Three Hour Photo Walk Experience Around York

This photography experience is a great way to explore the sights of York, learning a bit of local history along the way, and improve your photography skills with an experienced photography teacher.

Any kind of camera is suitable for the photo walk whether it is a DSLR, Point and shoot, mobile or tablet camera.

What to expect:

The photo walk will start at York Minster with a 360 walk around. From there it is a walk down to the bar walls at Bootham and up on to the walls giving wonderful views of the city. Leaving the walls at Monkbar you will then walk along down to the Shambles taking in a little local history and photographing along the way. After the Shambles it’s a stroll down to Fossgate and through to The Merchant Adventurers Hall and the beautiful Gardens .

Continuing back to Parliament street to stop and stroll through The Shambles Market along onto Swinegate, then to Stonegate. Heading over to the Museum Gardens this will take in St.Mary’s Abbey, the remains of the Roman walls and The Hospitium before finally walking back across Lendal Bridge.

• Learn to get more creative with your images,
• Learn about composition and framing your subjects
• Learn how to get the most out of the available light
• Learn how to get the best angles of view
• Receive advice on lens choice
• Get help with camera settings, shutter speed, Aperture and ISO speed
• Receive lots of encouragement and expert advice
• Feel more confident when out and about with your camera

With a stop for refreshments and time to review your photos, ask questions, and talk through what you have taken. Paula will run through some theory and look at how this can be applied practically.