London North Eastern Railway has announced a Photography Experience Event, providing an exclusive opportunity for rail enthusiasts and budding photographers.
Professional photographer Charlotte Graham will be sharing tips and tricks of the trade during the event which will be held onboard an Azuma train running along the East Coast route.
The inspiring Experience Event will take place on Saturday the 23rd of October, departing on the 9:00 am service from London King’s Cross and travelling on to York. Attendees will experience the very best in London North Eastern Railways (LNER) First Class hospitality throughout the journey.
With a rare chance to learn from one of the best in the business, Charlotte will be providing inspiration, technical pointers and methods during the journey which can be used out and about in the historic city of York which boasts many stunning photographic opportunities. The trip will return to London later in the day.
Charlotte has a dynamic photographic style and a creative talent that works together to create striking images which are in demand with both international press and businesses alike featuring regularly in leading newspapers, magazines, social media and websites.
LNER is offering this latest Experience Event in a bid to encourage customers back to rail travel. With York only a couple of hours from London and LNER running regular services to the historic city it provides a perfect location for the LNER Photography Experience Event with the cities iconic buildings such as York Minster, the Shambles and Cliffords Tower being just a few of the sights to see. The event is also in collaboration with Visit York in a bid to get more people visiting the city.
Attendees of the experience will leave York on the 16:03 LNER service and will be back at London Kings Cross at 18:32pm. Tickets for the Experience Event are limited and those wanting to take part are advised to register their interest early by visiting:
https://www.lner.co.uk/the-east-coast-experience/experiences/photography-experience-day/
Tickets for the experience are £195 per person and include return First Class travel on an LNER Azuma, attendees will also receive an exclusive goodie bag.
Kate McFerran, Communications Director at LNER, said: “At LNER we are passionate about our destinations and our legendary customer experience. Our pioneering Experience Events make memories. Whether you’re a budding photographer or fancy a visit to York to see the sights, we can promise this will be a day trip to remember.
“Customers will travel in style on our new Azuma trains and enjoy a breakfast offer served at their seat before getting the chance to explore a stunning city that is really close to our hearts, as York is the home of LNER. They’ll have a unique opportunity to learn from one of the best photographers in the business and the chance to showcase their own work and get feedback from Charlotte on the return journey. We’re also going to be on the lookout the best image of the day.”
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