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Beginners Photography Course - Small Group Workshop
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Beginners Photography Course - Small Group Workshop

By London Photo Tours and Workshops
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Ages 16-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Professional photographer who has extensive teaching experience
  • Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
  • Expert and experienced tuition
  • Photography Walking Tour
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • London Bridge, Station Approach Rd, London SE1 9SP, UK
    Meet near London Bridge Rail Station
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8620P7

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Minimum age is 16 years
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Bring your own camera, fully charged battery (spare if you have one) and memory cards
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8620P7

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    • London Photo Tours and Workshops
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      London, England
      Joined in December 2011
    • Destination696918
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic tour of iconic London attractions
      The tour with Lou was fantastic, I learnt a lot about my new camera and how to take photos using manual settings. She was very easy to follow and answered my many questions. We walked lots of kms and I was able to capture great photos of all the places I was so keen to see and photograph in London. Communication was fantastic prior to the tour and instructions for the meeting place were easy to understand and Lou was very punctual. I highly recommend Lou and hope to be back again one day for another tour.
      Written July 15, 2024
    • Destination696918
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      Fantastic night photography tour
      The tour with Lou was fantastic, I learnt so much from her easy style. Her instructions were easy to understand, my questions were all answered and I learnt so much about night photography and my new camera with her. I was able to capture great photos of some iconic buildings in London at nighttime. Communication was fantastic prior to the tour and instructions for the meeting place were easy to understand and Lou was very punctual and very patient with me. I highly recommend Lou and hope to be back again one day for another tour.
      Written July 15, 2024
    • kimgA1238YP
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      Street photography
      I had the most amazing day with Lou . She was lovely! so helpful and encouraging- really friendly with endless patience ( which is needed with me) . We spent the day in Shoreditch /Brick lane which was perfect for street photography. I will be seeing Lou again next month and also considering signing up for a mentorship . If you are thinking of learning more about street photography then Lou is the best don’t hesitate!
      Written July 12, 2024
    • A2060TEpeterr
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      Fantastic London night photo tour
      Fantastic tour and experience. Lou was a great mentor explaining lighting, composition, exposure and focussing methods. Also gave me some practical tips for night photography and photographing in public. I have now got some professional looking images which I cannot wait to process back home in Australia. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wishing to improve their city eve/night photography.
      Written June 3, 2024
    • ahX4616UJ
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      Rainy weather photos
      Lou showed us that even in inclement weather we could still take great photos. She was an excellent teacher and tour guide. We would recommend doing this tour if you want to take some great shots of London.
      Written May 9, 2024
    • NancyR383
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic night photography journey
      I did the Christmas Lights tour with Lou and learned a ton so I decided to take another tour with her to refine my skills. I had a great time - made better by the recent rain and captured some really cool shot. Lou is a wizard at settings and helped me really understand night photography much better. Highly recommend!
      Written January 7, 2024
    • NancyR383
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      Captured the magic of London at Christmas
      I had a wonderful time shooting with Lou. My shooting skills at night were minimal at best and I learned a ton about the perfect settings for crisp, ungrainy shots. London dresses to the nines for Christmas and I got some magical shots! Thank you, Lou!!
      Written January 7, 2024
    • Francis C
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      This was a superb photography expedition, and I would’ve been excited if it lasted eight hours and not for
      Our guide was extremely informative, very personable and extremely nice… We took excellent photographs and we’re very excited about the entire trip. Thank you Lou.
      Written October 12, 2023
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      Written August 30, 2023
    • Richard S
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      Great Photo Tour!
      Had a great photo tour with Lou. We were on the South Bank and got some great nighttime shots. She helped me get the right exposures and composition. Photographers of all skill levels can learn a great deal from her. I would highly recommend Lou to anyone that wants to take home some great photos of London.
      Written August 21, 2023
    • Y8636GRtonyh
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      Challenge yourself - you won't regret it!
      Lou is an excellent guide, coach and teacher. We worked through different techniques and approaches to build my confidence and improve my technique. This was a real challenge for me personally in terms of how I normally take photographs, but worth every moment. We went to places with a vibrant street life that presented myriad opportunities but as well as becoming more confident it was also important to be come more selective. I learned to think about the image I wanted to create and how to capture it before pressing the shutter so that I could capture better, more meaningful images. An invaluable step on my photographic journey, and I can see the difference in my photographs before and after the workshop.
      Written June 12, 2023
    • PrairieTraveller403
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      A fun photography class through London’s streets!
      During our short family trip to London, my daughter and I were looking for a knowledgeable guide to help us develop our photography skills a little, while exploring some of the city’s many photogenic attractions. We found Lou here on TA, and booked a half day tour with her. Our day started well, and only got better. Arriving at the meeting spot, Lou was there promptly to greet us. She was very knowledgeable and personable, and took a moment to get to know a little about us, our photography skill levels, our cameras, and what we were wanting to learn, before we set off on our walking tour. As a fairly seasoned wildlife photographer, I was looking for assistance on photo composition and cityscapes. My daughter is fairly new to the hobby, and was in need of more basic help, including camera settings and more fundamental skills. Helped by her deep appreciation of art and years of teaching experience, Lou found a way to adjust her teaching style to help both of us. We couldn’t have been happier. We came hoping to capture London images a little better, and left seeing the world a little differently. Thank you Lou! Highly recommended.
      Written June 11, 2023
    • Jfischermd
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      Great time!
      Had a wonderful time with Lou. Took us to the usual sites but also other not do well known sites that made for good photography.
      Written June 11, 2023
    • joant821
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      Highly recommend
      Learned a lot highly recommend! Lou was great! I think photographers of all levels could benefit from spending an evening with her
      Written May 19, 2023
    • cayleemac
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      Best money I've ever spent on my photography journey
      I had an incredible day with Lou. Truly the best experience, and super fun learning environment. Lou was very thoughtful, methodical, and intentional with her approach in teaching photography. She understood the hurdles I wanted to overcome, and had me achieving stunning results by the end of the day. Highly recommend London Photo Tours and Workshops to anyone looking to improve their skills. Thank you, Lou :)
      Written April 18, 2023
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    Anita F
    London, UK54 contributions
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    Jun 2019 • Solo
    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.
    Written March 15, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Glad to hear that our Beginners Photography Course got your photography off to a great start. It was our pleasure to help you with your lovely camera to get the best shots possible every time you use it. Wishing you all the best with your photography.
    Written August 4, 2020
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    KensingtonBear
    London38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2018 • Solo
    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.
    Written April 4, 2018
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    Delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Beginners Photography Course with Lou. It's fantastic for us to know that you are controlling shutter speed, aperture, ISO and white balance and are confident using your camera's manual settings. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing our skills with you and look forward to working with you again on another course soon.
    Written April 8, 2018
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    robbie472002
    London, UK11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2017 • Solo
    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
    Written December 24, 2017
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    E G
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2018 • Solo
    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.
    Written June 23, 2018
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    Chris R
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2019 • Solo
    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
    Written February 3, 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for your fantastic review. We are delighted that you enjoyed our Beginners Photography Workshop with Lou and learned many new things about photography and your wonderful camera. It was our pleasure to help you with your camera so that you can get the best from it. We look forward to working with you again in the future on one of our follow up creative courses. Wishing you all the best with your photography.
    Written February 4, 2019
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Helen B
    London, UK17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021 • Friends
    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! 😊
    Written April 25, 2021
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    Thank you for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Beginners Photography Course and are now on the way to getting those great photos. We had such a lovely day and it was great to be out and about again after lockdown. We have worked very hard to make our Beginners Course the best, so that all our guests learn very well how to use their digital cameras. Keep up the good work and we look forward to meeting you again on our Night Photography Tour soon. Thank you again for taking the time to review - it is greatly appreciated.
    Written May 1, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Andy M
    London, UK2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2019 • Solo
    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.
    Written July 29, 2019
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    Thank you for you fantastic feedback. Really pleased that our teaching moved you immediately away from using Auto and Scene modes. You can now change the way your photos look and achieve outstanding results. Wishing you the very best with your photography.
    Written July 30, 2019
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    TGKuech
    London, UK6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2017 • Solo
    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.
    Written November 2, 2017
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you for your fantastic feedback - delighted our Beginners Photography Course gave you the skills to handle your amazing new DSLR. Take your next step with us on one of our intermediate courses. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
    Written November 11, 2017
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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