AUTUMN IN THE PEAK DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Capture the best of Autumn in the Peak District with fantastic locations to show off the beautiful colours
autumn in the peak district photography workshop
Visit autumnal locations such as padley gorge, bole hill & stanage
2nd November 2025
09:00 – 17:00
4 People Max
Complimentary Transport provided from meeting point
Easy Difficulty ( i )
Meet at Calver
Start: 09:00
£150
(£40 Deposit)
CCapture Peak District Autumn Splendour: Photography Workshop – 2nd November
Join me on 2nd November for a vibrant day of autumn photography in the stunning Peak District. You’ll be capturing the region’s spectacular seasonal transformation, where yellows, oranges, and reds paint the landscape in breathtaking hues.
Why this date?
The transition between late October and early November is prime time for autumn colours. You’ll find a perfect balance of vibrant foliage still clinging to trees and a rich carpet of fallen leaves. The light at this time of year is ideal, allowing us to explore diverse photographic opportunities.
Itinerary (Weather Dependent):
- 9:00 AM: Meet and greet, followed by a journey to the first location. We’ll likely begin with waterfalls (Padley Gorge or Wyming Brook), offering fantastic opportunities to capture cascading water amidst vibrant autumn foliage. I’ll focus on manual settings, filter usage, and getting to know each other. Padley Gorge also offers opportunities to photograph millstones and twisted oaks.
- Midday: Depending on conditions, we’ll move to Bole Hill to photograph its beautiful birch woodland and millstones.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch break, with an optional Lightroom processing discussion.
- Afternoon/Sunset: We’ll head to a high-elevation location for sunset, potentially Stanage Edge, where the autumn colours and views are exceptional.
- ~5:00 PM: Workshop concludes after sunset.
Photographic Tuition:
Throughout the day, I’ll cover:
- Focusing techniques
- Tripod usage
- Filter use vs. exposure blending
- Composition
- Working with light
- Advanced techniques (1-on-1 and group discussions)
What’s Included:
- Personalised instruction with a maximum group size of 4.
- Location guidance and my expert knowledge of the Peak District.
- A friendly and relaxed learning environment.
- Post-workshop support via my Facebook client area.
- Pre-workshop questionnaire to ensure the day is tailored to the group’s needs.
- Kit list and discount codes.
Weather Contingency:
Don’t worry about poor weather! I have alternative locations and strategies for various conditions. Overcast days are ideal for waterfall photography. I may even chase the light using real-time weather data and local knowledge. You’ll leave with new skills and stunning images, regardless of the weather.
Booking Information:
- £40 deposit required to secure your place.
- Balance due 6 weeks before the workshop.
Reserve your spot today and capture the magic of autumn in the Peak District!t!
What’s Included?
- Technical tuition
- Advice
- Complimentary transport
- Introduction to post-processing
I can also provide (group share)
- Tripod
- Set of Kase filters
What You Need
- Suitable outdoor clothing (No jeans or trainers)
- Camera with spare battery(s) and SD card
- Walking boots
- Tripod (Can also loan)
- Food & Drink
- Transport to meeting point
- Personal insurance
Good to have
- A selection of lenses
- Remote Shutter
- Filters
- Camera manual
Difficulty Description
Below is an explanation of the difficulty for the workshop. It will also largely be dictated by your own perception and also your previous experience in this kind of environment. The rating is a rough guide and in context to the type of workshop e.g. a hill-walking workshop moderate is different to a standard day workshop moderate. I have tried to explain more about the day in the description above also.
This workshop is listed as easy. Most people should be ok to attend and complete these workshops but please read on so you can understand the terrain. Most locations will be approx. 15 minutes from the car with returns to the car between locations. However you may be covering some steep ground over mixed-terrain. Some footpaths may be paved, however please also expect natural trails of a stable surface where you may encounter natural and unavoidable features such as rocks, tree roots, mud etc. It is unlikely we will be off the beaten track and these paths will be well used and popular. Once we arrive at our photography location we may be off the main path and as such extra care must be taken with any potential hazards. I will advise if I can see any hazards and if you are unsure, please ask. On these workshops, while the locations are easy on their own, we will inevitably walk a fair distance over the course without realising and you can expect to walk anywhere between 3 and 6 miles in a day.