Private London Photo Tour - Borough Market to St Paul's Cathedral

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About this activity

Capture the essence of London and the zest of market life in the world famous Borough Market as you get off the beaten track in a Private Photography Tour. With an expert photographer explore the outstanding architecture of attractions like St Paul's Cathedral, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge, The Shard and quirky side streets. Take home your best photographs of London as you experience London through the eyes of a professional photographer.

This tour is suitable for smart phones too.

The aim of this tour is to empower your photography with expert tuition and tips from a professional Fine Art photographer. Teaching is exclusive to you and is geared towards the camera you own. Your personal photographer knows the best locations and viewpoints to guide you to.

Discover a unique view of London whilst honing your photography skills

Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

Suitable for all types of digital cameras including smart phones.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: London Photo Tours and Workshops

Ages: Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience
Included: Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
Included: Private Tour Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group
Included: Expert photography instruction
Included: Review of photographs and how to develop skills

Not included

Not included: Refreshments
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Travel to meeting point
Not included: Travel from end point

Itinerary

Southwark Anglican Cathedral

30 min

The aim of this tour is to empower your photography with expert tuition and tips from a professional Fine Art photographer. Teaching is exclusive to you and is geared towards the camera you own. Your photographer knows the best locations and viewpoints to guide you to. Walking at a leisurely pace explore from the outside the iconic architecture of Southwark Cathedral. Learn how to set your camera to take different shots and make subjects come alive as you experiment with different angles of view. Marvel at the vibrancy of Bankside as we make our way along the route towards St Paul's Cathedral. Explore with your personal photographer quirky side streets within walking distance of the Cathedral. Throughout this route there is something to admire and photograph. With your personal photographer on hand at all times learn about * composition and framing, * light and how it affects your photographs.
Borough Market

30 min

Capture the zest of market life in the world famous Borough Market. Photograph colourful stalls, amazing produce and the people of the market. Learn about * depth of field, * creating blurry backgrounds * shutter speed and ISO. Your professional photographer teaches in a seamless and enjoyable way to ensure you get the very best from your camera.
The Shard

15 min

Explore the imposing structure of the Shard from the outside. With expert tuition capture unique compositions of the tallest building in London. Learn about * aperture and depth of field, * composition and * colour attributes. Your professional photographer shows you how to set you camera in an easy to understand way.
Golden Hinde

10 min

Photograph from the outside the historic Golden Hinde Galleon as she sits on the River. Experience the elegance of the vessel and capture the historical essence of the full-size replica of the Golden Hind (launched 1577.) Learn about * lenses and zoom selection to capture the charm of the location.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

15 min

Making our way along quaint cobbled streets in this historic quarter. Take time to photograph outstanding river views and capture the perfection of the London skyline. Finally making our way to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre where we photograph from the outside the unique character of the building. Learn about aperture values and how to take tack sharp shots. Teaching is geared towards you and the camera you own
Tate Modern

45 min

Photograph the imposing structure of the Tate Modern and learn about composition and light. Photograph from across the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral contrasting modern against old. Take a short working break for refreshments and to review work completed. Your personal photographer gives tips and advice how to develop skills for the rest of the tour.
Millennium Bridge

25 min

Capture the modern feel of Millennium Bridge and enjoy panoramic views across the River Thames. Marvel at the way in which St Paul's Cathedral dominates the skyline as historical meets contemporary design. Capture your best shots of St Paul's from this viewpoint. Walking across the bridge capture the true essence of life on the River Thames. Get the best shots of Tower Bridge and the Shard as they fill the skyline. Learn how to frame and compose in this dynamic location. Your personal photographer shows you how to explore different angles of view to get the best out of the location.
St. Paul's Cathedral

1 h 10 min

Capture the exquisite elegance of the white porcelain stone of St Paul's Cathedral. Photograph the grounds which surround the Cathedral and experience the grandeur of the setting. Contrast red telephone boxes against the crisp white stone as you learn how to capture the spirit of the place with advice and guidance from your professional photographer. Enjoy the uplifting nature of the landscaped gardens and take home your best photographs ever.
London Photo Tours and Workshops

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet near London Bridge Station

End point

Using your ticket

Please meet us at;

London Bridge Rail Station

Tooley Street

London

SE1 3QX

Meet outside London Bridge Rail Station entrance on Tooley Street. You will see large concrete seating areas in front of the entrance. (this is very close to the pub Shipwrights Arms, SE1 2TF, which is an ornate blue building)

Your photographer is Lou Smith and she will be holding a sign with your name so you will see her easily. On arriving at the meeting point please check in with Lou and let her know that you have arrived. If you cannot locate Lou please ring, +447738 942099 . Our WhatsApp no. is the same.

You can check travel on the tube and other networks on Transport for London. You can also download a tube map. https://tfl.gov.uk

You can show your photographer an electronic copy or a printed version of your ticket.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Please ensure camera batteries are fully charged before the photo tour

Please ensure you have large memory card or spare cards to handle the extra photos taken during a photo tour.

We look forward to meeting you soon and sharing a great day of photography.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tours are conducted in English
Bring your own camera and fully charged battery
Additional memory cards to handle the extra photos you take during a tour
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Suitable for all digital cameras including smart phones. Suitable for all skill levels.