Explore London after dark with our night photography courses in London, designed for photographers who want to work with confidence at night and produce considered, atmospheric images of the city.
These short, evening photography courses take place in carefully chosen parts of central London where you will be part of a small group. The emphasis is on technical skills, composition and using your camera and a tripod to take the best possible photos of London at night.
The images taken on these night photography evening courses show thoughtful approach to night photography, suited to photographers who want to learn and refine a way of photographing the city at night.
There Are 4 Night Photogrpahy Workshops That We Offer:
Night Photography Workshop – West to East
On this night photography workshop we'll take you to two special locations for photographing London at night.
Night Photography Workshop – Westminster and the London Eye
Shoot Big Ben with light trails, the London Eye and the view from Waterloo Bridge.
Night Photography Workshop – Tower Bridge
Photograph Tower Bridge, City Hall, the Shard and the City of London at night.
Night Photography Workshop – Thames Low Tide
Shoot from the shores of the Thames at low tide and get a unique perspective.
London Night Photography Course: What You’ll Learn
This London night photography course balances technique with visual judgement. You’ll learn how to respond to shoot at night while maintaining clarity and purpose in your images.
- Accurate exposure techniques for night photography
- Working confidently with long exposures
- Managing mixed and artificial light sources
- Using reflections, contrast and shadow effectively
- Composing architectural and urban scenes after dark
- Practical methods for producing sharp, controlled images at night
The teaching is calm, precise and practical, with individual guidance throughout the session.
Who These Night Photography Courses Are For
Our night photography courses in London are aimed at photographers who already understand their camera and want to move beyond the basics. You’ll benefit most if you’re comfortable working in manual mode and are interested in developing a more deliberate visual approach.
- Keen amateurs refining their technique
- Experienced photographers exploring night work
- Those interested in architecture, urban space and light
Mirrorless and DSLR cameras are welcome. The focus is on how you see, not on chasing equipment.
Why Photograph London at Night?
London changes character after dark. Architecture is shown differently and reflections play a big role.
Our London night photography workshops take advantage of this shift. Locations are selected for their architectural interest, lighting quality and relative calm, allowing you to work slowly and attentively. This is about making photographs that reward time and concentration, not collecting landmarks.
Course Format
- Small group sizes for focused teaching
- Evening sessions in central London
- Carefully planned routes and locations
- Personal feedback and discussion during the course
FAQs – Night Photography Courses London
Do I need prior experience?
Yes. These night photography courses are best suited to photographers who already understand exposure and camera controls. This is not a beginner’s course.
What equipment should I bring?
A mirrorless or DSLR camera with manual controls is essential. A tripod is strongly recommended for night photography work. Specific lens recommendations will be provided after booking.
Are the courses suitable for black and white photography?
Absolutely. Many photographers choose to work in black and white at night, and the course content supports both colour and monochrome approaches.
Where do the courses take place?
All night photography courses take place in central London. Exact meeting points and routes are shared in advance.
How long is the course?
Most courses run for an evening session, typically lasting two to three hours.
We receive excellent reviews for the courses:
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Jane Mucklow47 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I attended the long exposure workshop led by Steve Franck on July 12th, which was brilliant - I learnt lots and it was great fun. Steve was very knowledgeable, and good at explaining what each of us needed to know, despite our differing prior experience. It was lovely spending some time learning and practicing something I'd been wanting to do for ages, and to meet everyone else in the group too. Definitely recommended, and I look forward to doing a night photography workshop next!+3Posted on Google![]()
Richard Burn53 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
A thoroughly enjoyable and very instructive day of long exposure photography in London. I came home with a number of very pleasing images despite the lack of clouds against a blue sky. Thanks to the excellent Steve Franck for his patience and instruction.+0Posted on Google![]()
angelo vinci80 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Highly recommend this photography school. I have had a couple of workshops and both were great. Looking forward to joining some more in the near futurePosted on Google![]()
James Harris81 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
The long exposure day in London with Steve was excellent. He got the tutoring balance just right and knew some great locations. I will be keeping my eye out for more of your courses in the future.Posted on Google![]()
Guy Sellers110 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Steve Franck led us on our long exposure/ND filter tutorial down the Thames from Westminster Bridge to Surrey Quays taking in numerous opportunities to photograph movement using ND filters. Steve gave great insight and tuition and also was hugely helpful with the range of cameras and tripods in the group.Posted on Google![]()
Michael Vincent112 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I recently participated in a morning session photographing Boxers at The Repton Boxing Club in East London. It was an exciting morning creating images of this dynamic Sport. I felt confident creating images as 36expo was on hand to provide feedback and support throughout the morning session. I am delighted with the look and feel of my images😍 I highly recommend these workshops featuring different subjects, because I certainly got to learn about using the right Lens, seeing the quality and direction of light and timing my shots for a compelling frame. Each subject is different and Boxers are unique because they don't keep still. This was a fantastic session. I have done three session so far and I feel a little better each time. I will return for the next one. Highly recommended Michael Vincent.+16Posted on Google![]()
J Chapman117 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We covered about 7 different locations in London at a manageable pace, though it was a long day! Viewpoints I would never have found on my own and great tuition as to what settings to use. Not cheap but I got my money's worth!+6Posted on Google![]()
Anteneh Admasu139 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Steve's beginner course was genuinely one of the best learning experiences I've had. He has a real gift for breaking things down without making you feel overwhelmed. Everything was clear, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. I learned more in one day than I expected Highly recommend to anyone starting out!Posted on Google![]()
Ruby Gordon139 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I attended the Night Photography Workshop around Westminster and the London Eye and it was everything I hoped it would be and more. I was a little bit nervous because I hadn’t used my camera for a while plus, I had a new, so-far untested lens. Steve Franck, the tutor for the night, quickly put me at ease. He gave a brief introduction to some basic technical aspects of photography which are applicable to any form of photography and on their own would be a valuable takeaway. It was a small group but we were equally attended to and with Steve’s expert guidance my confidence grew and I was able to finish up with a good selection of images that I am very happy with. There were lots of great tips for producing interesting images and we were encouraged to experiment. I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and Steve was an excellent tutor. I would happily recommend the workshop to anyone and look forward to trying some others in the future.+3Posted on Google![]()
Julia Stacey154 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I attended the Urban and Architecture session with Steve Franck. The session was well run, Steve was very supportive and gave good suggestions on how to improve and reframe potential photos, which helped everyone get the most out of the session. I am looking forward to joining one of the Long Exposure groups later on this year.












