Explore and photograph Bolam Lake & Shaftoe Crags on this new 2025 Northumberland Landscape Photography Workshop delivered by two professional landscape photographers based in Northumberland.
Date 9th November 2025
Time 9am - 3.30pm
Max. group size 8 participants
Cost £80 per person
We’ll start the workshop at the main car park at Bolam Lake and spend the morning following the paths through the deciduous woodland that surrounds the lake.
In the afternoon we’ll move on to Shaftoe Crags, a wonderfully picturesque area of open access moorland with views across country to the Wallington Estate. At this time of year there will be autumnal colour to shoot, as well as interesting fungi and wildlife.
Useful information
This workshop is suitable for photographers of all levels of experience and ability, from absolute beginners to those with more experience. The group size is limited to eight to allow Jason and David to devote ample time throughout the day to every participant.
Bring with you the camera equipment (camera, lenses and filters) you already own and would normally take out for the day. A tripod will be useful, but don’t worry if you don’t have one: it's not essential and we may be able to lend you one for the workshop.
There is likely to be an autumnal chill so wear layers to keep you warm, and bring waterproofs with you just in case. You will also need sturdy and comfortable waterproof walking boots. There will be walking over rough ground and up and down slopes. A good level of fitness and mobility is highly recommended.
Meet Your Northumberland Photography Workshop Tutors...
Jason Friend
A Whitley Bay resident for over 20 years, Jason Friend is an award-winning professional photographer that specialises in landscape and travel photography. Jason’s photography career has spanned over two decades with many incredible highlights including publishing a best-selling book, working for iconic brands such as Microsoft and National Geographic, exhibiting at the renowned Joe Cornish Gallery, and being personally invited to photograph a member of the royal family.
David Taylor is an award-winning landscape and travel photographer, born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. His Northumberland landscape photos have been used by local businesses, councils and tourism organisations including the Northumberland National Park Authority. His photographic work has appeared in a number of national and regional magazines, and he has also written and contributed to more than forty books about photography and photographic techniques.
