About us
Welcome to Outdoor Photography Adventures
OPA specialises in running workshops and events to help you master the controls of your camera, so that you can create professional quality photographs in the field of outdoor photography.
We run workshops for absolute beginners, intermediate and advanced users. All of the workshops are relaxed and lots of fun. We try to remove as much of the complicated jargon as possible as well as giving you hands-on experience in a professional environment.
This meetup is part of London Photographic www.meetup.com/londonphotographic
Find out more about our full range of services on our website (http://www.londonphotographic.uk) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/londonphotographic00) or email us here (mailto:[hello@londonphotographic.uk](mailto:hello@londonphotographic.uk)).
See you at the next event!
Alex, Jane and Team
Featured event

😍📷❤️ Venice Italy Photography - Long Weekend 😍📷❤️
Venice is a city just begging to be photographed… Join us for a full and fun weekend of photography where we will take the ferry to a few of the local islands:
We’ll shoot:
- Bright and colourful, distressed and grandiose architecture
- Long narrow alleyways leading to canals
- A gondola or two
- Fishing huts long exposures with silky water and streaky clouds (we will provide the equipment)
- Street photography capturing the locals and tourists
- We have an optional photo project for you to help focus your photography
Flights at the time of posting can be found for less than £80 return
Saturday
We’ll take a ferry to shoot the beautiful and varied fishing off one of the islands. Afterwards we’ll drop our tripods and along optional photo projects we will head out to do street photography around the centre of Venice.
We will have an optional sunset shoot and share a meal on Saturday evening before preparing for an early rise for our (optional) sunrise shoot the following morning.
Sunday
We'll meet early to shoot sunrise (optional) before breakfast. This time of year we hope to have some early morning fog which makes the dramatic and moody images we all love!
We’ll take the ferry to one of Venice’s most colourful islands, Burano, we will also visit another island with views of Venice before heading back to the mainland.
We will end the day with an optional sunset shoot and a final meal together. And if you are still in Venice on Monday morning we will have another optional sunrise shoot.
PLATYPOD!
We will provide you with a Platypod to use on the occasions when we aren’t carrying a tripod.
EXPERIENCE
- All levels are welcome!
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- All workshops Saturday and Sunday
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
- Kase Magnetic filters and adaptors
- Platypod - we have 8 but can share :)
ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT
A full kit list will be sent to you after you sign up.
- Any camera
- Lightweight travel tripod
- Shutter release
- Spare batteries and memory cards
RECOMMENDED LENSES
- 24-70mm, 24-105, etc for shooting the fishing huts and wider if you have one
- 70-200mm if you want to shoot detail but not necessary if you want to travel light
ALSO
- A fun and adventurous attitude!
WEATHER
- Check the weather before travelling and bring appropriate clothing, shoes, wet weather kit
HELPFUL TRAVEL INFORMATION
FLIGHTS ONLY
- EasyJet: http://www.easyjet.com
- BA: https://www.britishairways.com/
- Skyscanner: http://www.skyscanner.net/
FLIGHTS & ACCOMMODATION
- Booking.com: http://www.booking.com
- Expedia http://www.expedia.co.uk/
- Last minute: www.lastminute.com
- Airbnb https://www.airbnb.co.uk
ACCOMODATION LOCATION
Find accommodation close to St Marks Square or anywhere in that general area or within easy & early morning access to that area.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
It will be more convenient to fly out Friday so you are ready to go at 8am on Saturday morning. There will be an optional sunrise shoot for anyone still in Venice on Sunday morning. To get the full experience we recommend you return on Monday, however we will make sure you get back to collect your luggage in time for a Sunday flight back to London, please book the latest flight you can get.
TRANSPORTATION IN VENICE
- TBA - we will travel by ferry and bus while there
COST & BANK TRANSFER DETAILS
- Total: £165
- Deposit: £90 by PayPal
- Balance: £75 (transferred no later than 4 weeks before departure details will be sent to you)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
- RSVP on meetup
- Or transfer fees directly without PayPal fees - contact Alex for details
NOT INCLUDED
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Transportation in Venice
- Meals
- Insurance
We look forward to seeing you in Venice!
CONTACT
Alex +44 7956 264049
UPCOMING EVENTS
www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/calendar
Upcoming events
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- £25.00

Gordon Parks Exhibition: We Shall Not Be Moved & Street Photography Workshop
Waterstones - Piccadilly Circus - Lower Floor Cafe, 203-206 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HD, London, GBGordon Parks was a ground-breaking photographer, filmmaker, author, and composer. You do not want to miss this very important and extraordinary FREE exhibition!
The exhibition underscores Parks’ famous philosophy of using his camera as a weapon to fight injustice. Rather than focusing solely on victimization, the curated photos emphasize the strength, beauty, and humanity of the subjects.
The plan is to meet at Waterstones in the cafe on the lower ground floor - then head to see the exhibition before heading out to do some street photography.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Street photography tips and techniques
- Posing or candid
- Photographers rights
We will have a series of exercises to help you hone your eye for street photography.
EQUIPMENT:
- Any camera
- 50mm F1.8 is recommended
- A lens with a fast aperture (f1.8-f2.8)
OTHER ESSENTIALS
- A fun and experimental attitude!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- PayPal via RSVP - Meetup transaction fee will be added. and you'll automatically be added to attend
- Send £25 via PayPal to **creativebeansproductions@gmail.com** with no extra fee.
- Text Alex on 07956264049 and we will add you to the event attendee list.
TRAVEL
- As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey.
CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049
VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095
UPCOMING EVENTS
www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/eventsPhoto ©Gordon Parks
6 attendees - £25.00

Improve Your Composition - A New Way to 'See'
Royal Festival Hall - Riverside Terrace Cafe, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX, London, GBOpen your eyes to a new way of 'seeing' and composing your images. In this informative and fun workshop we are going to help you to bring new elements into your composition.
We will look at the work of some of the photography masters and break down how their images are made. It will be surprising! You will be given a series of challenges to carry out to help create your images and develop your eye.
EXPERIENCE
- All levels welcome
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Understand the elements that help engage your viewer
- Develop your eye for the elements that will aid your composition
EQUIPMENT
- Any camera including smartphones
- Any lens you have such as kit lens, 18-70, 24-105
OTHER ESSENTIALS
- Dress appropriately for the weather
TRAVEL
- As usual check the TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey
CONTACT
- Alex 07956 264049
VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095
UPCOMING EVENTS
www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events7 attendees - £25.00

🐾🐠🌳🌺🌞 Spring in Holland Park- Abstract Flower Photography🌞🌺🌳🐠🐾
Pret a Manger - Holland Park, 84-86 Holland Park Ave, London W11 3RB, London, GBJoin us in the beautiful Holland Park to enjoy new perspectives on everything Spring has to offer!
We will capture the dense surrounding woodland, outdoor sculptures, landscaped Dutch Gardens and the peaceful oasis of Kyoto Garden featuring traditional Japanese elements such as a tranquillity pond, giant koi carp, a shishi-odoshi (鹿威し), waterfalls and cherry blossoms. If we are lucky we may bump into the resident peacocks, herons, moorhens and very well fed squirrels!
As the park is in full bloom we will take advantage of the ability to get up close to the flowers. This means we can practice abstract flower photography.
EQUIPMENT
- Any camera
- Any lens
- Kit lens
- 50mm/70-200
- Macro lens
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
- Beginner / refresher
- We will be on hand to provide basic creative and technical guidance and valuable hints and tips
OTHER ESSENTIALS
- A curious mind
- A fun and experimental attitude!
- Please check with TFL for any disruptions that may delay your journey
- Please check the weather and dress accordingly
CONTACT
- Alex 07956 264049
VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095
UPCOMING EVENTS
www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events2 attendees
Past events
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