshop, we will explore the art of painting birds using watercolour techniques.

We will cover topics such as color mixing, brush techniques, and composition, and provide you with step-by-step instructions to create your own bird painting. You will have the opportunity to work on your own painting, with guidance and feedback from our instructors.

Please bring:
Watercolor Pad paper
Paint brushes
Watercolor paint
Paint palette.
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$49      
Christmas Cards Designing

Christmas Cards Designing

Saturday 13 December
W Grant St - 12:30pm - 2 Hours
Lancaster Art Group
Moselyn Sandy
Celebrate the spirit of the season with our Christmas Cards Designing event! Join us for a creative and festive evening as we gather to design personalized holiday cards, spreading joy and warmth to friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting, come together to craft unique, heartfelt greetings that capture the magic of the holiday season.

Holiday Traditional Drawing.
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$49      
ABOUT HARRISBURG
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 Harrisburg .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    It was good to walk around Wildwood Park and practice taking close up and far away pictures of nature
    4/5
    Greg
    2025-06-17
    Small group made instructor more accessible to participants
    5/5
    Carlos Bigles
    2025-06-17
    Robert Bonsall is very knowledgeable and experienced in photography. He did an excellent job explaining the basics of digital photography to our group. He was patient, and addressed all of our individual questions. I look forward to begin experimenting with Aperture Priority on a variety of photography themes. I may enroll in more of his photography classes in the near future. All of my learning expectations were met.
    5/5
    Greg Bennick
    2025-05-12

    I really enjoyed the class/event. Robert was very knowledgeable, took his time to explain things and answered all our questions without making us feel foolish. I would certainly be interested in taking another class.
    5/5
    Heather
    2025-05-12
    Over all an ok day. No wah monents.
    4/5
    Michael
    2025-04-18
    A lot to learn, Robert was very helpful even though the weather wasn't in its best cases but he gave a lot of knowledge and answered the group questions.
    5/5
    Hayat
    2025-03-05

    Robert did a great job explaining all of the manual mode combinations. I know have more confidence using my camera indoors and outside.
    5/5
    Stephen
    2025-01-13
    I enjoyed the event a lot. Lots of helpful tips.
    5/5
    Jessica
    2024-12-10
    Bob is a great teacher, I learn a lot and very informative.
    5/5
    James
    2024-09-30

    Appreciated Robert's insights on metering and explaining the different settings associated with it.
    5/5
    Karen
    2024-08-29
    I really liked the individualized help and attention the instructor gave to each of us.
    5/5
    Julia
    2024-08-10
    This was a very enjoyable event. Instructor is personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
    5/5
    Robert
    2024-08-06

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Robert Bonsall
    At 14, Robert took a school trip to Germany where he photographed his adventures and thus began his love of photography. Later inhis teens, his father gave him his Voigtlander 35mm camera and here is wherehe explored how lighting and composition affected the look and feel of his photography. For the majority of his professional career, he was involved in the photography world from selling camera equipment, teaching photography classes, developing his work, and yes capturing memories for families, wedding couples, and children with his unique perspective on using light and composition to capture a moment that you can feel when you look at it. No two artistic expressions he produces are ever the same. He needs to allow the people he photographs to interact with life activities to tell a story and represent the individual's true essence. When a moment in front of him appears to be particularly special, whether it be by beauty or experience he captures it.

    Robert Bonsall is available for private bookings

    Available most Tuesdays and Sundays from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.

    PHOTOS
    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2025-05-06
    Title or Location: City Island Harrisburg, Pa.
    City reflection on the Susquehanna River.
    Credit: Paul Hough

    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2025-05-06
    Title or Location: Harrisburg pa city island park
    Astrophoto class.
    Credit: Sharon Halbert
    Instagram: @proulxbert
    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2024-09-08
    Title or Location: Medicine Bow-National Forest - Wyoming
    I struggle with sleeplessness daily, and when I took this picture was sinking into to dark places in my mind. Regrets -The hope of a coming light in the morning is my hope of my Savior - Jesus In my youth, I would sell myself lies. In these later years, they have followed me here. Sleepless nights, which allows me to calculate the wrongs.Sleepless nightly, I am caged by my fears, These regrets seem to rape my mind over and over,but still, no tears seem to come to reliev
    Credit: Patrick M Matthews
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/househearken/

    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2024-06-05
    Title or Location: Residence near to Michaux State Forest
    I have been blessed by the number of Eastern Bluebirds visiting my home. At this time of the year, their juveniles normally follow close behind as the adults will feed them until they are able to do so on their own.
    Credit: Daniel Davis
    Facebook: Drascombe

    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2024-03-10
    Title or Location: Harrisburg PA
    Pennsylvania State Capital building, Harrisburg PA at 4AM
    Credit: Jeff Lesher
    Harrisburg Photography Group
    2024-03-01
    Title or Location: Waterfront Camden New Jersey
    Waterfront in Camden New Jersey
    Credit: Patrick M Matthews - AKA - OOP-17
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/househearken/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obscureobservations/?hl=en

    Christchurch Photography Group
    2025-07-17
    Title or Location: Monavale Gardens Christchurch NZ
    I had some time to spare before taking some family photos. The colours of these flowers definitely stood out to me and I have always liked threes....
    Credit: Monita Baird
    Facebook: Monitamayphotography
    Instagram: MonitaMayPhotography and monsmay

    Montreal Photography Group
    2025-07-17
    Title or Location: Lachine QC
    Whispers of the SkyA long-exposure photograph taken at the Lachine Canal in Montreal captures a serene lighthouse standing at the end of a pier, guiding silently over still waters. The sky above, alive with motion, streaks with ethereal clouds that stretch dramatically across the frame?painting a surreal, dreamlike atmosphere over this peaceful riverside scene.Tags:Lighthouse LongExposure Seascape SkyDrama PierPhotography CloudMovement WaterReflection TranquilScene LandscapePh
    Credit: David Ifrah
    Facebook: @david Ifrah
    Instagram: @davidsiphoto
    Geelong Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Photo was taken in my studio. The subject was cut from a flowering tree in my back yard.
    This image is part of a series I did called 'Square Flowers'.
    Credit: Rod Howes
    Facebook: Rod Howes
    Instagram: RodHowes_archive

    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Back Yard, Las Vegas, NV
    I enjoy macro photography highlighting parts of everyday object wee usually overlook. In this picture, I noted the opening of the white rose petals to reveal the reds and oranges of the stamens and pistil against a golden glow formed from the light diffusing through the scene, like the opening of a painted paper fan.
    Credit: Lee Stahl
    Instagram: ig_fretless.photo

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