WWII Architecture Photography Workshop: Capturing Emotion & Atmosphere

📍 Location: Isle of Man
📅 Date: 15th May
⏳ Duration: 10-14:00

Step back in time and experience the echoes of history through your lens in this immersive WWII Architecture Photography Workshop. Set against the haunting remains of wartime structures on the Isle of Man, this workshop is designed to not only develop your photographic skills but also deepen your emotional connection to the environments you capture.

Guided by an experienced and award-winning photographer, you will explore the island’s wartime fortifications, Home Guard posts, and defensive structures, using light, composition, and perspective to evoke the resilience, isolation, and vigilance felt by the soldiers who once manned these posts.

What You’ll Learn:

📷 Technical Skills: Master techniques for shooting historical architecture, working with textures, shadows, and contrast to bring out the details of timeworn structures.
🎭 Emotional Impact: Learn how to translate the weight of history into your imagery, using composition and atmosphere to tell compelling visual stories.
🎞 Creative Vision: Explore ways to capture a sense of place, mood, and narrative—whether through wide, dramatic landscapes or intimate, close-up details.

This workshop is perfect for photographers of all levels who want to push beyond technical proficiency and create evocative, meaningful images. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with not only a refined skillset but also a deepened understanding of the emotions and experiences of the Home Guard soldiers who once stood watch over the island.

🔗 Limited spaces available. Book your spot now!

Host : About Mark?

Mark is an award-winning qualified photographer and educator, with over 30 years of experience as a freelance photographer and holds a Master of Art in Photography, in addition to a BA (Hons) in photography degree; amongst other media qualifications.

On first submission, Mark was awarded by his peers at the Royal Photographic Society, both Associate and Licentiate Distinctions.

Mark is now a PhD candidate in photography, researching topography, the environment and the affect theory.

What do past attendees say about Mark and his events?

“My 21-year-old daughter and I recently joined a Photowalk with Mark, at Valley of Rocks. It was a very enjoyable and educational experience. There were just two others, so a total of 5 in our group. Mark provided a comfortable environment for discussing the art and science of photography. He emphasized how personal photography can be and the importance of focusing on what we find compelling. He also provided instruction on the mechanics of a good photo as to structure, camera settings and other details. He was patient, very knowledgeable and clearly loves what he does. Thanks, Mark!”

Lisa, USA

“I was looking for someone to help me understand my canon camera whilst on holiday in Minehead. I am so glad that I booked a one-to-one day out with Mark. I can’t say enough about how professional Mark is & how wonderful our day out together was. Mark instantly put me at ease and nothing was too much trouble for him to explain. Mark does this in a way that you can easily relate to in day to day scenarios. I have since joined Mark‘s Lightroom Monday group and now enjoy learning all about post production of my images.”

Joan Middlesex

“I joined Mark on one of his 1 to 1 workshops “New to Photography Workshop” back in April 2019, I wanted to rejuvenate my hobby for photography, having been a member of a local camera club where if your face fits you were ok I wanted to understand more about photography and techniques, well 18 mths on having been a regular attendee on his walks and trips I feel I have learned much more from a very motivated, experienced educator and communicator.”

Malcom, Somerset

“Many thanks for all the help on your photography workshop in getting me away from auto settings, and understanding depth of field, rule of 3rds ect, it has been a great help in improving my photography skills and making everything even more enjoyable than I ever thought possible, Many thanks, Mark.” Mike, Taunton, Somerset

“Mark has the knack of simplifying the technical. He is always available to answer questions, even when they have been asked before.”

Katrina, Minehead

“After having owned my Nikon DSLR camera for many years and never having taken it off Auto, I decided to join Mark on one of his Full Day Camera courses. He took me through the basics and encouraged me throughout the day, by adding new skills at varying locations. By the time we had finished, I felt confident to continue learning and practising my new skills. A great day for those who need to better understand their camera. Thanks Mark.”

Karen, Somerset

“Mark has endless patience, is very encouraging and has a wealth of knowledge, he has been a great support in helping me progress my intermediate photography skills from capturing the shot to editing in Lightroom.”

Joanne, Somerset

”We had some lovely days with sun, clouds, rain and wind. Today an Exmoor photographer showed us some beautiful places on Exmoor. Thank you Mark Stothard for taking us the whole day out and giving us a lot of tips ?”

Elma, Netherlands

“Mark’s passion for his art of photography, comes through in the warmth and professionalism he shows in all his workshops. He makes you feel welcome, relaxed and nothing is too much trouble! He simplifies instructions so that we can all understand. We all come away feeling greatly inspired and with new knowledge to become better photographers ourselves. His variety of workshops shows his broad knowledge. I particularly enjoyed the trip out onto Exmoor to photograph ponies and Highland cattle, where his enthusiasm is evident. The ambience of the smaller groups, where everyone is friendly and Mark inspires us to help each other, as well as sharing his tips and knowledge with us. I would thoroughly recommend attending any of his workshops.”

Sue, Somerset

Note:

Weather conditions and tide time where applicable, may impact the itinerary, and the event is subject to change for safety reasons.

Insurance: £10M of public liability. £5M Professional indemnity insurance. All hosts are trained First Aiders.