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The City at Night

The City at Night

Saturday 12 July
8th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 - 9pm - 2 Hours
Juan Manuel Barrero Bueno
Many people don't think about nighttime being a good time to do photography since there's a lack of light. However, armed with knowledge about your camera's settings and the properties of light, nighttime photography can be a lot of fun.

In this meetup, you'll learn about the best camera settings for nighttime photography. We'll also explore the kinds of light available to us and how to use that light to make some awesome photos. As always, there are exercises that will help you put your new knowledge to work.
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$49       1 places left

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Join us as we break down your camera to help you learn about shutter speed, aperture, ISO and how these settings affect your exposure.

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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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Saturday 19 July
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ABOUT TAMPA
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 Tampa .

  • 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.

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    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
    • REVIEWS
    This was the second event I attended led by Juan and it was fantastic. He brings a lot of energy and excitement. It was a lot of fun walking around photographing what was happening around the pier.
    5/5
    Michael
    2025-06-22
    It was nice to attend to the event, but it needs more preparation.
    4/5
    Judith
    2025-05-27
    Great event! Had a lot of fun and met some awesome people. Juan does a good job keeping everyone involved.
    5/5
    Heather
    2025-05-19

    I've taken a few courses prior to this one and I must say, I learned more with Juan Barrero/ Tampa Photography Group then anywhere else. Juan was very knowledgeable, he gave us assignments then sent us out to shoot, he then took time with each of us...it was great! I look forward to his next class.
    5/5
    Heida Harris
    2025-05-18
    It was a really fun event and I learned some things. Instructor had a lot of energy and excitement.
    5/5
    Michael
    2025-05-18
    Nice to meet other photographers and Juan was very helpful.
    5/5
    Thomas Sweet
    2025-05-18

    Fun event and I learned a lot.
    5/5
    Kim Sweet
    2025-05-18
    Great experience
    5/5
    Elia
    2025-05-18
    It was a beautiful gathering of likeminded enthusiastic people. Can't wait for the next one.
    5/5
    Rolando
    2025-05-18

    Juan was great, I highly recommend the class to beginners. Good combination of education and immediate implementation.
    5/5
    Cynthia
    2025-04-15
    Very very helpful in learning more about my camera and how to take better shots. Juan was very helpful, attentive, and patient with all of the students!
    5/5
    Michael
    2025-03-30
    Had a great time and I learned so much about my camera! Enjoyed meeting new people and sharing experiences.
    5/5
    Heather
    2025-03-30

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Juan Manuel Barrero Bueno
    Documentary Photographer and Filmmaker.

    I have developed projects for OXFAM, GTZ, DIAKONIA, USAID, MDM, ACDIVOCA, OSF, WWF, Kroc Institute and have worked with the United Nations (UN) and its various offices, programs and organizations (UNDP, OCHA, PAHO, WFP, UNHCR, UNFPA) in Colombia.
    I worked with international press agencies (Reuters, AFP, AP, EFE) in Colombia.
    Between 2016 and 2017 I was a fixer for the National Geographic Society magazine of the USA, on a special about Colombia.
    I worked with the Miami Herald, Publik of Germany, La Liga Contra el Silencio, the United Nations Political Mission in Colombia.
    In 2021 I worked with the 201cComisi f3n de la Verdad 201d in Antioquia and Eje Cafetero.

    I currently live between Bogota, Colombia and St Petersburg, Florida, USA.

    Juan Manuel Barrero Bueno is available for private bookings

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    PHOTOS
    Tampa Photography Group
    2024-12-16
    Tampa Photography Group
    2025-06-18
    Title or Location: Sulphur Springs water Tower Tampa
    I wanted to check out an iconic piece of Tampa history from the angle I was standing I seen the potential in taking this photograph and building it with editing software , and the result was pretty good.
    Credit: Levi Houston
    Facebook: Levi Houston Photography
    Instagram: Levi_Houston_ Photography
    Ottawa Photography Group
    2025-07-07

    Tampa Photography Group
    2025-06-04
    Title or Location: Darien, Georgia
    We were in Darien,Georgia to photograph a Viking Re-enactment event at Ft. King George State Park. One night after shooting we went out to dinner along the River at a very nice seafood restaurant. I saw this old building and decided to shoot it. The light was almost dusk and perfect. I spent at least an hour shooting the building which I thought was really unique. This was shot with a Canon 5D Mk 3 and a Canon 24 /70 L lens. Always on a Tripod. The fort and museum at Ft. King George is a great
    Credit: Gary DeFeyter
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    Tampa Photography Group
    2025-05-01
    Title or Location: Everglades Safari Park
    My friends and I went to the Everglades to go sight seeing and experience an airboat ride for the first time. While we were on the airboat, we stopped for a while to look for some alligators nearby. I saw this airboat not too far from us doing the same thing. I noticed the reflection of the sky in the water around them and snapped a photo.
    Credit: John Paul Maglalang
    Instagram: huyjanpol

    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    Tampa Photography Group
    2025-04-23
    Title or Location: Dunedin, FL
    Photo was taken at Weaver Park during sunset.
    Credit: Loren Pritchard
    Instagram: @loren_c_pritchard
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07

    Tampa Photography Group
    2025-04-05
    Title or Location: Dunedin, FL. at Weaver Park
    Recently got back into photography and have been interested in learning how to do long exposure. I live very close to this location and when I saw the weather conditions I thought it would be a great opportunity to practice. I was actually really pleased with this particular shot. Unfortunately the pier is closed off due to damage from the past hurricanes. There are more opportunities at this location once it?s repaired.
    Credit: Loren Pritchard
    Instagram: loren_c_pritchard
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-07-07
    Tampa Photography Group
    2025-03-05
    Title or Location: Vinoy Park St Pete
    Sitting waterside in St Petes Vinoy park the view was nice . I snapped this photo with a touch of the branch for Depth, I then used photoshop to add interest to the sky.
    Credit: Levi Houston
    Facebook: Levi Houston photograhy LLC
    Instagram: Levi_Houston_Photograhy

    Visalia Photography Group
    2025-07-06
    Savannah Photography Group
    2025-07-10
    Title or Location: Ellis Square, Savannah, GA
    I met young Miles at Ellis Square while he was doing some rather gymnastic break dancing. Luckily, for me, I was using my Nikon Z7 which allowed me to switch from raw to jpeg giving me 9 frames per second on motor drive. I was shooting aperture preferred and used f/8 the resulting shutter speed was 1/1600 of a second. 9fps sounds fast but I only had 6 nicely composed shots out of 120 exposures.
    Credit: Ray Sliva
    Lancaster Photography Group
    2025-07-01

    Birmingham Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Cannock Chase, Staffordshire, UK
    I had spent the better part of the day moving silently through the edges of the chase looking to photograph deer. It was one of those days that seemed perfect on paper: overcast skies that softened the light, barely a breath of wind, and a camera battery at full charge. But nature is nothing if not humbling. The deer remained ghost-like, unseen despite hours of quiet patience and soft steps.By late afternoon my hopes had dimmed so I began the slow walk back to the car. The path wound through
    Credit: Darren Ford
    Facebook: darren.ford.1865
    Instagram: darrenfordphotography
    Cincinnati Photography Group
    2025-06-30
    Winnipeg Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: Whitemouth, ManitobaCPKC
    CPKC Rail Engine 9350 plus one heading east out of Winnipeg to deliver it's freight to Eastern Canada and possibly countries beyond on this beautiful summer day. Engine 9350 is a Diesel/Electric Locomotive which was built in February 2012 by General Electric and produces 4400HP which is capable to propel it to a top speed of 75mph. I love to photograph trains whenever I get a chance. To me they are iconic.
    Credit: Terry Jeffery

    Allentown Photography Group
    2025-06-30
    Murfreesboro Photography Group
    2025-07-09
    Title or Location: San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
    Sitting on the rooftop at Salia Restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico watching the storms blow in. Travel and Leisure has named this city as one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. This location is a photographers dream location.
    Credit: James Strength
    Facebook: James Strength
    Lexington Photography Group
    2025-06-26

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