About
York Photo Walks take place every Wednesday at 1.00pm. Then Friday at 10.00am outside York Art Gallery.
Come and join us on this inspiring photography walk, with professional photographer Paula Duck. We will be taking in the Minster and Bar walls, The Shambles, Museum Gardens and Lendal Bridge
We start at the Minster with a 360 walk around, then a walk down to the bar walls at Bootham and up on to the walls giving wonderful views of the city. We come back down to Monkbar and walk along down to the Shambles taking in a little local history and photographing along the way. We head down to Fossgate and through to The Merchant Adventurers Hall and the beautiful Gardens . Continuing back to Parliament street and stop and stroll through The Shambles Market along onto Swinegate, then to Stonegate. We then walk to The Museum Gardens this will take in St.Mary’s Abbey, the remains of the Roman walls and The Hospitium, and then we will walk back across Lendal Bridge.
Whether you want to just learn the basics, or improve your photography skills the walk will have top tips for all abilities. Bring any camera whether it is a DSLR, Point and shoot, mobile or tablet camera. We will explore how to improve your composition in photography, what is the rule of thirds? Learn how to see creatively, and encouraging you to see the world with an artistic eye. All this whilst taking in some beautiful sights and exploring the city. BOOK HERE
Find out more on York Photo Walks
Walks last approx 3 hours
Our cost per adult is £ 75.00
Our cost Under 16's £30.00
Under 5’s are free
On these walks you will:
• Learn to get more creative with your images,
• Learn about composition and framing your subjects
• How to get the most out of the available light
• Learn how to get the best angles of view
• Help with camera settings, shutter speed, Aperture and ISO speed
• Lots of encouragement and expert advice
• Feel more confident when out and about with your camera
• Creative exploration
• Gain more confidence in your photography
• Meeting people with a passion for photography
• Sharing and learning with other people
• Great for your mental health
• Having a mindful experience
With a stop for refreshments and time to review your photos, ask questions, and talk through what you have taken. We will run through some theory and look at how this can be applied practically.
On my walks the numbers are
restricted so that I can accommodate everyone’s needs and questions
along the way.
Family Groups are welcome.
Small groups to accommodate everyone
Lots of encouragement and expert advice
Bring any camera
Free Photography Top tips guide
Please can you provide your phone number in case we have to cancel or reschedule due to adverse weather. We will not use this for any other purposes.
York Photo Walks Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday 9:00am until 6:00pm
