See Brighton in a new light! Learn night photography while exploring the city’s glow, trailing lights, and after-dark atmosphere.

Description

Brighton By Night – Photo Walk Outdoors Workshop with Eva Kalpadaki

Aim

Have you ever struggled with what kind of settings to use to get those trailing lights?Do you want to use light as a brush tool to explode your creativity?

In this workshop I will guide you how to capture the magic of Brighton by Night in an explorative and experimental play with Night Photography.

I will introduce you to the basic techniques which we will practise around Brighton and open the way for a whole new world in your creativity.

Along the way, I will be giving you constructive feedback and advice on how to improve your night photography and I will be encouraging you to share your photos with your peers.

All levels welcome

Workshop Themes

-Long Exposure in Bulb setting

- ISO and f/stop settings in Night Photography

- Light Painting

- Combination of Flash with Ambient Night Light

Objectives

At the end of the workshop you will be able to:

- Understand the key principles of night photography—how to read, use, and play with low light to create mood and impact

- Get hands-on experience capturing your own night shots around Brighton, experimenting with exposure, composition, and colour

- Reflect on your creative process and talk about how you approached each image—from technical choices to artistic intent

General Workshop Outline

Meeting

Introductions

Explaining briefly the main workshop themes with student contributions and questions

Extended Practice Session

You will be taking night photographs walking along Brighton centre and/or seafront and applying the workshop themes into practice.

You can follow the tasks I will be giving you or you can choose to shoot freely after you feel confident with the basics. I will be answering your questions and giving you individual attention and practical tips on how to achieve your desired results by controlling your camera settings.

Feedback

I will be giving you feedback along our practice session during and at the end of each practical assignment and I will be encouraging you to share your photos with your peers and contribute to each other's photos with constructive feedback.

Camera guidelines – what you will need

- Ideally, an SLR camera with BULB setting(digital if you want digital, film if you want film) is the best type of camera you can have if you want to really explore, or even just experiment with photography

- a basic knowledge of how to use your camera although not absolutely necessary.

- a camera that can shoot at least 30 secs of long exposure shots

- a tripod (I can provide one if you don't have)

- a remote control for your camera

- a flash ( the inbuilt camera flash or an external one if you have)

- super warm clothes if the night is cold

- enthusiasm and imagination

FAQs

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Minimum age is 18 years old

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

YES

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