When one thinks of a typical St Valentine's Day celebration - images of a romantic evening for two with a meal and a bottle of wine are what immediately come to mind. However, it's slightly boring, slightly cliché, and not something that's likely to be a memory that will last you and your partner a lifetime. This year - why not mix it up a little? On this three-hour photography walking tour with professional photographer Paul Hames, you'll visit some of Central London's lovliest locales and learn how to perfect your skills with a DSLR camera. The wonderful photos you take will help make this a Valentine's Day to remember forever.
Location
The walking tour starts at the Eros statue and ends at St Paul's Cathedral.
Nearest Tube
Piccadilly Circus
About the Taster
See some of Central London's most romantic spots in a whole new way - through a lens. This three-hour walking tour starts at Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus and includes the Mall, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Bridge, South Bank, the London Eye, Gabriel's Wharf, Oxo Tower Wharf, the Tate Modern and ends at St Paul's Cathedral. Professional photographer Paul Hames will show you the best ways to photograph these London monuments while teaching you and your significant other all about important camera techniques including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, bursting, long exposure, and both portrait and landscape style.
What's great about it?
Share a unique London experience with your partner and have not only the memory of your day together and your respective new photography skills, but also a whole memory card full of images of your romantic and exciting Valentine's Day date.
What to Bring
At least one DSLR camera with manual mode. Two would be better, but you can share if you like.
Taster Time
One taster session is available from 2 - 5pm everyday from the 3rd to the 18th of February. You'll be prompted to contact Paul Hames to book upon purchasing the voucher.
How to Book
You'll be given instructions on how to book your taster session upon purchasing the voucher.
Small Print
Session is available from the 3rd of February until the 18th of February.
Paul is a freelance photographer who has worked on campaigns for some of the world’s biggest companies, including The Sun, Channel 4 and Bulgari to name just a few. He brings all the experience and knowledge from his assignments to his accelerated learning photography courses which are great fun as well as being informative.
