Smartphone Photography Class: Brick Lane

Take a new look at the city with this smartphone safari in London.



2 hours

Class size 1 to 10 (public classes), 3 to 20
  £55

Fancy yourself a street photographer? Level up your skills while discovering some hidden gems at this smartphone safari in Brick Lane! From people-watching at the iconic Brick Lane markets and Truman Brewery to the dazzling variety of street art and street food, you'll immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of this vibrant area while picking up some impressive photography skills from your enthusiastic guide, Jet.
Whether you're new to the city or just visiting, looking for unique birthday party ideas for creative types or just wanting to pick up some new skills, you'll learn how to frame and shoot awe-inspiring photos, using nothing but the phone camera you keep in your pocket.
You'll also learn how to use an intuitive, free editing app to get the most out of the day's snaps. It's a brilliant way to spend a few hours if you're looking for fun things to do in London!

Upcoming dates for Smartphone Photography Class: Brick Lane

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 15 Oct 2026, 7:42pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 18 Oct 2026 and 8 Nov 2026.

  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Tue 3 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 12pm-2pm
What you'll get
  • A tour of iconic London landmarks and off-beat locales.
  • Tips to get the best photos out of your smartphone.
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Just yourself, your smartphone and a comfy pair of shoes.
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 10 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Liverpool Street

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 miles of Liverpool Street, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Richard Tarves, attended Jul 2026: My son and I had a bit of spare time in London and came across Jet’s smartphone photography safari by mistake. I’m delighted we did - I can’t rate it highly enough. Jet was relaxed, informative and friendly, giving an easygoing insight into Brick Lane and tons of photography & editing tips. She was great company as well as a great teacher.
  • 5/5 from Samantha Schinkel, attended Jun 2026: The teacher told us so many tips and was informative and patient. Such an interesting class. I would recommend this for all ages from teenagers to retirees.
  • 5/5 from Farhana Akhtar, attended May 2026: Bought this as a gift for my husband and two neurodiverse kids. Jet was really patient, flexible and engaged with both kids really well. They came away with some good tips and tricks but most importantly, had a great time! Thank you very much. :)
  • 5/5 from Paul Newman, attended Feb 2026: Bought this as a gift for my husband. He thoroughly enjoyed it and has been practising ever since. He would really recommend. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Paul Norman, attended Dec 2025: This was a great class / photography safari. Jeanette gave us loads of tips and advice. Good way to take a fresh look at brick lane area. Great fun way to spend a couple of hours. Recommended for all ages and abilities.
  • 5/5 from Martina Murphy Undi, attended Dec 2025: Very good intro to smart phone camera. Addressed the issues I had with taking photos. Interesting location with great buildings and street photo opportunities. Jeanette was good at explaining the various techniques. Without overloading us. And enthusiastic despite the cold weather!
  • 5/5 from Deepa Mistry, attended Oct 2025: Had a really informative and enjoyable time during the class. Jeanette guided me through the streets of Bricklane to seek out and capture people, architecture and street art, by telling a story through my photographs. I particularly found the tips on using lighting really helpful, how to control this on my phone and using editing tools to enhance my photos. I also enjoyed the creative framing and composition tips and as well as using reflections and shadows, which added a creative touch. Would highly recommend this street photography safari.
  • 5/5 from Anna Silva, attended Jul 2025: Such a fantastic class. We all enjoyed it and learned so many brilliant tips and tricks. Jet is a lovely host and a fab teacher! Would highly recommend to families or groups looking for a cool, fun activity.
  • 5/5 from Federico, attended Sep 2024: My fiancé and I went on a Brick Lane couple's Safari, as I gift for his birthday. It was an experience that thanks to Jeanette we will remember forever. She is gem! Passionate, funny and patient. The secrets Jeanette revealed to us are very useful and we took a lot of amazing photos in just 2h! Highly recommended. We will definitely repeat the experience ️
  • 5/5 from Rhys Durham, attended Aug 2024: One of the most fulfilling, enlightening and enjoyable Sundays I ever had in London, ever! Jet is such a lovely person too and super patient and enthusiastic! You will learn so much its crazy, you have no idea how powerful a camera you have in your pocket. Massively recommend and will tell everyone I know about this experience, thanks Jet!
  • 5/5 from Rosie Leball, attended Jan 2024: Had a great street photography class with Jeanette. Learnt some great tips & techniques and saw a big difference in the end result. Jeanette is a fantastic teacher, would highly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Aubrey, attended Nov 2023: By coincidence had a one on one session with Jet. Really helpful, insightful and some great tips and tricks. My holiday snaps will look better than ever now!
  • 5/5 from Natalie Ainsworth, attended Jul 2023: The course was great and Jet provided loads of helpful hints and tips. She was good fun so it was a very enjoyable afternoon. I know so much more than I thought I would now.
  • 5/5 from Oliver Turnbull, attended Jul 2023: Jet’s a star! Learnt so much and only got my head out of Snapseed to post this!
  • 5/5 from Sehar Tariq, attended Mar 2023: A really fun and interactive experience. My photos turned out great! Great way to learn how to make better use of your phone camera and discover a new part of town through a different lens (literally!)
  • 5/5 from Tasbih Taha, attended Jun 2022: Jeanette was amazing and thorough with her explanations, and she was very attentive to all the details. It was so fun to walk around Brick Lane listening to all the small details she knew about the area and learning amazing photography tricks, never thought I can get this quality from my phone Camera. Highly recommend as a super fun activity with a friend or a partner
Your teacher

Jet Black Squares
Jet Black Squares

5.0 (465)
female Women-owned

Jet is the founder and Creative Director of Jet Black Squares. Combining her former teaching career in the East End of London with a more recent corporate photography business of 13 years, she has created a hub for everything creative surrounding the smartphone. Jet Black Squares offer Smartphone Safaris all over the country, with a trusted band of guides who deliver workshops to an exceptionally high standard. More locations coming soon.

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