Start feeling confident with your camera in low-light environments and walk away with photographs you can take pride in.
Take night photographs worthy of hanging on a gallery wall. Whether you're a total beginner or a well-seasoned photographer, every night photo walk offers a fun and friendly way to capture stunning night photographs.
All night photography workshops are led by award-winning professional photographer Rich Bunce.
Terrain: Varied (usually good and well paved)
Skill Level: Beginner to Pro
Distance: Usually between 1-3 miles
Equipment needed: Torch, Tripod & camera with semi-manual settings required (cameras & tripods available for hire).
Night Photography Walks
A fun, safe way to learn more about your camera and an easy way to take stunning, print worthy photos!
Capture magical scenes with your camera in a small, friendly group guided by award-winning professional photographer.
2024 Night Photo Walk Dates - Part II
Friday 11th Oct 2024, 7pm - 9pm: Malham, Dark Skies (£35)
Wednesday 16th Oct 2024, 7pm- 9pm: Howarth (£35) SOLDOUT
Sunday 3rd Nov 2024, 3pm - 7pm: Staithes, Golden Hour into Night (£60) -
Sunday 10th Nov 2024, 7pm - 9.30pm - Knaresborough, Remembrance Lights (£35) 2 Places Left
Monday 25th Nov 2024 6.30pm - 8.30pm Leeds £35 - SOLDOUT
Monday 9th Dec 2024, 6.30pm - 8.30pm: York, Christmas (£35) SOLDOUT
2025 Night Photo Walk Dates
Monday 13th January 2025, 6pm - 8:30pm: Leeds £35
Friday 28th February to Sunday 2nd March: Astro Photography Weekender £165 (early bird offer)
Monday 10th March, 2pm - 8pm: Hardcastle Crags and Hebden Bridge £70 (early bird offer from £90)
Friday 26th to Sunday 28th September: Astro Photography Weekender £165 (early bird offer)
Wednesday 15th October, 2pm - 8pm: Hardcastle Crags and Hebden Bridge £70 (early bird offer from £90)
Can't make the dates? Why not book yourself a Private Lesson tailored to your photographic needs? Learn night photography 1-2-1 from just £135 book here
Discover the magic of taking night photographs in a relaxed, safe and friendly atmosphere.
Whether it's in a city, town or the countryside, no night photo walk is the same twice. You can find further details on some key night photography workshop locations below and each walk
- An engaging, practical introduction to various night photography techniques
- The opportunity to explore both the creative & technical side of night photography
- Small group sizes (5/6 people max) to ensure tailored guidance and tuition
- Free fully illustrated PDF of the workshop emailed after the walk
- All walks led by award-winning professional photographer (Rich Bunce Walking Photographer)
Astro Photography Weekender
- Friday 28th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025 EARLY BIRD OFFER £165 (WILL BE £250 AFTERWARDS)
- Friday 26th September to Sunday 28th September 2025 EARLY BIRD OFFER £165 (WILL BE £250 AFTERWARDS)
If you've ever wanted to capture the beauty of the night sky in a way that does justice to the majesty of the stars and planets, this is the weekender for you. You will learn practical and insightful tips and techniques to help you create stunning astro photography over this weekend and beyond.
Come and join us seeking out constellations and phenomena such as aurora borealis as we find some of the best dark sky spots in Yorkshire.
I will arm you with the knowledge and deep understanding you need to be confident taking your camera out at night to capture nature's most enthralling show. You will also get to take home a professionally printed A4 fine art print of your work on 100% cotton paper, included in the price of the weekend.
Here's how the weekend works:
- Friday 2pm (Feb)/3pm (Sept) till 9pm/10pm: Meet at the studio in Burley-in-Wharfedale and I will give you an introduction to astro photography, running through settings and practical tips we will use later on. After a break for tea, we will head up to a local dark sky spot to put these techniques into action.
- Saturday 10:30am/11:30am till 9:30pm/10:30pm: We will take a look at the photographs you took the previous night and learn some Photoshop editing techniques to really enhance your work. Later on, we'll head out further afield to the Yorkshire Dales to another great location for photographing the night sky.
- Sunday 10:30am till 1:30pm (Feb and Sept): We'll edit your work from the weekend using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, creating your finished pieces and printing one of your images onto professional fine art paper for you to take away and display proudly.
I will be on hand to offer tailored advice for you and your camera, with the aim to really help you understand the core elements of astro photography so you can carry the knowledge with you once you leave the weekender.
Travel is not included in the event, but there may be an opportunity to share lifts within the group on an informal basis.
If you are looking for somewhere to stay for the weekend, the Queen's Head is right next to my studio and rents out rooms through AirBnB. You could also try Burley Old School House too.
Hardcastle Crags and Hebden Bridge
10th March & 15th October 2025, 2pm - 8pm. £70 early bird offer (from £90)
- Terrain: Main footpaths, relatively flat, uneven and muddy
- Max group: 4 people
Ribblehead Viaduct Dark Skies Night Photography Workshops
Capture the famous and iconic structure of Ribblehead viaduct in the certified dark skies of the Yorkshire Dales. Taking a short, easy walk we'll take in several view points while looking at key techniques for stunning astrophotography. As well as keeping our fingers crossed for a starry starry night we'll try and keep an eye on the train timetable for getting a light trail across the viaduct.
Howarth Night Photo Walk
This picturesque village features many famous views and scenes making it a top spot to explore on a night photography walk. With photo opportunities unlike anywhere else, beginners and advanced photographers alike will walk away with some cracking shots!
Malham Dark Skies Night Photography Workshops
This workshop not only captures this ancient landscape at a magical hour but also at a quieter hour of this often overcrowded spot. We'll explore some inspirational night scenes around this famed village and further out looking at the famous Malham cove while sticking to easy, straight forward paths (not climbing up the cove).
Staithes, Golden Hour and Night Photography Workshop
What's better than a night photo walk in the prettiest fishing village in Yorkshire? A night walk preceded by a golden hour walk! The workshop takes in the classic and famous scenes as well as the hidden gems, all under the friendly expert guidance of Rich Bunce.
Knaresborough Night Photo Walk (remembrance)
Knaresborough is a spectacular spot to explore at any time of day, but the photographic opportunities at night allow for some really stand out shots! The route sticks to good paths while taking in some of the famous and not so famous gems of the historic town. We finish with a short, sharp stepped ascent to an iconic view of the viaduct, where the remembrance lights and memorials add another aspect to explore creatively with a camera.
Night Photography in Leeds
With an eclectic mix of the old and new, Leeds is a fascinating place to explore with a camera. The city in the night lights adds further opportunities for some exciting photographs. From stunning compositions of modern tower blocks reflected in the Leeds Liverpool canal to old cobble roads lined with victorian architecture, there's l a bucket load of great photos to captured under expert and friendly guidance within a small group of like minded people.
Night Photography Workshop in York
Maybe the most photogenic city in Yorkshire, the sites and views on offer are certainly unlike anywhere else. From the York Minster to the Shambles everyone walks away with some classic shots and lots of creative (and practical) camera tips.
Can I bring children?
From an early age, photography has played such a key role in my life. As part of my desire to champion photography to young people I offer free places for under 16s when accompanied by a paying adult.
What if the weather forecast is bad?
You may be surprised just how many bad forecasts result in beautiful days - it happens a lot!
Walking Photography will always try and proceed with a planned photo walk. If extreme weather conditions or severe accessibility issues arise, then the walk date will rearranged for a convenient date.
What if the weather is bad?
It is surprisingly rare to have an event that is completely marred by the weather. With a deep to commitment to offering fun and enjoyable photo walks and workshops, if the event is judged to have been ruined by the weather participants will be given a 50% discount voucher off a future Photo Walk workshop up to the same value.
Can I bring my camera phone or tablet?
Yes! We welcome camera phone and tablet walkers on most photo walks. There are some events like Get a Grip Course and the Night Photo Walks where you require manual functions on your camera. Such events are clearly noted in the descriptions.
What is the accessibility like?
Accessibility varies widely from event to event. Please get in touch with any accessibility questions.
Walking Photography also offers Private Leisure Tours at a fixed rate that can be tailored to address any accessibility needs.