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Group Street Photography Walks London (New Events)
10th September 2025
I frequently get asked if I run group events, but I haven’t done so in a while, as things have been super busy for me with my professional work.
However, I’m back and have some group street photo walks in London lined up — small groups (6 people max), popular locations around central London and east London, plus some of my favourite lesser-known spots, over the next coming months.
These street photography events are aimed at beginners, amateur enthusiasts, London visitors, or anyone who wants to explore the city through a camera or phone, shoot street photography in a group, and/or pick my brains and get some in person tips and feedback along the way.
1-2-1 walks and workshops are also available, if you prefer your own private events. Choose your own date, time and location to suit.
📍 London locations (Central and Shoreditch)
📅 September + October dates now live
🎟️ Use code: Code: EARLYBIRD10 for 10% off group events!
(more dates to be added soon for November & December)
Book your space on an upcoming street photo walk here:
LONDON PHOTO WALK EVENTS
10th September 2025
I frequently get asked if I run group events, but I haven’t done so in a while, as things have been super busy for me with my professional work.
However, I’m back and have some group street photo walks in London lined up — small groups (6 people max), popular locations around central London and east London, plus some of my favourite lesser-known spots, over the next coming months.
These street photography events are aimed at beginners, amateur enthusiasts, London visitors, or anyone who wants to explore the city through a camera or phone, shoot street photography in a group, and/or pick my brains and get some in person tips and feedback along the way.
1-2-1 walks and workshops are also available, if you prefer your own private events. Choose your own date, time and location to suit.
📍 London locations (Central and Shoreditch)
📅 September + October dates now live
🎟️ Use code: Code: EARLYBIRD10 for 10% off group events!
(more dates to be added soon for November & December)
Book your space on an upcoming street photo walk here:
LONDON PHOTO WALK EVENTS
London Street Photography - Private Photo Tours - 14th July 2025
21st July 2025
21st July 2025
Some snapshots from another recent private London photo tour for guests visiting from Malaysia.
To enquire about booking your own private London photography tour or workshop with me, drop us an email for more info and cost. Choose your preferred date, hours and photography interests and I will put together an affordable, personalised schedule for you!
To enquire about booking your own private London photography tour or workshop with me, drop us an email for more info and cost. Choose your preferred date, hours and photography interests and I will put together an affordable, personalised schedule for you!
Pedley Street / Fleet Street Hill
06th January 2021
Pedley Street / Fleet Street Hill
I've always found this gritty urban location (just off Brick Lane), in Bethnal Green/Shoreditch, London interesting. One of the reasons is that each time you visit you more or less get a new photo because the street art and graffiti changes so often! Also, depending on the time of day, the light and shadow changes the image and its fun to experiment with different perspectives under this quiet, cobbled railway arch.
This arch way has a notorious East End history going back over a century (some pretty grim!), but in a way that is why many areas of East London have so much character. I wouldn't be surprised if Jack The Ripper frequented this underpass!
1st photo - 1968 (unknown), 2nd photo - 1987 (unknown), last photo is mine taken in 2017.
Last time I visited area in 2019 during a photo tour, the footbridge and the tunnel arch were boarded up and unaccessible to the public, due to local area clean up/improvements with a new block of flats going up nearby. Any 'clean up' won't last very long, graffiti wise!
06th January 2021
Pedley Street / Fleet Street Hill
I've always found this gritty urban location (just off Brick Lane), in Bethnal Green/Shoreditch, London interesting. One of the reasons is that each time you visit you more or less get a new photo because the street art and graffiti changes so often! Also, depending on the time of day, the light and shadow changes the image and its fun to experiment with different perspectives under this quiet, cobbled railway arch.
This arch way has a notorious East End history going back over a century (some pretty grim!), but in a way that is why many areas of East London have so much character. I wouldn't be surprised if Jack The Ripper frequented this underpass!
1st photo - 1968 (unknown), 2nd photo - 1987 (unknown), last photo is mine taken in 2017.
Last time I visited area in 2019 during a photo tour, the footbridge and the tunnel arch were boarded up and unaccessible to the public, due to local area clean up/improvements with a new block of flats going up nearby. Any 'clean up' won't last very long, graffiti wise!
Little Venice / Paddington Photography Workshop
10th July 2019
Shot taken on a recent private photography workshop around Paddington / Little Venice in West London. I had already met one of the students before, during the street photography workshop I ran in Porto, Portugal last year July. He advised me that he would be keen to do another workshop at some stage when we both were back in the UK. Almost one year to the day we met again this week in London for a workshop refresh.
For the tech-heads, this image was shot using a Panasonic Lumix GX9, Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm lens. Shutter speed 1/200 secs, f-stop f3.6, ISO 1250, focal length 28mm.
For all photography workshops, London photo tours & general enquiries, please drop me a message here
10th July 2019
Shot taken on a recent private photography workshop around Paddington / Little Venice in West London. I had already met one of the students before, during the street photography workshop I ran in Porto, Portugal last year July. He advised me that he would be keen to do another workshop at some stage when we both were back in the UK. Almost one year to the day we met again this week in London for a workshop refresh.
For the tech-heads, this image was shot using a Panasonic Lumix GX9, Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm lens. Shutter speed 1/200 secs, f-stop f3.6, ISO 1250, focal length 28mm.
For all photography workshops, London photo tours & general enquiries, please drop me a message here
London Photo Tour - City of London
13th June 2019
London Photo Tour - City of London
Some pics from one of my latest Private London photo tours. I was booked by a female guest travelling over from South America. She was a lovely lady, well travelled, a keen photographer, but had not visited London for well over 15+ years. That being said, she wanted me to be her city guide as She wanted to take photos of iconic architecture and cityscapes of 'old' historical London, rather than just the modern skyscraper metal buildings of the city.
London is changing rapidly and some areas have almost lost that traditional city character and old time charm. However, there are still many iconic landmarks, interesting traces of a past era and historic buildings around the City of London area that are worth visiting and photographing when you are in town.
If you are interested in booking a private London photo tour with me, simply get in touch to discuss your requirements!
13th June 2019
London Photo Tour - City of London
Some pics from one of my latest Private London photo tours. I was booked by a female guest travelling over from South America. She was a lovely lady, well travelled, a keen photographer, but had not visited London for well over 15+ years. That being said, she wanted me to be her city guide as She wanted to take photos of iconic architecture and cityscapes of 'old' historical London, rather than just the modern skyscraper metal buildings of the city.
London is changing rapidly and some areas have almost lost that traditional city character and old time charm. However, there are still many iconic landmarks, interesting traces of a past era and historic buildings around the City of London area that are worth visiting and photographing when you are in town.
If you are interested in booking a private London photo tour with me, simply get in touch to discuss your requirements!
Investing In A Street photography Workshop
15th March 2019
I recently completed a 1-2-1 workshop with a lady visiting from the states. She is air stewardess who was on a 3-day stopover in London and by chance (or fate) found me via a photography blog I had just done a few days before. This led her to my Instagram page, which then led her to this website, where she contacted me just four days before the actual workshop which we did on Saturday just gone. I explained that I usually need notice to prep 1-2-1 workshops, but as I had the weekend available and she was so keen I did not want to say no.
As always I suggested she do a 'minimum' 3 hours with me to get any benefit of my street photography tuition, which includes a pre-brief, a photo walk and a post-workshop de-brief & critique which she especially wanted. She, however, was on a budget and for what it was, was lower than my set workshop rates. I explained that my rates were very reasonable compared to many other tutors out there and that not only would she get the benefit of 10 years of my experience, but that once the workshop was over, that wasn't the end of the session, in a "bye, thanks for coming, have a nice life" kind of sense.
No. I like to think of my workshops as long term investments. Many of my students keep in touch with me years later. In fact, I insist that they do - I am always curious about how they have progressed after a workshop with me. An unofficial mentor if you will. I am always happy to offer free advice whenever previous students drop me an email. Some students go on to enter photography contests (and win!), take part in their first ever photography exhibition, sell prints and even find project work afterwards. This gives me a sense of pride as a tutor and tells me that I must be doing something right.
You're not just paying for a 3+ hours workshop - you are investing in 10 years experience, hard work and knowledge with a professional! I want you to learn new skills, I want to push you out of your comfort zone, I want you to gain confidence and lose yourself in the creative process of taking photos! This will take you to the next level on your photographer journey. If like me, you have the passion and determination to get somewhere you want with your photography goals, you will. If I can do it, so can you.
If you would like to invest in a street photography workshop with me, please get in contact!
15th March 2019
I recently completed a 1-2-1 workshop with a lady visiting from the states. She is air stewardess who was on a 3-day stopover in London and by chance (or fate) found me via a photography blog I had just done a few days before. This led her to my Instagram page, which then led her to this website, where she contacted me just four days before the actual workshop which we did on Saturday just gone. I explained that I usually need notice to prep 1-2-1 workshops, but as I had the weekend available and she was so keen I did not want to say no.
As always I suggested she do a 'minimum' 3 hours with me to get any benefit of my street photography tuition, which includes a pre-brief, a photo walk and a post-workshop de-brief & critique which she especially wanted. She, however, was on a budget and for what it was, was lower than my set workshop rates. I explained that my rates were very reasonable compared to many other tutors out there and that not only would she get the benefit of 10 years of my experience, but that once the workshop was over, that wasn't the end of the session, in a "bye, thanks for coming, have a nice life" kind of sense.
No. I like to think of my workshops as long term investments. Many of my students keep in touch with me years later. In fact, I insist that they do - I am always curious about how they have progressed after a workshop with me. An unofficial mentor if you will. I am always happy to offer free advice whenever previous students drop me an email. Some students go on to enter photography contests (and win!), take part in their first ever photography exhibition, sell prints and even find project work afterwards. This gives me a sense of pride as a tutor and tells me that I must be doing something right.
You're not just paying for a 3+ hours workshop - you are investing in 10 years experience, hard work and knowledge with a professional! I want you to learn new skills, I want to push you out of your comfort zone, I want you to gain confidence and lose yourself in the creative process of taking photos! This will take you to the next level on your photographer journey. If like me, you have the passion and determination to get somewhere you want with your photography goals, you will. If I can do it, so can you.
If you would like to invest in a street photography workshop with me, please get in contact!
Photo Tour - Tate Modern, London
14th December 2018
Taken during my last London photo tour for a travelling guest. Tate Modern - Southbank, London. One of the favourite places in London to visit for creative inspiration. For all you tech geeks out there, it was shot on the Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9M with the Lumix 12-60mm zoom lens.
14th December 2018
Taken during my last London photo tour for a travelling guest. Tate Modern - Southbank, London. One of the favourite places in London to visit for creative inspiration. For all you tech geeks out there, it was shot on the Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9M with the Lumix 12-60mm zoom lens.
Nottingham street photography with the Lumix GX9
06th November 2018
A favourite shot from my recent Nottingham city photo walks with Lumix UK and Jessops stores.
Taken with the Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens
This image is available to buy as a fine art photography print.
06th November 2018
A favourite shot from my recent Nottingham city photo walks with Lumix UK and Jessops stores.
Taken with the Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens
This image is available to buy as a fine art photography print.
Hull street workshops weekend - HIPfest 2018
23rd October 2018
Horsing around - Queen Victoria Square, Hull
Its been a long gap once my last blog posting. My only reason for this is simply because I've been chockablock with photography gigs around the UK including my Hull workshop weekend. This is my first opportunity in over a month to sit down, gather my thoughts, review/edit my photos and write a post. So here I am. Better late than never!
As a self-employed, professional photographer, you soon learn the ebbs and flows of work opportunities that come your way. Sometimes the jobs all hit you at once, which is exactly what I am experiencing. Not that I'm complaining at all. I have literally been to a different city every weekend for the past 3-4 weekends, in between travelling back down to London to fulfil more local jobs, then packing and jumping on a train to my next event! Sometimes a little stressful, but mostly I love it. I tell you what, it beats my old office life, hating my 9 to 5 job, just wishing and waiting for my work day to be over!
"Blah blah blah street photography blah blah blaaaah" - Princes Quay, Hull © Barrie Mee
© Elke Vogelsang
So, the HIPfest aka Hull International Photography Festival was a schedule-packed event full of workshops, photo tours, talks & exhibitions by some legendary photographers. I had never been up to Hull before, so that was very exciting. I had 4 x two-hour workshops scheduled. I was a little anxious about a couple of things before I got there, but most of them were soon put to rest once I finally arrived, (long story, don't ask!) and also once I met many of my fellow participating photographers and saw the venue before the first workshop, first thing on Saturday morning.
Thankfully all 4 workshops went well (despite some heavy rain on the first day), which I knew was forecast. I adapted a photo walk with a few sheltered stops to continue shooting from, and the majority of attendees on Saturday braved out the wet conditions and with some rainy day inspiration saw the rainy day as a creative challenge and got some good shots. With day one successfully under my belt, with a bit of relief, I was a lot more in my usual comfort-zone going into Day 2 (Sunday). Luckily for me and the Sunday workshop groups, the sun decided to shine all day and we had a great time light-chasing after my workshop briefings.
It's not every day that the legendary photographer Brian Griffin spontaneously walks into one of my shots - Hepworth Arcade, Hull
Hull is a wonderful city to shoot street photography. Lots of historic architecture, cobbled streets and that old town feel with a few little passageways to wander down and explore. The locals were also super friendly to me and the groups of workshop attendees I had on tow. Some even getting familiar and giving us a history lesson, each time I crossed their paths with each group I took out!
On the last workshop of the weekend, we were lucky and got to gatecrash a christening reception party that was going on. The reception attendees loved the group taking photos and so was a great opportunity to make some candid images of the many characters and moments unfolding in front of us. Sometimes in street photography, it is just fate to be in the right place at the right time. I had a brilliant weekend in Hull, met some great people and enjoyed hosting the workshops and photo tours around a wonderful city.
Thank you to Matt Hart, Alan Raw and the rest of the HIPfest for organising the event.
23rd October 2018
Horsing around - Queen Victoria Square, Hull
Its been a long gap once my last blog posting. My only reason for this is simply because I've been chockablock with photography gigs around the UK including my Hull workshop weekend. This is my first opportunity in over a month to sit down, gather my thoughts, review/edit my photos and write a post. So here I am. Better late than never!
As a self-employed, professional photographer, you soon learn the ebbs and flows of work opportunities that come your way. Sometimes the jobs all hit you at once, which is exactly what I am experiencing. Not that I'm complaining at all. I have literally been to a different city every weekend for the past 3-4 weekends, in between travelling back down to London to fulfil more local jobs, then packing and jumping on a train to my next event! Sometimes a little stressful, but mostly I love it. I tell you what, it beats my old office life, hating my 9 to 5 job, just wishing and waiting for my work day to be over!
"Blah blah blah street photography blah blah blaaaah" - Princes Quay, Hull © Barrie Mee
© Elke Vogelsang
So, the HIPfest aka Hull International Photography Festival was a schedule-packed event full of workshops, photo tours, talks & exhibitions by some legendary photographers. I had never been up to Hull before, so that was very exciting. I had 4 x two-hour workshops scheduled. I was a little anxious about a couple of things before I got there, but most of them were soon put to rest once I finally arrived, (long story, don't ask!) and also once I met many of my fellow participating photographers and saw the venue before the first workshop, first thing on Saturday morning.
Thankfully all 4 workshops went well (despite some heavy rain on the first day), which I knew was forecast. I adapted a photo walk with a few sheltered stops to continue shooting from, and the majority of attendees on Saturday braved out the wet conditions and with some rainy day inspiration saw the rainy day as a creative challenge and got some good shots. With day one successfully under my belt, with a bit of relief, I was a lot more in my usual comfort-zone going into Day 2 (Sunday). Luckily for me and the Sunday workshop groups, the sun decided to shine all day and we had a great time light-chasing after my workshop briefings.
It's not every day that the legendary photographer Brian Griffin spontaneously walks into one of my shots - Hepworth Arcade, Hull
Hull is a wonderful city to shoot street photography. Lots of historic architecture, cobbled streets and that old town feel with a few little passageways to wander down and explore. The locals were also super friendly to me and the groups of workshop attendees I had on tow. Some even getting familiar and giving us a history lesson, each time I crossed their paths with each group I took out!
On the last workshop of the weekend, we were lucky and got to gatecrash a christening reception party that was going on. The reception attendees loved the group taking photos and so was a great opportunity to make some candid images of the many characters and moments unfolding in front of us. Sometimes in street photography, it is just fate to be in the right place at the right time. I had a brilliant weekend in Hull, met some great people and enjoyed hosting the workshops and photo tours around a wonderful city.
Thank you to Matt Hart, Alan Raw and the rest of the HIPfest for organising the event.
Lumix Hidden Cities Photo Walks - Win a GX9
26th September 2018
I am looking forward to hosting these forthcoming Lumix Photo Walks around the UK:
29 September, Cardiff
13 October, Liverpool
14 October, Nottingham
3rd November, Bromley
Sign up and bring along any camera, or even just your smartphone as we visit some interesting locations in each city chosen. We’ve teamed up with Panasonic Lumix and Jessops to showcase some of the best UK photo locations, with top photo spots to point your lens at. Whether you’re shooting with your phone or a great camera like the brand new Panasonic Lumix GX9, you’ll find some inspiration.
I will be on hand to offer you photography guidance if you want it. Learn how to take the very best photos whilst you explore the hidden gems of the city. Following the walk, which will last for approximately two hours, you will have the opportunity to print your favourite picture free of charge at the hosted Jessops store.
The best images from all the entries from each city will win a Panasonic Lumix GX9 camera. They’ll also be printed on canvas and displayed in the local Jessops store!
To secure your space on a walk, email: events@jessops.com with your name, contact details, and the subject heading [City Name] Lumix Hidden Cities Walk.
26th September 2018
I am looking forward to hosting these forthcoming Lumix Photo Walks around the UK:
29 September, Cardiff
13 October, Liverpool
14 October, Nottingham
3rd November, Bromley
Sign up and bring along any camera, or even just your smartphone as we visit some interesting locations in each city chosen. We’ve teamed up with Panasonic Lumix and Jessops to showcase some of the best UK photo locations, with top photo spots to point your lens at. Whether you’re shooting with your phone or a great camera like the brand new Panasonic Lumix GX9, you’ll find some inspiration.
I will be on hand to offer you photography guidance if you want it. Learn how to take the very best photos whilst you explore the hidden gems of the city. Following the walk, which will last for approximately two hours, you will have the opportunity to print your favourite picture free of charge at the hosted Jessops store.
The best images from all the entries from each city will win a Panasonic Lumix GX9 camera. They’ll also be printed on canvas and displayed in the local Jessops store!
To secure your space on a walk, email: events@jessops.com with your name, contact details, and the subject heading [City Name] Lumix Hidden Cities Walk.
Hull HIP Festival / Street Photography Photo Walks
06th September 2018
I am excited to be hosting four mini street walks/workshops in Hull over the weekend of 5th-7th October as part of HIPFest 2018. If you are free that weekend, come along and join in the fun, meet me and many talented photographers and exhibitors.
Tickets for my workshops are available to book now:
6th Oct - Saturday AM
6th Oct - Saturday PM
7th Oct - Sunday AM
7th Oct - Sunday PM
More about HipFest
The opening weekend of HIPFest 2018 is a celebration of the image. It is a chance for anyone passionate about photography at all levels to immerse themselves in images of all genres and to mix and socialise with likeminded people, both professional and amateur alike. Included with all the events details in this brochure there will be informal talks and social meets with many of the photographers talking and exhibiting over the weekend.
More than 10 exhibitions by award-winning visiting photographers & outstanding local talent, and lots of other exciting events including masterclasses, photo-walks, discussions and a trade show. Hull International Photography Festival #HIPfest takes over Princes Quay Shopping Centre for a 5th year. New for 2018; successful London show PhotoCity and partners Fujiholics bring fresh excitement to the opening weekend. HIPfest opens on the evening of Friday October 5th with a packed weekend programme.
Festival highlights include: POP by legendary photographer Brian Griffin, a masterclass by Sean Tucker, the very moving Tulip exhibition by Celine Marchbank, 50’s Paris fashion and more from the Marilyn Stafford collection, #PhotoCityHull, Fujiholics Masterclasses and ‘A1 Britain On The Verge’ by patron Peter Dench.
This exciting festival will take place in and around the HIP Gallery in Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull. It also includes opportunities for photographers of all ages and levels to participate in a programme of workshops, photowalks and portfolio reviews.
In just five years, HIP Fest has established its credentials as one of the most significant photography events in the UK. We have worked hard to put together a stunning celebration of photography for 2018. I am particularly looking forward to presenting legendary works by Brian Griffin who will be signing copies of his outstanding book POP at HIP Gallery. There will be new work by World Press Award-winning patron Peter Dench and welcoming Celine Marchbank and Marilyn Stafford to HIP Fest for the first time.
After successfully curating PhotoCity London last year, HIPFest is delighted to be able to bring the PhotoCity tradeshow and urban exhibition to Hull, along with a fabulous program of master classes from PhotoCity partners Fujiholics. There will be something for everyone and plenty to learn and do.
A £5 entry ticket (wristband) gives you access to all exhibitions, the HIPfest Prize Draw, discounts on site, learning opportunities and the ability to purchase workshop & masterclass tickets. This is down from £15 last year. Workshops, master-classes and portfolio reviews require individual additional tickets available on Eventbrite.
Tickets For Hipfest 2018
06th September 2018
I am excited to be hosting four mini street walks/workshops in Hull over the weekend of 5th-7th October as part of HIPFest 2018. If you are free that weekend, come along and join in the fun, meet me and many talented photographers and exhibitors.
Tickets for my workshops are available to book now:
6th Oct - Saturday AM
6th Oct - Saturday PM
7th Oct - Sunday AM
7th Oct - Sunday PM
More about HipFest
The opening weekend of HIPFest 2018 is a celebration of the image. It is a chance for anyone passionate about photography at all levels to immerse themselves in images of all genres and to mix and socialise with likeminded people, both professional and amateur alike. Included with all the events details in this brochure there will be informal talks and social meets with many of the photographers talking and exhibiting over the weekend.
More than 10 exhibitions by award-winning visiting photographers & outstanding local talent, and lots of other exciting events including masterclasses, photo-walks, discussions and a trade show. Hull International Photography Festival #HIPfest takes over Princes Quay Shopping Centre for a 5th year. New for 2018; successful London show PhotoCity and partners Fujiholics bring fresh excitement to the opening weekend. HIPfest opens on the evening of Friday October 5th with a packed weekend programme.
Festival highlights include: POP by legendary photographer Brian Griffin, a masterclass by Sean Tucker, the very moving Tulip exhibition by Celine Marchbank, 50’s Paris fashion and more from the Marilyn Stafford collection, #PhotoCityHull, Fujiholics Masterclasses and ‘A1 Britain On The Verge’ by patron Peter Dench.
This exciting festival will take place in and around the HIP Gallery in Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull. It also includes opportunities for photographers of all ages and levels to participate in a programme of workshops, photowalks and portfolio reviews.
In just five years, HIP Fest has established its credentials as one of the most significant photography events in the UK. We have worked hard to put together a stunning celebration of photography for 2018. I am particularly looking forward to presenting legendary works by Brian Griffin who will be signing copies of his outstanding book POP at HIP Gallery. There will be new work by World Press Award-winning patron Peter Dench and welcoming Celine Marchbank and Marilyn Stafford to HIP Fest for the first time.
After successfully curating PhotoCity London last year, HIPFest is delighted to be able to bring the PhotoCity tradeshow and urban exhibition to Hull, along with a fabulous program of master classes from PhotoCity partners Fujiholics. There will be something for everyone and plenty to learn and do.
A £5 entry ticket (wristband) gives you access to all exhibitions, the HIPfest Prize Draw, discounts on site, learning opportunities and the ability to purchase workshop & masterclass tickets. This is down from £15 last year. Workshops, master-classes and portfolio reviews require individual additional tickets available on Eventbrite.
Tickets For Hipfest 2018
Porto Street Photography Workshop - Behind The Scenes
08th June 2018
So, I just got back from my week in Porto. I have to say it was one of the best travel experiences of my life so far.
A huge thank you to Hugo & Mauricio at Fuji Passion for organising this workshop experience. It was a great pleasure to finally meet you both after months of planning!
© Linda Wisdom
© Gerry Penrose
© Gerry Penrose
The 3-day Porto street photography workshop itself went very well. I was a little anxious about doing before I arrived there, seeing as this was my first multi-day, international Street Photography workshop. However, my pre-worry nerves were soon short-lived once I met all the seven participants, who were all lovely people and fun to hang out with.
© Gerry Penrose
© Nick S
© Linda Wisdom
It wasn't just the workshop that made this trip special - it was the whole tour itinerary that the guys organised. We all stayed at the same hotel in Trindade, within walking distance of the city centre. The Fuji Passion guys made the total 4-day excursion a 'Porto tour experience', where each day we had a new exciting schedule to look forward to. This incorporated visiting interesting Porto cultural places, including a private tour of the Sandeman Wine Cellars, Casa De Musica, historical architecture like the São Bento railway station and taking in the stunning views from the Dom Luís I Bridge, as well as exploring the colourful neighbourhood buildings of Ribeiro and over the bridge to Gaia and so much more.
© Mauricio Reis
© Mauricio Reis
© Mauricio Reis
© Mauricio Reis
On top of this, we were treated to complimentary breakfast, then lunch and dinner at some amazing restaurants. Luckily all that wining and dining was balanced out (mostly) with a great amount of walking and stair-climbing, seeing as Porto is built on very steep hills. Lots and lots of hills. The city itself is built on the steep northern bank of the River Duoro, and between the centre and the riverside, there is nothing but a tangle of hidden, cobbled alleyways and some long, steep staircases that from the bottom seemed never ending! But all that walking I was thinking would give me thighs of steel…and went some way to working off those rich Portuguese dishes.
© Gerry Penrose
© Hugo Pinho
© Linda Wisdom
© Mauricio Reis
By the end of day three, the workshop had come to an end. It was time for us to say our goodbyes and though I was somewhat relieved that the workshop was successfully completed, it was by the same token sad that everyone would be going their separate ways again. But hey we do have our ongoing Whatsapp group chat, the memories and the amazing photos. I would like to say that it was an absolute honour and pleasure to be invited to do this Porto workshop and to meet everyone. Hopefully, I will meet some of you again in the not too distant future. Obrigado and adieu Porto!
© Linda Wisdom
© Linda Wisdom
© Nick S
08th June 2018
So, I just got back from my week in Porto. I have to say it was one of the best travel experiences of my life so far.
A huge thank you to Hugo & Mauricio at Fuji Passion for organising this workshop experience. It was a great pleasure to finally meet you both after months of planning!
© Linda Wisdom
© Gerry Penrose
© Gerry Penrose
The 3-day Porto street photography workshop itself went very well. I was a little anxious about doing before I arrived there, seeing as this was my first multi-day, international Street Photography workshop. However, my pre-worry nerves were soon short-lived once I met all the seven participants, who were all lovely people and fun to hang out with.
© Gerry Penrose
© Nick S
© Linda Wisdom
It wasn't just the workshop that made this trip special - it was the whole tour itinerary that the guys organised. We all stayed at the same hotel in Trindade, within walking distance of the city centre. The Fuji Passion guys made the total 4-day excursion a 'Porto tour experience', where each day we had a new exciting schedule to look forward to. This incorporated visiting interesting Porto cultural places, including a private tour of the Sandeman Wine Cellars, Casa De Musica, historical architecture like the São Bento railway station and taking in the stunning views from the Dom Luís I Bridge, as well as exploring the colourful neighbourhood buildings of Ribeiro and over the bridge to Gaia and so much more.
© Mauricio Reis
© Mauricio Reis
© Mauricio Reis
© Mauricio Reis
On top of this, we were treated to complimentary breakfast, then lunch and dinner at some amazing restaurants. Luckily all that wining and dining was balanced out (mostly) with a great amount of walking and stair-climbing, seeing as Porto is built on very steep hills. Lots and lots of hills. The city itself is built on the steep northern bank of the River Duoro, and between the centre and the riverside, there is nothing but a tangle of hidden, cobbled alleyways and some long, steep staircases that from the bottom seemed never ending! But all that walking I was thinking would give me thighs of steel…and went some way to working off those rich Portuguese dishes.
© Gerry Penrose
© Hugo Pinho
© Linda Wisdom
© Mauricio Reis
By the end of day three, the workshop had come to an end. It was time for us to say our goodbyes and though I was somewhat relieved that the workshop was successfully completed, it was by the same token sad that everyone would be going their separate ways again. But hey we do have our ongoing Whatsapp group chat, the memories and the amazing photos. I would like to say that it was an absolute honour and pleasure to be invited to do this Porto workshop and to meet everyone. Hopefully, I will meet some of you again in the not too distant future. Obrigado and adieu Porto!
© Linda Wisdom
© Linda Wisdom
© Nick S
Porto 3 Day Street Photography Workshop
27th May 2018
I am really excited to be travelling to Porto this week to teach a 3-day street photography workshop! Portugal is one of my top destinations for photography. I visited Lisbon and Porto Spring 2017 during my Accidental, Extended Trip To Portugal saga!
Anyway, this time I've 'purposely' extended my stay in Porto to a full week. My last visit was very short, just two full days, so was a bit of a whirlwind, but fell in love with the place. I also had some great local friends show me the sights so made it even more memorable.
My guides have organised full day schedules where the guests and myself will also experience some cool locations including Bento Station, Casa Da Musica, a trip on the Funicular, a visit to the Sandeman Cellars and a whole lot more.
The weather was glorious last time, I hope that the light is as good this time around! I will post photos and updates from this trip on my return! :-)
27th May 2018
I am really excited to be travelling to Porto this week to teach a 3-day street photography workshop! Portugal is one of my top destinations for photography. I visited Lisbon and Porto Spring 2017 during my Accidental, Extended Trip To Portugal saga!
Anyway, this time I've 'purposely' extended my stay in Porto to a full week. My last visit was very short, just two full days, so was a bit of a whirlwind, but fell in love with the place. I also had some great local friends show me the sights so made it even more memorable.
My guides have organised full day schedules where the guests and myself will also experience some cool locations including Bento Station, Casa Da Musica, a trip on the Funicular, a visit to the Sandeman Cellars and a whole lot more.
The weather was glorious last time, I hope that the light is as good this time around! I will post photos and updates from this trip on my return! :-)
Airbnb Experience Workshops - March 2018 Calendar
07th March 2018
Just a quick update to advise that a couple of my Airbnb street photography workshops got postponed last week, due to the freezing temperatures and snow storms in London.
Thankfully the snow has all thawed out and temperatures are a little warmer now, so upwards and onwards!
My Airbnb workshops are hosted in Soho and central London, are 3 hours and cost £65.00 per person.
Workshop content includes....
- Learn to overcome your fear of shooting strangers
- Fun observational challenges to develop your eye for detail
- Understand creative elements to make your photos stronger
- Learn ideal camera settings and camera techniques
- Learn composition styles that work in street photography
- Learn how to critique your own photos post workshop
If you are interested in booking one of my street photography workshops this month, its quick and easy to do so via my Airbnb Experience page. Available March dates are as follows:
March: 9th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th & 31st.
Live updates of all my 2018 Airbnb dates are also listed on Airbnb if you want to book a workshop later in the year.
If you prefer your own 1-2-1 street photography tuition with me, you can contact me for more details about a half or full day workshop.
07th March 2018
Just a quick update to advise that a couple of my Airbnb street photography workshops got postponed last week, due to the freezing temperatures and snow storms in London.
Thankfully the snow has all thawed out and temperatures are a little warmer now, so upwards and onwards!
My Airbnb workshops are hosted in Soho and central London, are 3 hours and cost £65.00 per person.
Workshop content includes....
- Learn to overcome your fear of shooting strangers
- Fun observational challenges to develop your eye for detail
- Understand creative elements to make your photos stronger
- Learn ideal camera settings and camera techniques
- Learn composition styles that work in street photography
- Learn how to critique your own photos post workshop
If you are interested in booking one of my street photography workshops this month, its quick and easy to do so via my Airbnb Experience page. Available March dates are as follows:
March: 9th, 10th, 13th, 15th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th & 31st.
Live updates of all my 2018 Airbnb dates are also listed on Airbnb if you want to book a workshop later in the year.
If you prefer your own 1-2-1 street photography tuition with me, you can contact me for more details about a half or full day workshop.
London street photography workshops for 2018
12th January 2018
I am excited to be hosting a new set of street photography workshops in London this new year. There are only 5 places available on this full day workshop. The cost is £99.99 per person. The first London workshop will take place on Saturday, 17th March 2018.
The first street photography workshop is suitable for professional and amateur photographers of all levels and will touch upon the following subjects:
• Learn how to anticipate the moment
• Develop confidence in photographing people on the street
• Ethics, laws and how to deal with challenges
• Varying styles of street photography and discovering your style
• Use black and white for atmospheric street photography
• Explore colour to create impact
• Use light to shape dramatic street photography
• Explore the use of various visual elements to enhance images
• Practical camera techniques to apply in street photography
• Use varying speeds to freeze or exaggerate movement
• Use depth of field for different effects
• Learn composition styles that work in street photography
• Evaluate your photographs – what worked and what didn’t
For full details, to book your space on the workshop, and take your street photography to the next level in 2018, please visit my workshop booking website.
BOOK YOUR TICKET
12th January 2018
I am excited to be hosting a new set of street photography workshops in London this new year. There are only 5 places available on this full day workshop. The cost is £99.99 per person. The first London workshop will take place on Saturday, 17th March 2018.
The first street photography workshop is suitable for professional and amateur photographers of all levels and will touch upon the following subjects:
• Learn how to anticipate the moment
• Develop confidence in photographing people on the street
• Ethics, laws and how to deal with challenges
• Varying styles of street photography and discovering your style
• Use black and white for atmospheric street photography
• Explore colour to create impact
• Use light to shape dramatic street photography
• Explore the use of various visual elements to enhance images
• Practical camera techniques to apply in street photography
• Use varying speeds to freeze or exaggerate movement
• Use depth of field for different effects
• Learn composition styles that work in street photography
• Evaluate your photographs – what worked and what didn’t
For full details, to book your space on the workshop, and take your street photography to the next level in 2018, please visit my workshop booking website.
BOOK YOUR TICKET
Seasons Greetings / 2017 Overview
19th December 2017
Taken on a recent Soho workshop with a guest from Israel who booked me through Airbnb Experiences. Got another workshop this week and a private 4-day photo tour with another guest flying into London a week after Christmas into New Year! I'm usually winding down, taking it easy, ready for the New Year around about now!
It has been a busy and successful year for me, what with hosting workshops in collaboration with Airbnb Experiences, meeting some amazing guests from around the world, 1-2-1 photography workshops, really interesting photography commissions, a group exhibition at St. Paul's, Paternoster Square in the summer with HIP Gallery, FujiFilm and Matt Hart, having my work permanently displayed in a 5-star London hotel, being asked to be one of the panel judges for the British Photography Awards, growing my photography print Etsy Shop and so much more!
As off tomorrow afternoon though, I plan to take the next couple of weeks off, to enjoy the Christmas holidays. I'm already preparing for what's ahead in 2018 though, as its going to be another busy year, with some new and exciting news and projects already in the pipeline. I'm really looking forward to sharing these plans with you, so stay tuned to this blog space for updates!
Of course, in the meantime, if you are interested in booking a workshop or photo tours, working with me on an upcoming project, you need a photographer for an urban / street style commission, you are looking for some new wall art for your home, anything else in 2018, all you need to do as always is drop me a line!
So, it finally leaves me to say thank you to everyone who made my 2017 special and to wish you a very very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Have a good one and see you in 2018 :-D
19th December 2017
Taken on a recent Soho workshop with a guest from Israel who booked me through Airbnb Experiences. Got another workshop this week and a private 4-day photo tour with another guest flying into London a week after Christmas into New Year! I'm usually winding down, taking it easy, ready for the New Year around about now!
It has been a busy and successful year for me, what with hosting workshops in collaboration with Airbnb Experiences, meeting some amazing guests from around the world, 1-2-1 photography workshops, really interesting photography commissions, a group exhibition at St. Paul's, Paternoster Square in the summer with HIP Gallery, FujiFilm and Matt Hart, having my work permanently displayed in a 5-star London hotel, being asked to be one of the panel judges for the British Photography Awards, growing my photography print Etsy Shop and so much more!
As off tomorrow afternoon though, I plan to take the next couple of weeks off, to enjoy the Christmas holidays. I'm already preparing for what's ahead in 2018 though, as its going to be another busy year, with some new and exciting news and projects already in the pipeline. I'm really looking forward to sharing these plans with you, so stay tuned to this blog space for updates!
Of course, in the meantime, if you are interested in booking a workshop or photo tours, working with me on an upcoming project, you need a photographer for an urban / street style commission, you are looking for some new wall art for your home, anything else in 2018, all you need to do as always is drop me a line!
So, it finally leaves me to say thank you to everyone who made my 2017 special and to wish you a very very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Have a good one and see you in 2018 :-D
Steamy windows - Chinatown, London
02nd December 2017
Taken in Chinatown, London during a recent night street photography workshop with a student guest from Mexico, who wanted an alternative, non-touristy photo tour.
I'm discovering again during this cold spell, that numb painful fingers do not always do what you want them to do when you are trying to press your shutter button at the right moment. Luckily I was able to produce this shot under those challenging conditions. What's that saying about 'suffering for your art'?! Yep!
This image is available as a new fine art print in my Etsy shop.
02nd December 2017
Taken in Chinatown, London during a recent night street photography workshop with a student guest from Mexico, who wanted an alternative, non-touristy photo tour.
I'm discovering again during this cold spell, that numb painful fingers do not always do what you want them to do when you are trying to press your shutter button at the right moment. Luckily I was able to produce this shot under those challenging conditions. What's that saying about 'suffering for your art'?! Yep!
This image is available as a new fine art print in my Etsy shop.
Goings-on during recent Portobello Road Market/Notting Hill workshop
18th November 2017
18th November 2017
Goings-on during recent Portobello Road/Notting Hill group workshop
Workshops start with confidence boosting tips and a theory session.
Portobello Road is always full of characters!...
....and dog owners!
Photos Copyright © Fenglin Liao 2016
Workshops start with confidence boosting tips and a theory session.
Portobello Road is always full of characters!...
....and dog owners!
Photos Copyright © Fenglin Liao 2016
London Street Photography Workshops - New Dates Added
02nd November 2017
02nd November 2017
I have added some new dates to my London workshop calendar between November and February 2018. All street photography workshops take place in and around the Soho area and are hosted in association with my Airbnb Experience 'Capture The Moment'.
Are you ready to see and capture the world around you in a new way? Click here to find out more about the street photography workshops I host.
Are you ready to see and capture the world around you in a new way? Click here to find out more about the street photography workshops I host.
Seen In London - Just a typical afternoon in Soho
01st November 2017
Just a typical afternoon in Soho, London!
Part of my Seen in London Series, an ongoing photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!
01st November 2017
Just a typical afternoon in Soho, London!
Part of my Seen in London Series, an ongoing photography project - snapping my visions of London and the people who live in it one click at a time!