Top 9 Photography Workshops in London

1.London Street Photo workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123Our pick

Join photographer Ed Fil for a three-hour, hands-on street photography workshop around London Bridge, Borough Market, the City, and Tate Modern. You will practice composition, light, camera control, and candid city scenes in a group of no more than five, then take your images home on a 16-GB SD card.

“We had a wonderful time wandering around London with Ed and managed to grab some great shots. He was very accommodating to our needs and met us exactly at our skill level (fairly inexperienced, I will admit).”

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2.Beginners Photography Course – Small Group Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $336

Join photographer Lou for a four-hour, small-group walk from London Bridge Station to City Hall, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. You will practice ISO, aperture, shutter speed, focus, composition, and light using your own camera, with plenty of individual help.

“The perfect course for me, I’m one of those who have been stuck on ‘auto and scene’ modes for years. This course really showed me what can be achieved with just a little bit of knowledge. Lou took the time and care to explain the basics to everyone in the group without us getting out of our depth.”

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3.London Photography Masterclass – Private Photography Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $218

Spend about three hours with a private photography guide such as Rose, Derrick, or Noemi, learning to shoot London by day or night. Visit major sights, test long exposure and light trails, review images as you go, and bring your own camera and tripod.

“This was my fifth workshop with Aperture, my first in London. Derrick took the time to discover what I was more interested in. He is quite an accomplished photographer, so I felt like I had an opportunity to learn from the best. He was patient and at the same time, he pushed me to go beyond "good enough" to get to the best image. Even on a rainy, messy day in London, I captured the magic of the city.”

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4.London Smartphone Photography workshop and tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $237

Meet Jett at Blackfriars and walk beside the Thames while learning composition, smartphone camera settings, and photo editing. The private two-hour session suits every phone and skill level, ending with coffee or tea and hands-on editing using a free app.

“Jett was teaching me very nifty techniques taking photos with my smartphone. She was wonderfully personable and open and personalized the time we spent together to the places I wanted to see in London. We had coffee at the end of the session where I got to work on editing the photos I took on our walk through the city. In addition Jett sent me an email listing the many details and instructions she provided during the class so. I will book her again in my next trip to London and highly recommend her work.”

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5.Wildlife Photography Workshop in Richmond Park in London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $161

Meet Matthew Williams-Ellis at Queen’s Road for a three-hour, evening workshop in Richmond Park. You’ll practise camera settings, framing, composition, and wildlife techniques near red and fallow deer, with chances to photograph birds, trees, lakes, and open park views.

“Bought this as a gift for my partner. Not only did he find it extremely useful in terms of learning new photography methods / how to get the most out of his camera, he also thoroughly enjoy the company he was in. He said he loved the overall experience. Matt was great he said!”

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6.Private London Street Photography Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $332

Join fine art photographer Lou Smith for a private four-hour street photography workshop in Central London. You’ll practice camera settings, composition, focusing, black-and-white and color techniques while photographing Charing Cross Road, Chinatown, Soho, and Piccadilly Circus at your own pace.

“I had an incredible day with Lou. Truly the best experience, and super fun learning environment. Lou was very thoughtful, methodical, and intentional with her approach in teaching photography. She understood the hurdles I wanted to overcome, and had me achieving stunning results by the end of the day. Highly recommend London Photo Tours and Workshops to anyone looking to improve their skills. Thank you, Lou :)”

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7.Private Shoreditch Street Photography Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $337

Spend four hours photographing Shoreditch and Brick Lane with Fine Art Photographer Lou Smith. You’ll practice candid street shots, black-and-white work, color mood, focusing, framing, and camera settings on a private walk from Liverpool Street Station.

“I got some nice photos, but I didnt love this day out. I've done this type of thing in multiple cities, but as a private tour, it wasnt customized at all for me, which felt odd. The instructor didnt ask anything upfront about my skill-level or experiencRead more”

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8.Private Course – Beginners Photography Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $307

Spend about four hours with a private photography tutor, such as Lou, learning your own camera through practical assignments around City Hall, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London. Expect patient guidance on aperture, shutter speed, composition, light, and depth of field. Bring a charged camera and spare memory cards.

“I really enjoyed this course. Lou was approachable and friendly and made all of the technical parts fun. She really taught me how to use my camera and had even read up on my camera manual beforehand. It got me out of using auto mode and I'm really enjoying being able to make the most of my camera. I'm planning to book another course with Lou asap!”

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9.Private London Night Photography Workshop – Trafalgar Square and South Bank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $353

Meet photographer Lou near Charing Cross for three hours of practical night photography. You’ll work with your own camera at Trafalgar Square, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, and South Bank, learning long exposures, composition, reflections, and creative use of light.

“A brilliant tour with my daughter, which both improved our camera skills, taught some new tricks and resulted in some great snaps. I really recommend the course and Lou our instructor and companion for the night.”

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