London Streets Photography

About London Streets Photography

London Streets Photography runs its own guided photo walks, and all of them are in London. The homepage says "We operate regular photo walks across Central London with small groups of likeminded individuals," and describes the company as "run by photographers, for photographers," and for "anyone exploring London as a visitor." Every tour, it says, is "led by one of our experienced, professional photographers," who teach technique and double as guides to the city. Prices are shown in pounds sterling.

The homepage sets out "three main aims": "To learn and hone new techniques from our professional photographer guides," "To understand the importance of location, and develop an instinct for finding the perfect shot," and "To bring people together and build confidence as photographers." It makes the case for London as a classroom by pointing to "its classic architecture and iconic landmarks" and "its ever-changing, ultra-modern skyline," and asks "What better location is there to develop your photography skills?" Tours are pitched as "suitable for all levels of experience," and the tour pages say they suit "all digital cameras & phones."

The Tours

The tours page says the company runs "regular photographic tours throughout London, all of which focus on a particular photographic technique, theme or area of the city," and the homepage explains the split: some are about a place (the East End), some a subject (the Thames and its bridges), and some a technique (night photography). The regular tours are listed below, plus a bespoke option.

London's Architectural City Skyline is described as "An experience combining a concise background history and enhancement of photography skills," with the aim to "Achieve stunning perspective shots in close proximity to fabulous skyscrapers." River Thames & Bridges covers "a variety of river views from different locations on the principal London bridges." The Night Photography Tour works on low-light skills and light trails, using the cityscape against the night sky.

The East End of London Tour "explores the streets of Shoreditch and Spitalfields areas that are a mecca for emerging artists, galleries, graffiti and street art." It "starts at Bishopsgate just outside Liverpool Street Station," heads to Brushfield Street and Spitalfields Market, passes Christ Church Spitalfields, and explores Fashion Street, Princelet Street and Brick Lane before Boxpark and Shoreditch High Street. The page adds history along the way: the old Roman road of Ermine Street, the Huguenot silk weavers who arrived in the 17th century, and Shoreditch's later furniture trade.

The West End of London Tour "begins at Charing Cross, passing Admiralty Arch and Trafalgar Square," then continues "through Covent Garden, Leicester Square and onto Soho via China Town," moving onto Piccadilly and finishing at St James's. The tours page calls the area "The epicentre of the Ceremonial tradition, government and retail commerce."

Both the East End and West End pages list "£90," "Duration: 2 hours" and "Max 4 people." Bespoke Group Tours are offered as "The perfect solution for Photographic Clubs, family outings or corporate team building," built around "a theme or London location of your choosing."

How Tours Work

Groups are small. The homepage says "we operate small groups (a maximum of 4 people)," which it says gives "a great balance of individual guidance from your guide and time to interact with others in your group." On length, the homepage says "Tours are generally a minimum of 2½ hours long," while the East End and West End pages each state "Duration: 2 hours," so the two tour pages and the homepage do not match.

The tour pages spell out what is taught. On the East End tour participants get "Advice on suitable lenses," help with "ISO settings Shutter speed and Aperture," and are shown "How to evaluate the best composition with the light available," "How to use Black and White to give your photos vitality and impact," "How to photograph from unusual angles," and "Your responsibilities as a photographer in public spaces." The West End tour adds "Historical and background information on the locations that we choose" and "The best modern and historic buildings to include in your composition."

The team page introduces the photographers. Julia Sedinkina is "a documentary and lifestyle photographer based in North London" who covers street, architecture and nature work and says she was announced a winner of a Greenwich photography competition in February 2019. Liz Isles describes herself as "a creative photographer with a keen eye for detail" whose work "generally favours music-related and event photography," with "a strong passion for street photography, candid portraiture, and night photography." Richard Sainsbury "came to photography late as retirement from a busy professional life allowed time," supplies much of the historical background on the tours, is "Often accompanied by his two dachshunds (Bob and Teddy)," and "shoots Olympus and is happy to guide you through best settings on these micro four-thirds cameras."

Booking and Payment

Booking runs through dated departures on each tour page and a Full Tour Calendar. The homepage lists the steps: browse the tours, "Check out the forthcoming tour dates," and "Book online using your debit/credit card via PayPal," or "drop us a line" with questions. A banner across the site says "We now accept Debit/Credit cards, PayPal & Klarna."

The calendar shows the rhythm. The homepage says tours run "predominantly from Fridays through to Sundays," and the upcoming dates bear that out with a few midweek additions: the West End tour on Saturday, 26th September 2026 at 10:00AM and Wednesday, 30th September at 1:30PM, the East End tour on Sunday, 27th September at 10:00AM, and the Skyline tour on Friday, 25th September at 1:30PM. Departures generally start at 10:00AM or 1:30PM.

What the Site Leaves Open

The site links to Terms & Conditions and an FAQ page but does not summarize a cancellation or refund policy on the tour pages, or say whether a tour runs with a single booking. The East End and West End pages name their starting points (Bishopsgate and Charing Cross), and travelers booking the other tours should confirm where to meet. The mismatch between the "minimum of 2½ hours" line and the 2-hour tour pages is worth asking about. Pricing for bespoke group tours is not published, and accessibility and walking distances are not addressed.

For a visitor or Londoner who wants to learn in a group of 4 or fewer, with a photographer who explains settings as well as history, the format is clear and the booking straightforward. The East End walk suits street-art and street-photography fans, the West End walk suits anyone after landmarks, and the camera-or-phone line means no one needs special kit to join.