Architecture & Details – Lowlight & Long Exposure Photography in Chester
Architecture & Details – Lowlight & Long Exposure Photography in Chester
Get ready to capture Chester’s architectural charm in a whole new light with Welshot’s architecture & details – lowlight & long exposure photographic workshop. Meeting at Chester Cross, we’ll begin our afternoon by exploring the historic city walls, Chester Cathedral where you’ll have the chance to photograph its stunning Gothic architecture before the light begins to fade. We will then make our way towards the River Dee, immersing ourselves in the rich history of Chester.
As twilight settles in and we move into the evening, we’ll delve into the art of long exposures and low-light photography, revealing the hidden beauty of the city. From wide cityscape vistas of Chester’s landmarks to the intricate architectural details of the Cathedral and the city walls, this workshop will allow you to capture the essence of Chester in a way you’ve never seen before.
Learn to see the world through a monochromatic lens, using black and white compositions to emphasize textures and contrasts, while adapting to the changing light and weather conditions. Whether you’re capturing reflections in the River Dee, leading lines along the city walls, or the majestic Cathedral under the fading light, you’ll gain new skills for creative and striking compositions. The evening will also see us experimenting with long exposures, capturing everything from traffic trails to the quiet elegance of Chester’s streets after dark complete with Christmas lights. By the end of the day, your memory card will be filled with incredible photographs, each one telling the story of Chester’s timeless beauty.
Main Image Credit: Mark Carline
You Will Learn
- How to capture architectural details and cityscapes in low light and long exposure conditions: Learn how to approach both wide cityscape vistas and intricate architectural elements, even when the light begins to fade, and how to expose for optimal detail in challenging lighting situations.
- How to use techniques for shooting wide cityscape vistas, including Chester’s iconic Cathedral and historic city walls: Explore how to compose and photograph Chester’s famous landmarks, including the majestic Chester Cathedral and the ancient city walls, using techniques that bring out the grandeur and scale of these iconic structures.
- How using black and white compositions to emphasise textures, contrasts, and architectural features: Discover how to transform your images into striking black-and-white compositions that highlight the textures, lines, and contrasts in architectural features like stonework, arches, and windows.
- How adapting to varying light conditions and weather: Learn how to work with unpredictable weather and changing light, from bright skies to cloudy conditions, and how to make the most of available light, even in challenging environments, even in rainy conditions.
- How to incorporate reflections, leading lines, and details into your compositions: Master the art of finding and using reflections in puddles, windows, and water to enhance your photos. Learn how to recognise and use leading lines to guide the viewer’s eye, as well as capturing small, yet impactful details in your environment.
- How to master the art of long exposures: Learn to use long exposure techniques to create stunning effects, such as capturing smooth, flowing traffic trails, the movement of clouds, or the dynamic atmosphere of an evening cityscape.
- How to capture both wide-angle and detailed shots: Develop the skills to shoot a variety of subjects, from sweeping vistas of the city and surrounding landscape to close-up shots of architectural details, ensuring that every angle and scene is captured with intention and precision.
- How to use long exposure to create dynamic and atmospheric images after dark: Dive into night photography and learn how to capture the mood of the city after dark, from glowing street lights and illuminated buildings to soft light trails and the intricate textures of evening shadows.
By the end of the event, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to work in changing light, a broader skillset for shooting urban architecture, and the confidence to experiment with long exposure and low-light techniques to create compelling images in any setting.
Beginner to photography? We’re here for you.
Whether you are a beginner to photography, a photographer who would like to try a new genre, learn a new technique or skill, or, a more advanced photographer who wants to build their image portfolio, you will be made welcome, and we would love to help you get the best out of your camera.
The Welshot Team will be at hand throughout this Architecture & Details – Lowlight & Long Exposure Photography in Chester event to assist and help you get the best from your camera, so you can leave at the end of this session with memory cards full of beautiful photographs and great memories having learned a thing or three about photography and your camera.
Event Schedule
13:00 – Meet at the Chester Cross
13:05 – Welcome, introductions & information – Schedule of the session will be handed out.
13:10 – Photography starts – 1:1 & group tuition.
There will be quick, informal (comfort) stops throughout the afternoon but no official break – We suggest you bring your own refreshments / sustenance.
15:00 – Golden hour – Semi low-light conditions – Group tuition in long exposures
16:06 – Sunset & blue hour – Low-light photography and long exposures
20:00 – Finish
Please Bring
- Camera and lenses suitable for this event – Standard zoom (18 – 55mm) / Nifty 50mm / Or your preferred lens you like to work with
- Tripod and cable release if you have one
- Spare Batteries and Memory Card
- A list of ideas, help, questions etc that you would like to discuss with Welshot Team Leaders.
Please Note
- This event is strictly limited to eight photographers.
- Food, drink & entry fees are not included in this event.
- We suggest you bring your own refreshments / sustenance as there will be no official stop to eat on this event.
- This is an outdoors event. Please make sure you come dressed appropriately.
- If Welshot decides to postpone this event due to bad weather conditions, you will be given several options regarding your booking.
- Voucher spaces are limited – Bookings made using a voucher/coupon code are non-transferable and non-refundable.
- In accordance with our Terms of Service – We may need to make changes to this event – We will do all we can to inform you as soon as possible.
