MCKINNEY
PHOTOGRAPHY
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Upcoming Events

Flatlay Photography in a Cafe

Flatlay Photography in a Cafe

Saturday 26 July
S Central Expy STE 303, McKinney - 11am - 2 Hours
Hector Perez
What better way to start the morning than with a cafe coffee and photography. Come and join us in taking a top down view of our world, whilst we start the journey of becoming visual story tellers through flatlay.

We will explore the increasingly popular world of flatlay photography. In this world composition is key and what we exclude is as important to our story as what is included. We will start with a simple composition and build this through adding elements, whilst exploring different briefs.

This one is all about composition composition composition.
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$49      

Nearby Photography Groups

Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 July
E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039 - 10am - 2 Hours
Denton Photography Group
Mythri Pothini
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
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$49      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 19 July
Olive Street - 12pm - 2 Hours
Dallas Photography Group
Joshua Lass
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      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 26 July
Fairmount - 8pm - 2 Hours
Fort Worth Photography Group
Erin Hill
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      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 02 August
Downtown Dallas - 12pm - 2 Hours
Dallas Photography Group
Joshua Lass
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.
book now
$49      
Portrait Photography Meetup

Portrait Photography Meetup

Saturday 09 August
Downtown Dallas - 8am - 2 Hours
Dallas Photography Group
Joshua Lass
Whether you wish to up your selfie game or begin developing a portfolio, this workshop will help you learn the basics of portrait photography and push your creativity and technical understanding.

Learn which settings are best to use, how to select the best locations, and what lighting and poses highlight a model's best features. We will also learn how to build rapport to get the best reactions and genuine emotions from a person.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 09 August
E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039 - 10am - 3 Hours
Denton Photography Group
Mythri Pothini
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      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 16 August
E Lawther Dr. - 9am - 3 Hours
Dallas Photography Group
Joshua Lass
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
Natural Light Portraits

Natural Light Portraits

Saturday 16 August
Downtown Fort Worth - 11am - 2 Hours
Fort Worth Photography Group
Erin Hill
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      
Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 23 August
Downtown Dallas - 9am - 2 Hours
Dallas Photography Group
Joshua Lass
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      

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 30 August
Downtown Dallas - 10am - 2 Hours
Dallas Photography Group
Joshua Lass
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      

Other Nearby Groups

Mastering Granny Squares

Mastering Granny Squares

Sunday 27 July
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dallas Crochet Club
LaTonia Cole
Jump into the colorful world of crochet with our 'Mastering Granny Squares' class, perfect for beginners! Learn the art of crafting these classic beauties and unleash your creativity. All materials provided, just bring your enthusiasm! Book now to unlock the full event scoop. Let's hook and loop our way to crochet mastery together!
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$78      
Fashion Illustration Art Class

Fashion Illustration Art Class

Saturday 02 August
Webb Chapel Rd - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dallas Art Circle
Ashley Love
Unleash your creativity in the world of fashion with our Fashion Illustration Art Class! Join us for a journey into the realm of style and design as we explore the intricate art of bringing fashion sketches to life. Learn the fundamental techniques of figure drawing, garment rendering, and conveying textures to create stunning fashion illustrations. Guided by experienced instructors, this class caters to all skill levels, from beginners seeking to grasp the basics to seasoned artists looking to refine their fashion illustration prowess. Elevate your artistic expression and discover the elegance of fashion through the strokes of your pencil and the beauty of your imagination. Enroll now for a stylish adventure in artistry!
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$49      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Sunday 10 August
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dallas Crochet Club
LaTonia Cole
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      

Mastering Granny Squares

Mastering Granny Squares

Sunday 31 August
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dallas Crochet Club
LaTonia Cole
Jump into the colorful world of crochet with our 'Mastering Granny Squares' class, perfect for beginners! Learn the art of crafting these classic beauties and unleash your creativity. All materials provided, just bring your enthusiasm! Book now to unlock the full event scoop. Let's hook and loop our way to crochet mastery together!
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$72      
Drawing City Scapes

Drawing City Scapes

Saturday 06 September
Oak Lawn Ave - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dallas Art Circle
Ashley Love
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork of the city.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.
Our Instructor will bring a print out cities of Asia and Manchester for your reference during the session.

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

Sunday 14 September
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dallas Crochet Club
LaTonia Cole
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      

Figure Gesture Drawing

Figure Gesture Drawing

Saturday 04 October
Park Ln - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dallas Art Circle
Ashley Love
In this workshop, we will explore the art of capturing the essence and movement of the human figure through gesture drawing.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of simplifying the figure, breaking it down into basic shapes and forms to create accurate and expressive poses. We will cover topics such as exaggerating poses, building shapes, and drawing with accuracy.
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$48      
Corner to Corner Class

Corner to Corner Class

Sunday 12 October
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dallas Crochet Club
LaTonia Cole
Whether you are just starting out crocheting, or you have been crocheting for many years, this crochet class is for you! In this class, you will learn how to make creative square patterns and commonly used to make blankets. This class is perfect for anyone who wants a little extra support in their crochet skills or someone who simply needs a refresher course on the basics.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
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$72      
Drawing Plants and Flowers

Drawing Plants and Flowers

Saturday 01 November
Manufacturing St - 10:30am - 2 Hours
Dallas Art Circle
Ashley Love
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.
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$48      

Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Sunday 09 November
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dallas Crochet Club
LaTonia Cole
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      
Corner to Corner Class

Corner to Corner Class

Sunday 23 November
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dallas Crochet Club
LaTonia Cole
Whether you are just starting out crocheting, or you have been crocheting for many years, this crochet class is for you! In this class, you will learn how to make creative square patterns and commonly used to make blankets. This class is perfect for anyone who wants a little extra support in their crochet skills or someone who simply needs a refresher course on the basics.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
book now
$72      
Corner to Corner Class

Corner to Corner Class

Sunday 23 November
Rockwall - 2pm - 3 Hours
Dallas Crochet Club
LaTonia Cole
Whether you are just starting out crocheting, or you have been crocheting for many years, this crochet class is for you! In this class, you will learn how to make creative square patterns and commonly used to make blankets. This class is perfect for anyone who wants a little extra support in their crochet skills or someone who simply needs a refresher course on the basics.Crochet materials are included as well as a free tea or coffee.
book now
$72      

ABOUT MCKINNEY
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 McKinney.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Hector was awesome, he showed me some things on my camera that I didn?t know about and taught me a lot about using manual mode. It was all around a great experience!
    5/5
    Robert
    2025-06-29
    Instructor was good. A little too pricey.
    4/5
    Divya
    2025-05-25
    Very informative. Hector was very patient and spent quality time with each group participant, helping them understand how shutter speed, f-stop and ISO worked together. He also provided the group with great feedback on their photos.
    5/5
    Tammy
    2025-05-25

    It was a nice event and we got to photograph several types dogs. Trainer answered all questions and was helpful.
    4/5
    Ana
    2025-05-14
    This was a lot of fun, but I didn't feel there was a ton of direction relating to camera settings.
    5/5
    Tami
    2025-05-12
    Excellent. Hector was so helpful and knowledgeable
    5/5
    Gwen
    2025-04-13

    I thought it went well. Hector did a nice job and was very informative. Its tough to do these classes when you have folks with varying degrees of familiarity with their cameras and taking portraits. Hector was able to help all of us. Good discussions too.
    5/5
    Mike
    2025-02-11
    Was a great experience! Everything was useful and interesting, from posing techniques to working with lighting and composition.
    5/5
    JA
    2025-02-09
    Good information. I enjoyed going.
    5/5
    Sam
    2024-11-13

    Enjoyable and informative.
    5/5
    Conrad
    2024-11-11
    It was really helpful. Looking forward to joining more classes and improving my skills.
    5/5
    Conrad
    2024-07-29
    Hector was very communicative and explained the concepts very well.
    5/5
    Reinaldo
    2024-07-08

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Hector Perez
    Meet Hector Perez, a seasoned photographer with a passion that spans a decade! His lens dances through the realms of Nature, Portraits, and Candid moments. Hector's captivating shots have not just been admired but have taken center stage at events, websites, and advertisements across the U.S.

    Hector Perez is available for private bookings

    PHOTOS
    Mckinney Photography Group
    2025-05-19
    Title or Location: Galveston Island,Texas
    We try to visit Galveston Island at least once a year to capture as many bird and wildlife images as possible. We also love Anahuac Wildlife Refuge as a great place to get some fantastic wildlife photo ops. This Brown Pelican image was taken behind the fish market in Galveston.
    Credit: Thomas Thibeau

    Mckinney Photography Group
    2024-01-20
    Title or Location: Dallas Arboretum
    I took this picture while walking through the Arboretum at night. The trees are illuminated from above with lamps simulating moon light. With a short time exposure the colors of leaves really popped. I like taking pictures at night using available light and time exposure techniques. The shadows also give the picture the contrast to the rich colors.
    Credit: Craig Johnson
    Mckinney Photography Group
    2024-01-02
    Title or Location: Caddo Lake, TX
    This was taken on one of our Caddo Lake Photo Workshops. We had seen one or two eagles, but this one was the calmest as we eased into the small area he had claimed. He remained calm as we drifted closer to the point where I decided we might flush him from his roost if we moved closer. We backed away quietly, still marveling at his beauty.
    Credit: David Downs
    Facebook: davidldowns
    Instagram: pixeldave

    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

    Fort Lauderdale Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Gilbert?s House of Refuge
    This is a long exposure captured on the Nikon Z7_2 with the 24-120 f4 S lens. Shutter speed was 1.6sec, ISO 125, f8 with a focal length of 37mm. The surf at this location can get intense, making for some great pictures.
    Credit: Mozzam Hosein
    Instagram: mozzam14
    Huddersfield Photography Group
    2025-07-16
    Title or Location: Salendine Nook.
    This photo was taken whilst on a walk. I liked the colours and the Bee just stood out among the flower
    Credit: Tony Kelly

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