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Here's why Shropshire is so good for photography courses
So why do I run my photography workshops and courses in Shropshire? Well, the short answer is that I now live here and that Shropshire is among the most beautiful and photogenic places in England. Shropshire really is at the very heart of old England.
The main picture above was taken from my own back garden on a summer’s day. There are no cities in this largely rural county, just a whole lot of lovely historic towns, villages and glorious English countryside. That includes the spectacular Shropshire Hills, so favoured by walkers, climbers, nature lovers and landscape photographers. The Long Mynd is just a few short miles away.
Shrewsbury has changed little - it is still a great place for photographers
![A couple walk along an avenue of trees in The Quarry, Shrewsbury. The path runs alongside the River Severn and this scene can still be photographed when you come on one Philip Dunn's photography workshops and courses in Shropshire](https://www.photoactive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/shrewsbury-river-severn-quarry-park-1024x455.jpg)
There's always something - or someone - worth photographing in Shropshire
![](https://www.photoactive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/joe-banin-smiles-shrewsbury-300.jpg)
![a young couple share a lunchtime picnic in the Quarry Shrewsbury](https://www.photoactive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/quarry-shrewsbury-300.jpg)
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...and then there is Ludlow
![The Feathers Hotel Ludlow Shropshire old black and white building](https://www.photoactive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Feathers-Hotel-Ludlow-Shropshire-1024x479.jpg)
The ancient town of Ludlow attracts visitors from all over the world. They come to see the quintessential English country market town. Its ancient streets are lined with some of the most historic and photogenic buildings in England. Ludlow has nearly 500 listed buildings, including some of the finest examples of medieval and Tudor-style half-timbered buildings to be found anywhere. The town was described by poet Sir John Betjeman as “probably the loveliest town in England”
Several photography workshops are on the cards for Ludlow. We can photograph the town as an option when you come on a 121 photography course.
![Butchers shop in Ludlow](https://www.photoactive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/butchers-shop-Ludlow-Shropshire-300.jpg)
![Street photography outside one of the many small shops in the market town of Ludlow](https://www.photoactive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/greengrocer-shop-Ludlow-Shropshire-300.jpg)
![street photography a woman walks past the entrance to the old market place in Ludlow](https://www.photoactive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ludlow-market-place-street-photograph-300.jpg)
...but what about landscape photography in Shropshire?
![Landscape photography - taking pictures on a snowy hillside in Shropshire during a 121 photography course](https://www.photoactive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/landscape-photography-courses-lawley-1500-1024x507.jpg)
Landscape photographers have been coming to the splendid Shropshire Hills and the magnificent Long Mynd since photography began.
The landscape in Shropshire is as varied as it is spectacular. When the light slants across the moors and valleys of this ancient landscape, it would be impossible not to get excited about taking pictures. To ensure you enjoy the very best photography tuition, I will work alongside you at every stage. Not only that, but you’ll be taken to some wonderful locations. Shropshire really is a wonderful training ground for photographers.
Come and join me for any of my photography workshops and courses in Shropshire. I’ll show you the very best of this beautiful English county.