Southport’s Botanic Gardens, located in Churchtown is a historic and picturesque park that has been a beloved community space since its opening in 1874.
Covering 12 acres, the gardens feature beautifully landscaped grounds with a variety of plant species, including ornamental flower beds, mature trees, and serene water features.
Photographers can enjoy a tranquil lake, aviary, fernery, and a Victorian-era conservatory. The gardens are not only a horticultural treasure but also a significant part of Southport’s cultural heritage, offering a peaceful retreat for residents and tourists alike.
What to Expect
Your 1-2-1 workshop will be taken at your pace, with easy-to-follow explanations about how to use your camera. I’ll show you how to set the best exposure, how to keep your photo sharp, what all the major buttons and menu options do and most importantly – how to create unique, creative and striking images.
We’ll grab a coffee and chat about what you struggle with as a photographer, what you want to achieve with your photos and how I can help you to get there. Whether you’re waiting to feel more confident or motivated, booking a 1-2-1 photography workshop is the best investment an aspiring photographer like you could make.
What’s the Route?
We’ll meet at the south entrance and head on to capture a variety of scenes and subjects. The gardens feature vibrant flower beds with seasonal blooms, lush greenery, and well-maintained pathways that create picturesque landscapes.
There are serene lakes and ponds that reflect the surrounding flora, often visited by ducks and swans, offering opportunities for tranquil water shots.
The Victorian-style glasshouses house exotic plants, perfect for close-ups of unique botanical specimens. Additionally, the gardens host charming historical structures like statues and a rustic bandstand, providing a blend of natural and architectural beauty for photography.
Exact meeting point and route will be emailed to you upon booking.
Architecture
Wildlife
Florals & Nature
What Should I Bring?
Pack whatever camera you have – I promise it’ll be enough. Storytelling in photography is about the content not about the equipment. Any DSLR camera, in the right hands, is a powerful tool.
Fully charge your battery and bring an extra one. Format your memory cards, ready to take lots of shots. If you’ve got a tripod bring it along, but it’s not essential. Feel free to bring along lens filters and other accessories.
Book Your Botanic GARDENS workshop
Botanical Gardens, Southport
A wonderful 2 hour photography workshop in Southport’s Botanical Gardens with full tutoring from Stephen Walton.
What’s Included
Workshop
2 hours
Editing Session
1 hour
Date & Time
(choose after booking)
Cancellation Policy
All 1-2-1 workshops are fully refundable 72 hours (3 days) before the booked date. Alternative dates will be offered where suitable. Refunds can take up to 3 working days to clear into accounts. Any workshops cancelled within 72 hours of the date are not eligible for a refund for any reason. Extenuating circumstances are at the discretion of the company. Contact me for more information. If The VuePoint cancels your 1-2-1 workshop you will be offered alternative dates or the option of a full refund. This does not affect your consumer rights. Refunds must be returned to the original payment account.
Can I Change the Date Later?
After payment you will be asked to select a time and date for your 1-2-1 workshop from the availability calendar. Please choose carefully as once a date is chosen it cannot be changed. If circumstances change and you need to alter a booking, please contact me. This is still not a guarantee that the workshop can be rescheduled. Bookings that are changed with less than 72 hours notice (to the workshop date) will not receive a refund.
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