5 Photography Experiences in Yorkshire

Photography Workshops and Photo Experience in Yorkshire

Discover our top 5 photography experiences in Yorkshire. Improve your photography skills with a one to one or group photography experience from Uniquely Local in Yorkshire.

With over 90% of adults owning a smartphone, many with high-end cameras, it seems we’re all photographers now.  It’s easier than ever to take a group selfie, keep a visual diary of your holidays or capture special moments with family or friends.  All this snapping got us interested in improving our own photo skills and discovering how to take a perfect shot, and we’re pleased to now offer some exciting local workshops and photography experiences in Yorkshire for you to enjoy.

If you have a digital SLR camera, with the professional guidance of local photographers you’ll not only learn how to produce beautiful creative images, you’ll also get to explore some of Yorkshire’s most fascinating and inspiring places.

NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES

1. Night Photography Courses in York or Whitby

For a memorable experience with a group of friends you could book a night-time walkabout in the fabulous historical city of York with its haunted medieval buildings and Roman wall, or maybe explore Whitby’s atmospheric streets and seascapes. Whitby’s dramatic Abbey and ghostly churchyard make the perfect setting for an annual Goth festival and the natural beauty of its coastline is stunning by moonlight. Using your own DSLR camera, professional photographer Andrew Throup from JPO Photography will guide you on a ‘Night Photography Walkabout’ to one of these locations and help you to get the most out of your camera. This experience includes tips on settings, F stop, ISO and Shutter Speed and how they all work together to produce great night images.

The group walkabout with Andrew lasts around 2 to 2.5 hours. If it’s raining on your chosen date you can move to another date as courses run right through the darker months. All you need is a pair of good walking legs, a DSLR camera that you can put in manual mode, a wide lens or two and a tripod to support your camera. You’ll probably need a warm jacket, hat and fingerless gloves too if it’s a cold night.

Try a night photography experience for £50 per person.

Wildlife Photography Workshop

2. Wildlife Photography Experience at Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Spend the day at the beautifully landscaped Yorkshire Wildlife Park learning how to photograph magnificent animals as Ringtailed Lemurs, Lions, Tigers, Giraffe and much more!

This five hour wildlife photography experience is suitable for photography beginners and keen hobbyists interested in wildlife. You will be in a small group of no more than 4 people to ensure you get the help and the personal tuition you need.

Your tutor and guide for the day, Rachel Sinclair, will cover the main settings and techniques to use for wildlife including Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO and Composition.

A group wildlife photography experience at Yorkshire Wildlife Park will cost £135, including entry to the park.

One on one night photography course

3. One-to-one night photography course with ‘Lightroom’ post processing

Another great gift experience option with Andrew includes one-to-one guidance in capturing night-time images followed by his expert tuition in using Lightroom to enhance your photos, create incredible effects and produce professional images. During the evening Andrew talks you through tips on settings, F stop, ISO and Shutter Speed and how these all work together to produce great night images. After the walkabout you’ll retreat to a local pub or café to download some of your images from the night into Lightroom. Andrew will show you how to edit your images from start to finish, something which isn’t included on the group course. The walkabout lasts around 2.5 hours, followed by roughly an hour of processing time, plus a free drink.

The best time to enjoy night-time photography experiences is September through to April, so book your dates now! £150 per person.

Beginners Photography Workshop in Sheffield

4. Beginners Photography Experience in Sheffield

A must do experience for anyone wanting to ‘get off auto’ and get to grips with the basics of photography. Learn how to get the most out of your camera by learning how to use Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Focus Areas and Composition!

Start the day at Sheffield botanical gardens to learn some theory and before heading into the city centre to practice.

Unleash the photographer in you and come home with fabulous images that you will want to show your friends and family!

We think this makes a unique gift for budding photographers of all ages. Book a Beginners Photography Workshop in Sheffield for £150 per person.

Wildlife Photography Experience

4. Wildlife Photography Experience at Chester Zoo

A wonderful experience for wildlife photography enthusiasts. Spend the day walking through the beautifully landscaped Asia area at Chester Zoo, learning how to get the best photographs of magnificent Asian animals such as Elephants, Orangutans, Tigers, Rhinos and much more!

This five hour wildlife photography experience is suitable for beginners and keen hobbyists interested in wildlife. You will be in a small group of no more than 4 people to ensure you get the help and personal tuition you need.

Book a Wildlife Photography Experience Now! for £150 per person including entry to Chester Zoo.