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Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 24 May
Downtown - Princes St - 10am - 2 Hours
Antonia Penia
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.
book now
£26      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 14 June
East London - 10am - 3 Hours
Antonia Penia
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.
book now
£67      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 05 July
East London - 10am - 2 Hours
Antonia Penia
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
book now
£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 26 July
East London - 10am - 3 Hours
Antonia Penia
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.
book now
£72      
Abstract Photography

Abstract Photography

Saturday 16 August
East London - 10am - 2 Hours
Antonia Penia
Abstract photography involves capturing a subject in a way that renders it either partially or completely unrecognizable, emphasizing instead on the interplay of shapes, colors, and form.

In this workshop, we will explore the art of creating striking and thought-provoking images through the use of abstraction.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process of understanding and applying the principles of abstract photography, including composition, color, and texture. We will cover topics such as finding inspiration in everyday objects, experimenting with different angles and perspectives.
book now
£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 06 September
East London - 10am - 3 Hours
Antonia Penia
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.
book now
£72      

Macro Photography Meetup

Macro Photography Meetup

Saturday 27 September
East London - 10am - 2 Hours
Antonia Penia
Macro photography is a unique form of photography that involves photographing small objects to make them look life-sized or more significant in the photo. The usual subjects include flowers and small insects, which we don't normally get to see up close with the naked eye.

The class will start when the insects are more active. So be ready to explore and capture breathe-taking macro images.
book now
£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 18 October
East London - 10am - 3 Hours
Antonia Penia
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.
book now
£72      
Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 08 November
East London - 10am - 2 Hours
Antonia Penia
Discover the vibrant world of street photography with us! From bustling cafes and lively vendors to street performers, historic buildings, and captivating art installations, the streets are teeming with stories waiting to be captured. This meet-up is all about honing your observation skills and learning to "see" the extraordinary in the everyday. We'll introduce you to simple techniques that will sharpen your photographer's eye, revealing a world brimming with fascinating details. Plus, we'll dive into the best settings, focusing tricks, and lens choices for street photography, ensuring you're ready to snap those serendipitous moments. Join us for an urban adventure that will transform the way you see the city!
book now
£28      

Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 29 November
East London - 10am - 3 Hours
Antonia Penia
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.
book now
£72      
Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Saturday 20 December
East London - 10am - 2 Hours
Antonia Penia
Landscape photography is possibly one of the most popular genres, so we'll be looking at how you can improve your shots and help your photos stand out from the crowd. We will be focusing on composition, panoramas, equipment tips and settings to use.

All skill levels welcome! The professional photography instructor will be there to provide advice, feedback and tips on how to improve your photos and camera skills.
book now
£28      

Nearby Photography Groups

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 17 May
Brick Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
North London Photography Group
Richard Treister
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
£26       3 places left
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 07 June
Hampstead, London - 10am - 3 Hours
North London Photography Group
Richard Treister
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.
book now
£67       2 places left
Composition in Photography

Composition in Photography

Saturday 28 June
Hampstead, London - 10am - 2 Hours
North London Photography Group
Richard Treister
Composition in Photography is how a photographer arranges visual elements within the frame.

In this course, we will discuss five, seven, and even ten, rules that will enhance your photography.

1) Rule of thirds
2) Shapes
3) Negative Space- Positive
4) Line
5) Symmetry and patterns
6) Points
7) Color
8) Tone
9) Distance
10) Balance

As a photographer, beginner, intermediate, or professional. Please join me so we can with together to improve your ability to see the scene you wish to photograph.
book now
£26      

Street Photography Meetup

Street Photography Meetup

Saturday 28 June
Notting Hill - 10am - 2 Hours
West London Photography Group
Chris Carr
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
£26      
Natural Light Portraits Meetup

Natural Light Portraits Meetup

Saturday 12 July
Ilchester Pl - 10am - 2 Hours
West London Photography Group
Chris Carr
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.

Bring a family member or a friend as your model.
book now
£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 19 July
Hampstead, London - 10am - 3 Hours
North London Photography Group
Richard Treister
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.
book now
£72      

Architecture Photography

Architecture Photography

Saturday 09 August
Hampstead, London - 10am - 2 Hours
North London Photography Group
Richard Treister
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.
book now
£28      
Beginner's Photography Class

Beginner's Photography Class

Saturday 30 August
Hampstead, London - 10am - 3 Hours
North London Photography Group
Richard Treister
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.
book now
£72      
Bespoke Photography Walk

Bespoke Photography Walk

Saturday 13 September
Hampstead, London - 10am - 3 Hours
North London Photography Group
Richard Treister
What aspects of photography do you really want to learn about - to control depth of field? Take portraits? Improve your composition? Learn the various settings on your camera?If there are specific aspects of your camera and photography you wish to learn about, this three hour photo walk is for you.There will be a wide variety of subjects to shoot in this picturesque part of London and everyone will have the opportunity to master all the approaches and photographic effects they wish to learn more about. The class size is limited to 6 participants, giving you ample time to get the one to one support you need. This is open to those of all skills levels.
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£72       5 places left

Street Photography

Street Photography

Saturday 27 September
Brick Lane - 10am - 2 Hours
North London Photography Group
Richard Treister
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
£28      

Other Nearby Groups

Corner to Corner Class

Corner to Corner Class

Saturday 17 May
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
London Crochet Club
Shivani Patel
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
£46      
Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 31 May
Terrace Gardens - 10am - 2 Hours
Richmond Art Group
Karine Gray
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

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.
book now
£26      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 31 May
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
London Crochet Club
Shivani Patel
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
£50      

Crochet Sunflower Granny Square

Crochet Sunflower Granny Square

Saturday 14 June
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
London Crochet Club
Shivani Patel
If you've seen these beautiful squares and want to learn how to crochet them, come along and learn the techniques to create one of your very own and gain the skills to continue at home and make something bigger with multiple squares. This is a more intermediate class so basic skills would be an advantage but not impossible if you have never crocheted before as I work with a group and also provide one on one help, so if you are a beginner, come and give it a go. All materials are included in the price and you will be able to take your hook and wool with you to make more at home from what you learn. A yummy food platter, coffee, tea and water will also be supplied on the day for all of us to share.
book now
£46      
Acrylic Painting: Become a Pro in One Day!

Acrylic Painting: Become a Pro in One Day!

Saturday 21 June
Terrace Gardens - 10am - 2 Hours
Richmond Art Group
Karine Gray
Unleash your inner artist and fast-track your way to mastery with our Acrylic Painting: Become a Pro in One Day! art class. Dive into the vibrant world of acrylics as we guide you through techniques to create stunning masterpieces in just one session. Participants are invited to bring their own basic art materials as we embark on a journey of creativity and skill-building. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, join us for a day of fun, learning, and artistic growth. Reserve your spot now and get ready to unleash your full painting potential!
book now
£26      
Amigurumi 101

Amigurumi 101

Saturday 21 June
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
London Crochet Club
Shivani Patel
Unleash your creativity and master new crochet skills with our premier Amigurumi workshop, the Japanese technique of crafting adorable, crocheted critters. Ideal for anyone who has conquered our Beginners Class, this session will introduce you to the basics, equipping you to start creating your first Amigurumi heart. We provide all materials and expert instruction throughout the class, complemented with a delicious, refreshing non-alcoholic beverage to sip on as you craft. Discover the charming world of Amigurumi with us!
book now
£52      

Drawing for Beginners

Drawing for Beginners

Saturday 12 July
Terrace Gardens - 10am - 2 Hours
Richmond Art Group
Karine Gray
In this class, we will explore the basics of drawing and equip you with the skills needed to create beautiful and expressive artwork.

Our experienced instructor will guide you through the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, proportion, shading, and composition.

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.
book now
£28      
Corner to Corner Class

Corner to Corner Class

Saturday 12 July
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
London Crochet Club
Shivani Patel
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
£48      
Beginner's Crochet Class

Beginner's Crochet Class

Saturday 26 July
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
London Crochet Club
Shivani Patel
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
£52      

Beginners Portraits and Landscapes Class

Beginners Portraits and Landscapes Class

Saturday 02 August
Terrace Gardens - 10am - 2 Hours
Richmond Art Group
Karine Gray
Ready to explore the world of portraits and landscapes? Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you'll learn the basics of capturing stunning faces and breathtaking outdoor scenes! Whether you're a complete beginner or just looking to improve, we'll guide you through every step, from setting up your shot to adding those final touches.

Bring your creativity, and let's make some beautiful art together! Full details of the event location will be provided upon booking confirmation.
book now
£28      
Crochet Sunflower Granny Square

Crochet Sunflower Granny Square

Saturday 02 August
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
London Crochet Club
Shivani Patel
If you've seen these beautiful squares and want to learn how to crochet them, come along and learn the techniques to create one of your very own and gain the skills to continue at home and make something bigger with multiple squares. This is a more intermediate class so basic skills would be an advantage but not impossible if you have never crocheted before as I work with a group and also provide one on one help, so if you are a beginner, come and give it a go. All materials are included in the price and you will be able to take your hook and wool with you to make more at home from what you learn. A yummy food platter, coffee, tea and water will also be supplied on the day for all of us to share.
book now
£48      
Amigurumi 101

Amigurumi 101

Saturday 16 August
Hammersmith - 2pm - 3 Hours
London Crochet Club
Shivani Patel
Unleash your creativity and master new crochet skills with our premier Amigurumi workshop, the Japanese technique of crafting adorable, crocheted critters. Ideal for anyone who has conquered our Beginners Class, this session will introduce you to the basics, equipping you to start creating your first Amigurumi heart. We provide all materials and expert instruction throughout the class, complemented with a delicious, refreshing non-alcoholic beverage to sip on as you craft. Discover the charming world of Amigurumi with us!
book now
£48      

ABOUT EAST
LONDON
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 London.

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

    Got a question? Try our FAQ.
  • REVIEWS
    I had already read about the exposure triangle but I still learned a lot in the lesson, especially how to apply the triangle in practice!
    5/5
    Alyssa
    2025-05-05
    Antonia is a great teacher, I had a lot of fun and I feel I?ve learned a lot in just one day. I hope Antonia will organise other workshops!
    5/5
    Andrea Rimondi
    2025-05-05
    Antonia was amazing she brought a fabulous creative energy to the shoot with exciting ideas. Her passion really flows through
    5/5
    Jacqueline
    2025-04-29

    I relly liked tha advice given by the tutor so that i was able to stop my backgrounds been blown out and also how to use the rule of thirds.
    5/5
    Nigel
    2025-04-15
    A little hurried but generally great. If I wasn?t comfortable with my camera controls it would have been hard.
    5/5
    Andy
    2025-02-24
    Really good interactive class. Antonia is full of knowledge and enthusiasm. I learnt lots and totally recommend this class.
    5/5
    Antony
    2025-02-03

    The class was great I feel fully comfortable and confident in manual mode now and had great fun while learning Antonia was warm friendly and lots of fun while also being inspiring and full of knowledge to help us learn.
    5/5
    Jane
    2025-02-03
    Antonia was tremendous I learned so much and also just spent a lovely afternoon with a fascinating person. We covered so much more than just the fundamentals of black and white and I feel I really benefitted from some time with a professional. 10/10
    5/5
    Luke
    2025-01-20
    The beginners photography course with the Tutor Antonia Penia was excellent and exciting! Antonia made me finally clearly understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO and how to take good photos! Antonia is professional in her teaching method and explained every technical principle in detail and then she taught us the practical part giving us assignments and guiding us all the way until we understood. She is an excellent teacher of photography and made the course fun too! Thank you Antonia.! I truly enjoyed this course!
    5/5
    Giovanna
    2024-10-28

    Great, really interactive and knowledgeable tutor
    5/5
    Tom
    2024-10-28
    Giuseppe La Sala, our instructor for this event was excellent. He dedicated a lot of time and attention for everyone of us. He is also a very talented and passionate photographer. I will highly recommend him for both as an instructor and an event photographer.
    5/5
    Zahid
    2024-04-02
    Great walk with some good locations
    5/5
    Patrick
    2024-03-25

    PHOTOGRAPHERS
    Antonia Penia
    Antonia is an open-minded and approachable visual artist who works in photography, video, art direction and performance art.

    She's a photographer and Art Director with clients such as Amanda Wakeley, Edeline Lee, Beulah, Ellis Bridal, Mayfair London and Harry Brown. She had shot advertising campaigns for Santander Bank, Charbonnel et Walker, and Centre Choreographic Galego. In addition, my editorial has been published in PhotoVogue Italia, Harrods, Scorpion Jin, Vogue Spain, Iconic, GQ, Maxim, Feroce, Nakid and Playboy, where she shot her first cover at the age of 26.

    She considers herself energetic with an excellent ability to motivate others. Passionate about using creativity to express vision and communicate.

    Antonia Penia is available for private bookings

    Available every day of the week, depending on my freelance jobs.
    Available for private Tutoring, weddings, portraits, and events.

    PHOTOS
    East London Photography Group
    2024-04-06
    Title or Location: QE2 Park Stratford East London
    The 2012 Olympic venue renamed the Queen Elizabeth Park in Stratford East London.Architecturally a curious mix of wacky abstract and Soviet style brutalism.
    Credit: Dwayne Brown
    Instagram: Dwayne Brown35

    East London Photography Group
    2024-03-24
    Title or Location: East London
    The broader turn left for the London borough of Tower Hamlets and the city turn right for the borough of Newham straight ahead across the canal for the Olympic stadium..
    Credit: Dwayne Brown
    Instagram: DwayneBrown35
    East London Photography Group
    2024-03-17
    Title or Location: Great Warley nature park
    Gemma is a mother of 4, she has worked really hard to raise them and often, we do not see the struggles a mother can go through. This photo shows how strong and confident of a woman she is and she can walk with her head held high.
    Credit: Johnny Sham - Photographer, Gemma Cox - Model
    Instagram: Johnny_sham

    East London Photography Group
    2024-03-14
    Title or Location: Happiness
    HappinessLenaStratford, LondonNikon Z6 II NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
    Credit: Justyna Swiderska
    Facebook: Wisty?s_pictures
    Instagram: wistys_pictures

    East London Photography Group
    2024-03-01
    Title or Location: Pavement (sidewalk) on my street in Brentwood, Essex
    Recent heavy rain had caused a puddle to build up on my street. Whilst walking past it with my daughter I asked her to crouch down and get some reflection shots with my 35mm prime lens. Post edit in Lightroom. Many thanks &128591
    Credit: Ian Mulkerrins
    Facebook: Ian Mulkerrins
    Instagram: Incredible_mulk_uk
    East London Photography Group
    2024-02-12
    Title or Location: SilverTown
    Silver Town East London gateway to City Airport and the world..
    Credit: Dwayne Brown
    Instagram: DwayneBrown35

    Chichester Photography Group
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: Gloucester
    While wondering around Gloucester in the evening a couple of weeks ago we turned a corner and this view just jumped out as an image
    Credit: Stuart McGowan
    Facebook: Stuart McGowan
    Instagram: stuart911s

    Toronto Photography Group
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: Toronto ON Canada
    I love exploring Toronto, where I've been living for a while now, with a camera, or more often just with a mobile phone. And looking for unusual angles. This place in the center of downtown on King Street always looks different depending on the weather, time of day, wind... This time I was shooting late in the evening and waiting for the flag to straighten out.Shot on a Samsung s21 mobile phone, edited in an editor Snapseed/
    Credit: Yuri Shvarzman
    Atlanta Photography Club
    2025-05-14
    Title or Location: at my house in Oconee County outside of Athens, Georgia
    This shot was taken along with 3000 others images on my first ever photo shoot during Covid. I hired a model I had seen and had come to do pool shots with another Photographer and he suggested I hire her and conceptualize the shoot. I?m not a professional and had no props but I bought some fabric and I used my leaf blower to make that effect. I periodically go back to those pictures and rework them with my iPhone apps for varying effects. You can see more of my work on Instagram. That day creat
    Credit: Cindy Karp
    Facebook: Cindy Karp
    Instagram: Cindy Karp iPhone Photographer

    Orange County Photography Group
    2025-05-12
    Title or Location: Yorba Linda
    Thank you for considering my photo for Photo of the Week! I have a number of bottle brush trees in my back yard, and birds love the blossoms when they bloom in the Spring. I usually see numerous hummingbirds and sparrows, but I saw this gorgeous bird one afternoon resting in the branches. I was able to get a couple of shots off before it flew away.
    Credit: Jerry Devera

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