Street Photography Meets Chinese New Year – 2026 Year of the Horse – Liverpool
Street Photography Meets Chinese New Year – 2026 Year of the Horse – Liverpool
Celebrate Chinese New Year 2026 in Liverpool with a Welshot street and documentary photography workshop. This workshop (complete with masterclass in learning how to shoot from the hip) promises to immerse you in the rich culture and vibrant energy of Liverpool’s Chinatown. This unique experience combines the art of street photography with the lively celebrations of the Chinese New Year, offering a perfect opportunity to hone your skills while capturing the sights, sounds, and movements of this festive occasion.
Under expert guidance of team Welshot, you’ll explore everything from sweeping panoramic cityscapes to intricate close-up details. Whether you’re photographing the bustling streets, the dynamic flow of dance and movement, or the intricate architecture of Chinatown, this workshop will keep you inspired and engaged throughout the day.
We’ll meet at Liverpool One and stroll toward the iconic Chinese Ceremonial Archway, which towers above, marking the entrance to Chinatown, which is home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe. As you capture the dazzling array of colors, costumes, and cultural displays, you’ll have the chance to photograph the celebrations in honor of the Year of the Horse. It’s an opportunity to blend the rich history of Liverpool’s Chinese community with the energy of a global celebration.
Whether you’re a seasoned street photographer or a newcomer looking to explore a dynamic scene, this workshop offers an unforgettable way to enhance your skills while capturing the essence of one of the most vibrant festivals in the world.
Main Image Credit: Eifion Williams
You Will Learn
- How to master street photography: Learn the art of capturing candid, spontaneous moments in urban environments. You’ll discover how to use your camera settings to document the energy of the streets while blending into the surroundings. Including a masterclass in shooting from the hip.
- How to compose for panoramic shots: Explore techniques for photographing wide, sweeping cityscapes and the vibrant atmosphere of the festival. You’ll learn how to frame panoramic scenes effectively, capturing the full scope of the event.
- How to shoot for close-up photography: Delve into the world of intricate details. From capturing cultural symbols to the textures of Chinatown’s architecture and vibrant costumes, you’ll master the art of focusing on small, telling moments that tell a larger story.
- How to capture movement and dance: Learn techniques to photograph fast-moving subjects like dancers, performers, and festival-goers. Whether you’re freezing motion or creating dynamic motion blur, you’ll gain the skills to photograph people in action.
- How to work with light and shadow: Understand how to make the most of both natural and artificial light. You’ll discover techniques to enhance your photographs by playing with light and shadow, even in challenging lighting situations typical of outdoor festivals.
- How to tell a story through images: Understand the power of composition to tell a deeper story through your images. You’ll learn how to guide the viewer’s eye and create photos that evoke emotion and narrate the experience of the event.
- Why cultural sensitivity in photography is important: Gain insight into photographing within diverse cultural contexts. Learn how to approach your subjects respectfully while capturing authentic moments from the festival and the people who celebrate it.
- How to engage with the scene: Learn how to blend into the environment and build trust with your subjects. This will allow you to capture more genuine, unposed moments while still being discreet and respectful of your surroundings.
- How to use the environmental elements: Explore how to incorporate architectural features, colorful decorations, and street elements into your images, adding depth and context to your photographs while telling a more complete story of the location and event.
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 Street Photography Meets Chinese New Year – 2026 Year of the Horse – Liverpool 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
9:30 – Meet inside Pret A Manger – Liverpool One
9:35 – Welcome, information, and masterclass (over a coffee) on shooting street photography and how to get the best from the day
10:30 – Photography starts – 1:1 and Group Tuition will be provided
We will be stopping for comfort stops / refreshments (not included) at convenient times throughout the day
17:00 – 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
- 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 will be stopping for comfort stops / refreshments (not included) at convenient times throughout the day
- 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.
- 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.
