Capture the exotic food stalls and vibrant shop fronts of London’s Chinatown, the traditional architecture of Trafalgar Square, and the artists and street entertainers of buzzing Covent Garden, on this unique 4-hour photography walking tour. Enjoy the personalised attention of your private professional photographer, who’ll give you the tips and tricks necessary to improve your photos and get the most out of your camera.
Discover how to get the perfect shot with a professional Fine Art photographer who has extensive teaching experience. Learn how to see with a fresh new perspective which makes your photography stand out from the crowd. This London photography tour is an outstanding learning experience as you get the best shots of London whilst developing and honing your photography skills.
Suitable for all types of digital cameras including smart phones. Your photographer knows the best viewpoints and a multitude of cameras to give the best photography learning experience possible.
Afternoon London PhotoTour
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 colorful chalk drawings for you to photograph and admire. In this setting 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.
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. You take a short working break for refreshments (own expense) where we review work completed. Your expert photographer identifies how to develop and progress your photography skills.
We make our way to London's Chinatown and marvel at the monumental stature of the entrance gate to Chinatown. This is a must-have photograph! Your expert photographer guides you to the best view points to photograph the colourful landscape of Chinatown. Marvel at colorful shop fronts full of exotic foods and delicacies. Be amazed by stalls crammed with colorful novelties and lanterns. You take your time to photograph the rich and authentic colors of Chinatown. Learn how to use color and depth of field in a creative way which makes your photographs stand out from the crowd. You explore all the small side streets in Chinatown and capture the cultural diversity of this part of London in a creative and unique way.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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 You can show your photographer an electronic copy or a printed version of your ticket. 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.