BAKERSFIELD
PHOTOGRAPHY
GROUP

Upcoming Events

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 03 May
Downtown - 7pm - 2 Hours
Jesse Najera
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.

Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
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$47      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 24 May
Downtown - 10am - 3 Hours
Jesse Najera
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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$92       5 places left
Rule of Thirds

Rule of Thirds

Saturday 14 June
Downtown - 10am - 2 Hours
Jesse Najera
One of the most basic tenets of composition is the Rule of Thirds. Although most people are familiar with this technique it is often forgotten in the haste to take a photo. However you ignore it at your peril as it can make an average snap into something which is has tension and dynamism.

In this meetup we will practice using the Rule of Thirds in a setting full of photographic possibility.
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$47      

Sunset Photography Meetup

Sunset Photography Meetup

Saturday 28 June
Downtown - 6pm - 2 Hours
Jesse Najera
Learn how to use the proper settings to capture a beautiful sunset.

Beyond just being a natural phenomenon, the setting of the sun symbolizes many things to a variety or people and cultures. The setting of the sun represents the completion of a day's work, so it represents the opportunity to rest.
book now
$47      

Other Nearby Groups

Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 10 May
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Step into the world of artistry with our Beginner's Drawing Class! Unleash your creativity as we dive into the exciting realm of drawing. This will be a group setting possibly noisy and grassy there are benches.Come to learn to develop your art style and being confidant to change it up and grow as you learn. Do the art you prefer where you can focus on what makes your art you!Grab your basic art materials and secure your spot now! Book today to embark on this enriching journey!
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$47      
Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Saturday 24 May
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Are you interested in the basics of portraiture? In this class we will go over simple techniques that will help you develop your portrait skills. No experience needed - just a willingness to experiment and have fun!Participants are required to bring their own art materials anything from paints and brushes to markers and paper - whatever you love working with!.
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$47      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 07 June
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Step into the world of artistry with our Beginner's Drawing Class! Unleash your creativity as we dive into the exciting realm of drawing. This will be a group setting possibly noisy and grassy there are benches.Come to learn to develop your art style and being confidant to change it up and grow as you learn. Do the art you prefer where you can focus on what makes your art you!Grab your basic art materials and secure your spot now! Book today to embark on this enriching journey!
book now
$47      

Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Saturday 21 June
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Ready to break the rules and create something truly unique? In this beginner-friendly class, we'll dive into the expressive world of abstract art! Learn how to use color, shape, and texture to turn your emotions and ideas into stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork. No experience needed - just a willingness to experiment and have fun!Participants are required to bring their own art materials anything from paints and brushes to markers and paper - whatever you love working with!.
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$47      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 05 July
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Step into the world of artistry with our Beginner's Drawing Class! Unleash your creativity as we dive into the exciting realm of drawing. This will be a group setting possibly noisy and grassy there are benches.Come to learn to develop your art style and being confidant to change it up and grow as you learn. Do the art you prefer where you can focus on what makes your art you!Grab your basic art materials and secure your spot now! Book today to embark on this enriching journey!
book now
$49      
Introduction to Oil Painting

Introduction to Oil Painting

Saturday 19 July
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Curious about oil painting but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly class is the perfect introduction! You'll learn how to work with oils, blend vibrant colors, and explore classic techniques to create your own stunning masterpiece. No experience needed - just a love for creativity and a willingness to get a little messy!Participants are required to bring their own basic art materials oil paints, brushes, canvas or canvas paper, palette, and solvent or medium.
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$49      

Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 02 August
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Step into the world of artistry with our Beginner's Drawing Class! Unleash your creativity as we dive into the exciting realm of drawing. This will be a group setting possibly noisy and grassy there are benches.Come to learn to develop your art style and being confidant to change it up and grow as you learn. Do the art you prefer where you can focus on what makes your art you!Grab your basic art materials and secure your spot now! Book today to embark on this enriching journey!
book now
$49      
Portrait Drawing Basics

Portrait Drawing Basics

Saturday 16 August
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Ready to break the rules and create something truly unique? In this beginner-friendly class, we'll dive into the expressive world of abstract art! Learn how to use color, shape, and texture to turn your emotions and ideas into stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork. No experience needed - just a willingness to experiment and have fun!Participants are required to bring their own art materials anything from paints and brushes to markers and paper - whatever you love working with!.
book now
$49      
Beginner's Drawing Class

Beginner's Drawing Class

Saturday 23 August
Bakersfield - 10am - 2 Hours
Bakersfield Art Group
Clarissa Barcena
Step into the world of artistry with our Beginner's Drawing Class! Unleash your creativity as we dive into the exciting realm of drawing. This will be a group setting possibly noisy and grassy there are benches.Come to learn to develop your art style and being confidant to change it up and grow as you learn. Do the art you prefer where you can focus on what makes your art you!Grab your basic art materials and secure your spot now! Book today to embark on this enriching journey!
book now
$49      

ABOUT BAKERSFIELD
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 Bakersfield .

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    Enjoyed Jesse's class on the importance of light, shadows and contrast in photography. A bright, sunny day helped the session come to life with possibilities for great shots in downtown Bakersfield, California.
    5/5
    Pete
    2025-03-09
    Enjoyed Jesse's class on the importance of light, shadows and contrast in photography. A bright, sunny day helped the session come to life with possibilities for great shots in downtown Bakersfield, California.
    5/5
    Pete
    2025-03-09
    Jesse is extremely knowledgeable. He was patient with 3 new beginners and different cameras, shared insights on camera settings and shot set-up ideas. I definitely got enough info to start taking shots and experimenting until the next class.
    5/5
    Kim
    2025-01-05

    I really enjoyed the class and all the information that was provided looking forward to putting it to work and future classes
    5/5
    Patrick
    2025-01-05
    It was a really fun event and I learned quite a bit. I especially appreciated the handouts.
    5/5
    Timothy
    2024-12-08
    Always a pleasure. Jesse is very warm, friendly, and knowledgable in photography.
    5/5
    Kingwai
    2024-06-24

    Jesse was nice and knowledgeable. Really enjoyed the class
    5/5
    Samantha
    2024-05-13
    Jesse was very knowledgeable and presented the material in an easy going but thoughtful manner. He answered questions to everyone?s benefit and did not condescend.
    5/5
    Greg
    2024-05-13
    This was my second excursion onto the downtown streets in Jesse's class. The lessons were even more insightful this time. I especially liked that he gave each of us personal time and reviewed and commented on our photo taking results.
    5/5
    Pete
    2024-03-19

    The instructor was great. The photowalk was amazing. Highly recommended !
    5/5
    Albert
    2024-03-17
    I thoroughly enjoyed Jesse's class. He broke down the basics into clear segments and then we got out on the street and put to practice what we learned. Jesse provided clear exercises and helped us manage our cameras to get the shots we tried for.
    5/5
    Heather
    2024-01-16
    Jesse Najera made class truly enjoyable, easy to understand and, oh, did I mention well paced and fun? He is very knowledgeable and the experience provided a ton of technical skills, which with practice will raise my game going forward. Also, the location was great with unlimited subject matter in the downtown area. I have already highly recommended Jesse's class to friends.
    5/5
    Pete
    2024-01-14

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Jesse Najera
    Jesse Najera. has been a photography for 15+ years.He does freelance portraiture and event photography. Jesse learned photography with film in a dark room during his teen years. With the new technology, He went back to school to learn multimedia. Jesse was on the college paper as a photographer. He has worked in film and commercial as an assistant camera. Jesse has been a news photographer for the local television station KBAK and for the local broadcaster CANOODLE STUDIOS.
    Jesse started teaching photography in 2022. He enjoys teaching and talking to people.

    Jesse Najera is available for private bookings

    I am able to be privately booked for all of the above mentioned examples.
    Thank you,

    Jesse Najera

    PHOTOS
    Bakersfield Photography Group
    2025-01-23
    Title or Location: Bakersfield looking towards Bear Mountain
    In the early March of 2023, I set out for Death Valley to shoot landscapes for a couple of days. It had been raining off and on and I knew Death Valley would have amazing clouds, as it does in the winter months. However, I was utterly disappointed with a closure of I-5 at Grapevine due to heavy snow. So I turned back, but I decided to drive around the country roads near Bakersfield to find photo opportunities. While driving on Vineland Road I noticed the dappled light at the base of the snow
    Credit: Avi Das

    Bakersfield Photography Group
    2024-08-21
    Title or Location: Lake Isabella, CA
    Perseids X Aurora
    Credit: Jaymes Bockoff
    Facebook: Derail Jaymes
    Instagram: jaymesbockoff
    Bakersfield Photography Group
    2024-07-29
    Title or Location: Caliente, Ca
    Getting this photo wasn't my original plan. I was heading to the Borel fire and couldn't go past road closure signs. I looked out my window and saw the Milky Way, and I just had to take a picture of it.Aperture: f/4Exposure: 13 SecondsFocal Length 24ISO: 6,400
    Credit: Eric Isbell
    Facebook: photosfluke
    Instagram: photosfluke

    Bakersfield Photography Group
    2024-06-14
    Title or Location: Los Angeles, California
    Downtown Los Angeles street photography
    Credit: Lee Prewett

    Bakersfield Photography Group
    2024-06-07
    Title or Location:
    Nikon Z50 & Z 12-28mm, 1/125, f/10, ISO 800, Manual Mode. Taken 2024/05/29 0n 33rd Street West. Exposing here for highlights. "Manhattanhenge" occurs in June when the sun sets due west (/-) in Manhattan.
    Credit: Ed Ruth
    Bakersfield Photography Group
    2024-05-13
    Title or Location: Northern Lights from Bakersfield, CA
    The photo was taken at Highway 178 and Rancheria Rd. in Bakersfield, CA at 12:00 am.I have always been fascinated with space. When I heard that we had the possibility to see the northern lights, I immediately knew I had to go out and see it for myself. So me and my dad drove for 20 minutes to get to a darker part of town with less light pollution. It was so beautiful, you could make out a red, hazy hue in the sky, but the white light rays were so prominent and bright.Camera Settings: Canon
    Credit: Eric Isbell
    Facebook: photosfluke
    Instagram: photosfluke

    Norfolk Photography Group
    2025-04-21
    Title or Location:
    I had set up an area to practice taking more product photography photos when my little boy decided he was going to be the star instead, this is just one of the many photos I managed to capture of him.
    Credit: Connor Cooper
    Instagram: @project97_media

    Newark Photography Group
    2025-04-20
    Title or Location: the secret garden Rochester NY
    a beautiful girl sat enjoying the park
    Credit: Yvonne Sadowyj
    Las Vegas Photography Group
    2025-04-20
    Title or Location: Desert National Wildlife Refuge.

    Credit: Nicole Miller
    Facebook: NicoleMiller525
    Instagram: LuvPugs525

    Birkenhead Photography Group
    2025-04-19
    Title or Location: Near the slipway at the end of Meols Parade.
    High tide was around 2am which meant there would still be plenty of water on the beach in the hour before sunrise. Weather forecast was promising with sun and cloud forecast so I was set for an early start. Up at 5-40am and was in position on the beach just before 5 am. As often happens my best pictures were taken within the first 20 minutes when the light was at its best.
    Credit: Gary Evans

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