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
❤️ Colour, Creativity & Portrait Play! ❤️
Black Sheep Coffee - Liverpool Street, 155 Broadgate, London EC2M 3TQ, London, GBJoin us for an afternoon to shoot a gathering of creative people who love colour and dressing up. There are no rules – they believe the more colours the better.
Witness this concert of colours and meet some of the London’s most vibrant souls and creative minds & bodies!
Today we can practice our portrait and posing skills. We have tips in plenty on-hand and willing subjects!
Expect to have oddles and oddles of fun!
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- PayPal via RSVP
- The Meetup transaction fee will be added and you'll automatically added to the event
- Send £25 via PayPal to creativebeansproductions@gmail.com with no extra fee.
- Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Approaching people
- Posing techniques
- Capturing portraits
- Camera settings for good exposure
- Camera settings to help your subject stand out from the background
EQUIPMENT
- Any camera
- A kit lens or similar
- A 50mm will work well
- A fun and experimental attitude!
TRAVEL
As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey.CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049TRAVEL WEEKENDS
VENICE WEEKEND - Oct 2026
https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095/
MONTHLY EVENTS
https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa2 attendees - £25.00
How to Get the Best Wildlife Photo - Richmond Park
Richmond Gate, Sawyer's Hill, Richmond Park, London, al, GBJoin us to capture the majestic Red and Fallow deer with countless beautiful backdrops, including silver birch tree copses, lone oak trees, ferns and lakes.
We will be on the lookout for deer and other wildlife subjects including brightly coloured ring-necked parakeets and green woodpeckers.
Come and meet other wildlife photographers, improve or refresh your skills and knowledge and experience the joy of shooting deer.
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
This session will consist of an introduction to the basics of wildlife photography, including:- Best camera settings & controls
- Shutter speeds to get sharp photos
- Shutter speeds to pan
- Selective focus and aperture control to allow your subject to pop out of the background
- Composition
EXPERIENCE LEVEL
- Beginners with a basic knowledge of using you camera
- Intermediates looking to refresh their skills
EQUIPMENT
- Any camera
- Telephoto lenses minimum 70-200mm
- 300mm or longer if you have one
- Tripods are optional (recommended for heavy lenses)
OTHER ESSENTIALS
- Check weather on the day
- Wear appropriate clothing/shoes for weather conditions and walking through the park
- It can be helpful to have something to kneel on like seat pad or a bin bag, etc.
TRAVEL
- Check the TFL website for any delays that may affect your journey
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CONTACT
Alex 07956264049UPCOMING EVENTS
VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095
UPCOMING EVENTS
www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events
Photo (c) London Photographic2 attendees - £25.00
Chasing Light : Creative Portrait Workshop
Pret a Manger, Opposite 1 Long Lane, London, EC1A 9ET, LONDON, GBIn this workshop we explore portraiture photography - learn to see light, work with shadows, and bring out the best in both our subjects and the environment.
The thing about shooting portraits is that they are super fun! So our challenge today is knowing how to make people look good and shoot in a creative way.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Develop an intuitive understanding of light and how it interacts with your subject
- Experiment with shadows to add depth, drama and emotion to your portraits
- Improve your ability to adapt to changing lighting conditions
- Learn how to guide and connect with your subject
PAYMENT OPTIONS
- PayPal via RSVP
- The 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.
- Send us a text or comment below and we will add you to the event attendee list.
EXPERIENCE
- Beginners/refreshers
EQUIPMENT
- Any camera
- Any lens
OTHER ESSENTIALS
- Check the weather and wear appropriate clothing/shoes
- A fun and experimental attitude!
TRAVEL
- As usual check TFL website for any issues that may delay your journey
CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049VENICE PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKEND - Oct 2026
https://www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events/313109095
UPCOMING EVENTS
www.meetup.com/londonphotographicopa/events
Photo ©Drew Garty2 attendees - £25.00
Engage your Left and Right Brain - Creative & Technical Challenges!
Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London, GBGet ready to unleash the full extent of your creative potential whilst giving your camera a workout!
In this creative and technical stretching workshop you'll learn techniques to make your photos pop! Working to a brief you will be given tasks based on creative and technical aspects of photography.
Through the exercises given this workshop is going to help you to expand your ideas of what is considered ‘normal’ shooting! You’ll be using new ways of seeing and shooting and also challenged to use your skills in a way you may previously not thought of.
EQUIPMENT
- Any camera
- Any lens (a 50mm f1.8 would be ideal for low light shooting)
- An open mind and fun attitude!
TRANSPORT
As usual check the TFL website for any disruptions that may delay your journey on the day.CONTACT
Alex 07956 264049VENICE 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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