Join professional landscape photographers Jason and David on one (or even several!) of their Northumbrian one-day small-group photography workshops.
Our workshops are held in the most beautiful places in Northumberland, from the wonderfully scenic coast to the rugged heart of the county. We have carefully picked the timings and dates of the workshops to coincide with the best that a particular location offers too.
Throughout your workshop you’ll be able to call on our extensive photographic knowledge and experience. We a familiarity with a wide variety of camera systems and will be on hand to guide you through the intricacies of your photography equipment. Or perhaps you have a hankering to learn more about the artistic side of photography; we like nothing better than talking about composition and the creation of a satisfying photograph.
Our workshops are the perfect opportunity to develop your photographic skills in a small and friendly group environment. We welcome all skill levels on our workshops: from complete beginners taking their first steps into the world of photography (we were all novices once!), to more experienced photographers looking to learn something new.
We look forward to hearing from you…
Jason Friend
Jason Friend Photography
🔗 www.jasonfriend.co.uk
Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Jason Friend is an award-winning professional photographer with nearly two decades of experience spanning landscape, travel, commercial, and editorial photography.
Landscape photography was Jason’s first love — inspired by the dramatic black-and-white work of Ansel Adams and driven by a desire to explore the emotional connection between light, land, and atmosphere. His work moves beyond simple scenic views, aiming instead to convey the experience of being present in a place — the feel of changing weather, the texture of the land, and the quiet moments between light and shadow.
Jason’s career highlights include publishing multiple photography books (including best-selling titles with GMC Publications), exhibiting at the renowned Joe Cornish Gallery, working with international clients such as National Geographic, Microsoft, British Airways and Rough Guides, and being personally invited to photograph Prince Harry during a visit to Northumberland.
Alongside his commercial and travel work, Jason is deeply committed to teaching. His approach to tuition is calm, reflective, and encouraging — helping photographers slow down, see more clearly, and develop a stronger personal connection to their work. Whether working in colour or black and white, Jason places light at the centre of everything he does.
David Taylor
David Taylor Photography
🔗 www.davidtaylorphotography.co.uk
David Taylor is an award-winning landscape and travel photographer who was born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne and has spent a lifetime photographing the landscapes of Northumberland and the wider North East.
David took his first photograph at the age of 14 and has been photographing ever since — combining a deep knowledge of the region with a thoughtful, measured approach to composition and light. His landscape work has been widely used by councils, tourism organisations, and the Northumberland National Park Authority, and is licensed internationally through Alamy.
In addition to his photography, David is an experienced photography writer and educator. He has written and contributed to more than forty books on photography and photographic technique, published by leading publishers including Dorling Kindersley, Ammonite Press and Emons, with translations into several languages.
David’s teaching style is clear, practical, and quietly enthusiastic. He particularly enjoys one-to-one tuition, where he can help photographers build confidence, refine their technique, and develop a more personal way of seeing the landscape. He now lives on a north-facing hill overlooking the Tyne Valley near Hexham — a fitting base for a photographer deeply attuned to light, weather, and place.