Private London Photography Tour

Join a professional photographer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Easyjet Traveller and Ritz-Carlton’s magazine, and learn how to photograph London.

London Photo Tours are private, six-hour photography experiences in the heart of the city. They combine tuition and a photo walk around St Paul’s Cathedral, the Thames, the architecture of the City of London and the street life along the South Bank. Every tour is tailored to you: your camera, your level and what you want to come home with.

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London private photography tour — Panoramic Ireland — Private London photo tour — city light with Panoramic Ireland

London photography experience — city views with Panoramic Ireland — City views and architecture on a private London photography tour

What we photograph

St Paul’s Cathedral: Wren’s dome from the classic angles and from the less obvious ones, including reflections, rooftop views and the approach from the Millennium Bridge.

The Thames at night: blue hour and after dark along the river, with long exposures of bridges, light trails and the city skyline reflected in the water.

Architecture: the glass, steel and stone of the City, from Leadenhall and Lloyd’s to medieval lanes squeezed between towers. We’ll look at lines, symmetry and how to handle verticals.

Street photography: markets, commuters, buskers and the riverside crowds. You’ll learn how to read a scene, wait for the moment and photograph people confidently and respectfully.

London architecture and street photography — Panoramic Ireland — Architecture and street scenes in the City of London

Thames and City of London — private photo tour with Panoramic Ireland — The Thames and the City — river light and skyline

A typical day

We usually start in the afternoon so the tour finishes in the best light of the day:

Afternoon: meet at St Paul’s for a briefing on your camera settings, then work around the cathedral and through the City’s architecture.

Late afternoon: cross the Millennium Bridge to the South Bank for street photography as the city gets busier.

Blue hour and night: along the Thames for night and long-exposure work, finishing near Tower Bridge or back towards St Paul’s.

Prefer an early start, a particular area or a different subject? Tell me and I’ll design the day around it.

London photo walk — South Bank and river light — South Bank and river light as the city gets busier

Blue hour and night photography in London — Panoramic Ireland — Blue hour and night along the Thames

The details

Duration: about 6 hours.

Meeting point: the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral, or your hotel if it’s central. Let me know where you’re staying.

Group: private, just you and the people you bring, up to a maximum of six. No strangers.

Price: £1450 per couple, plus £50 for each additional guest. Children go free.

Level: beginners to advanced. Any camera is fine, including phone, compact, mirrorless, DSLR or film.

Tripod: I can bring one for the night section at no extra cost.

Booking: a minimum of three days’ notice, please.

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Good to know

Footwear: you’ll be on your feet for six hours, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a light rain jacket.

Tripods: parts of the South Bank are privately managed and restrict tripods. I know where they’re welcome and where it’s better to shoot handheld.

Bad weather: rain in London means reflections, umbrellas and glowing shop windows, so we’ll work with it. If the weather is exceptionally bad, we’ll reschedule or adapt the day.

Cancellation: cancel more than 28 days in advance and 50% may be refunded. Inside 28 days no refund can be given. I’ll always try to reschedule if your plans change.

Feedback: after the tour, send me a few of your images for a critique.

London streets and riverside — Panoramic Ireland photo tour — Streets and riverside — photographing London on foot

£1450 per couple
6h
Guide: Darren McLoughlin

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