What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 3 hours.

Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Meet near Charing Cross Rail Station.

United Kingdom

London Christmas Lights Private Night Photography Tour

★★★★★ 5.0

3 hours

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Overview

Capture magical displays of Christmas lights in London. Learn how to get the best shots possible of wonderful illuminations which decorate London during the festive period. This is an exceptional photography learning experience. You are guided and expertly instructed by a professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience

We aim to capture as many Christmas lights as possible in Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Leicester Square, Soho and Regent Street.

This is an amazing visual experience of dazzling light displays at Christmas.

Learn about,

• Lens selection and focal or zoom length
• Using colour and light for creative impact
• Composition
• Achieving correct exposures
• Slow moving night trails
• How to capture tack sharp night shots

We walk leisurely through the different locations and take our time in framing and composing the best shots possible.

Suitable for all skill levels and for all types of digital cameras.

Gallery

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What's Included

✓ Included

Professional Fine Art Photographer who has extensive teaching experience
Professional photographer who knows a multitude of cameras
Private Tour Exclusive to You or Your Personal Group
Expert photography instruction
Review of photographs and how to develop skills

✗ Not Included

Gratuities
Food & Drinks
Pick-up & Drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

Capture the festive spirit of Christmas in Trafalgar Square. Learn about framing and composition with a professional Fine Art photographer who shares tips and advice exclusive to her Fine Art practice. Take your best photos ever. Capture the Norwegian Christmas tree sited in Trafalgar Square and learn how to make the tree lights sparke. Learn how to make the water in the fountains look like glass. Photograph the mermaids in the fountains and capture colourful reflections on the water. At all times your professional Fine Art photographer is in hand at times to help you get the best Christmas lights shots possible.

Stop 2

Walking at a leisurely pace we make our way to Leicester Square to photograph a wonderful mix of Christmas lights hanging from the trees. Learn about light and how to use colour effectively to capture the spirit of Christmas.

Stop 3

This is an exciting location as there are many Christmas lights on display on each curve of Piccadilly Circus. Learn about framing, composition, light and creative angles of view.

Stop 4

Capture dazzling night trails of red London buses and black cabs as they move through the City. Photograph the outstanding Regent Street Christmas Light displays and marvel at the scale of them. Learn about framing and composition and using different shutter speeds to change the way your photos look.

Stop 5

Explore the small quirky backstreets of Soho and photograph the dazzling creative lights on display. Capture the atmosphere of Christmas in this unique location.

Stop 6

Capture the creative light displays in Carnaby Street and love the integration of colourful shop fronts, red telephone boxes and quirky backstreet in your photography. Your personal photographer helps you to explore the best creative viewpoints.

Stop 7

Capture the outstanding and grand displays of lights on Oxford Street. Marvel at their vibrancy and scale as the dominate the skyline in one of London's fashionable streets. Capture dazzling night trails of traffic as it passes through the location. Contrast night trails against the light displays and fuse all together for the most wonderful captures. Your personal photographer ensures you get the best shots of London's Christmas lights with ease.

Stop 8

Since 2005 London Photo Tours and Workshops has provided expert and experienced tuition to thousands of travellers from around the world.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Meet near Charing Cross Rail Station

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End Point

We end near Oxford Circus Tube Station

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Good to Know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 16 years
Photography tour is suitable for all types of cameras from compact to DSLR. Suitable for all skill levels.
Please bring your own camera, fully charged battery (spare if you have one)
Please bring large memory card or spare card for the additional photos you will take during the tour
For the best shots possible please use a tripod (contact us if you are travelling light and wish to hire a tripod)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Known For:

Christmas in London, Night Tours in London, Half-day Tours in London, Weather Dependent - Moderate in London, Photography Tours in London, Private Sightseeing Tours in London, Walking Tours in London, City Tours in London, Seasonal in London

Special Instructions

Meeting Place.

Please meet outside the main entrance of Charing Cross Rail Station, The Strand, London, WC2N 5HF. Meet near the black cab taxi rank.

Your photographer is Lou Smith and she will be holding a sign with the lead traveller's name, so you will see her easily.

You should expect to take more photos than usual so do bring a spare battery if possible and extra memory cards. If you do not have a spare battery it is essential that you charge the battery fully the night before the workshop.

Please dress suitably for the weather conditions on the day and wear shoes which are comfortable for walking.

Please note our number, which you can use on the day of the tour, +447738942099 . Our Whatsapp no. is the same. If you are unable to locate the tutor at the meeting please ring.

On arrival at the meeting point please check in with your tutor and let her know that you have arrived. She is easily recognised as she will be holding a sign with your name.

Your tutor is Lou Smith and she looks forward to meeting you soon and sharing a great evening of Christmas Lights photography.

Hand your voucher or show an electronic copy at the start of the workshop.

Please check Transport for London for travel on the tube and other networks.

https://www.tfl.gov.uk