Friends by Frame Photography Group

Sun, Nov 9 · 10:00 AM GMT

[Workshop] Mastering the Basics: Street Photography Foundations

National Theatre South Bank London SE1 9PX, South Bank, London SE1 9PX, GB

Learn the principles of photography through a hands-on session focused on exposure, composition, and light. All cameras and phones welcome.

Location
National Theatre, Southbank, London - https://maps.app.goo.gl/sx9YAphvzZMzhCAm6

Agenda
Welcome & Orientation. Break the ice and set expectations.
Quick introductions and overview of the session.

• What makes a good street photo? (light, story, timing, composition).
• Ethics & etiquette of photographing people in public.

Understanding Light & Exposure. How to see directional light, contrast, and reflections.

• Exercise: Find a subject (person or object) lit dramatically or partially in shade.
• Learn to adjust exposure and focus manually (phone or camera).

Composition & Storytelling. Framing: rule of thirds, leading lines, layering.

• Exercise: Capture 3 images showing a moment or mini story using composition only.
• Move your feet, change perspective, crouch, frame through objects.

Movement & Timing. Life in Motion, capturing people walking, cyclists, or skaters.

• Shutter speed control.
• Exercise: Capture a moving subject with one still background element.

Wrap-Up & Review. Group discussion: everyone picks 1–2 favorite shots to share.

• Review: what worked, what could be improved, what to practice next.

Equipment

• Any camera or smartphone.
• Fully charged battery + memory space.
• Comfortable shoes.

Learning Goals
By the end of the session, you will:

• Understand how to read and use natural light.
• Apply basic composition principles confidently.
• Capture expressive, story-driven street images.
• Feel more comfortable shooting candidly in public.

Sat, Nov 15 · 3:30 PM GMT

Camden Vibes: Market, Lock & Streets

Vans Store Camden, 191-209 Camden High Street, London, NW1 7BT, London, GB

Join us for our next meetup at Camden Town, where we’ll focus on street photography and urban storytelling.

For this photowalk, we’ll explore Camden Market, Camden Lock, and the surrounding streets — a vibrant part of London known for its bold colors, eclectic characters, and unique atmosphere. We’ll use the energy of the market, the textures of the street, and the riverfront scenes to capture candid stories and dynamic compositions. This is a great opportunity to experiment with color, contrast, and movement in a lively urban setting.

📍 Location: Camden Town
📍 Meeting point: Vans Store London Camden, across Camden Town Northern tube station
🧭 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4XDmgxd1Pg6b4es78

Bring your any camera (digital, analog, phone or video), and let’s see what we can capture!

What to expect
A friendly environment where all cameras and skill levels are welcome. This is not a workshop; if you’d like to grow your photography skills, check out our other events and workshops designed for those who want to learn more about photography techniques.

Stay connected
The day of the event, Live location will be shared on our WhatsApp group (https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ek2mMMZioqu19CJJPoQal4)

Want help with your camera?
We welcome all kind of photo and video cameras! You’re welcome to ask for tips: we’re a supportive community. However, for a proper learning experience, we recommend asking the host about 1:1 coaching sessions or checking our Meetp page for upcoming workshops.

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