WORKSHOPS

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.

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, It's so Much More Than Just a 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.

Curated Photography Experiences

Workshops With Xavier Clarke

Not training courses. Not generic seminars. Curated photography experiences – in-person and online – designed to change the way you see and work. Every place is limited. Every session is designed around you.

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

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

Your Day, Not a Course

Every workshop is a curated, end-to-end experience. Refreshments on arrival. A curated lunch from an independent venue – no generic chains. 4-star minimum accommodation sourced at preferred rates for multi-day events.

Every participant leaves with a personalised, laminated camera settings card – your optimal settings for the shooting conditions covered that day. And every workshop includes a guided post-processing editing session to take your images from capture to completion.

All Hospitality

Refreshments, curated lunch from independent venues, afternoon pick-up. Multi-day events include accommodation at Hotel du Vin / Malmaison standard or above.

Post-Processing Session

Every workshop finishes with a guided editing session. Learn how to take your shots from raw capture to finished image – using your own work from the day.

Your Camera Settings Card

A personalised, laminated card with your optimal camera settings for the conditions covered that day. Yours to keep – practical, specific, and ready to use on your next shoot.

✦ Max 10 participants (some workshops capped at 4, occasionally 2) | ✦ 1:1 photography workshops & mentoring | ✦ All hospitality included | ✦ Post-processing editing session every workshop | ✦ Personalised camera settings card to keep

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

Mentoring & 121 Workshops:

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

DELIVERY FORMAT

In Person, Live 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

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

BOOKING

Join the Next Workshop - London Calling The Album Cover Tour

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.

London Calling - Next Workshop August 2026

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.

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 on the history and importance of Music and art through the City, with very special guests

A tour of London in search of iconic covers through the city with a very special guest guide ·

Ending with an Editing Overview to Help You Share Your Voice Clearly.

Space is strictly limited to 10 attendees for the photography workshop · Interest list now open

£POA

Includes pre-event on-boarding, portfolio review, personalised prep materials