Welshot Photographic Academy Archives

Photo taken in lowlight along the Shropshire Union Canal in Chester.

Chester After Dark – Low-Light, Long Exposure & Creative Night Photography Workshop Discover Chester in a different Light As daylight fades and the city lights begin to glow, Chester takes on a completely different character. Historic buildings become illuminated, shadows grow longer, reflections appear in unexpected places and familiar streets offer exciting new photographic possibilities. Join … Read more

Photograph of historic building in Liverpool reflected on another glass building Creative Photography – City & Riverscape in Liverpool – Roving Academy Evening

Liverpool Through a Different Lens – Urban Photography & Creative Storytelling Workshop Liverpool is a city full of photographic possibilities, from its iconic waterfront and striking architecture to the quieter details, reflections, colours and everyday moments that often go unnoticed. But what happens when we stop looking for the obvious photograph and start looking a … Read more

Two Minute Tuesdays - The Difference Between Pro vs Standard Lenses

Need help choosing a camera? So, you’ve decided you want to take up photography but you have one problem – You’ve not got a camera yet You’ve looked online, you’ve maybe even visited camera shop and maybe you’ve even asked a question on social media – but there are SO many conflicting opinions, recommendations and … Read more

One-to=One Photography - Investing in Yourself.

Imagine this, you’ve got yourself a new, all singing, all dancing fancy pants camera with all the whistles and bells and a very complicated menu system – and you’re wondering where on earth to start? Most new cameras don’t even come with a camera manual anymore! You can, obviously, download one but then, will you … Read more

When the website developer asked for a selection of some behind the scene image which have been taken at Welshot it led us (ok, so me) down a bit of a rabbit hole here at the creative hub… In April 2025 we will be celebrating 16 years of organising events / workshops and photographic adventures … Read more

It’s been a whirlwind year for Welshot and I. Initially meeting Lee & The Team way back in May on my very first “Getting To Know You” photo-shoot a whole new world soon opened up for us both shortly after.. If you’ve read my previous blog posts from my very own ‘A Model’s Perspective’ series … Read more

When we started Welshot in 2009 we very quickly set some ground rules about what we would and wouldn’t do at our events. Our criteria for these rules were purely based on what we ourselves would like from a photography session day, event or workshop. After once being told, that we could now start shooting, … Read more

Photographic Themed Photo-Shoot - Mad Hatters and Alice in Wonderland. Photo is of two female models as the Queen of Hearts and King of Hearts and the Male Model is the Knave of Hearts

The full day themed photo-shoot event, Mad Hatters was a long time coming. It was well worth the wait however when Models, the Cambria Costume House and Team Welshot all came together at the Chester Crowne Plaza on Sunday 14th August to bring eighteen passionate photographers a great day of photography. From beginning to end the models danced, posed and portrayed the Lewis Carroll characters in six full studio set-ups, complete with bespoke backdrops and props which included a full-size dolls house, pink flamingos, knitted cupcakes, and a large assortment of teapots, cups and saucers.

A Photographic Adventure at Blists Hill - WelshotRewards Day - Photo showing the buildings of Blists Hill Open Air Museum in Telford, shropshire

A Photographic Adventure at Blists Hill – This WelshotRewards Day for Members of the Welshot Photographic Academy has it all. A pure photographers delight, from architecture to portraiture, from fish and chips wrapped up in paper to Victorian Policemen willing to pose for you and your camera. A Masterclass in low-light (interior) photography and how to capture those portraits will get you started on this photographic adventure, and help you to capture the images which will tell a story of days gone by.

Photo of 4 motorbikes racing around a corner - Action Photography - Classic Bike Racing

Enjoy the atmosphere of the Anglesey Circuit at this Welshot Action Photography – Classic Bike Racing photographic workshop, whilst learning how to capture classic motorcycles racing around one of the most picturesque circuits in the country. During the day there will be plenty of opportunity for 1:1 tuition, learning how to master the art of panning. During the day you will visit the pit area, helping you to get up close to the motorcycles being prepared for racing. As a photographer, this gives you an opportunity to build up a story of the day in photos.

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