Tower Bridge

**If you love taking photos, but want to get to grips with night photography, light trails and using shutter speeds to produce more creative photos, then this is the photography workshop for you! This  photography workshop - lead by professional travel and landscape photographer Matthew Williams-Ellis - will teach you all you need to know!**

- During the workshop you will learn about different types of panning, light trails, night photography, long exposures and intentional camera movement (ICM) with ‘in the field’ tutorials, allowing you to practise and experiment with newly learned techniques. You will learn how using shutter speeds creatively can add energy and life to images,  while photographing around St Pauls, Leadenhall Market and Tower Bridge.

- At the same time as learning the technical side of photography, we will talk a lot about the thought process of creating (not just taking) photos. Matthew will offer tips on composition, guide your photographic eye and help you develop a proactive photography mindset, ensuring you can apply your new found skills to any given situation when photographing in the future.

- Please note: I will always be happy to talk about any topic that you do not understand, however depending on your skill level, I strongly recommend attending one of my 'Ultimate Introduction to Photography' workshops prior to attending this photography workshop.

**Your instructor**
- Matthew Williams-Ellis is a professional travel and landscape photographer who has been awarded in Travel Photographer of the Year, and been a finalist on many other occasions. He carries out commissions for the travel industry, leads photography holidays and workshops and runs a youtube channel called Photo Escapes.
- Matthew says "travel offers endless fascinating subjects for photography. Whether you join me photographing central London at sunset, Regent's Park in Autumn or learning long exposures at The London Eye, you will always receive plenty of 1 to 1 time and my absolute promise to devote my time and efforts to helping you produce the best photos possible!"

**Subjects covered:**
- Night photography
- Experiment with different types of panning
- Being creative with shutter speed priority mode
- How to shoot light trails
- How to do Intentional camera movement (ICM)
- How to photograph long exposures
- Best practises for capturing pin point sharp photos with a tripod
- How to create milky water and streaky clouds
- Using filters (if you own them)
- Tips and tricks for eye-catching compositions
- The importance of light and shooting at the best time of day
- Shooting in manual mode
- Selecting the most appropriate equipment (although it is not about what equipment you have, it is how you use it!)

Shutter Speed Creativity: Tower Bridge, London

sarah augustin

An amazing class that I would recommend to anyone learning photography!

Jackie M

Had a great afternoon with Matthew on a 3 hour Shutter Speed Priority course. Took some varying photos from St Paul’s to Tower Bridge. Didn’t feel rushed or pressured - we talked about the most suitable camera settings to get the best result for what we were doing. Matthew was encouraging and helpful. Would definitely recommend him. I’ve now booked another lesson with him. 

Frank Harley

Mathew lead a great workshop using a good variety of camera techniques from panning to long exposure. He was attentive to each of his clients needs and spent time explaining everything well. He also tried to get everyone to think outside the box before actually taking a shot.

Kishore  Karamchandani 

Great workshop. 
Mathew is an excellent teacher and pays attention to detail. He knows his stuff and has a great power of expression to get the message across. Not only does he guide you with the camera and techniques but gives a very different perspective of how to look at a scene and make creative images. 
Bottom line: highly recommended. Will be back for more classes. 

Julian C

As a more experienced amateur photographer I chose this workshop knowing I’ll learn something new. In fact, I learnt a lot of new methods, skills and creative approaches as well as a few more functions on my camera I never knew existed.

Matthew is a very skilled, talented and creative photographer such that he has a very natural way teaching a small group of mixed ability and experience. It didn’t matter whether an individual had only just picked up a camera or photographs very frequently, Matthew adjusted his teaching to suit.

This workshop comes highly recommended for anyone looking to advance their photography to the next level, whatever that might look like. 

Deborah Russell

Great session around the City of London to practice creative shutter speeds - panning, use of filters for long exposures, light trails and thinking about unique and varied compositions for story telling.  Recognising the ‘blue hour’ for better night photography (less contrast) and applying long exposures for skies & clouds (and not just water) were also key takeaways.  Thanks Matthew.

Mariyana Tasheva

That was a very useful and enjoyable workshop. In a small group , Matthew made sure to show everyone the specific techniques we practice, and then checking with everyone individually to see if we had any questions or help needed. Matthew is very knowledgeable in the field, and very calm, has a wonderful approach with people, patience and creativity. Highly recommended his workshops!

Steven  Wilson 

This is the second class I have had with Matthew (one private and one group) both have been excellent. Matthew is patient and understanding of my novice level and is super helpful in assisting in setting up my camera and slowly getting me to set it up myself.  Some of the 'tricks' Matthew showed me are awesome and most importantly he has given me the confidence to go out with my camera on my own!! So one huge high five to Matthew and two simple words.....thank you!! 

David Jones

So worthwhile! Matt is great, an excellent human and a brilliant guide and teacher. 

Definitely recommend this and to top off learning some new techniques, got a load of shots that I’m printing out too! 

Thanks Matt

Glenda Spackman

I really enjoyed the London workshop with Matthew.  He knew the best spots to take us and provided lots of helpful technical advice on how to capture the images that best expressed what the feeling of the different locations.  Matthew is very friendly, very professional and I definitely recommend that anyone wanting to learn how to take long exposures or to capture great night shots does the workshop with Matthew. 

Night Photography, Light Trails and Shutter Speed Creativity: Tower Bridge, London

Len D'Cruz

Matthew was really friendly and approachable.He was very knowledgeable and gave advice about composition,settings and how to approach cityscapes  and street photography.I learned sone new techniques and more about my camera -excellent ! 

Pete  Sbert

Fantastic experience. Matthew certainly knew his stuff and gave us a lot of guidance. I learnt so much during this experience. No question was too much even if it didn’t have anything to do directly with the course. Matthew was enthusiastic, very approachable and friendly. I most certainly recommend this to anyone wishing to learn more about skills and photography in general. I had a wonderful day and it was great meeting the other people on the course. 

Daniella Williams

Great session with Matt learnt a lot and he is extremely patient. Would recommend anyone wanting to improve their photography skills. 

Sarah Garland

I thoroughly enjoyed my night photography experience with Matthew. It was an adventure! I learned new things in a relaxed and fun way. Matthew was a patient and approachable teacher. I highly recommend.

Toby Cook

Matthew was very knowledgeable and taught me on how to use the different shutter speeds on my camera to get light trails over London Bridge.  Would definitely recommend him!! he took us to a few exciting locations where I was able to get some wonderful photos.

Natalie Levy

A really enjoyable workshop which left me with lots of ideas and the knowledge to try them out.  Matt was very attentive & seemed to spread himself around the group with ease, giving everyone advice & help based on their own experience.  I came away encouraged to do another workshop with him.

Birgit Kunze

Thank you so much for 3 interesting hours - for giving tips and advice! St.Pauls, Leadenhall Market and Tower Bridge are perfect locations for practicing with the camera. Can recommand Matthews course 100 %! Motivated me to learn more. See you again in London 😊

Chris Clemens

Very enjoyable and informative session. Matthew used his wealth of experience and knowledge to help us understand the way to approach taking our photos with the outcome in mind, and shared some useful techniques to achieve the photos we wanted.

Russ Hill

Very knowledgeable and patient, if you are looking to get into photography, do not hesitate to book with Matthew. You will not be disappointed. 5⭐️

Pam Rixon

I enjoyed the walk but it was a bit fast. I would have liked more stops and less time and more advice at Harry Potter market area. It was difficult due to the crowds. Thankyou. 

Maurizio Tello

Great evening spent with Matthew during his workshop on how to get creative with exposure. 
He kept the group engage throughout the walk and jumped in to give advice on how to see things differently or to use a certain technique.
It was very inspiring, refreshing my creative side! 

Chris Taylor

Matthew showed us some great tips which showed both immediate results and great scope to be taken further. Friendly and patient, and clearly has a wealth of knowledge about the artistry and technology of photography.

Kay Rawson

Interesting walk around St Paul’s to Leadenhall Market with Matthew. Matthew was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and keen to share techniques and tips to achieve photos out of the ordinary as not to get too hung up about technicalities, e.g under exposing a photo to great effect, the use of reflections in glass using sunlight at the right angle, and much more. I came away with shots that I was really pleased with.

Nesrin  Tisdale

Matt, was a great teacher!! He was so knowlagable about different aspects of photography and my camera  compare . I have attended workshops at photography school and thus far Matt provided the best experience. 

Daniel Brown

Had a great night photography workshop with Matthew a couple of weeks ago. 
He was really helpful and encouraging, making sure he took the time to assist 1-on-1 whenever he could. 
I picked up so many good tips & tricks, and learnt so much during the workshop, managed to get some really good shots too! 
Already looking to book some of his other workshops, would highly recommend. 

Eli Gasgil

This was my second workshop with Matt and I learned more new things. We had a fantastic time - great sites, just the right balance of tuition and time to "play" and some fantastic images to remember the evening by!

Jill North

Excellent 3 hr workshop covering several different techniques 

John Connors

Really enjoyed the Night Photography course with Matthew. Well thought out locations, straightforward instructions on what students should be looking to achieve and as much guidance from Matthew as individuals required. Learned a lot and had the opportunity to try most of it out while we were wandering through London.

Andrew Crisp

I very much enjoyed the night photography course.  Although I had already learned some of the techniques there were some that were new to me along with a whole lot of other tips and hints that I will make good use of.

Raff Carter

Great evening, really informative and friendly

Learn night photography, light trails and panning while exploring St Pauls & Tower Bridge in London with professional Travel Photographer Matthew Williams-Ellis

Richmond Park

If you love getting out and about in nature, and want to learn how to capture beautiful wildlife photographs then this is the workshop for you!

During this Richmond Park photography workshop, you will learn how to capture exciting, creative wildlife images through ‘in the field’ tutorials in front of the majestic Red and Fallow deer that occupy the Royal park. There are countless beautiful backdrops, including Silver Birch Tree copses, lone Oak Trees, ferns and lakes, ensuring you will come away with beautiful images to be proud of.

At the same time as learning the technical side of photography, we will talk a lot about the thought process of creating (not just taking) photos. I will offer tips on composition, guide your photographic eye and help you develop a proactive photography mindset, ensuring you can apply your new found skills to any given situation when photographing in the future.

Subjects covered:
•	Tips and tricks for creative compositions
•	The importance of backgrounds in wildlife photography
•	Making the most of the available light
•	Focusing modes for pin sharp wildlife images
•	Histogram and the importance of exposing to the right
•	How to photograph wildlife respectfully
•	Story-telling and the art of photographing a single scene in many different ways

Learn Wildlife and Landscape Photography in Richmond Park at Sunrise or Sunset

Rachel Green

This was a great experience.
Matthew was a fantastic teacher with great knowledge and experience in photography.  His technical instructions were very clear and easy to understand and he gave brilliant suggestions about composition as well as tips and tricks.         
Richmond Park was absolutely beautiful, stunning landscape with lots of deer as well as swans and birds.  
Got some great photos and learned a lot!


Learn Wildlife Photography in Richmond Park at Sunrise or Sunset

Oliver Blackbourn

Really enjoyed the evening and learnt really useful skills that I was later able to use to get the images I wanted, especially around focus and framing. Matthew has clearly put a lot of effort into learning about a variety of cameras to make sure he can help people with theirs, especially as the menus can be pretty confusing. Matthew is also really helpful, approachable and easy to talk to. It was easy to socially distance as appropriate, with a few glances at the camera to help guide the session. Oh, and of course I ended up with some good photos  to top it all off.

Ella Davies

Matthew has a great teaching style. I learnt loads and picked up some great tips. A really enjoyable and informative workshop. Thanks Matt

Sam Armour

I had a great afternoon Photography lesson yesterday in Richmond Park. Matthew was great at explaining and giving tips to take great photographs that I will definitely use in the future. I highly recommend it. Thanks again Matthew. 

Wildlife Photography Workshop in Richmond Park at Sunset

Andrew M

A very enjoyable three hours. Learned lots of interesting tips about how to use my camera, and had a good chance to enjoy the wildlife of Richmond Park. Recommended.

Mathias Marteau

I highly recommend this workshop, I'm a rookie in wildlife photography. Thanks to Matthew and his precious advice, I have now a better knowledge of my camera and how pictures should be taken.
So don't hesitate to book, Matthew is a great teacher 

Mia Buerk

Loved this walk in Richmond Park with Matt. He lead us around the best spots and gave us lots of tips for how to get some fantastic shots. I enjoyed it very much and would love to attend more of his trips in future.

Ollie Sidwell 

Matt was great. We were entry level camera users and he was very helpful, knowledgeable and gave us plenty of tips!

Leah Pullen

Edward Ninham

A really interesting, helpful and enjoyable class at Richmond Park. There was a broad range of abilities in the group, each with different cameras and lenses (particularly focal lengths), but Matt supported everyone well to ensure everyone was learning and improving

Steven Heathcote

Very enjoyable tour of Richmond Park together with useful tips for all levels of photographer. Matt was friendly approachable and knowledgable, familiar with all the camera systems we had between us. The tour/class was a bit pricey but good quality. 

Steven Wilson

Yet another great session with Matthew. Informative, relaxed and most enjoyable with the added bonus of seeing some amazing wildlife. Thanks again 👌

Simon Prutton

The Richmond Park session was my second outing with Matt and I’ve recommended him verbally to everyone who will listen. 

He’s patient in teaching you techniques and will likely show you things you didn’t know your camera was capable of. His knowledge of Richmond Park, and the behaviour of the deer, allowed me to get all the shots my skills allowed…and the same was true on Skomer Island, which was my first trip out with him.

If you’re in any doubt about buying into one of his photo tours, don’t hesitate - you will not regret it.

Stuart Carter

I've now done two photographic days with Mathew and they were both great. Mathew is knowledgeable and encouraging. These days will benefit Beginners and experienced  photographers. 

Mariyana Tasheva 

As usual, wonderful workshop with Matt. This is the second one I have done with him, and strongly recommend him. He is a pro in what he does, a very easy-going and patient guy who takes the time to explain to everyone about photo techniques, gives enough time to everyone to practice, it's like a walk in the park with a friend, who teaches you photography :) Thanks Matt! 

Natalie Williams

Fantastic workshop - Matthew has so much knowledge and made it a great experience. 

Dan Waller

The greatest compliment I can offer is that I re-booked the same course a few weeks later - so happy was I with the photos I took! Suffice to say, Matthew is an easy-going, inspiring teacher, who pitches the workshop just right, whether you are a newbie, an enthusiastic amateur or a pro. Plus, his knowledge of the park and a seeming sixth sense to know where the stags were going  to be made for a brilliant workshop. 

Nicholas Bowman

Matt provided first cla ss guidance on a misty afternoon/evening as we walked around Richmond PArk.  The deer obliged by standing and sitting as a herd.  Matt's good humoured, easy-going approach made the afternoon all the better.  He went through the camera settings as necessary, and provided guidance on getting the best shots.  His own enthusiasm inspired us all.  And I'm very pleased with the images I took.  Highly recommended!

AnneMarie Impey

Matt was very patient with me, an absolute beginner & has given me enough information & confidence to work on producing some great photos. 

Mark Bennett

I spent an excellent afternoon in Richmond Park on one of Mathew's photography workshops photographing nature.  He has fantastic delivery, and his enthusiasm for photography and nature is utterly contagious.   I would highly recommend his workshops. 

Michelle Humphrey

Informative and educational few hours, I came away with more understanding of the workings of the camera, thanks to Matthew.

Nigel Attenborough

Thanks to Matthew, I learnt a lot about wildlife photography in just 3 hours.  His technical advice and ideas on composition were first rate.  Despite being new to this type of photography I got some pictures I am very happy with.  At the same time, Matthew managed to deal with a group ranging from beginners to experienced photographers.  Altogether an excellent workshop.

David Gervais

Perfect photography session in Richmond Park, Matt makes it very easy with clear and precise explanations as well as great tips on technical matters and composition.  All of it in a relaxed  and enjoyable atmosphere!  

Mark Rowlands

This was my second course with Matthew and I can recommend this. Matt gives everyone attention irrespective of their experience , skill level and equipment and you will leave a better photographer than when you started. 

William Lillis

I have recently attended both the London St Paul's and Tower Bridge early evening class and the Richmond Park wildlife and sunset session. Both were excellent, the classes were relatively small and Matthew managed to get around everybody and made sure we understood the points he was making. It would be fair to say that the class was mixed ability but this did not detract from the session. Regardless of what level you are at Matthew gave everybody something to work on. I would happily recommend Matthews classes to other  photographers.

William Vojkovic

Had a great evening in Richmond Park and was reminded why I enjoy photography. Matthew is a great teacher and the session catered for both beginners and more experienced photographers. 

Ally  Cologna

Fantastic evening in Richmond Park. Matthew took the time to help me - a complete novice with both camera and subject. I felt included and helped even though there were some very experienced photographers present. A very friendly atmosphere and a great introduction to wild life photography. I learnt a lot in a short space of time. 

Philip Page

A great workshop for photographers of all abilities. Matthew did a great job of engaging everyone in the group regardless of their previous experience and imparted lots of fantastic knowledge, tips and tricks of the trade. Highly recommend, a great evening.

Suzanne Bradley

I really enjoyed this workshop with Matthew. It was so good having his expertise pointing out best shots/camera settings etc.  I got some fantastic photos which I wouldn’t have got if I was on my own walking around Richmond Park. It was such an enjoyable day and learnt some new techniques.  Thanks Matthew!


Jourden Langhorn

Enjoyed the day. Nice guy and a nice group. Learnt some new things. And the weather was great too. Would try one of his other courses too.

Beckie Keating

Outstanding! 

Very attentive and knowledgeable in his field. 
He never tells you how you MUST shoot, but advises how he would shoot the shot and explains competently how you can adjust that to your own personal style. 

Teaches in a way that is suitable for all learning types and never makes you feel silly For asking a question and ensures he shares the relevant knowledge with the whole group of the questions that might help us all which is refreshing! 
Brings his Camera  to demonstrate how settings work with Visual representation on the back of his Camera  via the exposure preview option he has. 

I would 100% recomend Matthew to anyone wanting to learn more in photography and I fully intend on booking onto his other course! 

Rachel Walker

I spent a great afternoon in Richmond Park photographing wildlife on this workshop. Matthew is a relaxed and friendly tutor. The small group size of 6 meant there was plenty of time to ask questions. I learnt a lot about photographing in different conditions and the specific camera settings needed for animals and birds. 

Bianca Maaskant

Amazing workshop, received great tips and trics from Matthew. I would recommend every starting photographer to join the workshop! 

Helen Green

Fantastic afternoon spent in Richmond Park absorbing all the photography knowledge from Matt. He was very welcoming and tailored the workshop to everyone’s needs and preferences! 
I’ll never shoot in auto mode again. Look forward to doing another workshop in the future! 


Nicola Pickett

I learnt a lot about my camera within the 3hrs of the workshop.  I was also happy with some of my first ever photos taken in AV mode.   It was also nice to be among others who like photography.  The workshop I attended had people at different levels and Matthew catered for all.  I would attend again. 

Richard Templer

We had a lovely evening of wildlife photography. Without Matt we would never have spotted the parakeets feeding their chicks in the bole of a tree. Magic!

Paul Britton

Excellent workshop. Great people and Mark was very helpful with camera set ups and provided many tips. Well worth attending.

Jane Jenkins

I enjoyed an informative workshop with Matt in Richmond Park, learning how to set up and use my camera to take wildlife pictures. 
It refreshed and put into practice quite a few areas of photography I had touched on in an introduction to photography course I had taken a couple of years ago, which was very welcome, leaving me more confident to use more of the features of my DSLR camera.
I took some pictures which exceeded my expectations of my photography skills with Matt’s guidance, which I’m very pleased with. 
Thank you Matt. 

Caroline  Roberts

I went to Matthew's wildlife photography workshop in Richmond Park a few weeks ago and I can honestly say that it was the best course I've been on in terms of how much I learned about how to get the most out of my camera. The course content was comprehensive and well thought through and Matthew had time and expertise to help all of us with our individual questions. 

Sally Anderson

Matthew has an excellent way of passing on help and wisdom from his depth of knowledge and experience, whilst also being very practical, friendly and making ud feel at ease. 

Matthew also a great knowledge of the area and its wildlife which allowed him to be flexible. This was very necessary given  the rain, as well as the clouds that sadly eliminated any chance of sunset shots. 

A very enjoyable workshop amd I would recommend it!
Thank you Matthew. 

Janet Bryson

I found the course very helpful as a novice. Matthew went a pace that enabled me to take in his instructions and put them into practice. He was also very willing to help any of us with using our equipment. Highly recommend it. Can’t blame him for the weather!

Gillian Gibbons

Really enjoyed Matt's Wildlife Photography in Richmond Park. Matt is very patient and informative, pointing out really useful composition tips and camera features to improve technique when photographing wildlife. A lovely relaxed and sociable evening. Would recommend. 

ADAM CHOWN

Great workshop led by Matthew. I learned a lot of great tips which have since helped me capture some great shots! Thanks!

Maxine Cowley

I had a great time at the Wildlife photography workshop! Matthew was a fantastic “teacher”, provided lots of 1:1 guidance and group learning. He was really down to earth and ensured everyone in the group had a great time. Took lots of learnings away, would recommend.

Gareth Lewis

Enjoyed a very insightful and enjoyable evening on the Wildlife Photography workshop in Richmond Park.  Matthew was very friendly and approachable, making sure that everyone was engaged.

Although I did have prior experience and understanding of the basics of photography using a DSLR I did benefit from techniques for composing and settings for getting better images.  Matthew also used his local knowledge of the park and wildlife to spot animals and birds which I'd likely miss, like the small owls.

Thanks for an enjoyable evening.

Samantha Williams

Thanks for the very useful tips and guides in making the most of your camera across the range.
The group size was just right to get feedback and share/ compare photos taken along the way.

Great to be back roaming Richmond.
A good location for wildlife & landscape photography.
Thanks Mathew.

Amanda Whiteman

Lovely experience with Matthew, a wide variety of photo opportunities, support and helpful suggestions to make your photo experiences the best they can be. Very supportive of camera use, settings and subject matter. A lovely experience alongside other enthusiasts. 
Thank you

Jeremy Compton

An unexpectedly pleasurable and good evening - I was not sure what to expect and what I would learn. Knowing many of the settings and tricks on my camera but I was pleased to say I learnt a few more especially on how to take birds in flight and the use of light at the end of the day. 
Well worth it - so give it a try

Hakeem Azoor

Matthew was an excellent host and this was one of the best photography experiences I’ve ever had. Very well planned out and he seemed genuinely happy to give out advice and answer any questions we had. Would definitely recommend. 

Gerard Kelly

Florence Wilkinson

I had a wonderful time and took a lot away from the course which I can't wait to put into practice – thank you so much! 

Jack McCall

I spent a great afternoon with Matt in Richmond Park learning how to properly use my camera to film wildlife. I found it extremely informative and enjoyable. Matt is a lovely guy and knowledgeable teacher, and was happy to answer any questions the group had, no matter how basic or advanced. Highly recommended!

Pete Hamilton

Loved the photography course in Richmond Park - my second of Matt's courses - earlier learning was reinforced and I picked up plenty more. Matt caters well to the different abilities in the group, tailoring the insight and advice - would highly recommend...

Daniel Channon

It was a really good experience. This helped me learn new techniques for getting good shots of the subject as well as get a better understanding of the settings on my camera

Alasdair Tudhope

Very enjoyable workshop, learnt a lot about best settings and techniques.

Caroline Pearce

Matthew is an excellent teacher, knowledgeable, patient and fun. His teaching style is low key and informative, imparting just the right amount of information and answering any questions - even my very basic questions! - with care and thought. I can highly recommend any of Matthew’s workshops. He’s also an extraordinarily talented photographer, whose love of wildlife is clearly illustrated in his work.

Andrew Storm

Excellent guide, both with the technical details of a camera and general photo advice 

Travis Thompson

Very informative workshop. Matthew was attentive to all levels within the class, and I was able to expand my working knowledge of how to better capture wildlife photos. Highly recommend whether a beginner or beyond. 

David Carroll

I really enjoyed the workshop, for me it had the right balance of information and practical.   Whilst I already understood most of the settings we went through I found it very useful going through them in the context of wildlife photography.  Matthew was very knowledgable, helpful and friendly.   I would definitely recommend this workshop.

Learn wildlife photography in the company of the beautiful deer of Richmond Park at sunrise or sunset

London Eye

**If you love taking photos, but want to understand how to take complete control of your camera to achieve the photos in your mind’s eye, then look no further. This  photography workshop - lead by professional travel and landscape photographer Matthew Williams-Ellis - will teach you all you need to know!**

During the workshop you will learn the fundamentals of photography through ‘in the field’ tutorials, allowing you to practise and experiment with newly learned techniques while photographing some of London’s most iconic locations.

At the same time as learning the technical side of photography, we will talk a lot about the thought process of creating (not just taking) photos. Matthew will offer tips on composition, guide your photographic eye and help you develop a proactive photography mindset, ensuring you can apply your new found skills to any given situation when photographing in the future.

**Itinerary**

- **Session one:** Head to The London Eye, Leake Street Graffiti Tunnels and South Bank area, where we will cover the basics of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, shooting modes and focusing. Once you are comfortable with this, we will start to experiment with slow shutter speeds while photographing interesting subjects such as the Thames, markets, buskers and South Bank’s iconic skate park.
- **Session two:** After a break to refuel, we will discuss photographic story-telling and compositional ideas. The day unfortunately has to come to an end, with a sunset and blue hour/night shoot over-looking the Thames at somewhere such as Millennium Bridge, ensuring you return home with a variety of images to be proud of.
Please note: No two days are exactly the same, as photography is all about the light. Some subjects suit cloudy days and others suit sunny days. We will shoot wherever the conditions are best!

**Your instructor**
- Matthew Williams-Ellis is a professional travel and landscape photographer who has been awarded in Travel Photographer of the Year, and been a finalist on many other occasions. He carries out commissions for the travel industry, leads photography holidays and workshops and runs a youtube channel called Photo Escapes.
- Matthew says "travel offers endless fascinating subjects for photography. Whether you join me photographing central London at sunset, Regent's Park in Autumn or learning long exposures at The London Eye, you will always receive plenty of 1 to 1 time and my absolute promise to devote my time and efforts to helping you produce the best photos possible!"

**Subjects covered:**
- ISO, aperture and shutter speed
- Shooting in manual mode and aperture priority mode
- Experiment with panning in shutter speed priority mode
- Histogram and the importance of exposing to the right
- Try out tips and tricks for eye-catching compositions
- The importance of light and shooting at the best time of day
- Conveying stories in your photographs
- Focus modes and capturing sharp photos
- Selecting the most appropriate equipment (although it is not about what equipment you have, it is how you use it!)

Ultimate Introduction to Photography: South Bank, London

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Louis Tambe

This class was great! When arriving Matt, the teacher, immediately made everyone feel welcomed and relaxed, talked to us all about previous photography experiences and so immediately you could see this was going to be much more interactive than other classes i’ve been too where it can be a bit more lecture-style.  There was a clear structure to the class, I particularly liked the focus on panning from a technical standpoint but also the lessons about sorry telling in the market were very helpful to know how to create unique shots. The location was also perfect and clearly one Matt knew very well! 

I now feel completely confident with my camera and can’t wait to get out again and use the techniques I learned!

Sophia Constant

Matthew is a wonderful teacher with an incredible eye for photography and I would highly recommend his workshops, whether you're a beginner or advanced and looking to learn more on style and composition. He taught me as a beginner and I now always attend a workshop before I travel to a new destination to learn new tips for shooting in different locations. Matt is incredibly knowledgeable on the technical side, whilst sharing his passion for photography and his love of exploring new and interesting places. In London we explored some of the most iconic sites alongside hidden wonders in the heart of the city. I particularly loved a sunrise workshop when he taught me (very patiently!) how to capture the changing light. I couldn't recommend Matt's photography workshops more highly!

Nick

Matt is such a great teacher and makes the process so fun - he knows how to break everything down and explain it in layman's terms, I never thought I would learn so quickly! Thanks, can't wait for the next one!

I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is struggling to maximise the potential of their camera. Matt is extremely knowledgable and explains everything at a pace where you understand the core components of your DSLR and l came away feeling excited and confident using a variety of setups to create lots of different shots.

Kirsty Cartlidge

This was a really good experience to get to know my camera and how to use it effectively. Mathew was great at showing us all individually and showed patience. 
Thank you so much for this experience and l look forward to seeing my results! 

I would totally recommend this to someone who has a keen interest in photography and wants to learn first hand! 

Master your camera and take your photos to the next level while exploring London with Travel Photographer of the Year Finalist, Matthew Williams-Ellis

Night Photography, Light Trails and Shutter Speed Creativity: Tower Bridge, London

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