Master Manchester night photography with award-winning photographer Mike McMahon. Capture stunning cityscapes, light trails and more.

Manchester Night Photography Workshop

Learn how to capture the best of Manchester after dark with award-winning photographer Mike McMahon of Sky High Photography UK.

This hands-on Manchester night photography workshop is designed for photographers who want to improve their night photography skills, move beyond automatic settings and learn how to create striking images using the city’s lights, architecture, trams, canals and light trails.

We’ll explore some of Manchester’s best locations for night photography, with practical tuition throughout the session. You’ll learn how to confidently set up your camera, work with longer exposures and make the most of the available light.

What you’ll learn

Camera settings for night photography

How to use manual exposure confidently

Shutter speed, aperture and ISO

Long-exposure photography

Capturing Manchester’s tram and vehicle light trails

Creating sharp, well-exposed night images

Composition and working with Manchester’s architecture and city lights

How to make the most of reflections, leading lines and available light

Practical tips to improve your photography in low-light conditions

What to expect

This is a practical, hands-on workshop, not a classroom lecture. You’ll be out photographing Manchester throughout the session, with plenty of one-to-one guidance and opportunities to ask questions as you shoot.

The workshop is suitable for photographers looking to develop their skills, whether you’re relatively new to night photography or already have some experience and want to take your images further.

About your tutor

The workshop is led by award-winning photographer Mike McMahon, founder of Sky High Photography UK. Mike specialises in Manchester cityscape, urban, night and aerial photography and has had his work featured in publications including Digital Camera Magazine and Amateur Photographer.

Location

The workshop takes place around some of Manchester’s best photography locations, including areas such as Castlefield and the city centre, depending on conditions and the best photographic opportunities on the night.

Bring your camera, a suitable lens, fully charged batteries and plenty of space on your memory card — and get ready to photograph Manchester after dark.

Whether you want to master night photography, capture stunning Manchester light trails or simply get more from your camera, this workshop will give you the practical skills and confidence to do it..

Description supplied by the event organiser.