Creative Landscape Photography

For this workshop, we’ll explore Kelham Island, one of Sheffield’s most fascinating and photogenic areas. Once the heart of the city’s steel industry, it’s now a thriving creative hub full of contrasts — cobbled streets and converted warehouses, independent cafés and colourful murals, historic bridges and reflections on the River Don. There’s no shortage of textures, tones and stories to photograph.

The Urban Landscapes Workshop includes three parts:

Online Group Training Session – an interactive Zoom presentation held a few days before (usually the Wednesday around 6.00pm). We’ll cover camera settings, composition, and exposure tips to help you create striking urban images. The session is recorded for anyone who can’t attend live or wants a refresher.

In-Person Photowalk – we’ll meet outside the Kelham Island Museum for a fun and relaxed 3½-hour photo walk, starting at 9am. We’ll explore the area’s industrial heritage and modern edge, giving you plenty of opportunities to practise what you’ve learned.

One-to-One Photo Review – after the workshop, you’ll have the chance to send in some of your images for a personal online review and feedback session. A tripod isn’t essential — being able to move freely, crouch low or change your viewpoint will help you capture more creative compositions.

Previous Experience: To get the most from this workshop, you should have attended our Beginner’s Photography Course or be familiar with using Aperture Priority, Exposure Compensation, and ISO.

Please note: Kelham Island’s charm lies in its historic character, which includes uneven ground and cobbled streets. These features make for wonderfully textured and atmospheric photographs, but may not be suitable for everyone. Comfortable footwear is essential, and we’ll take our time exploring at a relaxed pace.

Joining Instructions: Full details, including the Zoom link and meeting information for the Photowalk, will be sent out nearer the time.

Autumn is recognised everywhere as a special time of year to capture the landscape in all its glory. The Lake District is no exception. The fells and woodlands are transformed into a tapestry awash with reds, yellows and browns of every hue. It is the season to capture sparkling reflections in the lakes and swirling mist clinging to the lakeside forests.

This course offers the opportunity to discover this spectacle under the expert guidance and tuition of an experienced and dedicated landscape photographer. We will explore how to use neutral density filters to generate mirror-like reflections, polarising filters to enhance colour and tips on composition which will bring your ideas to life.

locations on the agenda include Tarn Hows and Tom Heights with grand views towards the Langdale Pikes and the magnificent woodland of Manesty Park at the southern tip of Derwent Water. Locations are negotiable if you have particular preferences.

The session will be limited to just one photographer with an extra guest coming for free and will involve some walking. It will be an early start to make the most of morning light and any potential mist. If you prefer this on a one-to-one basis, this can be arranged.

DSLR’s, tripods and ND filters are available for loan, but these are limited so if you have your own, please bring them along. Call Andy on 07979 273683

Join us for a unique photography experience exploring the hidden corners of Harewood Estate, with exclusive access to areas not normally open to the public.

I'll be on hand throughout the day to help you get the most from your camera, offering guidance on camera settings, composition and creative techniques, while Harewood Estate's Outdoor Education Officer, John Gillian, shares his incredible knowledge of the estate, its history, landscapes and wildlife. If there's something to know about Harewood, John knows it!

Travelling around the estate on the access trailer, we'll enjoy a relaxed day stopping wherever inspiration strikes. We'll photograph beautiful autumn landscapes, ancient trees and rolling parkland, with opportunities to photograph some of the estate's much-loved residents, including the Highland cattle, the famous Cyril the pig and, if nature is on our side, the red deer during the autumn rut.

As Harewood is a working estate and the wildlife is free to roam, every visit is different. While we can't guarantee which animals we'll encounter, John knows the estate inside out and always gives us the very best chance of finding fantastic photographic opportunities.

Around lunchtime we'll pause for a packed lunch in one of the estate's most scenic locations (weather permitting), where we're often treated to the sight of red kites soaring overhead.

This workshop is ideal for photographers who are comfortable using Aperture Priority or Manual Mode and would like to develop their landscape and wildlife photography in a truly special setting.

What to Bring

• Camera

• Telephoto lens (200mm or longer recommended for wildlife)

• Standard or wide-angle lens (24–70mm or similar for landscapes)

• Tripod

• Graduated filters if you have them (we'll also have some available to borrow)

• Packed lunch and refreshments

Skill Level: 2

Joining Instructions

Meeting details and full joining instructions will be emailed approximately one week before the workshop.

Terrain & Accessibility

We'll spend much of the day travelling around the estate on the access trailer, which allows us to reach a variety of fantastic photographic locations without long walks.

However, there will still be periods of walking over uneven ground, including fields, woodland paths and rough terrain, as we leave the trailer to photograph different areas of the estate.

To enjoy the workshop comfortably, you'll need to be able to get on and off the trailer unaided and walk short distances across uneven ground. We recommend sturdy, waterproof footwear and clothing suitable for the weather.