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Explore the magic of night photography in London. On this private tour you will learn how to create dynamic photographs of the city, as it looks at night. We will explore all the creative effects open to you when capturing light trails, vibrant colors and the energy of the city you will not see in the daytime.
The activity is open to everyone from beginners to those with more advanced photography skills.
Everyone is welcome, whatever your camera, - iPhone, DSLR or mirrorless. You will receive personal instruction from an award winning photographer whose work has been exhibited worldwide.
See London in a new light. The best photos are not always taken in the daytime !
Learn a new skill and to use your camera more creatively.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The exact meeting point is directly in front of the big lion statue on the southern side of Westminster Bridge.
Itinerary
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1South Bank Lion
The tour starts at the South Bank, south of the river Thames giving a great vantage point of the river, the London Eye and the historic Houses of Parliament, The Elizabeth Tower and Westminster Bridge. Here we will have a short introduction to night photography, with your professional photographer, who is also a qualified photography teacher. The tutor will enable you to learn all the camera settings required to take dramatic nighttime photographs. You will also be offered a tripod to use if you have requested one as this enables you to take more successful night photos. The next location is the historic Royal Festival Hall at the heart of the South Bank Centre.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Golden Jubilee Bridges
At this point in the tour, we go up to the Golden Jubilee Bridge to gain a higher vantage point above the River Thames. We will take a series of photos of the iconic landmarks and the bridge itself. This will be followed by feedback on your photos, showing you what to do to create more dramatic and atmospheric images with specific feedback on how to get the most out of your brand of camera.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Victoria Embankment
We approach the Victoria Embankment on the northern side of the river. Here we get more vantage points of the river and the London Eye and encourage everyone to be more experimental in their picture taking, capturing reflections in water and experimenting with varying slow exposure. There is more than one way to take photographs at night, and everyone is encouraged to take more imaginative images.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Big Ben
We now approach the best locations to photograph The Elizabeth Tower. (The name Big Ben was always used to describe the actual bell within the tower). The aim here will be to capture dramatic light trails in varying colour which sweep past this iconic monument which is part of the parliament buildings.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Westminster Bridge
A few minutes’ walk and we are back at Westminster Bridge. Here we explore the best vantage points to take a series of images of light trails, views from the bridge and alternative shots of the London Eye. There will be feedback on your images with tips on how to improve them for maximum effect.
25 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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