“Photography Walks” – In-person photography workshops in Croydon & London.
Join me for photo walks & photography workshops in Croydon & South London’s parks. Bring your camera – whether it be a smartphone or a DSLR – and learn as we walk how to take better photos.
The content will be similar to the online workshops but you’ll be able to try out the skills & techniques we discuss as we walk. I will be there to guide you & answer any questions along the way.
Prefer to learn online? Check out my online Photography Workshops.
Composition & Light Photography Workshop
This workshop teaches us how to look at the light & see things differently in order to take better photos.
Walking through the park I will use real-life situations & conditions to talk about the importance of light in photography, how to use it & how to creatively compose your photos.
This session is purely creative. There will be no technical jargon & it can be done with ANY camera, from a smartphone to a DSLR. We will shoot & review as we walk.
During this session you will learn:
- How to understand different light sources.
- How to compose great images.
- A digital download will be available after the session to remind you of what you have learned.
Who is this workshop for?
This beginner’s photography workshop is for anyone who would like to learn how to take better photos. It does not matter what camera you have.
It is suitable for all ages & abilities & can be booked either individually or as a small group.
Cost
- £45 for a 60-minute photo walk
- £35 per person for groups of two or more (maximum of four people).
- Family (up to four people, children & adults) £95
A Photo Workshop: ‘Learning to Shoot in Manual’ Part One
This 90-minute in-person photography workshop is aimed at people who own a digital camera like a DSLR, mirrorless, or bridge camera & want to unpack some of its amazing potential in a real-life situation.
We will take a walk together & whilst walking we will start to explore how to operate our cameras in manual mode, make correct exposures & understand the photography basics of Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO.
You’ll start the session with your camera firmly set to auto. As we talk about the functions & features you’ll be able to try & test them out in real-life situations. I will be there to guide you, discuss & review your images, help troubleshoot & answer questions.
By the end of the session, you’ll have the confidence & understanding to start controlling your camera rather than have it control you!!
During this session you will learn:
- How to understand different light sources.
- Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO – what they are & what they do?
- The exposure triangle & how to get the desired exposure by balancing Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO.
- As we are shooting I will also discuss some of the principles of good composition.
- A digital download will be available after the session.
Who is this photography workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at people who have a good quality camera with manual capabilities but who are stuck on Auto, unsure of what all the buttons, dials & controls do. I will walk & talk you through the basics to help you leave Auto Mode behind & take full control over your photo taking.
Most DSLRs, mirrorless & bridge cameras are suitable as long as they allow full manual control by selecting M (manual) on the mode dial or through the camera menu. If you are unsure whether your camera has manual control please contact me.
Cost
£60 for a 90-minute workshop including a digital download of the session.
A Photo Workshop: ‘Learning to Shoot in Manual’ Part Two
Understand focusing, metering, histograms & white balance
This 90-minute in-person photography workshop on learning to shoot in manual mode is a continuation of part one & is aimed at people who have completed the first session & want to learn more. And those who already have a good understanding of Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO but want to delve deeper into their camera’s functionally.
During this second session, we will unpack more of your camera’s potential in a real-life situation. We will explore the different focusing modes, metering, histograms & white balance allowing you to really utilise your digital camera. There will be time & opportunities for questions whilst we walk.
Like in the first session, as we talk about the functions & features of your camera, you’ll be able to try them out in real-life situations. I will be there to guide you, discuss & review your images & help troubleshoot. Walking in the park gives us options of shooting landscapes, wide shots, close-up photos, images of details & if you ask nicely I may even pose so that you can practice shooting portraits!
By the end of this second workshop, you’ll understand the different focus modes on your camera & when to use them. You’ll be able to use your camera to metre & set the correct exposure for your desired photo & you will know what tools are available in-camera to help you achieve this.
You will no longer be a slave to auto mode!
During this session you will learn:
- All about the different focusing modes & when to use them.
- How to meter to get a correct exposure & what all the different metering modes do.
- What the histogram is & how to understand one & use the information.
- All about White Balance.
- As we are shooting I will also continue discussing some of the principles of good composition.
- A digital download will be available after the session.
Who is this photography workshop for?
This workshop is aimed at people who have a good quality camera with manual capabilities & an understanding of Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO but are unsure of what all the other buttons, dials & controls do. Ideally, you will have completed the Learning to Shoo tin Manual Part One session, either in person or online.
Most DSLRs, mirrorless & bridge cameras are suitable as long as they allow full manual control by selecting M (manual) on the mode dial or through the camera menu. If you are unsure whether your camera has manual control please contact me.
Cost
£60 for a 90-minute workshop including a digital download of the session.
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The Details
Where will the walks take place?
These are photo walks & photography workshops in Croydon, London & the surrounding area. Croydon has an abundance of parks & green spaces from South Norwood Country Park to the Addington Hills. We are spoilt for choice! I will pick a location that has a coffee shop nearby so that we can start with coffee & a chat.
I am happy to travel outside of Croydon to a park or green space nearer to you if you are not local to Croydon. There may be a small additional charge to cover travel costs.
When do these workshops take place?
For outdoor worships spring, summer & early autumn is the ideal time. During the winter months, we may spend a little longer in the warm coffee shop & a little less time outside. Various times of day are available.
What if it rains?
The life of a photographer means that we are often shooting in the rain & having to adapt & change plans. But don’t worry, these are meant to be fun & enjoyable workshops & so I will happily reschedule your outdoor photo workshop if it rains!