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London Photography Workshops



Mastering The Art of Photography

Learn how to master the art of street, architecture, cityscape and long exposure images on a personalised 1:1 photography workshop in London.
Whether you're new to photography or already experienced, each workshop is built around your goals, your camera setup and the type of images you want to create.


Half Day Workshop: 3 hours - £299 (includes my Preset Pack for FREE)
Full Day Workshop: 6 hours with optional break - £549 (includes my Preset Pack, Postcard Pack & Wallpaper Pack for FREE)
Location: London, England
Format: Private 1:1 workshop

Join a photography workshop designed around you. No two sessions are the same - your route, locations, and teaching style are personalised around your experience level and creative goals.

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Choose Your London Photography Workshop

Choose between a focused half-day photography workshop or a full-day London photography experience.

Both options are private 1:1 sessions, personalised and designed to help you improve shooting in real life situations around the city.

Half Day Photography Workshop - £299



A focused 3-hour photography workshop in London, ideal if you want to improve a specific area of your photography or explore a smaller selection of locations.

Best for:
• Beginners who want more confidence with their camera
• Visitors with limited time in London
• Photographers who want to focus on one or two key skills
• Street, architecture / cityscape or long exposure practice in a shorter session

Includes:
• 3-hour private 1:1 workshop
• Personalised London photography route
• Street, architecture, cityscape and/or long exposure
• Camera settings and composition work
• Practical advice while shooting
• Post-processing tips
• Adobe Lightroom Preset pack

Full Day Photography Workshop - £549



A deeper 6-hour photography workshop for those who want more time to explore London, practice different techniques and visit more locations.

Best for:
• Photographers who want a more complete learning experience
• Visitors who want to explore more of London
• Anyone wanting to cover multiple styles in depth in one day
• Street, architecture / cityscape or long exposure

Includes:
• 6-hour private 1:1 workshop
• Personalised London photography route
• Multiple locations based on your goals
• Street, architecture, cityscape and/or long exposure
• Camera settings and composition work
• Practical advice while shooting
• Post-processing tips
• Adobe Lightroom Preset pack
• Postcard Pack of 5
• Mobile & Desktop Wallpaper pack
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These London photography workshops are designed for anyone who wants to improve their photography while exploring the city with personal guidance. You do not need to be a professional photographer. The workshop is adapted to your level, whether you are using a mirrorless camera, DSLR or phone.

This workshop is ideal if you want to:
• Get more confident using your camera
• Improve your street photography in London
• Learn better composition for architecture and cityscapes
• Understand exposure, focus and camera settings
• Try long exposure photography with guidance
• Discover both iconic & hidden photography locations around London
• Learn how to approach scenes more creatively
• Improve how your edit and finish your images with post processing tips

Each workshop is personalised, but the session can cover a mix of camera technique, composition, creative thinking, location scouting and post-processing tips.

Camera Settings and Technique
Learn how to use your camera with more confidence in real shooting situations. We can cover aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus modes, exposure lens choice and how to adapt quickly as light changes.

Composition and Storytelling
Improve the way you frame your images using light, shadow, reflections, leading lines, movement, layers and natural frames. You will learn how to slow down, observe a scene and make stronger creative decisions.

Confidence Shooting in London
London can be fast, busy and unpredictable. You will learn how to approach street scenes, work in public spaces, react to moments and feel more confident photographer around the city.

Editing and Post-Processing
You will receive practical post-processing tips to help you improve your final images. This can includes Lightroom workflow, colour, contrast, cropping, mood and how to create a more consistent editing and visual style.

Images Taken on Workshops



A selection of images showing the type of photography you can create during a personalised London photography workshop.

Each session is built around your goals, so you can focus on street photography, architecture, cityscapes, long exposures or a mix of styles. You will learn how to find stronger compositions, use light more effectively and approach London with a more creative eye.

Want to create images like these?

Book a private 1:1 photography workshop in London and learn how to capture stronger images with hands-on guidance.

Street Photography Workshop in London



If you want to improve your street photography, the workshop can focus on capturing candid moments, gestures, movement, light, characters and storytelling scenes around London.

You will learn how to observe your surroundings, anticipate moments, compose quickly and feel more confident shooting in public. The aim is to help you create images that feel intentional, atmospheric and visually stronger.

You can learn:
• How to find interesting street scenes
• How to use light, shadows and layers
• How to frame candid moments
• How to photograph respectfully in public
• How to build confidence with street photography
• How to create stronger visual stories

Architecture and Cityscape Photography in London



London is full of powerful architecture, from historic buildings to modern glass towers, bridges, viewpoints and riverside scenes. This part of the workshop can help you create cleaner, more considered architecture and cityscape images.

You will learn how to use lines, symmetry, reflections, scale, light and perspective to create stronger compositions.

You can learn:
• How to compose architecture images
• How to use wide-angle lenses effectively
• How to work with reflections and leading lines
• How to photograph London cityscapes
• How to find stronger viewpoints
• How to make cleaner, more polished images

Long Exposure Photography Workshop in London



If you are interested in long exposure photography, the workshop can include guidance on using a tripod, slower shutter speeds and movement to create dramatic London images.

This is ideal for capturing light trails, moving clouds, water, reflections, bridges, traffic and evening scenes

You can learn:
• How to set up your camera for long exposure photography
• How to use a tripod correctly
• How to shutter speed affects movement
• How to capture light trails and motion
• How to use filters if you have them
• How to create atmospheric city images
  1. Tell Me What You Want to Improve
    When you enquire, you will share your experience level, camera setup, preferred workshop length and what you would like to focus on. This helps me understand whether you are interested in street photography, architecture, cityscapes, long exposure or a mix of different styles.

  2. I Plan a Personalised London Route
    I will create a route based on your interests, goals and preferred photography style. No two workshops are exactly the same. Depending on your goals, the route may include iconic London locations, quieter hidden spots, modern architecture, riverside viewpoints or strong street photography areas.

  3. We Shoot Together in Real Life Situations & Locations
    During the workshop you will receive hands-on guidance while photographing around London. Rather than sitting in a classroom, you will learn by shooting in real conditions, adapting to the light, the location and the moments happening around you.

  4. You Leave With Practical Skills
    By the end of the workshop, you will have a better understanding of your camera, stronger composition skills and more confidence creating images in London and beyond.

You do not need a huge amount of equipment to join a workshop, but it is important to being the right basics so you can get the most from the session.

 

Please bring:
• Camera or phone
• Lenses, if using a camera
• Fully charged battery
•Spare batteries if available
• Memory card with space available
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Contactless card or Oyster card for travel, if needed
• Tripod if you want to cover long exposure photography

 

For architecture, cityscape and long exposure, a wide-angle lens is recommended.

For street photography, a 35mm 50mm or 85mm lens is recommended (Shoot mostly using an 85mm or 35mm)

 

If you are unsure what to bring, include your camera setup in the booking form and I can advise before the workshop.

  1. Are the workshops suitable for beginners?
    Yes. Each workshop is personalised around your experience level, so beginners are very welcome. The session can cover camera settings, composition, confidence and practical shooting techniques at a pace that suits you.

  2. Do I need a professional camera?
    No. You can join with a DSLR, mirrorless camera or phone. If you want to focus on long exposure photography, a camera and tripod are recommended.

  3. Where in London does the workshop take place?
    The route is planned around your goals and interests. Depending on what you want to learn, the workshop may include street photography areas, architecture locations, riverside viewpoints, bridges, hidden gems or iconic London scenes.

  4. What is the difference between the half-day and full-day workshops?
    The half-day workshop is a focused 3-hour session. The full-day workshop gives you 6 hours, allowing more time to explore multiple locations, practice different styles and go deeper into technique.

  5. Can I choose what type of photography we focus on?
    Yes. You can focus on street photography, architecture, cityscapes, long exposure photography or a mix of different styles.

  6. Is this a group workshop?
    These workshops are usually private 1:1 sessions. If you would like to book as a pair or a small group, please mention this in the enquiry form.

  7. Do you teach editing as part of the workshop?
    The main workshop is focused on shooting, technique and composition, but post-processing tips are included. Dedicated editing workshops are coming soon.

  8. What should I bring?
    Bring you camera or phone, charged batteries, memory card, comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. A tripod is recommended if you want to cover long exposure photography.

  9. How do I book a workshop?
    Complete the booking form with your preferred date & time, workshop type, interests and goals. I will use this info to help plan a personalised workshop around you.

Photography Workshop Reviews

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Epic!!

I did a full day workshop with Mike on 13/11/25.

What. A. Fantastic. Day!!!

Really well organised and well communicated in advance. Easy meet up venue. Really well thought out walking route to photogenic places which have clearly generated previous photo success for Mike and previous clients. Mike quickly got me into the mindset of spotting photo opportunities in reflections, side streets and shop windows without feeling self conscious about snapping away. Such a brilliant opportunity.

And what a great chap! So easy to get on with and spend the day chatting with about photography, dogs, life etc etc!!

HIGHLY recommended. I’ll definitely be back for another session next year.

Gordon

Excellent workshop experience

A great workshop experience with Mike. Everything was very professionally organised. Mike is a patient and knowledgeable tutor and superbly creative. I came away with some great photos, ideas and inspiration from him. Highly recommended.

Gerry

Schedule Your Photography Workshop

Fill out the form below and I will use this info to plan a personalised London photography workshop around your experience level, interests and goals.

Please include as much details as possible, especially if there are specific photography styles, locations or techniques you would like to cover.

Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop Editing workshops Coming Soon

These editing sessions will focus on Lightroom workflow, colour grading, contrast, composition refinement, creative style and building a more consistent editing process from start to finish.

Register your interest below to be the first to hear when editing workshops become available and to get early access before spaces are released publicly.

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