London Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Whether you are just starting, are a hobbyist or have years of experience, our team of professional photographers will find superb photographic opportunities for all kinds of interests. Capture not just the grand landmarks, but the stream of car lights and the blurred passing of boats on the River Thames. Take advantage of the one-on-one experience of our private and personalised tour to develop your own creative vision while offering practical tips on photographing in low light and long exposures.
Each tour is crafted to the skills and needs of the participants. Apart from taking photos, you can also expect to learn:
- Night photography basics
- Expert local photography knowledge of the city
- Taking control of your camera: f-stop, shutter speed, ISO and focusing
- Long exposure light streaking - cars, boats
- Reviewing your photography
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” -- Samuel Johnson The charm of London never escapes you - from the hustle and bustle of Temple to the regal Westminster, and all along the picturesque Thames to the modern classics like the Tate Modern and the Shard. Let us guide you on a three-hour, private tour that will teach you photography skills as well as encourage your creativity and photographic development in the very heart of this magnificent city, exploring its most iconic sights as well as lesser-known ones. Or come shoot London by night; is an impressive sight to behold. The reflections along the Thames and the city lights make this renowned capital irresistible. Capture the beauty of Tower Bridge and the majesty of Saint Pauls. Grab a tripod and a scarf for a three-hour exploration of London on a private tour where we will teach you how to make beautiful night time images through mastering the more challenging elements of photography such as long exposure, light trails, light painting and high ISO shooting.
Options
Street Photo Tour - 3 hours
Street Photo Tour - 3 hours
Night Photo Tour - 3 hours
Night Photo Tour - 3 hours
What‘s Included
Local Guide
Photography Tuition and Review
Professional Photographer Guide
Camera
Tripod
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Aperture Tours photo tour
TrailBlazer596867,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked photo tours on two separate days with Derrick Santini. My wife and I had a great time, and Derrick had great ideas for photos. Highly recommend!
Highlight of my London Trip!
ESBKKG,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my fifth workshop with Aperture, my first in London. Derrick took the time to discover what I was more interested in. He is quite an accomplished photographer, so I felt like I had an opportunity to learn from the best. He was patient and at the same time, he pushed me to go beyond "good enough" to get to the best image. Even on a rainy, messy day in London, I captured the magic of the city.
Unique experience
Odyssey09507843817,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The course was exactly what we were looking for. Rose accompanied us throughout the tour, showing us the best spots and explaining to my partner what night photography is all about. She was very nice, patient and explained great. My partner has learned many tips and tricks. Thank you very much for that.
Great photography experience with Rose
AlexandraCziesla,Jul 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The photography tour was a birthday present for our son Adrian who had just turned 17. He is really the "amateur expert" among us and he loved the tour with Rose. Dear Rose, thank you so much for your professionalism, your creativity and your charisma. You even managed to make the most out of some rainy spells. Our son does not often start freely talking after knowing someone just for a couple of minutes (and English is still a foreign language for him). So - thank you so much on his behalf and from us as his parents!
Fantastic!
C4244CKjamesw,Feb 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I travel to London yearly for work and over the years felt I have captured all the major sites. This year I thought I would try and go beyond the usual tourist areas and work on location and elements to level up my shots. I searched around I found Aperture Tours which seems it would fit the bill. I booked a night tour with Rose, and it was an excellent experience! Rose considered the work I have done before and suggested locations and views that stretched my creative bounds. I am very happy with what I was able to capture and look forward to another tour when I am back next year! Highly recommended!!
Fantastic Tour With Derrick
Alwaystravel 99,Sep 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic tour with Derrick! He crammed so many sites into two hours we could barely keep up!! Derrick took us to places that we would have never found. He is a wonderful coach reviewing pictures as we took them. This was my second Aperture tour. I highly recommend them to any photographer that is traveling to a city and does not want to commit to a multi-day tour. I will be using them in other cities. Thank-you
Night time tour with Noemi
trevorbish,Sep 5, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of the company of the lovely Noemi for my night photography tour. I have some knowledge of photographic techniques but have never successfully tried long exposure shots at night. With Noemi's expert help I learnt what effect different ISO settings, f numbers and exposure times have on the outcome of a photo. With the reminders I should be confident in capturing fantastic night time photos. Thank you and thank Noemi for my tour.
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