Durham Street Photography Workshop – Full-Day Experience

Join professional photographer Mark Hartill a full-day, hands-on street photography workshop in the historic city of Durham. Together, we’ll explore the city’s bustling market square, medieval cathedral quarter, and riverside paths, learning how to spot moments, work with light, and capture storytelling images with confidence. This is more than a technical class — it’s a creative experience that will help you see Durham (and your photography) in a whole new way.

✨ What You’ll Learn Street photography basics: exposure, composition, light. How to capture candid scenes respectfully and confidently. Creative use of architecture, reflections, and movement. Tips for both DSLR/mirrorless cameras and smartphones.

📅 Workshop Schedule 10:00 – Meet in Market Square (intro & quick setup) 10:30 – Market Walk (colours, characters, candid life) 12:30 – Lunch break (local café/pub, own cost) 13:30 – Riverside & Framwellgate Bridge (reflections, leading lines) 15:00 – Cathedral Quarter (light, shadow, architecture) 17:00 – Golden Hour on the River Wear (final guided shoot) 18:00 – Wrap-up & goodbyes

✅ What’s Included Full day of tuition & guided practice. Street photography exercises & challenges. PDF takeaway guide with key tips.

❌ Not Included Meals & drinks. Transport. Insurance. ---

💡 Who Is This For? Beginners & hobby photographers who want to build confidence. DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone users welcome. Anyone who wants to explore Durham with a creative focus. ---

⚠️ Only 8 places available.👉 Book now to secure your place and capture Durham like never before.

Info: Meet in Durham Market Square, grab a coffee, and go over camera/smartphone basics.

Info: Practice candid photography, colour, and composition in the bustling market.

Info: Relax at a local café/pub (own cost) with informal Q&A.

Info: Learn to use reflections, leading lines, and motion blur.

Info: Work with light, shadow, and framing around Durham Cathedral

Info: Capture dramatic evening light and reflections to wrap up the day.

Info: Group recap, feedback, and handout of takeaway PDF guide.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

2-5 Market Pl, 2-5 Market Pl, Durham, United Kingdom

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