Private London Course - Beginners Photography Workshop

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About this activity

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

The Beginners Photography Course 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 settings
understanding how to achieve correct exposures
freezing action
creating motion
depth of field
ISO
creating blurry backgrounds
aperture settings
shutter speed
colour attributes
and much more.

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

This course will help you to get great shots during the rest of your visit.

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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 photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
Included: Professional photographer who has extensive teaching experience
Included: Expert and empathetic tuition
Included: Private course
Included: One to One Tuition or exclusive to your personal group

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Transportation to and from meeting and end points

Itinerary

London City Hall

2 hours

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 personal photographer shares tips, advice and guidance on how to approach a variety of different subjects.

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 short, assignment based photography course. Learn how to change the way your photos look by learning practically on location with expert tuition.
Tower Bridge

30 min

Photograph from across the river the imposing Tower Bridge. Learn about composition, depth of field and how light affects your photos. Your expert tutor is on hand at all times to help you get the best from your camera.
Tower of London

30 min

Photograph the historic Tower of London from across the river. Learn about lens choices, shutter speed, composition and how to use light effectively. Your personal photographer shares tips and advice on how to approach a variety of different subjects.

At all times teaching is geared towards the camera you own.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet near London Bridge Station

End point

Meet near London Bridge Station

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 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
Minimum age is 16 years
Bring your own camera, fully charged battery (spare if you have one) and memory cards