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Private London Street Photography Workshop

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Explore different subjects for street photography — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Learn how to get in close for the perfect street shot — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Learn how to take candid street photography with leading London street photographer, Lou Smith. Lou is a professional Fine Art photographer who has extensive teaching experience and knows a multitude of cameras. She will share her best tips and advice exclusive to her Fine Art practice to enable you to take outstanding street photography which reflects the time in which you live.

This is a transformative learning experience which is private to you and/or your personal group.

Work in Central London locations. Learn how to improve your street photography skills and develop confidence in photographing people on the street with an expert to show you how to take the best street photography shots possible.

Learn About;

composition and framing.

working with colour.

creating mood and atmosphere

focusing techniques.

creative shutters and apertures.

creating a narrative and content

how to get in close.

This workshop will transform your approach and you will never miss a street shot again!

Photography Tours Art Classes Photo Shoots Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

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 Workshop Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group
Included: Expert photography instruction
Included: Review of photographs and how to develop skills

Not included

Not included: Light Refreshments
Not included: Gratuities are left to individual discretion

Itinerary

Learn essential street photography skills with professional Fine Art Photographer Lou Smith. Lou has extensive teaching experience and she will help you to capture the time in which you live. Short assignments are set to enable the most candid street capture possible. Learn how to create exciting street photography as it unfolds before your eyes. With practice learn how to add a narrative to your images. Explore the atmospheric locations of Central London complete with small cobbled backstreets. On every corner there is a street shot waiting to be captured. Small intimate shops and bars dominate the landscape. There is always something to capture. This is the unique experience of street. Creative Techniques * Capture the true feel of contemporary London * Explore black and white captures * Learn how to use colour to create mood and atmosphere * Integrate the environment in your photographs * Create a unique blend of people and the cityscape * Learn new focusing techniques specifically for street photography * Learn how to set your camera for street photography Learn how to frame and compose quick moving subjects with confidence with an expert street photographer to guide you.

Stop 1
Charing Cross Road
Chinatown
Soho
Piccadilly Circus

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

Meeting Place.

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 should expect to take more photos than usual so do bring a spare battery if possible and extra memory cards. If you do not have a spare battery it is essential that you charge the battery fully the night before the workshop.

This workshop is suitable for compact cameras, bridge cameras, mirror-less cameras and DSLRs. Suitable interchangeable lenses, from wide angle to telephoto and/or prime lenses. A 50 mm prime lens is always a good to go choice.

If you own more than 1 lens please bring a couple along if you want to carry the extra weight. If you own one lens please do not feel concerned as you will be shown how to use it to its best.

Please dress suitably for the weather conditions on the day and wear shoes which are comfortable for walking.

Please note our number, which you can use on the day of the tour, +447738942099 . Our Whatsapp no. is the same. If you are unable to locate the tutor at the meeting please ring.

On arrival at the meeting point please check in with your tutor and let her know that you have arrived. She is easily recognised as she will be holding a sign with your name.

Your tutor is Lou Smith and she look forward to meeting you soon and sharing a great day of street photography.

Hand your voucher or show an electronic copy at the start of the workshop.

Please check Transport for London for travel on the tube and other networks.

https://www.tfl.gov.uk

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

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Bring your own camera with a fully charged battery, spare battery if you have one
Suitable for all types of digital cameras including smart phones
Suitable for all skill levels
This is an outdoor activity with plenty of hands on experience. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day