Date: Saturday 19 December 2026
Time: Approximately 7am to midday; the exact start time will be confirmed nearer the date because it depends on the tide
Price: £10 per person
Group size: Maximum 15 photographers
Experience: All levels of photographer are welcome
Meeting point: Cobbold Point, Felixstowe; full meeting details will be emailed before the meetup
Fitness and access: Easy to moderate, with uneven coastal ground and optional access to raised sea-wall viewpoints
Join members of the UK Coastal Photography Group for a relaxed winter sunrise meetup at Cobbold Point in Felixstowe. This is a chance to meet other coastal photographers, enjoy the high-tide conditions and spend a sociable morning making photographs by the sea.
This is a community meetup rather than a formal photography workshop. You can work at your own pace, share ideas with the group and ask me for general advice during the morning, but there will not be structured tuition or the individual teaching provided on my small-group workshops.
You do not need a particular camera, level of experience or photographic style to join us. Beginners, experienced photographers, phone photographers and anyone with an interest in coastal photography are equally welcome.
Winter sunrise and changing colour over the Suffolk coast
High tide around the sea defences at Cobbold Point
Waves, moving water, reflections and coastal details
Long exposures if the light and conditions suit
We will meet at Cobbold Point before sunrise and photograph through the changing morning light. There is no fixed lesson plan: the aim is to enjoy the location, meet other photographers and come away with new pictures and new connections.
The exact start time will be confirmed nearer the date once the tide and sunrise timing are clear. We expect to finish by around midday.
Your ticket reserves one of the 15 places and helps cover the planning, administration and organisation of the meetup.
Please make your own way to Felixstowe. Travel, parking, food and drinks are not included. The precise meeting point and final timing will be emailed to everyone who books.
Any camera or phone you enjoy using
Charged batteries and enough memory-card space
A tripod if you would like to try long exposures
Filters if you already use them; they are not essential
Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grip
A lens cloth and protection from sea spray
A drink or snack for the morning
Coastal weather and tide conditions can change quickly, so the plan may be adjusted to keep the meetup safe. Some classic viewpoints involve uneven ground or climbing onto the sea wall, but these are optional and alternative viewpoints are available. Please stay within your own ability and follow any safety guidance given on the morning.
I am Dibs McCallum, a commercial photographer since 2011, founder of the UK Coastal Photography Group and holder of a Master's degree in Photography. I will be there to welcome everyone, help the morning run smoothly and share general advice where useful.
Places are limited to 15 photographers. Book online for £10 to reserve your place, and I will email the final timing and meeting information nearer the date.
Please read the booking and cancellation information before booking.
Date: Saturday 19 December 2026
Time: Approximately 7am to midday; the exact start time will be confirmed nearer the date because it depends on the tide
Price: £10 per person
Group size: Maximum 15 photographers
Experience: All levels of photographer are welcome
Meeting point: Cobbold Point, Felixstowe; full meeting details will be emailed before the meetup
Fitness and access: Easy to moderate, with uneven coastal ground and optional access to raised sea-wall viewpoints
Join members of the UK Coastal Photography Group for a relaxed winter sunrise meetup at Cobbold Point in Felixstowe. This is a chance to meet other coastal photographers, enjoy the high-tide conditions and spend a sociable morning making photographs by the sea.
This is a community meetup rather than a formal photography workshop. You can work at your own pace, share ideas with the group and ask me for general advice during the morning, but there will not be structured tuition or the individual teaching provided on my small-group workshops.
You do not need a particular camera, level of experience or photographic style to join us. Beginners, experienced photographers, phone photographers and anyone with an interest in coastal photography are equally welcome.
Winter sunrise and changing colour over the Suffolk coast
High tide around the sea defences at Cobbold Point
Waves, moving water, reflections and coastal details
Long exposures if the light and conditions suit
We will meet at Cobbold Point before sunrise and photograph through the changing morning light. There is no fixed lesson plan: the aim is to enjoy the location, meet other photographers and come away with new pictures and new connections.
The exact start time will be confirmed nearer the date once the tide and sunrise timing are clear. We expect to finish by around midday.
Your ticket reserves one of the 15 places and helps cover the planning, administration and organisation of the meetup.
Please make your own way to Felixstowe. Travel, parking, food and drinks are not included. The precise meeting point and final timing will be emailed to everyone who books.
Any camera or phone you enjoy using
Charged batteries and enough memory-card space
A tripod if you would like to try long exposures
Filters if you already use them; they are not essential
Warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear with good grip
A lens cloth and protection from sea spray
A drink or snack for the morning
Coastal weather and tide conditions can change quickly, so the plan may be adjusted to keep the meetup safe. Some classic viewpoints involve uneven ground or climbing onto the sea wall, but these are optional and alternative viewpoints are available. Please stay within your own ability and follow any safety guidance given on the morning.
I am Dibs McCallum, a commercial photographer since 2011, founder of the UK Coastal Photography Group and holder of a Master's degree in Photography. I will be there to welcome everyone, help the morning run smoothly and share general advice where useful.
Places are limited to 15 photographers. Book online for £10 to reserve your place, and I will email the final timing and meeting information nearer the date.
Please read the booking and cancellation information before booking.
