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Photography Workshops in Brighton, London and Beyond

From first camera sessions to live event shoots, run by a Brighton-based photographer with 14 years of active visual work. One-to-one mentoring, small groups up to 6, or walk-in city workshops up to 10 — whichever format fits what you need.

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WHY THIS IS WORTH IT

The Gap Between Watching and Doing.

You can spend two years on YouTube and still freeze when the light isn’t perfect and the moment won’t wait. Or you can spend a day with someone who has been in that situation hundreds of times and knows exactly what to do.

THE DIY ROUTE

Hours of tutorials that contradict each other


Learning the theory but not knowing what to do when it goes wrong

No one to tell you why your images aren’t quite working
Gear-buying cycles that don’t solve the actual problem


Two or three years to reach a standard you could hit in months

A camera that stays in the bag because you’re not confident enough to use it

A DAY WITH XAVIER
  • Real shooting, in real locations, with real-time feedback on every frame
  • 14 years of knowing exactly what to do when the light is wrong, the subject is nervous, or the moment is disappearing
  • Someone who can look at your image and tell you precisely what to change — and why
  • A personal action plan for the next 90 days built around your actual goals
  • Progress you can measure before the end of the session
  • Confidence that comes from doing it properly, not just reading about it
SPECIFICALLY — THE CITY WALK

You're Paying for the Eye, Not the Tour.

Brighton is a city full of usable light, texture, architecture, and human moments. Most people walk through it every day and don’t see a single frame worth shooting. That’s not because the images aren’t there — it’s because seeing photographically is a trained skill, not a natural one.

The city walk is where that skill gets built in real time. We stop at locations I have used in professional shoots. I show you exactly what I see and why. You shoot, review the frame on the spot, adjust, and shoot again. By the end of the session you have a set of images you made yourself — and more importantly, you know how you made them.

That knowledge doesn’t leave when the session ends. It changes how you see every street, every room, every event you photograph from that point on.

WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGES

You stop guessing.
Every decision — exposure, position, timing — becomes intentional. You know why you’re making it, which means you can repeat it.

Your camera comes out more.
The single biggest barrier is hesitation — not knowing what to do when things don’t go to plan. One session removes most of that.

You see differently.
That’s not marketing language. It’s what happens when someone shows you the frame before you’ve taken it. You start to find them yourself.

You have something to show for it immediately.
Not a certificate. Not a theory. A set of real images from a real session in a real city — made by you, reviewed on the day, and yours to use.

NEXT WORKSHOP - NEXT WORKSHOP - July 2026

Album Covers Through London - With Special Guests

Album Covers Through The City

Your day starts inside the Walk On The Wild Side Gallery, 2nd floor, c/o Alfie’s, 12-25 Church Street, Marylebone, London NW8 8DT. Nina Antonia opens with stories from her years around music culture and image-making, then you head into the city with cover references in hand, shooting the same ground with a fresh eye.

From punk and rock landmarks to Heddon Street’s Bowie history, each stop gives you practical challenges to help you break habits, build perspective, and find your own visual voice.

Opening talk by Nina Antonia · Guided by Martin Parrot · Maximum 10 attendees · Interest list now open

£TBC

Includes pre-event onboarding, portfolio review, personalised prep materials, and your Frontline Club finish (editing session, meal, drink, entertainment).

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A Quick Overview of The Day

This is not a point-and-shoot walk. It is a guided creative day built around music history, strong visual references, and practical coaching while you shoot.

  1. Walk On The Wild Side Gallery, Marylebone: opening session with Nina Antonia and workshop briefing.
  2. Album cover locations across central London: you work key punk, rock and culture-linked spots with then-and-now references to guide your choices.
  3. Heddon Street: Bowie context, composition challenge, and personal framing approach.
  4. Street challenges throughout: timed creative prompts to move you out of default habits and sharpen your eye.
  5. Frontline Club: group edit session to refine your selects and strengthen your photographic voice.
  6. Close of day: meal, drink, and entertainment in one of London’s iconic journalist and photographer venues.

Book Early - ONLY 10 Places Available

  1. Register interest: complete the short form below.
  2. Brochure sent: you receive a concise event brochure with route, timings, and how the day runs.
  3. Onboarding call + portfolio review: we discuss your goals, your current work, and your kit so the day is tailored to you.
  4. Place confirmation: once approved, you receive your place confirmation and payment link.
  5. Personal prep pack: personalised gift, camera cheat sheets, and a short homework brief so you arrive ready.
  6. Workshop day: gallery opening, city route challenges, Frontline Club edit session, then meal, drink, and entertainment.

Capacity is strictly limited to 10 attendees. Once full, new applicants roll to the next date.

What You Get

  • Opening talk from Nina Antonia at Walk On The Wild Side Gallery.

  • A guided city route with album-cover references from classical to rock with the drummer of Johnny Moped, The Wingemen & The Sixx, Marty Love
  • Pre-event online call with portfolio review and kit discussion.
  • Tuition and guidance throughout the day; the day is designed with your vision in mind.
  • Event brochure with route and prep notes.

 

Personalised gift, camera cheat sheets, and a little pre-workshop homework.
Editing session at the iconic Frontline Club to help focus on refining your strongest work.

Ending the day with a complimentary meal, drink, and evening entertainment from Martin’s band, the Sixx.


At the end of the workshop, you will leave with: a sharper visual identity, giving you something more to say with confidence in your own photographic voice.

What You Get

  • Opening talk from Nina Antonia at Walk On The Wild Side Gallery.
  • A guided city route with album-cover references and live shooting direction from Martin Parrot.
  • Pre-event onboarding call with portfolio review and kit discussion.
  • Event brochure with route and prep notes.
  • Personalised gift, camera cheat sheets, and pre-workshop homework brief.
  • Editing session at Frontline Club focused on refining your strongest work.
  • Meal, drink, and evening entertainment to close the day.

You leave with: a sharper visual identity, stronger final images, and more confidence in your own photographic voice.

Register Your Interest

Tell me a bit about you, your goals, and your kit. I will review submissions, then send brochure details and next steps. This interest form is the first step before final place confirmation.

Workshops, Tutorials, Mentoring & Retreats With XC PHOTOGRAPHY

WORKSHOP OPTIONS

Choose the Format That Fits

1 TO 1 MENTORING

For focused personal progress. – Camera choice and setup – Getting out of auto mode – Building your own visual style – Lighting with 1, 2, and 3 light workflows – Personal action plan for next 90 days

SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS

Up to 6 attendees for hands-on coaching. – Live venue practice – Guided shooting exercises – Group critique and edit session – Suitable for Brighton and London groups – Strong fit for branded pop-up sessions

WALK-IN CITY WORKSHOPS

Up to 10 attendees depending on route and venue permissions. Planned formats include: – London Punk Walk collaboration – Monopoly board route bus workshop – Brighton music and movie history walk – Brighton street art and hidden symbols walk
WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for Learners Who Want Practical Progress

These sessions are for new photographers, creators moving into paid work, and working photographers who want to tighten their process. You do not need premium kit to join. The structure is about decision making, confidence, and consistent output.
Good fit if you want: – A first camera roadmap that avoids wasted spend – Clear settings knowledge instead of trial and error – Live shooting confidence in low light and fast scenes – A simple editing workflow you can repeat – Material for portfolio, social, and client pitching Editing tool policy: – Lightroom can be used as a base if you already have it – Free options are supported so nobody is excluded – Adobe affiliate links can be optional, never required

From Choosing Your First Camera to Getting Your Work on Walls

WHAT YOU LEARN
Everything is practical and built around real use. You will shoot, review, and edit with a workflow you can repeat at home. Sessions cover camera control, light, composition, confidence with people, and delivery for web, print, and social.

You will cover:
– Choosing your first camera with a clear budget path
– Getting off auto mode with confidence
– Building your look and finding your style
– Lighting foundations with one light
– Building to two light and three light setups
– Live event shooting in difficult light
– Fast culling and editing workflow
– Delivery formats for client work and social posting

BOOKING

Join the Next Workshop Date

Tell me which format you want: 1 to 1, small group up to 6, or city walk format up to 10. You can also request workbook and video support so attendees can continue after the session.
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DELIVERY FORMAT

In Person, Video, and Workbook Ready

Every workshop can be delivered in three connected formats so people can learn in the room and continue later. This also gives you direct material for your YouTube channel and downloadable workbooks.
Delivery outputs per workshop: In-person: – Live teaching and guided shooting – Group review and Q and A Video: – Module recap clips for YouTube – Bonus breakdowns for attendees Workbook: – Session notes and checklists – Settings cheat sheets – Assignment prompts between sessions Editing support: – Lightroom workflow where useful – Free tool alternatives included in every workbook
LET’S TALK

Let’s Bring Your Vision to Life.

Your story deserves to be told with intention, authenticity, and visual impact. I work with businesses across Brighton, across the UK, and internationally. Let’s start the conversation.

GET IN TOUCH

Tell Me About Your Vision

Send your enquiry and I will respond within 48 hours. No pressure, no scripts. Just an honest conversation about your brand.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

1. You send your enquiry. This form takes less than 3 minutes.

2. I respond within 48 hours with any questions I need answered.

3. I put together a tailored proposal specific to your brand and goals — not a generic price list.

4. We create something worth remembering.

DIRECT CONTACT

Xavier Clarke

XC Photography

info@xcphotography.co

Brighton-based · UK & International

Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00 · Sat by appointment only

RETREAT

SOUND AND VISION

Framed for your audience:

A day with Xavier

Your image is your digital handshake, learn how to create and generate scroll-stopping and engaging images that resonate with your ideal audience. 

  •  Photography direction
  • Story development
     
  • Shooting and edit supervision

Multi-specialist retreat

  • Xavier Clarke plus two guest specialists
  • Special guests to change by retreat theme
  • Example add-ons: styling, video, audio, branding
  • Each retreat includes:
  • In-person sessions
  • Recorded segments for YouTube
  • Workbook and follow-up task sheets