ALBUQUERQUE
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

People and Pets Portrait Photography Class

People and Pets Portrait Photography Class

Saturday 21 June
West Old Town - 11am - 3 Hours
Sandy Kealy
People and pets don't always sit still, but that's what makes photographing them so rewarding. In this playful, hands-on class, you'll learn how to capture natural, expressive portraits of humans and their furry companions. We'll cover simple tips for working with movement, finding great light, and getting real moments without the stress. Come ready to shoot, laugh, and maybe chase a dog or two.

Bring your camera and fur-vorite pet.
book now
$92       5 places left

Nearby Photography Groups

Urban Sketch

Urban Sketch

Sunday 06 July
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 3pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens) Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
book now
$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 03 August
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 1pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
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      
Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Sunday 31 August
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 1pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings.You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
book now
$49      

Plein Air Painting Beginners

Plein Air Painting Beginners

Sunday 28 September
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 2pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
Experience the joy of painting outdoors! This beginner-friendly meetup is a relaxed introduction to plein air paintingcapturing the landscape and light in real time. Bring your favorite materials and enjoy creating in a scenic setting with guidance and encouragement. No prior experience needed!
book now
$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 26 October
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 1pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Birds with Watercolour Meetup

Birds with Watercolour Meetup

Saturday 28 June
Nob Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
Devin Earls
Embark on a creative journey and join our enchanting "Birds with Watercolour Meetup" 2024 a delightful session where art and nature converge! This watercolour workshop is designed for art enthusiasts of all skill levels who share a passion for the vibrant world of avian beauty.In this hands-on watercolour session, participants will immerse themselves in the fascinating world of bird illustration. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this meetup provides a nurturing and collaborative environment to explore the unique techniques of watercolour painting. Our experienced instructor will lead you through the step-by-step process of creating stunning watercolour bird illustrations. Learn essential techniques such as blending, layering, and detailing to bring your feathered subjects to life.
book now
$49      
Urban Sketch

Urban Sketch

Sunday 06 July
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 3pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
This meet-up is for people who are interested in sketching urban scenes by using a pen (mostly fountain pen or calligraphic pens) Learn how to draw perspective drawing with a pen to capture what you see surrounding the urban scene.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 19 July
Nob Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
Devin Earls
Ready to dip your brush into the world of watercolor? Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner-friendly class where you'll learn the basics of blending, brush control, and creating dreamy washes of color. No pressure, just play!

Bring along your basic watercolor materials (paints, brushes, paper), and we'll guide you step-by-step through simple techniques to get you painting confidently in no time. Perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting a creative escape!
book now
$49      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 03 August
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 1pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
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      
Floral Watercolour Painting

Floral Watercolour Painting

Saturday 09 August
Nob Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
Devin Earls
During this meetup, participants will have the chance to explore the captivating world of floral watercolor painting under the guidance of experienced artists. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this event welcomes individuals of all skill levels. This event is a perfect opportunity for artists, art enthusiasts, and nature lovers to gather and immerse themselves in the beauty of floral watercolor painting.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 30 August
Nob Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
Devin Earls
Ready to dip your brush into the world of watercolor? Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner-friendly class where you'll learn the basics of blending, brush control, and creating dreamy washes of color. No pressure, just play!

Bring along your basic watercolor materials (paints, brushes, paper), and we'll guide you step-by-step through simple techniques to get you painting confidently in no time. Perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting a creative escape!
book now
$49      

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Sunday 31 August
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 1pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
Welcome to "Drawing Plants and Flowers"! In this workshop, we will explore the art of drawing plants and flowers.Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of drawing various plants and flowers. We will cover topics such as simplifying shapes, creating texture and detail, and using colors to enhance your drawings.You will have the opportunity to put your new skills into practice and create your own beautiful plant and flower drawings. Our instructors will provide feedback and guidance along the way, helping you to refine your skills and develop your own unique style.
book now
$49      
Nature Painting with Watercolors

Nature Painting with Watercolors

Saturday 20 September
Nob Hill - 10am - 3 Hours
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
Devin Earls
In this class we will focus on nature painting. We will learn tips and tricks on how to paint trees, clouds, flowers, mountains, and other objects found in nature. Note: This is not a Landscape painting class, we will not be creating completed landscape paintings. Our focus will be on the individual objects that make up those landscapes.
book now
$49      
Plein Air Painting Beginners

Plein Air Painting Beginners

Sunday 28 September
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 2pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
Experience the joy of painting outdoors! This beginner-friendly meetup is a relaxed introduction to plein air paintingcapturing the landscape and light in real time. Bring your favorite materials and enjoy creating in a scenic setting with guidance and encouragement. No prior experience needed!
book now
$49      

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Beginner's Watercolor Class

Saturday 11 October
Nob Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
Devin Earls
Ready to dip your brush into the world of watercolor? Join us for a fun and relaxing beginner-friendly class where you'll learn the basics of blending, brush control, and creating dreamy washes of color. No pressure, just play!

Bring along your basic watercolor materials (paints, brushes, paper), and we'll guide you step-by-step through simple techniques to get you painting confidently in no time. Perfect for absolute beginners or anyone wanting a creative escape!
book now
$49      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Sunday 26 October
N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 1pm - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Art Group
Joshua Lance
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      
Painting People in Watercolour

Painting People in Watercolour

Saturday 01 November
Nob Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
Albuquerque Watercolor Group
Devin Earls
Join a welcoming community of fellow artists and enthusiasts, where you can share ideas, gain inspiration, and establish lasting connections at the Painting People in Watercolour Meetup! Your artwork will be more than just paintings; they'll be cherished keepsakes and meaningful gifts. Share your love and talent with friends and family. To ensure a personalized and engaging experience, we have limited spots available. Don't hesitate to secure your spot at this unique event!
book now
$49      

ABOUT ALBUQUERQUE
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 Albuquerque .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Thank you for the great information and kindness. We also appreciate the follow up email with additional details and challenges. It was a great experience.
    5/5
    Jaedean
    2025-06-09
    Excellent instructor! I hope she has future photography classes in the Fall that last 3 hours instead of 2. A photography field trip would be wonderful!!
    5/5
    BALIN
    2025-06-08
    Event went well and instructor imparted a lot of useful information about macro photography and other areas. Sufficient time was given for students to shoot and apply knowledge. Some people shared there shots at the end. Great class overall.
    5/5
    Armand
    2025-05-26

    Sandy was very informative and able to answer a range of questions. Enjoyed very much!
    5/5
    Kay
    2025-05-25
    Event was a little chaotic getting started, which was not really the leader's fault. Teacher is knowledgeable and I learned some helpful information. Unfortunately, there was not a superabundance of birds to put the knowledgeable into practice. Maybe it would be a good idea to reschedule the class at a place like Bosque del Apache in the late fall and winter.
    4/5
    Armand
    2025-05-11
    Fun event for learning
    5/5
    Russell
    2025-04-27

    I enjoyed the discussion. It was nice to meet other photographers. Sandra is fun to talk to and openly shares her experience in a way that helps her students consider how they will approach their chosen subjects.
    5/5
    Russell
    2025-04-27
    Overall, the class was good. The teacher was knowledgeable and imparted useful information. She gave people the opportunity to share their work but did not pressure anyone.
    4/5
    Armand
    2025-04-27
    Overall it was really fun and I got to meet some new people who also share the same love for photography.
    4/5
    Lisa
    2025-03-23

    I think it was a good beginning photography event to encourage us to develop our skills and use our cameras. Our instructor was very helpful and worked individually with each of us. Thank you!
    5/5
    Robert
    2025-03-23
    Learning so much! Donovan is a very patient and knowledgeable instructor.
    5/5
    Maziar
    2024-08-19
    Donovan did a great job introducing us to photography! She combined technical explanations with hands-on learning. I learned a TON an had a great time. I'll definitely sign up for another class!
    5/5
    Elizabeth
    2024-08-18

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Sandy Kealy
    Sandy Kealy first became passionate about photography when she took her first black and white film class in high school. From the first moment that she saw an image develop before her eyes under the red light of a darkroom, she was hooked. From high school Sandy went on to study photography at the University of North Texas. She graduated with a Bachelor's of Applied Arts and Sciences with her main concentration being Advertising Art with minors in Philosophy, Anthropology and Sociology.
    Since college, Sandy has had employment as a product photographer, editorial and advertising photographer for magazines, newborn photographer and real estate photographer just to name a few. In addition to being a working photographer, Sandy has had many solo exhibitions and participated in group art shows. Including being exhibited at the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art and winning the Mid-Atlantic Award of Excellence (1999) at D'Art Gallery in Norfolk Virginia.

    Sandy Kealy is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-06-07
    Title or Location: Echo Falls in the Jemez Mountains
    This is Echo Falls, a waterfall located in the northern Jemez Mountains on the Rito Resumidero. This photo is one of a series of photos that I am working on to document waterfalls throughout New Mexico to be included in a guidebook for Falcon Guides.
    Credit: Adam White
    Instagram: wanderlust.photographie

    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-05-31
    Title or Location: Shiprock, NM

    Credit: Leo Santiba?ez
    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-05-27
    Title or Location: UNM
    This was during a COVID-safe outing with a friend, when I was first learning photography. The challenge was to explore shapes and textures. This photo was inspiration to explore more of what can be communicated through a lens.
    Credit: Manda Baca
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laviebohemanda

    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-05-24
    Title or Location: Freeport, Illinois
    This is a section of a community band shell built in 1920. There is always an interesting interplay of line, light, and shadow regardless of the time of day.
    Credit: Tom Fore

    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: Liquid bloom

    Credit: Apolonio cavazos
    Instagram: Poloknew. ( Golden apple logo)
    Albuquerque Photography Group
    2025-05-11
    Title or Location: Giant Rattlesnake in Median Albuquerque New Mexico
    I wanted this shot for 20 years
    Credit: Mike Jackson

    Washington DC Photography Group
    2025-06-13
    Title or Location: dudhwa national park india
    We were in Dudhwa national park safari ride. And suddenly tiger came out of the bushes chasing peahen. Seeing our safari jeep, tiger stopped and got luck to take this shot.
    Credit: siddhartha gupta

    Peterborough Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Masai Mara Kenya (Mara triangle)
    This is Osidai.He is a leopard I encountered during a safari trip to the Masai Mara in Kenya last year. He was a beautiful animal and it was an absolute privilege to spend some time watching him.
    Credit: Lyndsey Williamson
    Dundee Photography Group
    2025-06-12
    Title or Location: Sunset at Achuvoldrach
    "After a stunningly beautiful day in the remote north of Scotland, the sky offered one final gift?a pastel-hued sunset that painted the horizon and left a warm glow in our hearts."
    Credit: John Cuthbert LRPS ARPS
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.cuthbert.963

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-06-11
    Title or Location: Sabi Sands Greater Kruger South Africa
    Early morning safari Leopard approaching the vehicle. Light came from the headlights of the jeep. Under expose to get the background dark.
    Credit: Tai Hoang
    Instagram: Lb_sleepy

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