Lighthouses, Piers & Bridges – Low-Light & Long Exposure Photography on Anglesey
Lighthouses, Piers & Bridges – Low-Light & Long Exposure Photography on Anglesey
The only thing better than low light and long exposure photography is a day spent photographing lighthouses, piers and bridges on the historic island of Anglesey. Join us for this captivating Welshot photography workshop, ideal for embracing the magic of a mid-winter day. Beginning at Penmon, we’ll witness the sunrise over the Great Orme, casting its glow over Llandudno, North Wales. Discover the art of long exposure photography, mastering various shutter speeds to capture the mesmerising ‘Milky / Blurry’ effect on the sea. This day promises a diverse range of subjects and genres, from sweeping seascapes to intricate landscapes, and from architectural marvels to capturing the details of macro and close-up photography.
Our journey will take us from the historic Telford’s Menai Bridge to the impressive Britannia Bridge, both of which connect the island of Anglesey to mainland North Wales. These photogenic bridges will provide endless opportunities for capturing their engineering beauty. We’ll start at Coed Cyrnol Car Park and stroll along the Belgium Promenade, with our first stop at Llandysilio Island (also known as Church Island). Here, you’ll capture the Britannia Bridge in its full splendour, framed by the surrounding landscape.
Next, we’ll head towards Telford’s Menai Bridge. You’ll have the chance to photograph this awe-inspiring structure from multiple vantage points, both from underneath and from above, as we walk along its historic path. We’ll make our way onto and across the bridge itself, allowing for unique angles that showcase its remarkable design and the views of the Menai Strait. If time allows, we’ll take a short drive to a nearby lookout layby along the A55 near the Britannia Bridge. From this vantage point, you’ll be able to capture both the Britannia and Menai Bridges in all their glory, with the sunset creating an atmospheric backdrop. As the day transitions into the blue hour, you’ll have the opportunity to capture stunning images of these monumental structures as the light fades.
This is more than just a photography day, it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the historical, architectural, and natural wonders of this coastal region. By the time we wrap up the day, you’ll leave not only with a collection of stunning images but with a deep sense of satisfaction from a day well-spent exploring lighthouses, piers, and bridges.
Main Image Credit: John Bradburn
You Will Learn
- Long exposure techniques: Mastering the use of long exposure to capture smooth, ‘Milky – Blurry’ water effects.
- Low-light photography: Tips and techniques for capturing stunning images in low-light conditions.
- Shutter speed control: How to experiment with different shutter speeds to create dynamic, creative effects in seascape photography.
- Seascape and landscape composition: Techniques for composing visually striking images in coastal environments.
- Architectural photography: Capturing the intricate details and grandeur of bridges, including different angles and perspectives.
- Capturing historical structures: How to photograph iconic landmarks like Telford’s Menai Bridge and Britannia Bridge.
- Golden hour and sunset photography: How to capture the beauty of the changing light during sunrise and sunset.
- Blue hour photography: Techniques for shooting after sunset to capture the cool, ambient light of the blue hour.
- Camera settings for changing Light: Adapting camera settings to successfully shoot in varying light conditions throughout the day.
- Creative Composition in architectural settings: Using leading lines, symmetry, and framing to enhance architectural photos.
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 Lighthouses, Piers & Bridges – Low-Light & Long Exposure Photography on Anglesey 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
07:30 – Meet at Penmon Lighthouse
08:31 – Sunrise
10:30 – Head to Beaumaris Pier
12:00 – Lunch (Not included – But there are various eating establishments in Beaumaris and/or Menai Bridge)
13.00 – Meet at the Coed Cyrnol Car Park – Menai Bridge
15:00 – Golden Hour
16:01 – Sunset – then capture the Blue Hour
17:00 – Finish
Please Bring
- Camera and lenses suitable for this event – Wide angle if possible – Standard zoom – Macro – Bring the lenses you have (or like working with) and we will help you get the best from your lens and camera
- Spare (Fully Charged) Batteries and Memory Card
- Tripod / Cable release if you have one
- Refreshments – Snacks or drinks you think you will require during the event
- A list of ideas, help, questions etc that you would like to discuss with Welshot Team Leaders
Please Note
- Transportation, toll-roads (Penmon), food or drink are not included in the cost of 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.
