22 Jun 2024
I got some nice photos, but I didnt love this day out. I've done this type of thing in multiple cities, but as a private tour, it wasnt customized at all for me, which felt odd. The instructor didnt ask anything upfront about my skill-level or experience, she just kind of drove the tutorial the same way she would have for anyone, not tailoring to my level even though I was the only one on the tour. She didnt ask me any questions upfront - only if I knew it was a street photography tour. I probably could have gotten the same photos just walking on my own down Brick Lane. It was a good day out, the instructor was pleasant and knowledgeable, it just felt like she had her routine and went with it rather than trying to get to know me a little and tailor her tutorial or approach to my leveling and interests. I also was a bit disappointed how much time she spent off taking photos herself rather than watching me or talking me through shots.
It was a nice day out and the instructor was lovely - I'm just not sure I got much out of it that I couldn't have done on my own, which has never happened to me before on a photography course. Every other one I've done, I've learned something. It just felt like a group class rather than a private and more expensive experience.