London Photography Tour - Private Tour

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About this activity

Explore great iconic London landmarks, sculptures, monuments, ancient traditions, historic and modern architecture complete with quirky side streets.

The aim of this tour is to empower your photography with expert tuition and tips from a professional Fine Art photographer who has extensive teaching experience. With expert advice and guidance, capture the historic essence of London and create outstanding compositions. Your personal photographer is on hand at all times to help you set your camera for the perfect shot.

Lean how to get the perfect shot
Capture the true feel of London
Private tour for a more personalised experience
Create memories to last a lifetime

Learn how to;

Capture the best compositions
Use light to its best advantage
Use depth of field
Use a variety of different shutter speeds
Improve your camera handling.

This photography walking tour is suitable for all skill levels. Suitable for all types of digital cameras and 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 photography skills
Included: Photography Walking Tour to capture the true feel of London

Not included

Not included: Refreshments
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Trafalgar Square

35 min

Capture the historic essence of London. Photograph British heritage and tradition in Trafalgar Square which is home to the world famous Landseer Lions, National Gallery, mermaid sculptures, elegant fountains and many fine statues and monuments. Capture street entertainers and pavement artists who create colourful chalk drawings for you to photograph and admire. In this location learn about aperture, depth of field and light. Capture the far reaching views from Trafalgar Square to Whitehall in this atmospheric and historic location. With expert guidance from your photographer infuse dramatic historical resonance into your photographs making them your best ever shots. Your personal Fine Art photographer shares her best tips and advice on framing and composition to ensure perfect photos.

Learn how to; * improve composition, * use framing for creativity * capture the true feel of Trafalgar Square, * use light effectively, * lens choices
The National Gallery

15 min

The aim of this tour is to empower your photography with expert tuition and tips from a professional Fine Art photographer who has extensive teaching experience. With expert guidance and advice, capture the historic essence of London and create modern compositions. Explore the visual dynamics of architecture to add impact, texture and contrasts. Your personal photographer is on hand at all times to help you set your camera for the perfect shot.

Learn about * angles of view, * depth of field, *focusing techniques
Leicester Square

25 min

Taking time to photograph a variety of different compositions from a new perspective you make your way to Leicester Square which is home of Movie Premiers and famous for red carpet walk about by Tom Cruise. Walking at a leisurely pace you make your way to Leicester Square and photograph the gardens, the fountains and a great statue of William Shakespeare whose presence dominates the gardens. Learn about the importance of light in photography and experiment with varying angles of view. Capture a portrait of the statue of Charlie Chaplin and learn about aperture values and depth of field. Your expert photographer identifies how to develop and progress your photography skills.

Learn about; *composition and framing, * light and how it affects your photographs, *aperture and depth of field, *general camera handling
Piccadilly Circus

45 min

From Leicester Square you walk through quirky side streets and small shops with olde worlde charm. Photograph red telephone boxes, red London buses and the Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus. See the banners which fly high over Regent's Street. Throughout this route there is something to admire and photograph. Your personal photographer, who knows a multitude of cameras gives expert advice on * camera handling, * composition, * light, * white balance and * how to see locations with a totally fresh new perspective. This is an outstanding photography learning experience geared towards you and the camera you own. We take a short working break to review progress and how to develop skills for the rest of the tour.
Horse Guards Parade at Whitehall

40 min

Make your way to Admiralty Arch, Horseguards Parade and Whitehall. Capture horseguards and sentries and marvel at their splendour and colourful uniforms. Learn how to take imposing portraits of the guards on duty. Capture the splendour of the mounted sentries. You pass the Cabinet War Rooms and statues which pay homage to the Women of the Second World War. From here you explore one of the finest London Tube Signs of Westminster. At all times your personal photographer shares expert advice and tips so that you take memories and photos home to last a lifetime. Learn about * aperture values for portraits * shutter speed to freeze action * focusing techniques * fill in flash
Big Ben

15 min

You arrive at Westminster and photograph the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Capture the famous red telephone box in this historic and iconic setting.
Houses of Parliament

30 min

Your professional Fine Art Photographer guides you to the most impressive statues in Parliament Square and shows you how to capture the historic landscape perfectly. Photograph the iconic statues of Winston Churchill, Gandhi and Nelson Mandela against the backdrop of the Houses of Parliament.
Westminster Abbey

15 min

Photograph from the outside the beautiful architecture of Westminster Abbey. Many Royal weddings have taken place there, including that of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate.) Marvel at the photographic grandeur of scale and iconic significance in London's history.

Learn about * composition and framing, * scale, * lens choice and zoom selection, * creative aperture values
London Eye

20 min

Capture the London Eye from across the river and create wonderful compositions. The London Eye has an overall height of 443 feet (135 metres.) and you explore its scale and relationship of this imposing structure. Your personal photographer discusses framing, lighting and lens choice for this outstanding iconic landmark. Explore river views and capture the vibrant river life. Learn about * light, * depth of field, * general camera handling, * shutter speed, * focusing techniques and *composition. Your expert photographer is on hand at all times to help you explore all locations in a new and creative way.
London Photo Tours and Workshops

Passing by

Since 2005 London Photo Tours and Workshops has provided expert and experienced tuition to thousands of travellers from around the world.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Nearest rail and tube stations, Charing Cross

Using your ticket

Please meet outside the main entrance of Charing Cross Rail Station, The Strand, London, WC2N 5HF. Meet near the black cab taxi rank.

Your photographer is Lou Smith and she will be holding a sign with the lead traveller's 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

Please hand voucher or show electronic version to tutor at the beginning of the photography tour
Minimum age is 16 years
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 types of digital cameras including smart phones. Suitable for all skill levels.