Norfolk and Suffolk Photography Workshops

Date: Wednesday 9th December, 2026. 7 pm to 9:30 pm

Price: £25 per person
Group Size: 15
Fitness Level: Easy. Gentle walking around the city

Photography Opportunities:

Norwich comes alive with festive lights in December, and this relaxed evening walk is all about capturing the magic. We'll photograph the Christmas lights and decorations, the glow of the market and shop windows, reflections on wet pavements and the cosy buzz of the festive city after dark. I'll help you handle low light and night exposures to come away with warm, atmospheric, genuinely festive images — perfect for cards or just for the joy of it. A friendly evening for all levels, and a lovely way to get into the Christmas spirit.

Essential Photography Kit:

• DSLR/CSC with batteries and memory cards

• Spare batteries and memory cards

• Wide-angle, mid-range, and zoom lenses

• Sturdy tripod

• Lens cleaning kit

• Camera bag

• Appropriate clothing for the weather

• Sturdy footwear

• Change for car parking

• Umbrella.

What is Not Included:

• Travel to and from the Start location

• Travel during the workshop

• Food and drinks

• Camera, personal accident, travel, or vehicle breakdown insurance

Booking and Cancellations:

For booking and cancellation policies, please refer to this page.

Experience the magic of Norfolk with fellow photography enthusiasts. Secure your spot today!

Date: Saturday 14th November 2026. 12 pm to 4 pm

Price: £75 per person

Group Size: 6

Fitness Level: Generally fit. Walking on beach and around sea defences

Winter light on the Norfolk coast has a drama all of its own, and the sea defences at Happisburgh are the perfect subject for it. On this day we'll use long exposure techniques to capture the timber groynes against moody skies and smooth, silky water. I'll guide you through filters (full Kase set available), exposure timing and composition, helping you create images full of atmosphere. The colder months often bring the most dramatic conditions — wrap up warm and let's make the most of them. Small group, all levels.

Essential Photography Kit:

• DSLR/CSC with batteries and memory cards

• Spare batteries and memory cards

• Wide-angle, mid-range, and zoom lenses

• Filters for landscape photography

• Sturdy tripod

• Lens cleaning kit

• Camera bag

• Appropriate clothing for the weather

• Sturdy footwear

• Umbrella

Note: I have a spare set of landscape filters available and can assist with purchasing recommendations.

What is Not Included:

• Travel to, during and from the workshop

• Food and drinks

• Carparking costs

• Camera, personal accident, travel, or vehicle breakdown insurance

Booking and Cancellations:

For booking and cancellation policies, please refer to this page.

Experience the magic of Norfolk with fellow photography enthusiasts. Secure your spot today!

Dates: Friday 30th October 2026. 7 pm to around 9:30 pm

Price: £35 per person

Group Size: 10

Fitness Level: Easy. Gentle walking around the city

There's nowhere better than a historic city after dark, and Norwich on Halloween night has atmosphere in spades. This evening walk is all about night photography in the city — capturing light trails, neon and shop-window reflections, the moody glow of the old streets and lanes, and the buzz of the night. I'll show you how to handle low light, long exposures and tricky mixed lighting to come away with atmospheric, characterful city images. A fun, slightly spooky evening for all levels — tripods recommended.

Essential Photography Kit:

• DSLR/CSC with batteries and memory cards

• Spare batteries and memory cards

• Wide-angle, mid-range, and zoom lenses

• Sturdy tripod

• Lens cleaning kit

• Camera bag

• Appropriate clothing for the weather

• Sturdy footwear

• Umbrella

What is Not Included:

• Travel to, during and from the workshop

• Food and drinks

• Carparking costs

• Camera, personal accident, travel, or vehicle breakdown insurance

Booking and Cancellations:

For booking and cancellation policies, please refer to this page.

Experience the magic of Norfolk with fellow photography enthusiasts. Secure your spot today!

Date: Wednesday, 18th November

Time: 7pm to approximately 9:30pm

Price: £20 per person

Group Size: 15

Fitness Level: General fitness level. Able to walk slowly with your camera gear and tripod.Join our Cantley Sugar Beet Factory night photo walk and enjoy a relaxed evening of low-light photography around one of Norfolk’s most atmospheric industrial locations.We’ll meet near Cantley before taking a slow walk to explore views of the factory from the surrounding public areas. This is not a factory access workshop, but the location offers some brilliant opportunities for atmospheric industrial landscapes, steam, reflections, glowing lights, silhouettes, long exposures and the contrast between the working factory and the quiet Norfolk Broads landscape around it.This location can look incredible at night, especially when the factory is active, and the steam is catching the light. We’ll spend the evening working with tripods, longer exposures, composition, reflections, mixed lighting and the challenges of photographing bright industrial lights against a dark sky.

What to expect from our evening photography walks

This photo walk combines night photography, industrial landscapes, long exposures, reflections and creative composition, all with a relaxed and social atmosphere.For just £20, you’ll enjoy a small group setting where everyone can photograph together in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. This is ideal for photographers with a basic understanding of manual camera settings, through to those looking to refine their low-light and long exposure photography alongside like-minded people.Although not a structured workshop, throughout the evening, we’ll discuss different techniques while photographing subjects such as factory lights, steam, reflections on the water, silhouettes, glowing windows, night skies, and the wider Broads landscape.We’ll look at exposure, white balance, focus in the dark, working safely with a tripod at night, and how to deal with very bright highlights without losing all the atmosphere in the scene.The session will start at 7pm and finish around 9:30 pm, although we may stay a little longer if the conditions are looking especially good.Book your spot now and capture one of Norfolk’s most striking industrial night photography locations.

Essential Photography Kit

DSLR or mirrorless camera with batteries and memory cardsSpare batteries and memory cardsWide-angle, mid-range, and zoom lensesSturdy tripodRemote shutter release or camera timerLens cleaning kitCamera bagHead torch or small torchAppropriate clothing for cold evening conditionsSturdy footwear suitable for walking in the darkChange or payment method for parking if neededUmbrella or waterproofs if the weather looks changeableLandscape photography filters are optional, but not essential for this session

What is Not Included

Travel to and from the start locationTravel during the workshopFood and drinksAccess inside the factory or any private landCamera, personal accident, travel, or vehicle breakdown insurance

Booking and Cancellations

Full booking and cancellation terms are available at https://www.dibsphotography.com/workshop-information.Experience the atmosphere of the Norfolk Broads after dark and photograph one of the county’s most unique working industrial landscapes.

Price: £20 per person
Group Size: 15
Fitness Level: General fitness level. Able to walk slowly with your camera gear.

Join our Norwich sunset photo walks to enhance your photography skills while exploring stunning architecture, creative city viewpoints, and the changing evening light.

Choose a date from the menu above, then select Book this workshop. To attend more than one walk, add each date to your basket  separately.

Once payment has been made and you receive your email confirmation, your booking is confirmed. You will then receive an email with the starting location, which will be within Norwich city centre, a few days before the photo walk takes place.

What to expect from our evening photography walks

My photo walks combine street photography, long exposures, architecture, cityscapes, nightscapes, and light trails from just before sunset and into the early evening light, all with a fun and social atmosphere.

For just £20 per walk, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, social setting where everyone, including me, will be shooting. This is perfect for photographers with a basic understanding of manual camera settings, through to those looking to refine their skills alongside like-minded people.

Throughout the evening, we’ll discuss various techniques while photographing subjects such as architecture, cityscapes, nightscapes, reflections, light trails, and the changing light across Norwich.

Expect great conversation, laughter, the occasional grumpy security guard, and the chance to improve your photography in a casual environment, all whilst we hopefully get a lovely sunset to photograph over the city from one of the elevated vantage points.

Each session runs from 6:45 pm to around 9:30 pm, starting and finishing at an easily accessible public location within Norwich city centre.

Scroll down to Photo Walk Dates, select the date or dates you would like to attend, and secure your place.

Essential Photography Kit

DSLR or mirrorless camera with batteries and memory cards

Spare batteries and memory cards

Wide-angle, mid-range, and zoom lenses

Sturdy tripod

Lens cleaning kit

Camera bag

Appropriate clothing for the weather

Sturdy footwear

Change or payment method for car parking

Umbrella

What is Not Included

Travel to and from the start location

Travel during the workshop

Food and drinks

Camera, personal accident, travel, or vehicle breakdown insurance

Booking and Cancellations

For booking and cancellation policies, please refer to this page.

Experience the magic of Norwich with fellow photography enthusiasts. Select your preferred photo walk date and secure your spot today!

Date: Saturday 7th November 2026. 11 am to 4 pmPrice: £90 per personGroup Size: 5Fitness Level: Generally fit. The furthest walking distance is 40 minutes from the carPhotography Opportunities:Join the Norfolk Sunset Boat Photography Workshop and explore the breathtaking Norfolk coastline, capturing stunning photos of boats moored along the shore against the backdrop of Norfolk’s vibrant skies. This workshop is designed to take you to the best photography locations in Norfolk for unforgettable shots. With a small group size, you'll receive personalised photographic guidance and expert tips throughout the session, ensuring you get the most out of your photography experience. Perfect for photographers of all skill levels!Essential Photography Kit:DSLR/CSC with batteries and memory cardsSpare batteries and memory cardsWide-angle, mid-range, and zoom lensesSturdy tripodLens-cleaning kitCamera bagAppropriate clothing for the weatherSturdy footwearUmbrellaNote: I have spare landscape filters available and can assist with purchasing recommendations.

What is Not Included:

Travel to and from the Start locationTravel during the workshopFood and drinksCamera, personal accident, travel, or vehicle breakdown insurance

Booking and Cancellations:

For booking and cancellation policies, please refer to this page.If you have any questions before booking, please use the contact page.

A full day, dawn to dusk, exploring Norfolk's East Coast alongside fellow photographers.

At a glance:

• Date: Saturday 12th December 2026, 6:45 am until sunset

• Price: £75 per person

• Group size: up to 10

• Level: all levels welcome

Getting there: leave your car at mine and travel with me for the day (limited to 3 passengers), or make your own way between locations

Starting before sunrise and running right through to golden hour, this is a full day out on Norfolk's East Coast, stopping at a handful of scenic spots along the way, from soft morning light to the last colour in the sky at sunset. It's not a formal, structured workshop; it's a relaxed, sociable day of shooting side by side, with me on hand throughout for tips, guidance and a helping hand with your settings whenever you want it.

Who this is for

All levels are genuinely welcome. Whether you're still getting to grips with your camera or you're comfortable shooting in manual and just fancy a full day out with like-minded photographers, this tour works for you. It's less about formal teaching and more about being out there together, chasing good light, with support close at hand whenever you need it.

Where we'll go

We'll be based somewhere along the coast between Cromer and Great Yarmouth, taking in a handful of Norfolk's best coastal spots over the course of the day, from first light through to sunset. The exact starting point is confirmed closer to the date, so I can build the day around the weather and give you the best conditions on the day itself, rather than sticking rigidly to a plan set weeks in advance.

The day

We meet at 6:45 am, ready to catch the very first light, and the day runs right through to sunset, roughly ten hours of shooting, moving between locations as the light changes. We'll stop along the way for breakfast and a midday meal (not included, so bring some cash or card for wherever we end up). It's a properly full day, so dress for changing conditions, cold in the morning, milder as the day goes on, and come prepared for plenty of walking.

Getting there, made easy

Happy to make this one simple for you: leave your car at mine, and I'll drive you for the day, dropping back at mine again once we're done. This lift option is limited to 3 passengers, so it's worth booking early if you'd like to take it up. Worth knowing too, it's a long day out, dawn to dusk, so plenty of guests prefer to drive themselves home directly from wherever we finish rather than loop back to collect a car. Totally your call, either works, just let me know your preference when you book so we can plan accordingly. If you'd rather make your own way to each location independently, that's absolutely fine too.

What's included

• A full day of guidance, tips and photography support from me

• A relaxed, sociable day out with fellow photographers

What's not included

Travel to and from the start location; travel during the day if you're making your own way between locations; food and drinks; and your own camera, personal accident, travel or vehicle breakdown insurance.

A bit about me

I'm a full-time landscape photographer based in Norfolk, with a BA and a Master's degree in photography, and I've been running workshops since 2013. I'm a proud ambassador for five photography brands, I've won and been shortlisted for some awards, and my images have featured in publications and exhibitions. I'm a firm believer in quality over quantity, so rather than chasing a huge number of shots, we take our time at each spot and focus on coming away with a handful of images you're genuinely proud of, not just a full memory card.

What about the weather?

We'll head out regardless; December on the Norfolk coast can mean anything from crisp, still mornings to properly wild weather, and either can make for brilliant photographs. Dress for the cold first thing and something lighter for later in the day, and bring proper waterproofs just in case. Safety comes first throughout, with the day adjusted around conditions where needed.

Fitness & what to expect

A general level of fitness is needed; you'll want to be able to walk around 40 minutes from the car with your camera gear at each stop.

Date, price & booking

• Date: Saturday 12th December 2026, 6:45 am until sunset

• Price: £75 per person

• Group size: up to 10

Book your place for £75 through the website checkout. Any questions about the day, meeting points, kit or the lift option? Use the contact page, always happy to help.

What to bring

DSLR or mirrorless camera, spare batteries and memory cards, a range of lenses (wide, mid and zoom), a sturdy tripod, lens cleaning kit, camera bag, weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear, an umbrella, and some change for car parking. I've got spare landscape filters you're welcome to borrow, and I'm happy to advise if you're thinking of buying your own.

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 worksChoose 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 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 and I will help you choose.Bespoke workshopsIf 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.

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.