About This Tour
Stonehenge at its most dramatic
Experience the magic of Stonehenge during the golden hour, one of the world's most iconic monuments photographed at its most dramatic. We visit outside the main visitor window, meaning far fewer people around, giving you the space to move freely and compose without crowds in frame.
We shoot from the north and east aspects of Stonehenge, the most attractive and photogenic side of the monument. In winter the sun sets in a south-westerly direction, meaning it sets close to behind the stones from our shooting positions, giving the best possible chances of colour and drama in the sky. Your guide will advise on composition, exposure settings and creative techniques to help you come home with photographs that truly do justice to one of the world's most iconic sites.
⚠ Winter-only tour: Due to where the sun sets at different times of the year, this tour only takes place in December, January, and February, the months when the sun sets close to behind the stones from the viewing positions, creating the dramatic silhouettes and sky colour that make Stonehenge photography so compelling.
Key Subjects
What you'll photograph
Day Schedule
How the day unfolds
What's Included
Everything taken care of
Not included: Food and drink (a tearoom and facilities are available at Stonehenge on arrival). Entry inside Stonehenge itself. We photograph from the boundary at sunset as public access within the grounds closes. For those who'd like to go inside for closer shots, entry is approximately £25 and can be booked in advance via English Heritage (our ETA at Stonehenge is around 1:30 PM).
Recommended equipment: A walk-around or kit lens (e.g. 18–55mm, 24–70mm) for landscapes; a zoom lens of 70–200mm or 70–300mm for close-up stone detail; a wide-angle lens (e.g. 16–35mm) if you're paying the extra to go inside. A sturdy tripod is strongly recommended, along with a wired or wireless shutter trigger for long exposures. ND filters are optional. Equipment and lenses are available to borrow on the day: just let us know when you book, and bring a spare blank SD card. Battery charging facilities are also available (bring your USB or wall plug charger).
Dress for the weather: then bring extra. Stonehenge sits on an exposed open plain with no shelter or cover. Multiple layers, a hat and gloves are essential. Bring a waterproof jacket and appropriate footwear. It will be colder and windier than you expect.
Gallery
Images from Stonehenge
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