ONE DAY 1-to-1 STREET PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE
Spend a day photographing on the streets of London with a professional photographer and learn how to see, anticipate and capture real moments as they unfold.
This personal 1-to-1 workshop, tailored to your exact requirements, is designed to help you develop confidence photographing people, movement and everyday life in public spaces. Working together in some of London’s most visually rich locations, you’ll learn how to move through the city with awareness, observation and creative intent.
Street photography is about more than quick reactions — it is about learning to see stories, gestures, light and relationships between people and place.
This workshop will help you develop those skills in a supportive and practical environment.
What You Will Learn
During the day we will explore the key skills that make strong street photographs:
• Learning to observe and anticipate moments
• Recognising light, gesture and interaction
• Using composition and layering to add depth
• Working with backgrounds and framing
• Building confidence photographing in public places
• Choosing the right lens and camera settings
• Understanding ethics and approach when photographing people
Because this is a 1-to-1 workshop, the day moves at your pace and can be tailored to your experience level.
Locations We May Explore
London offers an extraordinary range of photographic opportunities. Depending on light and conditions we may photograph in areas such as:
• South Bank
• Covent Garden
• Soho
• The City of London
• Borough Market
• Shoreditch
Each location offers a different character — from historic streets to busy modern urban spaces.
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is ideal for:
• Photographers new to street photography
• Enthusiasts wanting to build confidence photographing people
• Photographers wanting to improve their composition and timing
• Anyone interested in documenting everyday life in the city
You should be comfortable using your camera, but you do not need advanced technical knowledge.
The focus of the day is learning to see and respond to the world around you.
Typical Workshop Structure
Morning
• Meet in central London
• Introduction to street photography approach
• First practical shooting session
• Composition and observation techniques
Lunch break
Afternoon
• Further shooting in different locations
• Developing anticipation and timing
• Individual feedback and guidance while shooting
Online Sessions
To support your learning, the workshop includes:
Pre-Workshop Online Session
A short online meeting to discuss:
• Camera setup
• Lenses and approach
• What to look for when photographing in the street
Post-Workshop Image Review
After the workshop we can meet online to review your images and discuss editing, selection and developing your work further.
Equipment
Bring:
• Any digital camera (mirrorless or DSLR)
• A kit lens or a 35mm or 50mm equivalent lens works particularly well
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Spare batteries and memory cards
About Your Tutor
Paul Burgess ARPS is an experienced photographer and educator with over 30 years of photographic practice.
He holds a First Class Honours degree in Photography and is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society. Paul has taught photography in colleges and through private workshops, helping hundreds of students develop both their technical skills and their photographic vision.
His teaching focuses on learning to see, understanding light and developing a personal photographic approach.
Booking
This is a private 1-to-1 workshop and dates are arranged individually - contact Paul Burgess on 07983 394 550 to discuss dates