London
Calling
Tuition
$4,500
Location
England
Dates
June 6 - 11, 2027
Fitness Level
Moderate
Availability
Limited to 12
London Calling
Experience the Magic of London Through Your Lens
June 6 - 11, 2027
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Explore London's rich history, iconic architecture, and vibrant culture
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Photograph the city in its best light from sunrise through blue hour
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Special model shoot featuring a classic red telephone box and London street setting
London is one of the world's most exciting cities for photographers, where centuries of history blend seamlessly with bold contemporary architecture, vibrant neighborhoods, and iconic landmarks. From the grandeur of Tower Bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey to the colorful streets of Notting Hill, the energy of Covent Garden, and the hidden alleys known only to locals, London offers endless photographic opportunities around every corner. During this five-day workshop, you'll photograph the city during the most beautiful light of the day—from sunrise and golden hour to the magic of blue hour, while discovering both world-famous landmarks and lesser-known locations that many visitors never experience.
This workshop combines hands-on photography in the field with personalized instruction designed to help photographers of all skill levels improve their craft. Throughout the week, Randy Van Duinen and London photographer Karen Bengall will share their favorite locations, techniques, and creative approaches while helping you strengthen your composition, camera skills, and post-processing workflow. Our small-group format ensures you'll receive plenty of individual attention while enjoying one of the world's greatest travel destinations alongside fellow photography enthusiasts.
We'll divide our time between photographing London's remarkable architecture, historic streets, colorful neighborhoods, and vibrant city life while also reviewing images, discussing techniques, and helping you create your strongest portfolio from the trip.
(Workshop limited to just 12 participants.)
Why You'll Love Photographing London
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A City of Endless Variety – From royal palaces and historic churches to modern skyscrapers, colorful markets, hidden mews, and iconic bridges, London offers an incredible variety of photographic subjects within easy walking distance.
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Photography at the Perfect Time of Day – We'll photograph many of London's most famous landmarks at sunrise, sunset, and blue hour when the city is at its most beautiful and the crowds are at their lowest.
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Learn from Two Experienced Instructors – Photograph alongside internationally award-winning architectural photographer Randy Van Duinen and London photographer Karen Bengall, combining local knowledge with world-class photographic instruction.
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
June 6, 2027: Arrival in London, Orientation and Welcome Dinner
Arrive in London and check into our hotel near Tower Hill. You’ll have the afternoon to settle in and explore the area before meeting Randy Van Duinen, Kearn Bengall, and the group for our workshop orientation and welcome dinner.
June 7, 2027: Leadenhall Market, Modern London, Tower Bridge Sunset
We’ll start the morning photographing the historic Leadenhall Market before exploring Lloyd’s of London and the modern architecture of the City. Following lunch, we’ll return to the hotel for an afternoon break before heading to the Thames to photograph Tower Bridge through golden hour, sunset, and blue hour.
June 8, 2027: Trafalgar Square, London Model Shoot, Big Ben and Parliament Sunset
We’ll begin early at Trafalgar Square, photographing the architecture, fountains, and classic London street scenes before the crowds arrive. After lunch and an afternoon break, we’ll photograph a model in a classic London setting featuring a red telephone box and, if available, a Vespa. We’ll finish the evening along the Thames photographing Big Ben, Parliament, and Westminster Bridge through sunset and blue hour.
June 9, 2027: St. Paul’s Cathedral, Tate Modern, Millennium Bridge Twilight
We’ll begin the day photographing St. Paul’s Cathedral and its impressive architecture before continuing across the Thames to Tate Modern. Following lunch, we’ll return to the hotel for an afternoon break and image review. Late in the day, we’ll head back out to photograph Millennium Bridge and St. Paul’s as the light changes from golden hour through sunset and twilight.
June 10, 2027: Bank of England, London Architecture, Sunset Photography and Closing Dinner
We’ll spend the morning photographing the Bank of England, Royal Exchange, and the mix of historic and contemporary architecture throughout London’s financial district. After lunch and an afternoon break, we’ll head out for our final sunset shoot at a location selected based on the best light and weather conditions. We’ll finish the evening with our closing dinner and celebrate our time photographing London together.
June 11, 2027: Final London Shoot, Image Review and Workshop Wrap-Up
We’ll start our final morning with an early photography session at one of London’s iconic locations, taking advantage of the quieter streets and morning light. We’ll return to the hotel for a final image review, post-processing instruction, and workshop wrap-up, concluding our London Calling workshop at noon.
Itinerary
Gallery
Fitness
Moderate: London is a very walkable city, and we will be walking and using the Tube System to get around.
Flights
Arrive at Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, UK. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
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Shared lodging. Single rooms are available at an additional charge.
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Breakfast, opening dinner, closing dinner, and one other meal a day.
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All permits and park fees.
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All transportation from the workshop hotel.
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Photographic guiding and instruction.
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Image reviews and post-processing instruction.
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Pre- and post-online meeting.
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Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
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Travel to and from London, England.
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Unscheduled airport transfers.
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Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
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Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
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Items of a personal nature.
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Alcoholic Beverages.
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Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
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Anything else specifically not listed as included.
Payment Terms
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Your deposit of $2,000 will hold your space in this workshop.
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The balance is due not later than March 1, 2027.
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All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply.
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Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
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