Photography Workshop : Panoramic Photography

Expand Your Vision — Capture the World in Sweeping Detail

Step beyond the single frame and discover the breathtaking potential of panoramic photography — where multiple images combine to reveal an extraordinary sense of scale, depth, and place.

In this immersive, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to plan, capture, and assemble panoramic sequences that convey not just what a landscape looks like — but how it feels to stand within it. Whether you’re shooting rolling moorlands, coastal horizons, or urban skylines, panoramic stacking will open new dimensions in your creative storytelling.

What to Expect

We’ll begin in the field, exploring composition and camera technique to ensure your panoramas align seamlessly. You’ll learn how to:

• Plan your panoramic sequence for strong visual flow and narrative
• Understand and manage overlap, exposure, and parallax
• Use manual control for consistent lighting and tone across multiple frames
• Work confidently with tripods, nodal points, and rotational alignment
• Capture vertical (multi-row) panoramas for maximum resolution and detail

Through guided exercises, you’ll refine your ability to see scenes expansively — thinking beyond the limits of your lens and towards the rhythm and structure of visual continuity.

After the field session, you’ll join me for a dedicated online Zoom session focused on post-capture processing, where we’ll walk through:

• Stitching and aligning images in professional software
• Managing distortion and projection choices for realistic perspectives
• Colour balancing and blending for tonal harmony
• Advanced cropping, framing, and finishing techniques
• Creating ultra-high-resolution panoramic files ready for print or web display

You’ll come away with a complete understanding of how to create panoramas that are not only technically flawless but also emotionally resonant and immersive.

What You’ll Learn

• The core principles of panoramic stacking and stitching
• Field techniques for capturing consistent exposures and alignment
• Understanding nodal points and minimising parallax
• Post-production workflows for stitching and blending images
• Creative decisions in projection, scale, and aspect ratio
• How to use panoramic imagery to tell deeper visual stories

What’s Included

• Guided panoramic field session with an award-winning photographer and educator
• Follow-up online Zoom session focused on post-processing and panoramic assembly
• Mentorship drawn from over 30 years of professional photographic experience
• Small group format for tailored, one-to-one guidance
• All essential safety equipment is provided for an enjoyable, secure experience
• Shared exploration, creativity, and camaraderie among fellow photographers

Event Details

Workshop Focus: Panoramic Stacking Photography
Location: Exmoor National Park (location details provided upon booking)
Online Session: Included in the cost – hosted via Zoom
Group Size: Limited to ensure individual attention and creative development

Bring Your Curiosity and a Wider View

Panoramic stacking encourages you to slow down, observe, and construct your vision piece by piece. It’s about embracing the art of patience, precision, and perspective — transforming multiple moments into one seamless expression of place and time.

Whether you’re an experienced photographer seeking new challenges or a creative explorer ready to expand your visual language, this workshop will deepen your appreciation for both craft and composition.

About Your Host — Mark Stothard

Mark is an award-winning, qualified photographer and educator with over three decades of professional experience. Master of Art and BA (Hons) in Photography, Mark has also achieved Associate and Licentiate Distinctions from the Royal Photographic Society.

As a PhD candidate in photography, his research explores topography, environment, and affect theory, fusing artistic practice with scholarly insight. His workshops are known for combining technical mastery with creative mindfulness, helping photographers of all levels see the world anew.

What Past Attendees Say

“Mark’s teaching style is both relaxed and deeply informative. He shares his expertise generously and helps you connect emotionally with your subject.” – Lisa, USA

“He simplifies complex topics in a way that makes them completely accessible — even panoramic techniques felt easy to understand.” – Joan, Middlesex

“A fantastic educator and a patient guide. You always come away with both knowledge and inspiration.” – Sue, Somerset

Notes

• Weather conditions, light, and terrain may influence our chosen locations to ensure the best shooting opportunities.
• Insurance: £10M Public Liability and £5M Professional Indemnity. All workshops are fully risk-assessed and led by trained First Aiders.