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Travel Photography Meetup

Travel Photography Meetup

Saturday 13 June
Hart Springs Gilchrist County Fl - 9am - 2 Hours
Gainesville Photography Group
Tom Hundley
We will focus on Springs Landscape photography, photography of people jumping into the water, photography of shadows and light on the boardwalk. When we are done we can enjoy the springs and have a picnic lunch. Can volunteer food from each person. I can show you an overview of the springs and if anyone likes a swim. Also can show you the cave entrances and a map of the underground cave.
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$49      
Smartphone Photography

Smartphone Photography

Saturday 20 June
Sweetwater Nature Park - 9am - 2 Hours
Gainesville Photography Group
Tom Hundley
Smartphone Photography proves that great photos aren't about the gear; they're about the eye behind the lens. In this hands-on meetup, we'll explore how to turn everyday moments into striking images using just your phone. Learn quick tips for better composition, lighting, and editing on the fly. Whether you're snapping street scenes or capturing candid portraits, you'll walk away seeing your smartphone as a serious creative tool. Come curious, leave inspired.
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$49      
Night Photography Meetup

Night Photography Meetup

Saturday 27 June
SW 50th Terrace - 8pm - 2 Hours
Gainesville Photography Group
Tom Hundley
Street photography encompasses a wide range of genres, and this week we'll be exploring the town at night.At this meetup, we will practise the basics of shooting in a dark environment as we capture candid images in an urban setting.By the end of this event, you will be more familiar with- How to adjust camera settings for low light.- Using slow shutter speeds to get brighter images and create light trails.- Capturing RAW images.- Guidelines for shooting other people and their property in the real world.
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$49      

Nature Photography Class

Nature Photography Class

Saturday 11 July
Sweetwater Nature Park - 8am - 3.0 Hours
Gainesville Photography Group
Tom Hundley
Three-hour nature photography class focusing on composition and shooting wildlife and plants. Suitable for beginners and intermediate photographers. Bring your own camera; long and wide-angle lenses recommended. Comfortable walking shoes advised.

This will be a 2 hour follow-up from the Dec 13 class where I want to split the time between landscape and nature. I will give out assignments in advance upon getting your camera setup and lens combinations to taylor the class to your equipement. Please bring a laptop or whatever you edit with so we can discuss.

NOTE: The $5 per person entry fee is not included in the ticket price.
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$98       5 places left
Beginner Photography Class

Beginner Photography Class

Saturday 01 August
Sweetwater Nature Park - 8am - 3 Hours
Gainesville Photography Group
Tom Hundley
A friendly, hands-on class for new photographers. Learn camera basics, composition, and practice shooting in a supportive small-group setting with feedback and tips.

NOTE: The $5 per person entry fee is not included in the ticket price.

NOTE: The $5 per person entry fee is not included in the ticket price.
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$98.00       5 places left
Flower Photography

Flower Photography

Saturday 08 August
Williston private garden park - 9am - 2 Hours
Gainesville Photography Group
Tom Hundley
Learn all the tips and tricks you need to take stunning pictures of flowers. We will also discuss composition, lighting, and other aspects of photography that will help you create unique images. So come join us for a day of learning, exploring, and having fun.
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$49      

ABOUT GAINSVILLE
WATERCOLOR
GROUP
Come along to our meetups to improve your art in a relaxed and social atmosphere and under the guidance of a professional instructor. Complete beginners to experienced artists all welcome.

Our 2 hour meetups are held in a different location each time, usually outdoors.

Bring your own materials. If you are a complete beginner all you need to start is a set of watercolour paints, brushes, and water container.

Who can attend? Open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced artists. The instructor is there to help everyone.

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 Gainsville Watercolor Group on Facebook to share your art and enjoy the art of other locals.
PHOTOS
Liverpool Watercolour Group
2026-06-03
Title or Location: Bromborough, Wirral, UK
A morning with the Wirral Urban Sketchers. A quick 2hr sketch of Victorian School building in pen and watercolour, in A3 sketch book.
Credit: Richard Oldfield
Facebook: richard.oldfield.752
Instagram: @richardmo55

Newcastle Watercolour Group
2026-06-02
Title or Location: Newcastle Thunder
This painting was created for a charity rugby event in Newcastle and will be featured on their warm up kit, it features landmarks of Newcastle/Northumberland and includes a stormy sky with lightning as a nod to the clubs name. It will be auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion on the day of the charity match.
Credit: Shelley Johnson
Houston Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset - Houston
Beautiful early summer sunset. Particular love the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect inspiration for painting.
Credit: Claire Zhang

Auckland Watercolour Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: NZ
Christmas plein air study at Collins Memorial Reserve, South Island.A quiet rural morning ,soft light, distant hills and a few simple shapes dissolved into the atmosphere.Watercolour on paper half sheet
Credit: Xin Yi

Atlanta Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Island Sunset
This 9x12 watercolor was inspired by a photograph of the Turks and Caicos Islands at sunset where she was recently visiting. Plam trees dominate tge scene overlaying the bushes with a peek of the cabanas and calm ocean in the background. You see the sky at sunset with dark rainclouds on the horizon. I painted this piece to exemplify atmospheric landscapes with both energy and tranquility,
Credit: John Neal
Instagram: @artbyjohnniesart
Houston Watercolor Group
2026-06-01
Title or Location: Early Summer Sunset
Beautiful sunset in an early summer evening. I particularly like the dark cityscape as the backdrop. The sharp contrast made it a perfect image to paint after.
Credit: Claire Zhang

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