Snap & Share: Festive Street Photography during Manchester Christmas Market

Schedule

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Northern Quarter | Manchester, EN

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Explore Manchester City Centre in this dynamic street photography workshop during the festive period!
About this Event

In this street photography workshop, you'll discover how to transform everyday moments into captivating images using the device that's always in your pocket or your camera.

This practical activity takes you through the streets of Manchester City Centre - including the magical Christmas Markets - teaching essential photography techniques whilst helping you develop your unique creative eye.

Perfect for both complete beginners and those looking to enhance their existing skills, this intimate workshop (limited to 4 participants) provides comprehensive guidance on:


  • Professional composition techniques and creative framing
  • Making the most of natural and artificial lighting
  • Finding unique angles and perspectives
  • Capturing the festive atmosphere of Manchester’s Christmas Markets
  • Effective smartphone camera settings and features
  • Top editing apps and post-processing techniques
  • Strategic social media sharing for maximum engagement


Your experienced tutor will guide you through Manchester's vibrant cityscape and the festive Christmas Markets, offering personalised attention and answering questions as you practice new techniques in real time.


You'll learn both practical skills and theoretical foundations, ensuring you understand not just how but why certain approaches create more compelling images.


This enlightening creative session will elevate your photography abilities and transform how you see the world through your smartphone lens. The combination of hands-on practice, expert guidance, and small group size creates an immersive learning experience that empowers you to capture and share professional-quality images with confidence.


Workshop is hosted by published photographer Priti Shikotra. Recent clients include British Museum, Manchester Museum, Kerrang! Magazine, Manchester International Festival, BMG Records, Jack Daniels, NME & more.

Knowledge required – Beginner friendly
What to bring – Your camera, whether it's a DSLR or a smartphone
Suitable for – Adults and kids (minimum 8 years old). An adult must accompany any attending kids.

This experience would also be a creative gift for a special someone - especially during the festive season!

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Where is it happening?

Northern Quarter, Stevenson Square, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 75.00

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