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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £500. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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Learn how to take serious snaps with this beginners photography class in London!
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arrow_right_alt arrow_downward- ISO, aperture and shutter speed.
- Shooting in aperture priority mode.
- Shooting in manual when using a tripod.
- Experimenting with panning in shutter speed priority mode.
- Histogram and the importance of exposing to the right.
- Tips and tricks for eye-catching compositions.
- The importance of light and shooting at the best time of day.
- Conveying stories in your photographs.
- Focus modes and capturing sharp photos.
- Metering.
- Selecting the most appropriate equipment (although it is not about what equipment you have, it is how you use it!).
- You will begin the day by meeting your teacher and group close to the London Eye. Your teacher will then give you a brief overview of the day before the group sets off to explore London with a camera in hand.
- During the first half of the day, you will learn the basics of ISO, aperture, shutter speed, shooting modes and focusing all whilst exploring the stunning South Bank and London Eye area. Once you are comfortable with this, you will start to experiment with slow shutter speeds while photographing interesting subjects such as the Thames, Leake Street Graffiti Tunnels, buskers, markets and South Bank’s famous skate park.
- After a short break to re-charge and fuel up, your teacher will explore with you the art of photographic storytelling, discussing tricks to create eye-catching compositions and how to make the best of whatever lighting situation you find yourself in.
- As the day draws to an end, you will enjoy a sunset and blue hour/night shoot over-looking the Thames near Millennium Bridge – you're sure to go home with a selection of beautiful photographs.
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Upcoming dates for Beginners Photography Workshop
Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 22 Oct 2026, 8:57pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
6 upcoming dates between 27 Oct 2026 and 1 Jun 2027.
- Tue 27 Oct 2026, 11:15am-4:45pm
- Mon 7 Dec 2026, 11:15am-4:45pm
- Thu 7 Jan 2027, 11:30am-5pm
- Tue 2 Mar 2027, 1pm-6:30pm
- Mon 5 Apr 2027, 3pm-8:30pm
- Tue 1 Jun 2027, 4:30pm-10pm
Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners!
What to bring
- A camera – Ideally a digital SLR or another camera that can be controlled manually. Please contact the teacher before booking if you intend to use a smartphone.
- Lenses – standard lens (c18-55mm) essential, telephoto lens optional.
- Tripod – not essential, but without it, you will be limited during the sunset/night shoot (a loan can be arranged).
- Filters – optional.
- Wrap up warm if it is a cold day!
Location
SE1 7GQ
This venue is within walking distance of Waterloo, Westminster and Lambeth North tube stations
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Recent reviews of Beginners Photography Workshop
- 5/5 from Kam Moodley, attended Sep 2026: I loved this workshop. Matt was very knowlegable and being a small group, he was able to engage with all of us and focus on what we needed. I personally found his direction on the creative side of things very helpful. The workshop was well thought through and timed to perfection with the final night shots of St. Pauls. I'd recommend this workshop for anyone starting out or wanting to brush up on their photography skills.
- 5/5 from Daviana, attended Sep 2026: Matthew was a great teacher. One of the most helpful things from the class was when he helped us dial in settings on our cameras. He offered a lot of advice and was friendly and professional.
- 5/5 from Benjamin Ridley, attended Sep 2026: Highly recommend this class for anyone who wants an introduction to photography. Matthew is a great teacher and has lots of knowledge, tips and tricks to share. Would also make a fantastic gift for someone who's looking to get into the hobby.
- 5/5 from Giovanni Musso, attended Sep 2024: I attended this course, and it was fantastic! Matthew made it easy to understand and provided hands-on guidance throughout the day. Despite the short time frame, I left feeling confident with my camera and excited to apply what I learned. Matthew was very helpful, approachable, and gave great tips to improve quickly. Highly recommend for anyone looking to kickstart their photography skills!
Your teacher
Matthew is a London-based travel, landscape and wildlife photographer who's work has been recognised in Travel Photography of the Year on numerous occasions. He absolutely loves sharing his passion and to date has taught over 300 people on his workshops and photography holidays. Whether leading tours, shooting assignments or working on personal projects, he loves nothing more than getting out there and exploring the world with camera in hand and is excited to help you do the same!
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