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Beginners Photography Course - Small Group Workshop

8 Reviews 4.88 out of 5 stars Based on 8 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | London, England
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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Enjoy an exceptional learning experience in a Beginners Photography Workshop with expert and experienced tuition. Move immediately away from using Auto/Scene Modes. Learn how to use your digital camera in beautiful outdoor and sensitively selected covered Central London locations.

Led by a professional photographer who has extensive teaching experience and knows a multitude of cameras.

The Beginners Photography Workshop takes place outdoors in stunning Central London locations with great views of Tower Bridge and City Hall.

Working from short practical photography assignments teaching is geared towards the camera you own.

Learn about;

• camera over view; buttons, dials and menus
• white balance
• how to achieve correct exposures
• freezing action
• creating motion
• depth of field
• iso
• creating blurry backgrounds
• aperture settings
• shutter speed
• and much more...

Suitable for DSLRs, mirror-less, bridge cameras & advanced compacts.

What's Included

  • Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
  • Professional photographer who has extensive teaching experience
  • Photography Walking Tour
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Station Approach Road
London SE1 9SP, UK

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City Hall

Working in the scenic location of More London and City Hall you learn how to use your digital camera effectively and gain control of its main functions and settings.Your expert tutor has extensive teaching experience and knows a multitude of cameras. Teaching is geared exclusively towards the camera you own. This is a very small group workshop with places limited to 6 and there is always time for personal one to one tuition for each course attendee.Short assignments are set so that you practice your understanding of ISO, shutter speed and aperture settings.Your personal photographer shares tips, advice and guidance on how to approach a variety of different subjects which develop your photography skills.You explore how to change the way your photos look by learning practically on location with expert tuition.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Tower Bridge

Photograph from across the river the imposing Tower Bridge. Learn about composition, depth of field and how light affects your photos.Learn about different focusing techniques while developing composition and framing skills. See London’s sights and take home beautiful memories and photography skills.Your expert tutor is on hand at all times to help you get the best from your camera.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tower of London

Photograph the historic Tower of London from across the river. Learn about lens choices, shutter speed, composition and how to use light effectively. Your expert photographer shares professional tips and advice on how to approach a variety of different subjectsAt all times teaching is geared towards the camera you own.Use what you learn to take great photos when you travel and create memories to last a lifetime.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Expert and experienced tuition from London Photo Tours and Workshops. Delivering London photography tours, courses and workshops since 2005
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • Bring your own camera, fully charged battery (spare if you have one) and memory cards

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Beginners Photography Course – Small Group Workshop?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8620P7

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
  • Professional photographer who has extensive teaching experience
  • Photography Walking Tour
  • Expert and experienced tuition
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 16 years
  • Bring your own camera, fully charged battery (spare if you have one) and memory cards
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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