Norfolk and Suffolk Photography Workshops
Join me for relaxed, practical landscape, coastal and night photography workshops across Norfolk and Suffolk. Choose from affordable group dates, Norwich photo walks and private 1-to-1 tuition in Norfolk, with help adapted to your camera and experience.
New Norfolk workshop dates for 2027
Norfolk Coast to Broads Landscape Photography Workshop | 20 January 2027
Norfolk Broads to Coast Landscape Photography Workshop | 24 February 2027
Norfolk Coastal Long-Exposure Photography Workshop | 10 April 2027
Suffolk photography workshops
UK Coastal Photography Group Felixstowe Sunrise Meetup | 19 December 2026
More Norfolk workshops and photo walks
Browse the current local dates below, or contact me if you would like help choosing the right workshop.
Norwich Christmas Lights Photography Walk
Date: Wednesday 9th December 2026
Time: 7pm to 9:30pm
Price: £25 per person
Group size: maximum 15 guests
Experience: all levels welcome
Fitness: easy, with gentle walking around Norwich city centre
Festive night photography in Norwich
Norwich comes alive with festive lights in December. This relaxed evening walk is a chance to photograph the city’s Christmas displays, illuminated architecture and busy seasonal atmosphere while learning how to work confidently after dark.
We’ll move at an easy pace through the city centre, stopping when the light, reflections or activity give us something interesting to work with. I’ll be on hand throughout to help with settings, composition and longer exposures.
What we’ll photograph
Possible subjects include Christmas lights and decorations, the glow of the market and shop windows, reflections on wet pavements, festive street scenes, illuminated architecture and the movement of people through the city after dark.
What you’ll learn
I’ll help with shutter speed, ISO, aperture, focusing in low light, tripod technique, mixed lighting and keeping warm highlights under control. We’ll also look at how to create atmosphere without losing the colour and detail of the lights.
How the evening will work
We’ll meet in Norwich city centre and spend around two and a half hours photographing on foot. The atmosphere is friendly and social, with time to try different approaches and ask for help. Final meeting details will be sent to booked guests before the walk.
What is included
• Around two and a half hours of guided festive night photography
• A relaxed walk with other photographers
• Practical help with settings, composition and long exposures
• A city-centre route selected around the best available displays and light
What to bring
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, charged batteries, spare batteries, memory cards, a useful range of lenses, a sturdy tripod, lens-cleaning kit, camera bag, warm weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, an umbrella or waterproofs and a way to pay for parking if needed.
What is not included
• Travel to and from the start location
• Travel during the photo walk
• Food and drinks
• Camera, personal accident, travel or vehicle-breakdown insurance
Weather and safety
The walk takes place outdoors in December. The route may change around the weather, access and activity in the city centre. Please dress warmly and take care when using a tripod in public spaces.
About Dibs
I am a full-time photographer based in Norfolk. I have worked commercially since 2011, hold a BA and a Master’s degree in Photography, and have been running photography workshops since 2013. My sessions are practical, sociable and free of ego, with help available whenever you need it.
Booking
The price is £25 per person. Select Book this workshop to reserve your place. Please use the contact page if you have any questions before booking.
Please read the workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
Happisburgh Long-Exposure Sunset Photography Workshop
Date: Saturday 14th November 2026
Time: midday to 4pm
Price: £75 per person
Group size: maximum 6 guests
Experience: all levels welcome
Fitness: generally fit, with walking on the beach and around the sea defences
Long-exposure photography on the Norfolk coast
Winter light gives the Norfolk coast a drama of its own, and Happisburgh’s sea defences are an ideal subject for learning how to photograph it. This afternoon workshop is built around the timber groynes, moving sea and changing sky, finishing with the late light towards sunset.
With a small group, there is time for individual help throughout. I’ll work alongside you and help you make deliberate choices about filters, exposure length and composition rather than simply leaving the shutter open and hoping for the best.
What we’ll photograph
We’ll work with Happisburgh’s beach, timber groynes, sea defences, waves and wider coastal landscape. The exact viewpoints will depend on the tide, weather, light and safe access on the day.
What you’ll learn
I’ll help with exposure timing, neutral-density and graduated filters, focusing, tripod technique and composing around moving water. We’ll look at how different shutter speeds change the character of the sea and how to balance the sky with the foreground.
How the workshop will work
The workshop runs from midday until 4pm, allowing us to build towards the late-afternoon light. The pace is practical and relaxed, with time to try different exposures and review the results while we are still on location. Final meeting details will be sent to booked guests before the workshop.
What is included
• Four hours of small-group photography tuition
• A maximum of six guests
• Practical help with filters, exposure and composition
• A full set of Kase landscape filters available to borrow
What to bring
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, charged batteries, spare batteries, memory cards, a useful range of lenses, landscape filters if you have them, a sturdy tripod, lens-cleaning kit, camera bag, warm waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear and an umbrella or waterproofs. I have a spare set of landscape filters available to borrow.
What is not included
• Travel to, during or from the workshop
• Food and drinks
• Car-parking costs
• Camera, personal accident, travel or vehicle-breakdown insurance
Weather and safety
This is an outdoor coastal workshop in November. The exact plan may change around the tide, weather and safe access. Warm waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear are essential.
About Dibs
I am a full-time photographer based in Norfolk. I have worked commercially since 2011, hold a BA and a Master’s degree in Photography, and have been running photography workshops since 2013. My workshops are practical and relaxed, with small groups, no egos and plenty of individual help.
Booking
The price is £75 per person. Select Book this workshop to reserve your place. Please use the contact page if you have any questions before booking.
Please read the workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
Halloween Weekend Night Photography Walk in Norwich
Date: Friday 30th October 2026
Time: 7pm to approximately 9:30pm
Price: £35 per person
Group size: maximum 10 guests
Experience: all levels welcome
Fitness: easy, with gentle walking around Norwich city centre
Night photography in Norwich over Halloween weekend
Norwich’s historic streets take on a different character after dark, and the run-up to Halloween adds even more atmosphere. This relaxed city photography walk is built around low light, long exposures and the mixture of old architecture, modern lighting and evening activity found around the city centre.
We’ll take our time, work as a group and make the most of whatever the night gives us. You do not need to be an expert; I’ll be on hand throughout to help with settings, composition and working confidently after dark.
What we’ll photograph
Possible subjects include Norwich’s old streets and lanes, illuminated architecture, light trails, neon and shop-window reflections, pools of street light and the movement of the city at night. The exact route will remain flexible so we can respond to the most interesting light and activity.
What you’ll learn
I’ll help you with shutter speed, ISO, aperture, focusing in low light, tripod technique, mixed lighting and composing cleaner night-time images. We’ll also look at how longer exposures can turn traffic and moving people into part of the photograph.
How the evening will work
We’ll meet in Norwich city centre and spend around two and a half hours photographing on foot. The pace is relaxed and social, with plenty of time to stop, try different approaches and ask for help. Final meeting details will be sent to booked guests before the walk.
What is included
• Around two and a half hours of guided night photography
• A maximum group of 10 guests
• Practical help with camera settings, composition and long exposures
• Route planning around the best available city light
What to bring
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, charged batteries, spare batteries, memory cards, a useful range of lenses, a sturdy tripod, lens-cleaning kit, camera bag, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear and an umbrella or waterproofs if needed.
What is not included
• Travel to, during or from the photo walk
• Food and drinks
• Car-parking costs
• Camera, personal accident, travel or vehicle-breakdown insurance
Weather and safety
This is an outdoor evening walk. The route may change around the weather, access and activity in the city centre. Please dress for the conditions and take care when working with a tripod in public spaces.
About Dibs
I am a full-time photographer based in Norfolk. I have worked commercially since 2011, hold a BA and a Master’s degree in Photography, and have been running photography workshops since 2013. My sessions are practical and relaxed, with friendly groups and help available when you need it.
Booking
The price is £35 per person. Select Book this workshop to reserve your place. Please use the contact page if you have any questions before booking.
Please read the workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
Cantley Sugar Beet Factory Night Photography Walk
Date: Wednesday 18th November 2026
Time: 7pm to approximately 9:30pm
Price: £20 per person
Group size: maximum 15 guests
Experience: a basic understanding of manual camera settings is helpful
Fitness: easy, with slow walking while carrying your camera and tripod
Industrial night photography beside the Norfolk Broads
Cantley Sugar Beet Factory is one of Norfolk’s most atmospheric industrial subjects after dark. When the factory is active, steam, glowing windows and bright working lights create a striking contrast with the quieter Broads landscape surrounding it.
This is a relaxed, guided photo walk rather than a formal classroom workshop. We’ll photograph together from surrounding public areas, with help available throughout for low-light settings, composition and long exposures.
What we’ll photograph
Possible subjects include the illuminated factory, steam catching the light, reflections on the water, silhouettes, glowing windows, night skies and the wider industrial landscape. This is not a factory-access workshop and we will not enter private land.
What you’ll learn
We’ll look at exposure, white balance, focusing in the dark, working safely with a tripod and controlling very bright highlights without losing the atmosphere of the scene. I’ll also help with reflections, long exposures and simplifying a busy industrial composition.
How the evening will work
We’ll meet near Cantley and take a slow walk between viewpoints on public land. The session starts at 7pm and finishes around 9:30pm, although we may stay a little longer when the conditions are particularly good. Final meeting details will be sent to booked guests before the walk.
What is included
• Around two and a half hours of guided night photography
• Practical help with settings, focusing, composition and long exposures
• A relaxed, social photo walk with other photographers
What to bring
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, charged batteries, spare batteries, memory cards, a useful range of lenses, a sturdy tripod, remote shutter release or camera timer, lens-cleaning kit, camera bag, a head torch or small torch, warm outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear, waterproofs or an umbrella and a way to pay for parking if needed. Filters are optional for this session.
What is not included
• Travel to and from the start location
• Travel during the photo walk
• Food and drinks
• Access inside the factory or onto private land
• Camera, personal accident, travel or vehicle-breakdown insurance
Weather and safety
This is an outdoor night walk near water, roads and working industrial surroundings. The route may change around access, activity and weather. Please wear suitable footwear, bring a torch and take care when using a tripod in the dark.
About Dibs
I am a full-time photographer based in Norfolk. I have worked commercially since 2011, hold a BA and a Master’s degree in Photography, and have been running photography workshops since 2013. My sessions are practical, sociable and free of ego, with help available whenever you need it.
Booking
The price is £20 per person. Select Book this workshop to reserve your place. Please use the contact page if you have any questions before booking.
Please read the workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
Norwich Evening Photography Walks
Dates: choose your preferred date from the menu above
Time: 6:45pm to approximately 9:30pm
Price: £20 per person, per walk
Group size: maximum 15 guests
Experience: suitable for photographers with a basic understanding of their camera through to more experienced shooters
Fitness: easy, with slow walking while carrying your camera equipment
Evening photography through Norwich city centre
These relaxed Norwich photo walks combine architecture, street photography, cityscapes and night photography in a friendly, social setting. We begin in the evening and continue as the city lights take over, giving us a changing mixture of natural and artificial light to work with.
Everyone, including me, will be photographing. This is less formal than a structured workshop, but I’ll be close by throughout to help with settings, composition, long exposures and any problems you run into.
What we’ll photograph
Subjects may include Norwich’s architecture, elevated city views, streets and lanes, reflections, light trails, shopfronts and the changing evening sky. The route varies so that each walk can respond to the season, weather and best available light.
What you’ll learn
We’ll discuss camera settings, exposure, focusing in lower light, tripod technique, long exposures and ways to simplify busy city scenes. You can ask for as much or as little help as you need.
How the walk will work
Choose a date from the menu above, then select Book this workshop. If you would like to attend more than one walk, add each date to your basket separately.
Each session starts and finishes at an accessible public location in Norwich city centre. Your exact meeting point will be emailed a few days before the walk. Once you have paid and received your confirmation email, your booking is confirmed.
What is included
• Around two hours and 45 minutes of guided evening photography
• A relaxed, social walk with other photographers
• Practical help with settings, composition and long exposures
• A city-centre route selected around the season and available light
What to bring
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, charged batteries, spare batteries, memory cards, a useful range of lenses, a sturdy tripod, lens-cleaning kit, camera bag, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, an umbrella or waterproofs and a way to pay for parking if needed.
What is not included
• Travel to and from the start location
• Travel during the photo walk
• Food and drinks
• Camera, personal accident, travel or vehicle-breakdown insurance
Weather and safety
The walk takes place outdoors and the route may change around the weather, access and activity in the city centre. Please dress for the conditions and take care when using a tripod in public spaces.
About Dibs
I am a full-time photographer based in Norfolk. I have worked commercially since 2011, hold a BA and a Master’s degree in Photography, and have been running photography workshops since 2013. My sessions are practical, sociable and free of ego, with help available whenever you need it.
Booking
The price is £20 per person for each walk. Choose your date from the menu above and select Book this workshop. Please use the contact page if you have any questions before booking.
Please read the workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
Norfolk Sunset Boat Photography Workshop
Date: Saturday 7th November 2026
Time: 11am to 4pm
Price: £90 per person
Group size: maximum 5 guests
Experience: all levels welcome
Fitness: generally fit, with the longest walk around 40 minutes from the car
Photograph Norfolk’s boats and coastline through to sunset
This small-group workshop is built around boats moored along the Norfolk shore, the surrounding coastal landscape and the changing light as the afternoon moves towards sunset. It is a chance to slow down, study the scene and produce a considered set of photographs rather than rush between viewpoints.
With no more than five guests, there is time for individual help throughout the session. I’ll work alongside you and help with camera settings, composition and making the most of the available light.
What we’ll photograph
We’ll explore the boats, shoreline, wider coastal landscape and details that make the location distinctive. Reflections, textures, changing skies and the relationship between the boats and their surroundings will all give us different ways to approach the scene.
What you’ll learn
I’ll help with exposure, composition, filters, tripod technique and responding to changing coastal light. Tuition is adapted to your experience, so you can join whether you are learning the controls or refining an established approach.
How the workshop will work
The session runs from 11am until 4pm, giving us time to work through the afternoon and towards sunset. The precise plan will remain flexible around the weather, light and safe access. Final meeting information will be emailed to booked guests before the workshop.
What is included
• Five hours of small-group photography tuition
• A maximum of five guests
• Practical help with camera settings and composition
• Location planning around the light and weather
• Loan of landscape filters if needed
What to bring
Bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera, charged batteries, spare batteries, memory cards, a useful range of lenses, a sturdy tripod, lens-cleaning kit, camera bag, suitable outdoor clothing, sturdy footwear and an umbrella or waterproofs if needed. I have spare landscape filters available to borrow.
What is not included
• Travel to, during or from the workshop
• Food and drinks
• Camera, personal accident, travel or vehicle-breakdown insurance
Weather and safety
This is an outdoor coastal workshop. The exact plan may change around the conditions and safe access. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to carry your equipment over the stated walking distance.
About Dibs
I am a full-time photographer based in Norfolk. I have worked commercially since 2011, hold a BA and a Master’s degree in Photography, and have been running photography workshops since 2013. My workshops are practical and relaxed, with small groups, no egos and plenty of individual help.
Booking
The price is £90 per person. Select Book this workshop to reserve your place. Please use the contact page if you have any questions before booking.
Please read the workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
Norfolk Dawn-to-Dusk Photography Tour
Date: Saturday 12 December 2026
Time: 6:45am to sunset, approximately ten hours
Price: £75 per person
Group size: Maximum 10 photographers
Experience: All levels welcome
Fitness: General fitness is required, with walks of up to 40 minutes from the car while carrying your equipment
Transport: A return lift from my Norwich address is available for up to three people, or you can use your own car between locations
A full day chasing Norfolk's winter light
Spend a relaxed day photographing the Norfolk coast from before sunrise through to sunset. We will work between Cromer and Great Yarmouth, following the best available light and weather rather than committing to locations that may not suit the conditions on the day.
This is a sociable photography tour rather than a formal classroom-style workshop. I will be on hand throughout to help with camera settings, composition and technique, while giving everyone time to make their own pictures.
Who this day is for
The tour is suitable for photographers of every level, from beginners who want practical help in the field to experienced photographers looking for a full day of company and creative shooting.
Where we may photograph
Our route will cover locations along the Norfolk coast between Cromer and Great Yarmouth. The exact starting point and locations will be chosen nearer the date, based on the weather, tides and where the best photographic opportunities are likely to be.
How the day works
We will begin before sunrise and continue until sunset, with breaks for breakfast and food during the day. Food and drinks are not included, so please bring what you need or be prepared to buy refreshments during our stops.
The pace will be relaxed, but this is a long winter day outdoors and some locations may involve walks of up to 40 minutes from the car with your camera equipment.
Getting there and travelling between locations
I can offer a return lift from my Norwich home address for up to three people. Alternatively, you can meet us at the first location and use your own car as we move between locations during the day. Full meeting details will be emailed before the tour.
What is included
Photography guidance from dawn until sunset
Help with camera settings, composition and working with changing light
A flexible route chosen for the day's conditions
A relaxed, small-group photography day
What to bring
Your camera, charged batteries and memory cards
A selection of lenses suitable for landscape photography
A sturdy tripod
Filters if you use them
Warm, waterproof clothing and suitable footwear
Food, drinks and any personal medication you may need
What is not included
Travel to and from Norfolk if you are not using the limited Norwich lift
Fuel, parking or other costs if you use your own vehicle
Food and drinks
Personal or equipment insurance
Weather and safety
The route may change to suit the weather, tides and safe access on the day. Please dress for a full winter day outdoors and follow any location-specific safety advice.
About your guide
I am Dibs McCallum, a commercial photographer since 2011 with a Master's degree in Photography. I will help you make the most of the conditions while keeping the day practical, friendly and focused on producing stronger photographs.
Booking
Places are limited to ten photographers. Book your place online and I will send the final meeting and route information before the day.
Please read the workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
A private photography day on Norfolk’s coast and Broads
Spend five hours working with me at carefully chosen locations on the Norfolk coast, the Norfolk Broads, or a route combining both. The session is shaped around your camera, experience and the photographs you want to make. You can book for yourself, come with a friend, or arrange a private group of up to five people.
At a glance
• Duration: 5 hours.
• Location: Choose the Norfolk Broads, the Norfolk coast, or a route combining both. We normally aim to work at two locations during the session, unless you would prefer to stay in one place or have something different in mind. You can meet me at the starting point or, when agreed, travel from my home in my photography-equipped van.
• Availability: Sessions can be arranged on any day of the week, with the date agreed after booking. Please allow around six weeks where possible.
• Experience: Suitable for beginners through to experienced photographers.
• Group options: One person, two people, or a private group of up to five.
What we can work on
• Getting confident with aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
• Composition and working with changing natural light.
• Accurate focusing, metering and choosing suitable lenses.
• Long exposures and using ND filters where the conditions suit them.
• Reviewing images and discussing practical editing decisions.
What to bring
Bring your camera, charged batteries, memory cards, suitable lenses, a tripod if you own one, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, food and drink, and a way to pay for parking if required. I can lend you a sturdy tripod and landscape filters, so please ask before buying equipment specifically for the day.
If you are not completely familiar with your camera, bring its manual or download an offline copy to your phone before the day. Some of the locations have weak or no mobile signal, so do not rely on being able to look it up online during the session.
How booking works
Choose the attendee option and the agreed Norfolk location, then book online. After payment, use the contact page so we can agree a suitable date and shape the day around what you want to learn. I will send the final meeting point, timing and practical details two to three days before the workshop.
Please review the current workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.
If you are unsure whether this is the right workshop for you, email me before purchasing and I will help you choose.
Bespoke workshops
If you have a particular location, subject or type of day in mind, I can also build a bespoke workshop for you. This can be elsewhere in Norfolk or further afield in the UK. Use the contact page with the location, number of people and what you would like to work on, and I will put together a suitable package and price. The advertised workshop prices cover locations in Norfolk. Travel and, where needed, accommodation for workshops outside the county will be quoted separately.
Private long-exposure tuition on the Norfolk coast
Spend five hours learning how to plan, meter and make long-exposure landscape photographs on the Norfolk coast. The session is tailored to your current experience and the subjects you want to photograph. You can book for yourself, come with a friend, or arrange a private group of up to five people.
At a glance
• Duration: 5 hours.
• Location: A pre-arranged Norfolk coast route chosen for the conditions and what you want to learn. We normally aim to work at two locations during the session, unless you would prefer to concentrate on one place or have something different in mind.
• Availability: Sessions can be arranged on any day of the week, with the date agreed after booking. Please allow around six weeks where possible.
• Experience: Some familiarity with your camera's manual controls is useful, but the tuition will be adapted to you.
• Equipment available: I can lend you a sturdy tripod, landscape filters and suitable adapters by prior arrangement.
What we can work on
• Reading the light meter and setting up the camera accurately.
• Aperture, shutter speed and ISO for long exposures.
• Manual focusing and avoiding camera movement.
• Choosing the right ND filter for the intended effect.
• Calculating exposure times and checking the result in changing light.
• Building strong coastal compositions rather than relying on the filter effect alone.
• Reviewing images and discussing practical editing decisions.
What to bring
Bring a camera with manual controls, charged batteries, memory cards, suitable lenses, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, food and drink, and a way to pay for parking if required. Bring your tripod, cable release and filters if you own them, but ask before buying equipment specifically for the session because I may be able to lend what you need.
If you are not completely familiar with your camera, bring its manual or download an offline copy to your phone before the day. Some coastal locations have weak or no mobile signal, so do not rely on being able to look it up online during the session.
Travel to the agreed starting point, food and drink, and camera or personal-accident insurance are not included.
How booking works
Choose the attendee option and book online. After payment, use the contact page so we can agree a suitable date, location and the equipment you need. I will send the final meeting point, timing and practical details two to three days before the workshop.
Please review the current booking and cancellation terms at https://www.dibsphotography.com/workshop-information before booking.
If you are unsure whether your camera or current experience is suitable, email me before purchasing.
Bespoke workshops
If you want long-exposure tuition at a particular location, I can build a bespoke workshop around it. This can be elsewhere in Norfolk or further afield in the UK. Use the contact page with the location, number of people and what you would like to learn, and I will put together a suitable package and price. The advertised workshop prices cover locations in Norfolk. Travel and, where needed, accommodation for workshops farther afield are quoted separately in advance.
A practical introduction to using your camera
This private Norfolk session is for beginners who want to move beyond automatic mode and understand what their camera is doing. We will work slowly and practically, using your own camera and real locations rather than trying to cover every piece of photographic theory at once. You can book for yourself, come with a friend, or arrange a private group of up to five people.
At a glance
• Duration: 5 hours.
• Location: An agreed Norfolk route suited to your experience, mobility and the weather. We normally aim to work at two locations during the session, unless you would prefer a different pace or format.
• Availability: Sessions can be arranged on any day of the week, with the date agreed after booking. Please allow around four to six weeks where possible.
• Experience: Designed for beginners and people returning to photography.
• Group options: One person, two people, or a private group of up to five.
What we can work on
• What aperture, shutter speed and ISO change in a photograph.
• Reading the camera's light meter and leaving automatic mode when useful.
• Autofocus, manual focus and choosing a suitable focus point.
• Simple, repeatable approaches to composition.
• Working with natural light and recognising when it changes.
• Choosing lenses and settings without overcomplicating the decision.
• Reviewing the photographs you make and understanding what to try next.
What to bring
Bring your camera, its manual if you have it, charged batteries, memory cards, suitable lenses, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, food and drink, and a way to pay for parking if required. I can lend you a sturdy tripod, so please ask if you do not own one.
If the manual is not already on your phone, download an offline copy before the day. Some of the locations have weak or no mobile signal, so do not rely on being able to look it up online during the session.
How booking works
Choose the attendee option and book online. After payment, use the contact page so we can agree a suitable date, location and equipment. I will send the final meeting point, timing and practical details two to three days before the workshop.
Please review the current booking and cancellation terms at https://www.dibsphotography.com/workshop-information before booking.
If you are unsure whether this is the right workshop for you, email me before purchasing.
Bespoke workshops
If you would like beginner tuition at a particular place or on another subject, I can put together a bespoke workshop in Norfolk or further afield in the UK. Use the contact page with the location, number of people and what you would like to learn, and I will put together a suitable package and price. The advertised workshop prices cover locations in Norfolk. Travel and, where needed, accommodation for workshops farther afield are quoted separately in advance.
Norfolk Coast and Broads Residential Photography Workshop
Dates: Monday 11th to Saturday 16th January 2027 (six days / five nights)
Price: £1,350 per person, with a private room
Deposit: £350 per person
Balance: £1,000 due 12 November 2026, 60 days before the trip
Accommodation: five nights, with a private bedroom for each guest
Group size: maximum 4 guests
Experience: suitable for a range of experience levels
Transport: collection and return to Norwich airport or train station, plus transport between workshop locations, are included
Norfolk coast and Broads in one winter trip
After more than a decade of running photography workshops in Norfolk, one request has come up again and again: can we photograph both the coast and the Broads in the same trip? This winter residential brings the two together, with sunrise shoots along the east coast, sunset sessions around the Broads, and proper time between locations for editing, image review and fine-art printing.
We’ll be based in a private house around Caister and Great Yarmouth. That keeps us close to a wide choice of coastal subjects while giving us straightforward access to the Broads and its windmills.
Likely locations
Possible coastal locations include Lowestoft’s old jetty, Caister’s sea defences, Sea Palling and quieter stretches of the Norfolk and Suffolk coast. Evening sessions may take us to windmills and waterside locations around the Broads, with one coastal sunset included when the conditions suit it.
The exact locations and running order will be chosen around the weather, tides, access and the best available light. This is a working landscape photography workshop rather than a fixed sightseeing itinerary.
How the week will work
Monday: arrive and settle into the accommodation, followed by an introductory session and our first sunset shoot.
Tuesday to Friday: sunrise photography on the coast, a relaxed break for breakfast and rest, then guided editing, image review or printing before heading out again for the evening light.
Saturday: a final sunrise if conditions make it worthwhile, followed by breakfast and a closing image-review and printing session. We’ll finish around lunchtime.
The winter days make this rhythm practical. You will still have time to warm up, eat and rest rather than being expected to shoot continuously from dawn until dusk.
From capture to print with PermaJet
This is more than a location tour. We’ll take selected photographs through the complete process from capture to finished print.
I’ll help you refine your raw files, make considered editing decisions, prepare images for print and compare how photographs respond to different paper surfaces. As a PermaJet ambassador, I’ll have a selection of PermaJet photographic and fine-art papers available so you can see how paper choice changes an image’s character.
Accommodation and food
Five nights’ accommodation are included, with each guest having a private bedroom. Breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals, tea, coffee, water and planned snacks are included. Meals will be arranged around the photography schedule using the accommodation and local cafés, pubs or other food providers. One local pub meal is planned when the itinerary and opening hours allow. Alcoholic drinks are not included.
I’ll contact everyone before the trip to collect dietary requirements. Please contact me before booking if you have a severe allergy or a requirement that may need specialist preparation, so I can confirm what can be accommodated safely.
Getting there and transport
Collection and return to Norwich airport or train station can be arranged, and transport between the scheduled workshop locations and fuel are included in my five-seat van. The van has 240V mains power for charging camera and drone batteries, plus a camping stove for tea and coffee between shoots.
Who this workshop is for
The workshop is suitable for a range of experience levels. Tuition is adapted to the individual, whether you want help becoming more confident with the camera, improving composition and long exposures, developing a more consistent editing workflow or learning how to prepare photographs for print.
Some locations involve sand, shingle, uneven ground and cold winter conditions. We’ll choose alternatives where possible, but please contact me before booking if you have any access or mobility concerns.
What is included
• Five nights’ accommodation in a private bedroom
• Breakfasts, packed lunches, evening meals and planned snacks
• Tea, coffee and water during the residential
• Landscape photography tuition throughout the residential
• Sunrise and sunset location sessions
• Guided editing, image review and printing
• Use of a selection of PermaJet papers for workshop prints
• Collection and return to Norwich airport or train station by prior arrangement
• Transport between scheduled workshop locations and fuel
• 240V charging facilities for camera and drone batteries in the van
What is not included
• Travel to and from Norwich or the accommodation
• Alcoholic drinks or additional food and drinks outside the planned meals
• Personal travel or equipment insurance
• Additional prints or materials beyond those provided during the workshop
What to bring
Bring your camera, lenses, a sturdy tripod, spare batteries, memory cards and any filters you already use. A laptop with your preferred editing software is strongly recommended for the editing and printing sessions.
If you are not completely familiar with your camera, bring the manual or download it to your phone before travelling. Some locations have unreliable mobile coverage, so please do not rely on being able to access it online.
Weather and flexibility
Locations and timings may change around the weather, tides, access and the best available light. Suitable warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear are essential, and safety always comes first.
About Dibs
I am a full-time photographer based in Norfolk. I have worked commercially since 2011, hold a BA and a Master’s degree in Photography, and have been running photography workshops since 2013. My workshops are practical and relaxed, with small groups, no egos and plenty of individual help.
Booking
The price is £1,350 per person, including five nights’ accommodation in a private bedroom, the planned meals and transport between scheduled workshop locations. A £350 deposit secures your place, with the remaining £1,000 due on 12 November 2026, 60 days before the trip starts. There are only four places.
Full accommodation details and arrival information will be supplied to confirmed guests before the workshop.
Please read the workshop booking and cancellation information before booking.