.NIGHT STREET PHOTOGRAPHY – SOUTHBANK.

On this course the group will capture the evening atmosphere of London’s Southbank as we travel along the river taking in the romantic strollers, the theatre goers and the hurrying commuters that populate this exciting area. The setting on one side is the rapidly flowing river Thames that slices London in half, and on the other side are some of the most brutal buildings in the capital – a fine mixture that forms a varied collection of backgrounds for the evenings work.

Street lights, dramatic floodlights, theatre atriums, bar fronts and street stalls provide all the light needed to create interesting portraits of passers-by and to capture the laid-back feeling of this relaxing stretch of the river. We’ll encounter giant glass panels on the sides of buildings, as well as cold stone walls, concrete blocks, cobbles and an avenue of over-hanging trees. Further along we’ll find bridges and open plazas that create a very different atmosphere and afford some interesting shooting positions.
The course will concentrate on helping you to:

  • Use light effectively to create three-dimensional images
  • Utilise dramatic backgrounds effectively
  • Spot patterns and shapes that make eye-catching compositions
  • Make use of the colours of the scene to demonstrate atmosphere
  • React quickly to ever-changing environments

The Southbank at night is a great place to be, and with Damien’s help you’ll find it a rich hunting ground for stunning images of humanity at work, rest and play. The sheer number of people in this location makes blending in easy, and gives photographers multiple chances to get their shots right.

The course will begin with a coffee and a chat so the members of the group can get to know each other and so Damien can discover what you each hope to get out of the class. You’ll then head out for a series of lessons in specific locations so you can grasp new skills under Damien’s watchful and attentive eye. Although you will have the freedom to photograph what you like, this will be a structured class of learning, not just a walk around a famous area of London. Each class ends with a friendly and constructive critique of the pictures taken, so we can share our experiences and learn from each other’s mistakes and successes. There will be a break for a snack-type dinner (included) about half way through the evening.

The class will finish at 10pm, but if you need to leave before that time that can easily be arranged. The class will be suitable for photographers of all levels of experience, from complete beginner upwards. It will be a small group, and everyone will get plenty of help and attention.

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  • Pricing
  • £180

    6 hrs
  • All Evening Hands-on Workshop
  • Suitable for Photographers of all Levels
  • Critique & Summary of Evening
  • Supper Included
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