Beginners Photography Course: Learn to Use Your Camera in Iconic London Locations
4.9
8 Ratings
Greater London
Join our Beginners Photography Course in iconic London locations. Learn to use your camera, master exposure, create motion, and capture stunning images. Suitable for all camera types.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.\n\nYour 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.\n\nShort assignments are set so that you practice your understanding of ISO, shutter speed and aperture settings.\n\nYour personal photographer shares tips, advice and guidance on how to approach a variety of different subjects which develop your photography skills.\n\nYou explore how to change the way your photos look by learning practically on location with expert tuition. \n\n- Tower Bridge - Photograph from across the river the imposing Tower Bridge. Learn about composition, depth of field and how light affects your photos. \n\nLearn about different focusing techniques while developing composition and framing skills. See London’s sights and take home beautiful memories and photography skills.\n\nYour expert tutor is on hand at all times to help you get the best from your camera.\n- 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 subjects\n\nAt all times teaching is geared towards the camera you own.\n\nUse what you learn to take great photos when you travel and create memories to last a lifetime.\n- London Photo Tours and Workshops - Expert and experienced tuition from London Photo Tours and Workshops. Delivering London photography tours, courses and workshops since 2005
What's Included
- Professional photographer with a wide knowledge of cameras
- Photographer with extensive teaching experience
- Expert and experienced tuition provided
- Small group sizes limited to only 4 participants
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take part in a remarkable educational journey in our Beginners Photography Workshop, facilitated by expertly trained and experienced instructors. Instantly transition from utilizing Auto/Scene Modes to masterly operating your digital camera in attractive outdoor areas and specially chosen sheltered Central London sites.
The workshop is conducted by a seasoned photographer with extensive teaching credentials and familiarity with a wide range of cameras. Each session is limited to a small group of 4 individuals.
The Beginners Photography Workshop is an outdoor experience set in striking locations of Central London, boasting a fantastic view of Tower Bridge and City Hall.
Your learning will be centered around practical photography tasks, tailored to fit the specific model of your camera.
Your learning modules include;
• a comprehensive guide to your camera; including buttons, dials and menus
• understanding white balance
• mastering the right exposures
• techniques to freeze motion
• generating movement in photos
• comprehending depth of field
• manipulating iso
• creating an intentional blur effect
• correct aperture settings
• controlling shutter speed
• and a lot more…
Participants with DSLRs, mirror-less, bridge cameras & advanced compacts are welcome.
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Bring your own camera, fully charged battery (spare if you have one) and memory cards
Location
London Bridge
Station Approach Road
Meet near London Bridge Rail Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(8 Ratings)
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Hsmb
Apr 25, 2021
Brilliant for beginners stuck on auto! - I wasn’t sure what I would be able to learn in 4 hours, but Lou is a great tutor and I was amazed at how much I picked up and feel confident to put into practice. Words such as ISO, aperture and shutter speed are no longer a mystery and my camera manual might actually get read and mean something!
Planning to do the night photography one soon! 😊
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Anitaf469
Mar 15, 2020
A very comprehensive lesson will definitely book with them again - I’ve never been able to remember the different settings for my camera. Lou made it so easy to remember the difference between shutter speeds, iso, focus etc. It’s all very practical. I was having huge problems with my camera and she took the time to help me sort it all out (it needed to have a factory reset). Every holiday I’ve been on since I’ve been able to use my knowledge from this trip to take some really wonderful pictures.
I look forward to doing another course.
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Q4235uaandym
Jul 29, 2019
Beginners Workshop - The perfect course for me, I’m one of those who have been stuck on ‘auto and scene’ modes for years. This course really showed me what can be achieved with just a little bit of knowledge. Lou took the time and care to explain the basics to everyone in the group without us getting out of our depth.
Now I have some clarity of what was previously a confusing range of setting, I’m well on the way to finding my way round the camera and getting better shots as a result.
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Chris
Feb 3, 2019
A great Beginners Workshop - A thoroughly enjoyable, informative and educational beginner's workshop. Truly hands-on. I learnt so much about the camera and photography basics - much needed. Lou's knowledge of all sorts of cameras is really good! I liked the teaching style and the range of topics covered. Will definitely be booking a followup course later this year. ChrisR
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Kensingtonbear
Apr 4, 2018
Excellent workshop - I inherited a camera and had no idea what to do with it, so I chose this course because it was good for complete beginners. It was a great course - I learned so much in the five hours and I've been happily playing about with my shutter speeds, ISOs, white balances and apertures since. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to improve - I was the most beginner on the course but there were far more advanced people than me and we all benefitted.
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Robbie472002
Dec 24, 2017
I have been taking mediocre photographs for years ! Now i can look forward to taking some that are worth keeping!! - Just a quick note to say thank you very much for a highly informative course.
I feel a lot more confident now as I think I understand a lot more about my cameras functionality and the inter-relationships between the various functions.
A lot of practice is now required to make it all stick!
I will be back for the next level course early in 2018.
Once again a big thank you for your patience and instruction it was excellent.
Have a great Christmas and New Year, sorry Hogmanay!!
Best wishes
Rob
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Tgkuech
Nov 2, 2017
Great intro to photography - I have a pretty intimidating camera and wanted to come to grips with it. This four hours was perfect. I felt like they really helped me to become self sufficient and handle my camera with ease and also introduced me to the basic tenets of photography in an easy to understand manner. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them and will probably be going on another, more intermediate course with them.
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E
Jun 23, 2018
Great individual attention and interesting tasks. - A professional and thoughtful operation with a very enthusiastic teacher, keeping everyone involved and on track despite a variety of camera makes and models.
Very much recommended.
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