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Keeping it friendly - Keeping it fun!
Welcome! This meetup is for anyone interested in photography. All abilities are welcome and the emphasis will be on sharing our knowledge in a fun and relaxed way, learning as we explore London and beyond.
It makes no difference whether you have the latest expensive camera gear or a camera phone, come along and we'll find plenty of exciting things to photograph.
Our events will take us to some of the most iconic locations where you can find that โpostcard" (or Instagram)ย shot but we will be looking for more than that, your professional guide will encourage you to use your imagination and get creative with your photography. If you are new to photography you will have the opportunity to understand the subject better and improve your picture-taking.
Under UK Photo Tours, we run multi-day tours and workshops, traveling to Englandโs picturesque Lake District, photograph nightscapes in Norfolk, rugged Jurassic Coast in Dorset, and Scotlandโs incredible Isle of Skye and Glencoe for the breathtaking scenery.
Our wildlife workshops venture to some of the most spectacular wildlife locations in the UK, such as witnessing the birth of Atlantic Grey Seal Pups in Norfolk, charismatic Puffins on the Farne Islands, and the Norfolk Snettisham Spectacular, where over 100,000 wading birds take to the air.
We offer a variety of popular day trips during the year, including:
Stonehenge at sunset
Bodiam Castle
Vintage Airshows
Medieval Jousting
...and we offer workshops on macro photography, astrophotography (including moon photography), bubble photography, and water drop photography.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our events soon.
Dion Hitchcock
UK Photo Tours
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Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Whirling Wader Snettisham Spectacular! (Wildlife photography)West Acton, Londonยฃ5.00
Join us for an unforgettable experience celebrating one of the UK's most breathtaking wildlife spectacles!
Date: Tuesday 9th - Saturday 13th September 2025
Price: ยฃ895 (single occupancy)
Availability: Only 3 spots left!Guaranteed Departure!
What to Expect
Delve into the mesmerizing world of the Whirling Wader Spectacular at RSPB Snettisham! Over four incredible days, be captivated as anywhere from 80,000 to 140,000 birds soar into the sky in a breathtaking display. This event is a must-see for any wildlife or photography enthusiast, as you capture this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.Fitness Level: Easy to Moderate (approximately a 45-minute flat walk each way)
What's included:
- Professional Photo Guide
- Return Transportation from London
- Comfortable Cottage Accommodation (private room provided)
- Access to Telephoto Lenses & Camera Bodies (Canon, Nikon)
- Kase Filter Kits to borrow for each participant
- Small Tour Size (maximum of 5 participants)
More photos and details can be found on our website's tour page.
The Experience
With four chances to observe this extraordinary wildlife phenomenon, you'll be at The Wash to witness the dramatic moment when the wadersโmainly Oystercatchers and Knotsโtake to the skies, escaping the relentless advance of the spring tide.Hear and even feel the pulse of nature as thousands of wings beat in unison while you compose breathtaking shots of their mesmerizing murmurations. Get creative with various shutter speeds to capture those dynamic, unique images that will elevate your portfolio.
๐๐๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: ยฃ5 via Meetup and ยฃ890 via Bank Transfer within 7 days to secure your place.
We hope to see you there!
Dion
UK Photo ToursAll payments are FULLY PROTECTED by our insurance, as we are a fully licensed and insured tour operator.
- Last Place! Lake District Workshop - 8-days/7-nights (incl transpt & accomm)Starbucks Euston Tower, Londonยฃ50.00
Guaranteed departure.
All payments are FULLY PROTECTED by our insurance, as we are a fully licenced and insured tour operator.Join us on this magical 8-๐๐๐ฒ/7-๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ tour to explore the picturesque Lake District in colourful autumn with a small group (maximum of 5-6 participants only) guided by a professional photographer, and ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง!
As a bonus - as if the amazing scenery isn't enough! - the best filter company in the business, Kase Filters, is kindly sponsoring our workshop & will be providing multiple sets of their Pro filters just for us - so you can get the most out of this amazing workshop!
๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ:
๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Journey to The Lakes
Weโll collect you from central London & begin the journey to our lovely accommodation in central Keswick.We'll aim to check in and freshen up, then, if time permitting head to our first sunset opportunity at the spectacular Castlerigg Stone Circle.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Ullswater
Weโll begin our first morning with sunrise at the iconic Duke of Portland boathouse, looking down Ullswater towards the distant fells. From there weโll pay a visit to Hallin Fell with a gorgeous view down two valleys, with Beda Fell in all its autumnal glory dividing them. During the day we will visit the powerful Aira Force, the most famous of the Lakesโ waterfalls, falling 70ft below a slate bridge into a rock pool & surrounded by Victorian landscaping.๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Derwent Water
Crow Park will start our day for sunrise looking down Derwent Water with Borrowdale Valley and the surrounding Fells beyond. Nearby is Isthmus Bay where you will find the remains of some concrete jetties looking towards the Cumbrian Mountains. Other options for later in the day are Ashness Jetty or Tewet Tarn.๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Buttermere
This morning we will head for Buttermere and once again put those Kase ND filters to work capturing the famous lone tree with tranquil views across the lake, followed by a short journey up the lake where we will have views of Char Hut and the autumn colours on the mosaic slopes of Haystacks. Later in the day, we will explore the Southern shore of Crummock Water with several composition options of rocks or trees to choose from.๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Great Langdale
Weโll start the day at the River Brathay near Elterwater hoping for a touch of mist at sunrise with a couplet of oak trees and a small copse reflecting in the calm water. Later we will head down the Great Langdale Valley towards Side Pike & Blea Tarn both of which have gorgeous views of the Langdale Pikes.๐๐๐ฒ ๐ - Lowther Castle
Our last full day will see us exploring another great attraction in the morning, and our afternoon will be visiting Lowther Castle or a similar attraction.Day 7 - We'll look at returning to locations suitable for the weather on the day, with the intent of capturing better shots, or images with different conditions.
๐๐๐ฒ 8 โ Return Journey
For our final day in the stunning Lake District, we will begin with a visit to Tewet Tarn, or even Castlerigg Stone Circle for sunrise with views towards Blencathra and Skiddaw fells. We'll then say goodbye to Keswick & journey back to London with full memory cards and many happy memories.๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฌ:
โข Return transport from London, & within the Lake District.
โข Kase filter sets available to use!
โข Professional photo guide & Tuition
โข Accommodation - An entire beautiful house! (self-catering - restaurants, pubs, a 5-min walk away) Video of accommodation.๐๐จ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐: Food & drink. Personal/travel insurance. Any items not stated as included.
๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐:
Own room with en-suite - ยฃ1395 pp (SOLD OUT!)
Twin-share room - available - ยฃ995pp (Last Place!)(ยฃ50 deposit, balance to be paid within 7 days via Bank Transfer to confirm your place)
Further details, including photos of locations and full T&Cs, are available here.
We hope to see you there!
UK Photo Tours - Lake District Workshop - 8-days/7-nights (incl transpt & accomm)Starbucks Euston Tower, Londonยฃ50.00
Guaranteed departure.
All payments are FULLY PROTECTED by our insurance, as we are a fully licenced and insured tour operator.Join us on this magical 8-๐๐๐ฒ/7-๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ tour to explore the picturesque Lake District in colourful autumn with a small group (maximum of 5-6 participants only) guided by a professional photographer, and ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐จ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง!
As a bonus - as if the amazing scenery isn't enough! - the best filter company in the business, Kase Filters, is kindly sponsoring our workshop & will be providing multiple sets of their Pro filters just for us - so you can get the most out of this amazing workshop!
๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ:
๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Journey to The Lakes
Weโll collect you from central London & begin the journey to our lovely accommodation in central Keswick.We'll aim to check in and freshen up, then, if time permitting head to our first sunset opportunity at the spectacular Castlerigg Stone Circle.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Ullswater
Weโll begin our first morning with sunrise at the iconic Duke of Portland boathouse, looking down Ullswater towards the distant fells. From there weโll pay a visit to Hallin Fell with a gorgeous view down two valleys, with Beda Fell in all its autumnal glory dividing them. During the day we will visit the powerful Aira Force, the most famous of the Lakesโ waterfalls, falling 70ft below a slate bridge into a rock pool & surrounded by Victorian landscaping.๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Derwent Water
Crow Park will start our day for sunrise looking down Derwent Water with Borrowdale Valley and the surrounding Fells beyond. Nearby is Isthmus Bay where you will find the remains of some concrete jetties looking towards the Cumbrian Mountains. Other options for later in the day are Ashness Jetty or Tewet Tarn.๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Buttermere
This morning we will head for Buttermere and once again put those Kase ND filters to work capturing the famous lone tree with tranquil views across the lake, followed by a short journey up the lake where we will have views of Char Hut and the autumn colours on the mosaic slopes of Haystacks. Later in the day, we will explore the Southern shore of Crummock Water with several composition options of rocks or trees to choose from.๐๐๐ฒ ๐ โ Great Langdale
Weโll start the day at the River Brathay near Elterwater hoping for a touch of mist at sunrise with a couplet of oak trees and a small copse reflecting in the calm water. Later we will head down the Great Langdale Valley towards Side Pike & Blea Tarn both of which have gorgeous views of the Langdale Pikes.๐๐๐ฒ ๐ - Lowther Castle
Our last full day will see us exploring another great attraction in the morning, and our afternoon will be visiting Lowther Castle or a similar attraction.Day 7 - We'll look at returning to locations suitable for the weather on the day, with the intent of capturing better shots, or images with different conditions.
๐๐๐ฒ 8 โ Return Journey
For our final day in the stunning Lake District, we will begin with a visit to Tewet Tarn, or even Castlerigg Stone Circle for sunrise with views towards Blencathra and Skiddaw fells. We'll then say goodbye to Keswick & journey back to London with full memory cards and many happy memories.๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฌ:
โข Return transport from London, & within the Lake District.
โข Kase filter sets are available to use!
โข Professional photo guide & Tuition
โข Accommodation - An entire beautiful house! (self-catering - restaurants, pubs, a 5-min walk away) Video of accommodation.๐๐จ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐: Food & drink. Personal/travel insurance. Any items not stated as included.
๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐:
Own room with en-suite - ยฃ1395 pp
Twin-share room - ยฃ995pp(ยฃ50 deposit, balance to be paid within 7 days via Bank Transfer to confirm your place)
Further details, including photos of locations and full T&Cs, are available here.
We hope to see you there!
UK Photo Tours - Baby Seals Photography Workshop in Norfolk! - 5 days/4 nightsWest Acton, Londonยฃ5.00
Join us for an amazing 5 days/4 nights to explore one of the gems of the UK, Norfolk, where our star attraction will be photographing the adorable ๐ง๐๐ฐ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง!
Not only will we visit different beaches along the coast but we'll also be able to visit some of the stunning landscapes for sunrise and sunset in this official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
As a bonus - as if the amazing scenery isn't enough! - the best filter company in the business, ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ, is kindly providing multiple sets of their Pro filters just for us - so you can get the most out of this amazing workshop!
To help you get those cute baby seal shots we have ๐ฌ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ฌ available for Canon, Nikon, and Sony! Share within the group, these include Nikon 200-500mm, Canon 100-400mm, plus an adapter for Sony to use the Canon lens or a Sigma 70-300mm. We also have multiple teleconverters.
We'll head to the best locations for the given light each day. Along with the seal birthing beaches, our options also local windmills, lighthouses, abandoned churches and abbeys, and some of the most unique seascapes for long exposure in the country!
๐๐จ๐ญ๐: This event is combined with 2 other photography Meetup groups that I run so RSVP numbers such as myself +3, means 3 members from the other groups attending.
๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฌ:
โข Return transport from London, & around Norfolk.
โข Tuition/guiding on location & post-processing sessions in the evening.
โข Accommodation: An entire 5-bedroom barn conversion, each participant with their own room, that's just 5-15 minutes from multiple great landscape locations.
โข Kase filters! One set for each person to use! Full tuition provided.
โข ยฃยฃยฃยฃ worth of lenses and camera bodies to borrow for wildlife photography!
โข UK Photo Tours is a fully insured tour operator. Your payments are protected.๐๐จ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐: Food & drink (options will be self-catering or hotel/restaurant/pub food), personal/travel insurance, items not on the included list.
๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐: ยฃ1195 pp (+ยฃ200 for en-suites)
Availability:
See our booking page here(Book via our website, or ยฃ5 via Meetup then the balance due via bank transfer within 7 days to confirm your place)
See our Norfolk Grey Seal Photography Workshop page for more pictures, and full details including T&Cs)
We hope to see you there!
Dion
