Do you sometimes feel that daily life stifles your creativity? That your endless to-do lists hold you back from becoming the photographer you know you could be? Shake up your routine and join Guardian photographer Anthony Epes for this transformative two-day masterclass.
Taking place across the vibrant city of London, the course comprises a full-day introductory workshop and photo walk, followed by an early morning photo-walk, where you’ll photograph the Big Smoke as it’s just waking up. Along the way, you’ll fine-tune your technical skills, and learn how to seek out subjects that thrill, move and excite you.
Importantly, you’ll also learn how to immerse yourself more fully in the world around you, enabling you to create a portfolio of images to be truly proud of.
Course content
- Immersive photo-walks and practical workshops across London – from iconic landmarks such as sunrise over the Thames at Tower Bridge and early morning at Columbia Road Flower Market, to lesser-known parts of the city
- How to handle the challenges of taking photographs in the changing light of dawn
- Shooting on manual – technical advice on how to master the manual settings of your camera
- Inspiring advice on how to become a more observant and adventurous photographer
- The art of creative composition
- On-location teaching and personal tuition for all participants
- A delicious complimentary lunch on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday
- Photo review session – receive tailored feedback on your images and ideas for future development
Click here to read Anthony’s top photography tips and here to watch a video about his passion for teaching
Itinerary
- Pre-course questionnaire emailed to you after booking
- Pre- and post-course access to six short online tutorials on composition, technique and creativity
- Saturday’s workshop: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday’s workshop: approximately 5am-11am (start time is dependent on the time of year. We will meet an hour before sunrise at Tower Bridge)
- Post-course – follow-up notes and course pack circulated to the group
- Post-course - submit 5 images for a review. Anthony will provide short recorded feedback for everyone who sends in their images.
- Opportunity to take part in Anthony’s thrice-yearly evening photo-walks for free for one year
Course requirements
- All attendees will be required to bring a camera and a sturdy tripod
- This course is suitable for photographers of any level. The workshop will be tailored for each participant once we receive your pre-course questionnaire.
- Please note that the ticket price does not include travel to London, accommodation, meals not mentioned or travel insurance
- If you have any questions about the workshop, your camera etc. Please do get in touch.
Tutor profile
Anthony Epes is a fine art and commercial photographer whose work has featured on CNN, French Photo, Conde Naste Traveller Magazine, BBC and many other international publications. He’s exhibited internationally and published two books, London at Dawn and Paris at Dawn, and is currently preparing to launch further instalments shot in Venice and Istanbul. He tweets @citiesatdawn.
Testimonials for Anthony’s photography workshops
What impressed me most about Anthony’s work was that while it is in a way easy to take a fantastic photo when you have a great scene before you, Anthony manages to make amazing photos out of the most ordinary places around London, and when I compared his offering to the other Photography Workshops that are advertised, his photos are clearly a step above the competition.
Tom
I can’t recommend Anthony and his dawn city walks enough. I came away with some amazing pictures, a greater confidence in using my camera in its more creative functions and a better understanding on “seeing” what’s around me.
Johnny
I cannot recommend enough! I went on the Venice trip as a novice and came home with photos that were beyond my expectations, a feeling that I had gained a wealth of knowledge and more importantly totally inspired.
Simon
If you enjoy photography you MUST join this workshop. Whether you know London well already or you are a visitor, Anthony will help you see things you haven’t seen before. He makes it fun and informative, and is always on hand to give help and advice.
Debbie
Anthony is a great instructor, who puts you at ease, offers good, understandable advice and is good company. I had done a photography course before, yet in the space of a couple of hours he made me understand some basics which I had missed in a very logical way.
Tripadvisor review
I see more now. Even if I haven’t got the camera, or I’m not looking to take a shot, I definitely see more, I look around more. I think I appreciate the beauty in things more; shapes and patterns. It’s funny, it makes you much more observant.
Deborah (Venice photography workshop)
“Photography helps me use a different part of my brain. My work isn’t creative, and photography is my main creative outlet.”
Jonathan (London photography workshop)
“Anthony is a fantastic teacher, not just for his technical skill and keen eye but also his enthusiasm and passion for photography which is highly infectious! Anthony made sure to take the time to give us each individual support and advice and was great at explaining technical details in an easily digestible way.”
Louise (Paris photography workshop)
“Very enjoyable and enabling days, photographing in the unique and beautiful light around dawn, with very few people or vehicles around, in the excellent company of like minded enthusiasts, and excellent professional technical advice on tap from Anthony.
Mark (London photography workshop)
Details
Dates: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 May, 2016
Times: Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday 5am-11am
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £499.00
Event capacity: 15
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
