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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- Jurassic Coast (incl Durdle Door) - 5-Day / 4-Night Landscapes & Seascapes TourWest Acton, Londonยฃ5.00
Guaranteed Departure.
All payments are FULLY PROTECTED by our insurance, as we are a fully licenced and insured tour operator.
Join us on an amazing ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ / ๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ tour to explore the picturesque ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ๐ญ with a small group - max 5 participants only - including all transport in our dedicated 8 seat vehicle, photographic tuition including a set of Kase filters to use, and accommodation - your own room in a lovely house just for us!
We'll be including world-famous landscapes such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove plus some infrequently visited gems such as two stunning Beech tree avenues, plus a picturesque castle so there'll be a variety of unique locations on offer.
As a bonus - as if the incredible scenery isn't enough - the best filter company in the business, ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ, is kindly providing multiple sets of their Pro filters so you can get the most out of this amazing workshop! (over ยฃ3,000 worth!)
We'll also be keeping an eye on cloud cover at night to see if we can do any opportunistic astrophotography as well. Since we're staying so close to Durdle Door we'll have the opportunity to photograph this amazing natural arch at sunrise, during the day, at sunset, and at night!
Full details, including terms & conditions, are available at:
UK Photo Tours - Jurassic Coast Workshop๐๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐ฒ:
Day 1 - Depart London, Kingston Lacy Beech Avenue, Durdle Door (sunset)
Day 2 - Durdle Door (sunrise - viewpoint 1), Lulworth Castle, Kimmerage Bay, or Portland Bill Lighthouse (sunset - depending on weather & tide levels)
Day 3 - Durdle Door (sunrise - viewpoint 2), Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door (sunset)
Day 4 - Corfe Castle, Old Harry Rocks, Stair Hole
Day 5 - Durdle Door + Man O'War Beach (sunrise), Moor Crichel Beech Avenue, return to London.๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐:
- Return transportion from London + throughout Dorset.
- Accommodation: An entire house in West Lulworth just 5 minutes from Durdle Door.
- Photographic tuition + Kase filter kits to borrow!
๐๐จ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐๐:
- Food & drink, travel & personal insurance.
- Food options are an individual/group choice. We'll discuss evening meal options such as dining in or booking a pub or restaurant.
๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐:
Own room + ensuite: ยฃ1195 (1 available)
Own room: ยฃ995 (2 available)
Shared room: ยฃ750 (2 available)Full details, including terms & conditions, are available at:
UK Photo Tours - Jurassic Coast Workshop๐๐๐ฒ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ: ยฃ5 via Meetup and ยฃ300 via Bank Transfer within 7 days to secure place. Final balance to be paid 2 months prior to departure.
An insurance certificate is sent to fully protect your payments.We look forward to seeing you there!
Dion Hitchcock
UK Photo Tours - Cornwall Photo Tour - Landscapes/Wildlife/Astro: 6-days / 5-nightsLinks Road, West Acton, Londonยฃ50.00
Join us for an amazing 6-day / 5-night photo tour capturing the Landscapes, Seascapes, Wildlife, and Astrophotography of Bodmin Moor, Cornwall.
Return transport from London and accommodation on a farm stay for rescued animals in Cornwall are included.
Suitable for all skill levels:
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced photographer, our tour is designed to cater to your specific needs and interests. Wide range of photography genres: From landscapes and seascapes to wildlife, sunsets, and possibly even astrophotography, there's something for everyone on this tour. Our a professional photo guide to get us to the best spots and always be on hand to help you elevate your photography.We'll be situated just a few minutes' drive from Bodmin Moor - the largest part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which not only has fantastic wildlife opportunities, it was also designated an International Dark-Sky landscape in July 2017, so if the clouds are scarce we may even do a bit of astrophotography.
Landscapes & Seascapes:
One of our locations, The Hurlers standing stones, is a Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age series of stone circles over 2,000 years old. Nearby are several old derelict tin mines which are also perfect foreground elements for night sky photography. Scaling up to The Cheesewring, an interesting arrangement of stacked smooth stones above the Moor is another amazing landscape, and we'll also have the opportunity to explore other attractions such as the rapids of Golitha Falls, and the rugged south coast beaches for sunsets.Wildlife and Farm Animals:
Bodmin Moor is home to herds of gorgeous wild ponies and other animals. We'll explore the moor to get some great shots of these beautiful animals.
Back at our accommodation, get to know the personalities of and connect with the rescued farm animals at our vegan farm stay, adding an element of charm and personality to your photography.Contribution to animal welfare:
Our base for this tour is Haye Cornwall, a vegan farmstead retreat for rescue animals including ponies from the moor, beach-ride donkeys, and battery hen chickens who all deserved a better life. By staying at a vegan farm, you'll not only enjoy a unique and peaceful retreat but also contribute to the welfare of rescue animals.Our Cornwall Photo Tour offers an unforgettable experience of exploring Cornwall's natural wonders and connecting with like-minded individuals.
Price:
- Single occupancy room - ยฃ1095 per person (2 remaining)
- Single occupancy room with en-suite - ยฃ1250 (sold out)
- Twin-share room - ยฃ850 per person. (2 remaining)
A ยฃ50 deposit is required via Meetup, and the balance of the total price is to be paid within seven days via bank transfer to secure your place.
We look forward to seeing you!
Dion Hitchcock,
UK Photo ToursYou can find a list of our current available photography tours and holidays here.
- Sold Out! - Farne Islands Puffins Tour! - 7-days/6-nights of Puffins Galore!Starbucks Euston Tower, Londonยฃ50.00
Join us on a magical 7-day trip to experience one of the most exciting seabird colonies in the UK!
- Includes accommodation (6-nights) and transport!
- All payments fully protected by our Tour Operator Insurance.
We have scheduled six separate boat trips to photograph the birdlife on the Farne Islands and our lovely accommodation is close to one of the world's great coastal castles, Bamburgh Castle!
Along with Dunstanbugh Castle, this gives us the unique opportunity to indulge in some bonus landscape photography with two stunning subjects in the evenings.
Northumberland's Farne Islands are home to more than 20 bird species, with the highlight being over 80,000 incredibly charismatic puffins!
Along with the puffin extravaganza, the islands' other species include arctic terns, guillemots, razorbills, shags, kittiwakes, eider ducks, plus grey seals basking in the sun by the water's edge. More info can be found at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farne-islands/features/wildlife-calendar
Accommodation:
We have an amazing 6-bedroom (including 2 rooms with en-suites) close to Bamburgh Castle!Single Occupancy Room, ยฃ1495 - Sold Out!
Single Occupancy with en-suite, ยฃ1695 - Sold Out!Suggested equipment:
- Telephoto lens - e.g. 300mm+, 100-400mm, 200-400mm
- Walk around wide/mid-range/kit lens โ e.g. 18-55mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm
- Wide angle lens e.g. 16-35mm, 17-40mm (optional for landscape subjects in the distance)
- Don't have a telephoto lens? We'll have 3 telephoto setups available (please let me know at the time of booking). We also have 2 x branded 1.4x (Canon & Nikon DSLR) and 2.0x (Nikon DSLR) are available.
- Tripod (for landscapes)
- Monopod if required
Filters (for landscapes). I'll have some KASE filter kits available (please mention it at the time of booking).
Includes:
- Return transport from central London, plus transport in Northumberland to/from boats & castles.
- Accommodation: An entire beautiful house near Bamburgh! (self-catering, restaurants, pubs, & shops close by)
- Boat fees for 6 boat trips to the islands.
- Photographic tuition on location
- Camera and lens setups to borrow, if required.
- Your funds are fully protected by our Travel Operator Insurance and Financial Failure Insurance.
Not included:
- Food and drink
- National Trust Landing Fees (free for NT members)
- Personal and travel insurance
Note: The boat captain's decision to delay if adverse weather conditions are beyond our control (which is why we go for 6 full days just in case).
Price:
ยฃ1495 + National Trust islands landing fees (ยฃ13 x 5 boat trips or FREE for National Trust members (see above for en-suite price)(ยฃ50 through Meetup/Paypal and balance via bank transfer to complete booking, payable within 7 days). If you wish to avoid the Meetup.com fees you can contact me directly and you can pay direct.
More info at:
UK Photo Tour's Puffin Photography in the Farne Islands page.See our other tours at:
https://uk-photo-tours.com - Farne Islands Puffins Tour! 7-days/6-nights of Puffins Galore!Starbucks Euston Tower, Londonยฃ50.00
Join us on a magical 7-day trip to experience one of the most exciting seabird colonies in the UK!
- Includes fantastic accommodation (6-nights) and return transport!
- All payments fully protected by our Tour Operator Insurance.
We have scheduled six separate boat trips to photograph the birdlife on the Farne Islands and our lovely accommodation is close to one of the world's great coastal castles, Bamburgh Castle!
Along with Dunstanbugh Castle, this gives us the unique opportunity to indulge in some bonus landscape photography with two stunning subjects in the evenings.
Northumberland's Farne Islands are home to more than 20 bird species, with the highlight being over 80,000 incredibly charismatic puffins!
Along with the puffin extravaganza, the islands' other species include arctic terns, guillemots, razorbills, shags, kittiwakes, eider ducks, plus grey seals basking in the sun by the water's edge. More info can be found at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farne-islands/features/wildlife-calendar
Accommodation:
We have an amazing 6-bedroom (including 2 rooms with en-suites) close to Bamburgh Castle!Single Occupancy Room, ยฃ1495
Single Occupancy with en-suite, ยฃ1695Suggested equipment:
- Telephoto lens - e.g. 300mm+, 100-400mm, 200-400mm
- Walk around wide/mid-range/kit lens โ e.g. 18-55mm, 24-70mm, 24-105mm
- Wide angle lens e.g. 16-35mm, 17-40mm (optional for landscape subjects in the distance)
- Don't have a telephoto lens? We'll have 3 telephoto setups available (please let me know at the time of booking). We also have 2 x branded 1.4x (Canon & Nikon DSLR) and 2.0x (Nikon DSLR) are available.
- Tripod (for landscapes)
- Monopod if required
Filters (for landscapes). I'll have some KASE filter kits available (please mention it at the time of booking).
Includes:
- Return transport from central London, plus transport in Northumberland to/from boats & castles.
- Accommodation: An entire beautiful house near Bamburgh! (self-catering, restaurants, pubs, & shops close by)
- Boat fees for 6 boat trips to the islands.
- Photographic tuition on location
- Camera and lens setups to borrow, if required.
- Your funds are fully protected by our Travel Operator Insurance and Financial Failure Insurance.
Not included:
- Food and drink
- National Trust Landing Fees (free for NT members)
- Personal and travel insurance
Note: The boat captain's decision to delay if adverse weather conditions are beyond our control (which is why we go for 6 full days just in case).
Price:
ยฃ1495 + National Trust islands landing fees (ยฃ13 x 5 boat trips or FREE for National Trust members (see above for en-suite price)(ยฃ50 through Meetup/Paypal and balance via bank transfer to complete booking, payable within 7 days). If you wish to avoid the Meetup.com fees you can contact me directly and you can pay direct.
More info at:
UK Photo Tour's Puffin Photography in the Farne Islands page.See our other tours at:
https://uk-photo-tours.com