A free photo walk for women at Plymouth's West End Carnival. Cameras provided, no experience needed, booking essential.

A free photo walk for women at the West End Carnival

The West End Carnival takes over the streets around Plymouth Market on Saturday 29 August: samba bands, Taiko drummers, circus performers, vintage cars and a main stage at Frankfort Gate. No shortage of things to point a camera at!

We are running a free photo walk with Jess from the Fotonow team. We will meet at our space on Cornwall Street, have a coffee and a chat about what we are looking for, then head out together to photograph the carnival as it gets going.

You do not need any experience and if you have never thought of yourself as a photographer, that is fine! Jess will show you what to look for, how to compose a shot, and how to catch a moment while it is happening.

What you need to bring

Nothing, unless you want to. We have cameras you can borrow for the session. If you would rather use your own camera or your phone you are welcome to.

Wear comfortable shoes, since we will be on our feet and moving around. Bring a coat if it looks like rain, because we will go out either way.

Who this is for

This is a one-off photo walk, open to women and to anyone who identifies as a woman.

You do not need to have been to any of our sessions before. Most people who book on to these haven't, and you are as welcome on your own as with a friend (booking is required).

Anyone under 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian (the parent or guardian does not need to book a separate ticket).

Timings

11.00 Meet at Fotonow, 107 Cornwall Street. Coffee, introductions, a look at what we are doing.

11.30 Head out into the West End.

13.30 Back at 107 to look at what everyone has made.

14.00 Finish.

Getting here

107 Cornwall Street is in the West End of the city centre, a few minutes' walk from Plymouth Market. The carnival takes place on the streets right around us. We are a short walk from the bus stops on Royal Parade. There are numerous car parks in the city centre but please note the following road closures for the carnival (8am to 5pm on the 29th):

New George Street: from Raleigh Street to Market Avenue

Market Avenue: entire length

Cornwall Street: from Market Avenue to PCC Market Car Park

Market Way: temporary two-way traffic lights installed for the narrow lane section between Morley Court junction onto Market Way and Market Way junction onto Coach Station

Access

We are meeting downstairs in our building, which is ground level with an accessible entrance. The nearest accessible toilet is located in Plymouth Market a few doors down from our location.

Questions

If you have any questions about the photo walk, please email info@fotonow.org

This session is part of Crescent Summer Sessions, a programme of free creative workshops for women in Plymouth, funded by Devon Community Foundation.

Description supplied by the event organiser.