Explore and photograph Hadrian's Wall on this new 2025 Northumberland Landscape Photography Workshop delivered by two professional landscape photographers based in Northumberland.
Date 19th January 2025
Time 9am- 3.30pm
Max. group size 8 participants
Cost £80 per person
Hadrian’s Wall is one of Britain’s architectural and historical wonders. The most photogenic stretches of what now remains are in Northumberland, from Chesters Roman Fort near Hexham to Gilsland on the Cumbrian border. We’ll spend the day exploring Hadrian’s Wall with our cameras visiting Steel Rigg and Peel Crag, as well as nearby Milecastle 39. From there we’ll drive westwards to spend some time at Cawfields Quarry, before finishing at Walltown Crags.
The workshop takes place in early winter, when the sun lights the southern face of the wall throughout the day.
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.
We will be walking over uneven and possibly icy ground throughout the day. It will also be cold. Be sure to wear warm and windproof clothing, and bring waterproofs just in case. You will also need sturdy and comfortable waterproof walking boots. Although we won’t be walking too far from our cars we will occasionally climb steep slopes so a reasonable degree of fitness and mobility is 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.
