About this Event
Autumn Woodland Photography Experience with Lee Cooper & Sony Alpha | Hainault Forest
Join Lee Cooper for an immersive autumn photography workshop in Hainault Forest - one of Essex's most beautiful Woodland Trust sites, alive with seasonal colour and atmosphere.
This isn't a classroom and it's not a rigid photography course. It's a real day out in the autumn woodland with Sony Alpha camera gear in your hands, doing the one thing that actually makes you better - shooting.
The day is shaped around how aclaimed photographer Lee Cooper actually works in the field. We move, we observe, we respond to what's in front of us. Autumn light shifts fast, golden moments appear, and we'll be right there with you - talking through composition, lens choice, settings, and how to read a scene before you press the shutter. The Sony team will be on hand too, so if you've got questions about any of the kit, there's no better place to ask.
Whether you're a beginner picking up a Sony Alpha camera for the first time or an experienced photographer looking to develop your eye, the guidance is tailored to where you are.
You'll leave with a sharper eye, more confidence behind the camera, and a real understanding of how to shoot in natural, low-light autumn conditions with Sony Alpha gear.
Expect creative challenges, prizes, and community-led moments throughout the day. Ahead of the event, you'll receive a short questionnaire covering your experience, creative interests, and any Sony kit you'd like to explore — so both Lee and the Sony team can tailor the session from the moment you arrive.
Come ready to shoot, stay curious, and leave with images you'll be proud of.
Who Can Attend
- This event is open to participants aged 18 and over
What to Bring
- Valid ID
- Your own camera (any brand welcome)
- SD cards (recommended: high-capacity)
- Laptop (optional, if relevant to your workflow)
Arrival Information
Please arrive 15 minutes before the session start time.
Location
Hainault Forest Visitor Centre
3 Fox Burrow Rd, Chigwell IG7 4QN
Event venue & nearby stays
3 Fox Burrow Rd, 3 Fox Burrow Road, Ilford, United Kingdom
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