Private London Street Photography Workshop
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Private London Street Photography Workshop

By London Photo Tours and Workshops
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Ages 16-99
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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  • Professional Fine Art photographer who has extensive teaching experience
  • Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
  • Review of photographs and how to develop skills
  • Expert photography instruction
  • Private Workshop Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group
What's not included
  • Light Refreshments
  • Gratuities are left to individual discretion


Start:
  • Charing Cross, Strand, London WC2N 5HF, UK
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8620P31

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travelers can participate
    • 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
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • 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: 8620P31

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    $311.63
    per adult (price varies by group size)
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      I’m a budding photographer and wanted to learn nighttime photography. I also wanted to see London at night. I found Lou on this site and jumped at the opportunity. In spite of a bit of rain and wind, Lou did not disappoint. I learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed seeing London at night. Lou is a sweetheart even though she struggled to understand my southern drawl. She is a pro’s pro and has forgotten more about photography than I could hope to know. Don’t hesitate to book with Lou and you’ll love the experience and learn from this pro.
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    Caylee H
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    Apr 2023
    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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    Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience developing your photography skills with Lou. It was our pleasure to help you with your camera and learn how to control manual exposure to develop your creativity. It was wonderful to see you capture classic London landmarks with ease and take away the true feel of London. This is an exciting time for your photography as you continue to develop your skills during your travels. It was lovely meeting and working with you.
    Written April 27, 2023
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    Stephen R
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    A superb afternoon spent with Lou Smith of London Photo Tours, learning the principles and practical methodology of street photography. Lou took great trouble to explain the optimal camera set up, and then the way in which to take street scene images. During the afternoon, we had break-away sessions to practice our techniques, and then Lou reviewed the images in a helpful and positive way. Lou was at all times encouraging and supportive, able to sensibly critique my images and from which I learned a lot. A fantastic and highly recommendable experience.
    Written September 29, 2020
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    Thank you for your fabulous feedback. We are absolutely delighted that you had a great time on our Private Street Photography Tour with Lou. We are pleased that you found Lou's expert tips on optimal settings for street photography so useful, and this this helped to empower your street photography technique. We had a fantastic day together and it was our pleasure to review and critique your work to help you further develop your personal street photography skills. Wishing you the very best with your photography and hope to see you again soon. Once again, thank you for taking the time to add your review, it is greatly appreciated.
    Written October 5, 2020
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    Tony H
    London, UK28 contributions
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    Jun 2023
    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
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    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. Delighted to hear that you had a great time while learning new ways to approach street photography. It's fantastic that you liked our street locations which we have carefully selected to enhance your learning experience. This is an exciting time for your photography as you continue to develop your skills as you work through the different techniques and approaches delivered by Lou. It was a real pleasure meeting and working with you. Wishing you all the best with your photography.
    Written June 14, 2023
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