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WWC Walk with Camera

WWC Walk with Camera

Saturday 06 June
Downtown Pittsburgh - 10am - 2 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
A fun and relaxed walk with our cameras covering a variety aspects of photography from street, landscape, architecture, seascape and abstract.
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$49       2 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 20 June
Smallman Street - 10am - 3 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
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       0 places left
Flower Photography

Flower Photography

Saturday 11 July
Phipps Conservatory - 10am - 2 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
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       0 places left

Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 25 July
Downtown Pittsburgh - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
Join us for a hands-on photography meetup where we'll explore the fundamentals of composition. From the rule of thirds to leading lines, we'll practice arranging visual elements to create compelling images. Perfect for beginners and experienced photographers alike. We'll meet at Downtown Pittsburgh and practice composing strong images in an urban setting. Bring your camera and an open mind.
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$49       2 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 08 August
Smallman Street - 10am - 3.0 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
Join this beginner-friendly photography class to learn the fundamentals of using your camera. We'll cover exposure, composition, and practical techniques in the vibrant Strip District of Pittsburgh. This 3-hour class includes hands-on practice. Bring your camera and a willingness to learn.
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$98       5 places left
Black and White Photography

Black and White Photography

Saturday 22 August
Phipps Conservatory - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
Explore the art of black and white photography at beautiful Phipps Conservatory. We'll learn to see in monochrome, work with contrast and light, and create striking images in a lush setting.
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$49      

Shallow Depth of Field

Shallow Depth of Field

Saturday 05 September
Downtown Pittsburgh - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
Join us for a hands-on photography meetup exploring creative shallow depth of field techniques. We'll practice using wide apertures to create beautiful background blur and draw attention to your subject. Perfect for portrait, detail, and artistic shots. Meet in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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$49      
Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 19 September
Smallman Street - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
Join us for a relaxed street photography walk through Pittsburgh's vibrant Strip District. We'll explore candid photography, urban compositions, and using available light to capture the energy of city life. All skill levels welcome. Bring your camera and comfortable shoes.
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$49      
Nature Photography Meetup

Nature Photography Meetup

Saturday 03 October
Phipps Conservatory - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
Join us for a nature photography session at beautiful Phipps Conservatory. We'll explore techniques for capturing flora, natural light, and the vibrant colors of the gardens. All skill levels welcome. Bring your camera and curiosity.
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$49      

Travel Photography Meetup

Travel Photography Meetup

Saturday 17 October
Downtown Pittsburgh - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
Join us for a travel photography meetup in Downtown Pittsburgh. We'll practice telling visual stories through our lenses, capturing local culture, architecture, and candid moments. All skill levels welcome. Bring your camera and a sense of adventure.
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$49      
Long Exposure Photography

Long Exposure Photography

Saturday 31 October
Smallman Street - 10am - 2.0 Hours
Paul Vladuchick
Join us for a hands-on long exposure photography meetup in Pittsburgh's Strip District. We'll learn the basics of capturing light trails, silky water effects, and night scenes using slow shutter speeds. Tripod recommended. All skill levels welcome.
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$49      

Other Nearby Groups

Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Saturday 13 June
Harmony - 10am - 2 Hours
Pittsburgh Art Group
Susan Drennan
Get ready to dip your brushes into a world of boundless creativity and vibrant hues with our exciting Introduction to Oil Painting class. This session is perfect for beginners looking to explore the fundamentals of oil painting in a supportive and encouraging environment.
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$49      
Watercolour Meetup - Mixed Abilities

Watercolour Meetup - Mixed Abilities

Saturday 20 June
Monroeville- found on campus with Gateway schools. The library is found heading left once you enter the driveway. - 11am - 2 Hours
Pittsburgh Watercolor Group
Michele Harris
Join us for a relaxed watercolour meetup. Mixed abilities welcome. We'll start with a short demo, then focus on individual guidance and helpful suggestions based on your skill level. Bring your own supplies and feel free to bring any works in progress.
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$49      
Watercolour Meetup - Mixed Abilities

Watercolour Meetup - Mixed Abilities

Saturday 11 July
Monroeville - 12pm - 2.0 Hours
Pittsburgh Watercolor Group
Michele Harris
Join us for a relaxed watercolour meetup. Mixed abilities welcome. We'll start with a short demo, then focus on individual guidance and helpful suggestions based on your skill level. Bring your own supplies and feel free to bring any works in progress.
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$49      

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Beginner's Watercolour Class

Saturday 25 July
Penn Hills, PA - 11am - 2 Hours
Pittsburgh Watercolor Group
Michele Harris
Join us for a relaxed watercolour class perfect for beginners. We'll explore color studies, discover different materials, and paint some plants and or flowers. All skill levels welcome - just bring your enthusiasm and any watercolour supplies you have. The instructor will provide guidance and support throughout the session.
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$49      
Watercolour Meetup - Mixed Abilities

Watercolour Meetup - Mixed Abilities

Saturday 08 August
Penn Hills, PA - 11am - 2 Hours
Pittsburgh Watercolor Group
Michele Harris
Join us for a relaxed watercolour meetup. Mixed abilities welcome. We'll start with a short demo, then focus on individual guidance and helpful suggestions based on your skill level.
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$49      
Watercolour Meetup - Mixed Abilities

Watercolour Meetup - Mixed Abilities

Saturday 22 August
Penn Hills, PA - 11am - 2 Hours
Pittsburgh Watercolor Group
Michele Harris
Join us for a relaxed watercolour meetup. Mixed abilities welcome. We'll start with a short demo, then focus on individual guidance and helpful suggestions based on your skill level. Bring your own supplies and feel free to bring any works in progress. I would like to introduce gold paint to a floral watercolor painting. Feel free to bring flowers, a plant cutting, or a tree branch to paint.
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$49.0      

ABOUT PITTSBURGH
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 Pittsburgh .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    Lots of subjects, good education from instructor Paul. Another great class. Ty
    5/5
    teri
    2026-05-11
    Had an awesome time at the Pittsburgh Photography night photography class. The class was extremely easy to follow, very understandable for all skill levels, and packed with helpful real-world tips. The instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and always willing to help guide everyone through camera settings, compositions, and shooting techniques throughout the night. It was a great hands-on experience around the city, and I walked away feeling much more confident shooting nighttime photos. Highly recommend this class to anyone looking to improve their photography skills while exploring the city at night.
    5/5
    Kent
    2026-05-10
    Paul is a great instructor, I really appreciate his classes very much. He is very thorough and a great photographer!
    5/5
    Kim
    2026-04-26

    Another great event with a great teacher. He discussed how to achieve motion blur using a variety of techniques including the use of neutral density filters, tripods and slow shutter speeds to produce the blur. Panning was covered including with and without the tripod. Paul took us to several locations to practice the techniques and was helpful with camera settings. I enjoyed the class and it was another great opportunity to be in downtown Pittsburgh and taking pictures. I highly recommend this class and our teacher.
    5/5
    Theodore Crandall
    2026-03-24
    I really enjoyed shooting motion blur
    5/5
    Charles
    2026-03-23
    This was a great get-together. It was what I needed, firstly, to get me out shooting now that winter is over, and secondly, to help me step out of my usual routine when I do get out to shoot and try with greater intentionality a technique I have only toyed with occasionally before.
    5/5
    Richard
    2026-03-22

    I particularly appreciated the help with the technical aspects of my camera.
    5/5
    Peter
    2026-03-22
    Paul is very knowledgeable and I enjoy his classes very much.
    5/5
    Kim
    2026-03-22
    Always learning from Paul....Excellent class and looking forward to more.
    5/5
    Leon
    2026-03-22

    Always enjoy and learn a lot from Paul!
    5/5
    Kim
    2026-03-09
    I loved it! It was great to learn as we walkedand took pictures. It was especially nice to receive individual feedback. I am looking forward to taking more classes in the future.
    5/5
    Leslie
    2026-03-08
    This was my first class and I really appreciated the pace, the small group, and individual help. I felt comfortable as a newcomer and felt I could ask any question.
    5/5
    Laura
    2026-03-08

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Paul Vladuchick
    Paul Vladuchick is a Pittsburgh based photographic artist born outside of Detroit, Michigan. Self-taught in the fundamentals of photography in the time before the internet, he relied on his public library and their many books on photography, composition, lighting and exposure, significant amounts of experimentation and trips to the Detroit Institute of Art Museum where he had a particular interest in sculpture.

    Paul's images are typically an exploration of the contrast between the artificial lights of the city of Pittsburgh and the darkness of the night. His modern artistic vision started in the mid 2010s after moving back to Pittsburgh from California. Wanting to explore and photograph the city and only having time in the evening to do so, he started to experiment with various techniques in low and artificial light.

    Paul Vladuchick is available for private bookings

    Available most weekends before 5 PM
    Available most weekdays after 7 PM.

    Private tutoring in portraits, events, travel photography.
    Private tutoring in post processing using either Lightroom and Skylum Luminar

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    PHOTOS
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Pittsburgh Photography Group
    2026-05-16
    Title or Location: Age of Steam
    Cat on a Train
    Credit: Thomas Tallerico
    Instagram: Tsquared426
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Pittsburgh Photography Group
    2026-04-26
    Title or Location: Near Allegheny Landing
    Walking around Allegheny Landing and I turn and this scene caught my eye.
    Credit: Shutter to Think Photography
    Facebook: Shutter to Think Photography
    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Pittsburgh Photography Group
    2026-04-15
    Title or Location: Going for a swim Lake Elizabeth
    This photo was taken as a Canadian Goose is entering the water. Photo was captured on a Canon EOS R50.
    Credit: Diana Morales
    Instagram: Indigrassy

    Wollongong Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Pittsburgh Photography Group
    2026-04-03
    Title or Location: North Shore, Pittsburgh, PA
    Spring is officially here, and Pittsburgh is full of incredible color! I recently visited the city's North Shore to capture the iconic cherry blossoms blooming near the ALCOA building along the Allegheny River. There are flowering trees all along the riverwalk, but this exact spot is always one of my favorite places to shoot this time of year. I love how the vibrant colors come together and the blossoms perfectly frame the Andy Warhol Bridge!
    Credit: Elias Shingleton
    Facebook: Eli Shingleton
    Instagram: @therealelishingleton
    Sacramento Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Pittsburgh Photography Group
    2026-03-22
    Title or Location: Allegheny Landing
    Picture was taken during the high wind advisory. I took a four shot pano. I started at the left side and waited the tugboat to enter in the middle.
    Credit: Shutter to think photography
    Facebook: Shutter to Think Photography
    Eastbourne Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Pittsburgh Photography Group
    2026-03-08
    Title or Location: Pittsburgh PA
    I love the Pittsburgh bridges when I go down.I always have to take photos of the bridge I saw the flag was blowing in the wind and I thought it would make a cool black and white with the colors of the flag standing. being that this is our two hundredth and fifty year anniversary for america.
    Credit: Jackie Tepe

    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Orange County Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: This Still Life Photograph of "Grapes, Strawberry's and Wine" was taken in my bedroom in Orange County California.
    This image is a Still Life Composition of "Berries, Wine and Grapes" that I created on a rainy day in my bedroom. I used no fancy Studio Lighting at all. My only light source was a hand-held flashlight that I kept moving rapidly. It was an experiment in Light Painting when I couldn't go outside to shoot.
    Credit: Gary Markarian
    Columbia Photography Group
    2026-05-12

    Hertfordshire Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Stanborough Lake
    The bird, location, background and the light complimented each other creating a scene that could not be neglected.
    Credit: Leszek Walczak
    Facebook: Lesswall photography
    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Syracuse Photography Group
    2026-06-01
    Title or Location: Dewitt, NY
    Blue Moon, DeWitt, NY 5/29/26 (OM System OM1 mkii w/ M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-600mm)
    Credit: AT McLean

    Gold Coast Photography Group
    2026-05-12
    Fremont Photography Group
    2026-05-31
    Title or Location: Hanksville, Utah
    Early morning drive to moonscape was worth it when I was able to capture first morning rays on the canyon walls.
    Credit: Niral Patel
    Instagram: Npatel.photos
    Edinburgh Photography Group
    2026-05-12

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