Photographing Titans: Capturing Giants of Prehistory & Architecture

Name: Photographing Titans: Capturing Giants of Prehistory & Architecture
Start: 2026-05-23T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-05-23T13:00:00+01:00
Location: Minster Precincts, PE1 1XS Peterborough, United Kingdom

Schedule

Sat May 23 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Minster Precincts, PE1 1XS Peterborough, United Kingdom | Peterborough, EN

Step inside the magnificent Peterborough Cathedral and photograph not one, but two giants.
In this special half-day photography workshop, you’ll capture the breathtaking scale of the Titanosaur skeleton alongside the soaring arches, pillars, and historic stonework of the Cathedral itself. Both subjects represent true titans—one a giant of prehistoric Earth, the other a masterpiece of monumental architecture that has stood for centuries.
This workshop explores how to photograph two extraordinary subjects that share one key feature: immense scale. 🦕 Titanosaur – Titan of Prehistory Capture the dramatic structure, textures, and scale of one of the largest creatures ever to walk the Earth.
🏛 Peterborough Cathedral – Titan of Architecture Photograph towering columns, vaulted ceilings, and centuries-old craftsmanship that dominate the interior space.
By exploring both subjects together, you’ll learn techniques that help convey size, perspective, and atmosphere in your photographs.
What You’ll Learn
During this hands-on session you will learn how to:
Photograph large-scale subjects effectively
Use available light inside historic buildings
Compose images that emphasise scale and perspective
Avoid common camera setting mistakes
Capture strong architectural and documentary-style images
Improve your confidence controlling your camera settings
By the end of the session you will have a much stronger understanding of focus, exposure, and composition, enabling you to produce striking images in challenging environments.
Who This Workshop Is For This workshop is ideal for photographers who want to improve their skills while photographing a rare and visually dramatic subject.
Suitable camera types include:
Compact cameras with manual exposure control CSC (Compact System Cameras)
Bridge cameras
DSLR cameras
Mirrorless cameras
Fully automatic snapshot cameras without adjustable settings are not suitable.
What to Bring
To get the most from the session please bring:
A camera with adjustable exposure settings
Standard kit lens (18–55mm)
Charged batteries
Memory card with plenty of space
Tripod capable of supporting your camera
Lens cleaning cloth or LensPen
Optional but helpful: Wide-angle or small zoom lens (24mm or 35mm) Cable release or smartphone trigger for tripod shooting
Led by professional photographer Richard Houghton, this practical session will teach you how to photograph large-scale subjects using natural light, creative composition, and thoughtful camera settings.
Whether you’re drawn by the drama of a dinosaur skeleton or the grandeur of historic architecture, this workshop will help you produce powerful images that highlight scale, detail, and atmosphere.