Capturing Birmingham at Christmas

Immerse yourself in a festive photography experience as you join Carl Hare on a seasonal photo walk. Part Christmas adventure, part photography workshop, you’ll discover how to create images that showcase Birmingham at its wintery finest.

Who will be joining you?

Before we share the details of this festive photography walk, let’s take a look at the FUJIFILM specialist who will be accompanying you on this London photography event.

Carl Hare

Fujifilm UK Experiential Marketing Specialist

Carl Hare pairs creative experience with technical know-how as a freelance photographer and Fujifilm UK Experiential Marketing Specialist. His photography spans many genres, and while his professional roots trace back to weddings, Carl is equally adept at studio portraiture, street photography, landscapes and wildlife.

Keen to share his wealth of knowledge, Carl has delivered photography workshops for close to a decade. His passion for the outdoors is a constant source of inspiration and when he can combine it with his teaching skills, there’s simply nothing better – for him and his students

Key information for attendees

If you’re interested in attending the Capturing Birmingham at Christmas photo walk, here’s all the information you need to join us at this exciting event.

Location: Birmingham

Meeting Point: Primark Birmingham, 38 High Street, Birmingham, B4 7SL.

Date:  19^th December 2024

Time:  4pm – 8pm

What can you expect from the Birmingham at Christmas photo walk?

This photo walk is aimed at photography beginners and enthusiasts, though those who want to test out the range of equipment or enjoy a day out with our photography community are more than welcome!

With a lot of freedom to work at your own pace, Carl will help you navigate your way around and help you produce great images. There is less focus on in-depth tuition and genre theory, however, you do have the opportunity to talk directly to Carl who will be able to answer your specific photography queries.

Birmingham is a magical place during and after sunset, heaving with character, history, architecture and fun — with boundless opportunities for you to create evocative and engaging images at any time, day or night. Learn essential tips for composition, exposure and focus tips and techniques in all situations. There will also be a selection of cameras and lenses to try out in the evening.

The itinerary

4pm – 8pm

Meet at Primark Birmingham for introductions, a briefing on the route and Health and Safety, and an overview of locations. There will also be a quick overview of exposure settings.

Some of the iconic locations we may cover, include;

St Martins Walk / The Bullring, St Martins Square, New Street, Grand Central Station, Victoria Square / Christmas Market.

What will you learn?

After a brief overview of basic camera settings, Carl will delve into exposure techniques, emphasising how aperture, shutter speed and ISO interplay.

Carl will demonstrate long exposure methods to capture motion and teach capturing light trails for dynamic night photography. Additionally, Carl will show how to creatively use reflections in urban landscapes, adding depth to images.

Participants will also receive tips on black-and-white photography, focusing on candid moments and contrast. You'll learn to locate and immortalise the most photogenic spots in the area, blending technical skills with creative storytelling.

What kit do you need?

You’re welcome to bring your own set-up, although a selection of the latest FUJIFILM cameras and lenses will be available on the day.

Please do contact us on fujifilm_schoolUK@fujifilm.com or call us on 0203 486 4610 if there is anything you want to try. We will try our very best to accommodate you.

As the UK weather is so unpredictable, be sure to pack weather-appropriate clothing, wear comfortable shoes, and take a bottle of water and snacks to keep you going. Though we will have a designated break time to rest, catch up and reset, there will be a lot of walking and time spent outside.

Activity and mobility requirements for attendees

This photo walk around Birmingham is suited for photographers with a moderate activity level. All locations are only a short walk within the city centre, however, there are some areas that might not be fully wheelchair accessible.

First aid

Your photo walk leader(s) are fully First Aid trained for outdoor activities and will always carry a full Outdoors First Aid kit.

Additional information

Tickets do not include any expenses, train fares, meals, taxi fares, parking charges, etc unless otherwise stated. Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

Terms & conditions

Once you have purchased a ticket, your place on the day will be reserved. If circumstances change and you need to cancel your place, please let us know 10 working days before the event and we will be happy to issue you a refund in full. Places cancelled after this time are non-refundable. You need to be at least 18 years of age in order to take part in this event and a disclaimer form will need to be completed on the day in order to take part in the day’s activity. In case of emergency on the day, please email fujifilm_schoolUK@fujifilm.com.