Fotos On Foot provide photographic teaching tours with a qualified tutor and local photographer, around the unique and beautiful city of Brighton & Hove.  A walk with a difference; this will provide advice to help you compose better images, understand a camera’s creative controls, use available light and more…

Laura Dodson is an established photographer and teaches a popular ten week Creative Photography course at the Friends Centre in Brighton and Portslade Community College, Portslade. For more information on wedding, portrait and commerical services see www.lauradodson.com

Fotos on Foot was designed for those who don’t have time for long courses, or if you’d like a taster session. Plus learning-on-the-go is more fun than the classroom or reading a photography techniques book...

This unique combination of sightseeing and learning about your camera makes a great activity for visitors who would like to improve their photography skills and take away some useful knowledge whilst making the holiday snaps the best they’ve ever taken!

Fotos on Foot are a Visit Brighton Partner.

"Brilliant tour, great value for money; anyone who takes photos would enjoy and learn loads from spending a couple of hours with Laura" Mike

When? Please see the 'Book Now' tab to see our current schedule. Tours usually run Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and last between 2 to 3 hours depending on group size. Tours run all year round in all weather. Other times of the day are available on request - eg, evenings tours for sunset and night photography or at your convenience when possible. Night photography is a good choice for conference or corporate visitors and these usually produce some dramatic images of Brighton's bright lights and distinctive seafront. Larger groups can choose alternative days and times as required.

Where? Summer: meet at the café in the gardens of the Royal Pavilion. Winter meeting place is Radisson Blu Hotel (formerly Royal York Hotel) on Old Steine near Pool Valley Coach Station. Recognise me by my Fotos On Foot badge. See Map.

What? This tour is primarily for improving your photography and camera skills but there is opportunity to pick up local insider knowledge too. Routes and venues change according to weather and other events happening in the area. Popular routes for example include around Pavilion gardens, Palace Pier and seafront and the North Laines.

How much? £25 per person.

Who? Min 2 people, max 6.  Bigger classes for hen/stag parties, corporate teams, family groups etc are available by prior arrangement.

More? Please contact me for details on expert tours (infrared/portraits/creative exposure/night photography etc) and regular courses, summer schools and weekend courses.

More Info

We will start the tour with introductions and a quick review of camera controls and functions. If there is something you specifically would like to cover, please ask. As we continue with the walk, we will explore how to improve composition and using available light. Handouts containing written information will be available via email after the tour for future reference. This is a wheelchair accessible activity.

What to bring:

Your camera! Any type is fine, compact, SLR, digital or film. Please bring any other equipment you may wish to use, eg lenses, flashgun etc. A spare battery and memory card/film is also useful.
Wear weather-appropriate clothing, eg warm jacket, sunhat and sun cream, and wear comfortable shoes (with a grip for wet weather). A tripod is essential for sunset and night photography - this can be provided if you don't have one.

"Really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the lesson. Will be back!" Emma
"A chance to improve and practice composition and learn about some of the hidden features of my new digital SLR." Julius