Smartphone Photo Walk: Barbican

- learn how to take great photos with your smartphone

If you love the Barbican’s architecture and want to find new ways to capture the Brutalist aesthetic, then sign up to Alastair's smartphone photo walk.

Led by professional photographer Alastair Hilton you will visit some of the Barbican’s best views and explore the key aspects of it's architectural history and design. You will find new ways of turning the angular, sculptural and iconic architectural features of the Barbican into a series of inspired photographs.

Improve your photography skills on your smartphone as you explore brutalist architecture at the Barbican Estate with your smartphone and Alastair, a professional photographer as your expert guide.

During the photo walkshop, Alastair will set photography challenges, nurture your photographic eye and help you develop a better understanding of what makes a great photo. You will receive insider tips on great spots for photographing some of London's most iconic landmarks.

At the end of the 2 hour tour you will have gained a collection of photos you will feel proud of and having gained insight as to how to improve your smartphone photography. 

  • Adopt a proactive photography mindset
  • New found smartphone photography skills and techniques
  • Meet other adventurous souls
  • Professional photographer guide

You will need:
- smartphone
- a spare battery would be useful
- to have downloaded Snapseed App (its free)

Ticket prices:  

Adults £25 (15yrs+)

Child £15 (10-14 yrs)

Non-participants (want to come along but not take part? This ticket is for you:£10


Start: Barbican Tube Station

End: Barbican Estate

Duration: 2 hours | Step-free access: no

Suitable for 10+ years

Professional Photographer Guide

Alastair Hilton is your London guide and professional photographer. He will be helping you turn your good smartphone photos into great photos. 

Historic LondonLandmarks

Our smartphone walkshop includes:

Brutalist architecture at the Barbican Estate in the City of London

Top 10 Photo Walkshop Guide 

Each attendee receives a Top 10 guide, an indispensable guide on smartphone photography with subjects covered on the walkshop on composition, exposure, lens choice, creative controls, filters and shooting panoramic images. 

Easy Access

Your Barbican Smartphone Photo Walkshop starts and ends at easy to access locations. We meet outside the Barbican tube station (Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City lines). 

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