The Photo Brunch Shoreditch / 01

I’m so excited to write this post, and to show you some photos of my first ‘official’ Photo Brunch last Saturday. I had a great time, and I’m so glad everyone else seemed to have as well. I had Emma, Laura, and Lisa come along (Jo was meant to join as well, but sadly didn’t feel very well). It was nice having a small group of people to start with, it felt more intimate and I got to really focus on everyone and help them out with their cameras.
I seriously enjoyed teaching and sharing my knowledge, and it was so great to see that all three of them really got it, and understood what I was telling them about camera settings, and how to achieve certain photo outcomes.

We met at Dishoom in Shoreditch for brunch, which was great. I initially wanted to go to the Breakfast Club, but it’s usually very busy on weekends, so I decided that I needed to be able to book a table. Dishoom was just as good - I especially enjoyed my Chocolate Chai.

After having a chat and enjoying some breakfast I talked everyone through the spreadsheet I had created, including the basics of photography - aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.
Although you can read up a lot on these settings all over the internet, I think it really helps having someone explain everything in person. Plus, you get to ask questions and actually try it out on your camera while getting on-hand help.

Another great thing about meeting with a few people to go out and shoot, is that it gives you the freedom to actually stop and take photos (quoting what Emma wrote, because it’s such a good way of saying it). Quite often I find that if I’m out with a non-photographer person, I don’t want to stop all the time, as I feel it must be annoying for them. And if I’m on my own I don’t usually find the motivation or enthusiasm to just go for a wander to take random photos. And of course it is just a lot more fun going for a walk and taking photos with like-minded people.

So, we had a really great time (it was sunny, too) - a big thank you to everyone who joined.
If you want to come along to the next one, it will be on 8 February. You can book your place right here.