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The World’s Smallest Big City - Stockholm Photography Tour

  • 14th - 17th September, 2027

  • £2,599.00 / £500.00 Deposit

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Our Stockholm photography tour will take place in September 2027 and will be led by Charlie Waite and Astrid McGechan.

Stockholm is a city of extraordinary contrasts: medieval streets and contemporary architecture, quiet waterways and bold urban spaces, sculpture gardens, woodland and an underground railway transformed by art. This four-day tour explores both the familiar and the unexpected sides of Sweden’s capital, from the colourful streets of Gamla Stan to the striking glass, geometry and rapidly changing skyline of modern Stockholm.

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The World’s Smallest Big City - Stockholm Photography Tour

Stockholm Photography Tour - The World's Smallest Big City

Built across 14 islands and surrounded by water, Stockholm is a city made for exploring with a camera. Historic streets open unexpectedly onto the waterfront, bridges frame views across the city, and old and new architecture sit remarkably close together. For photographers, it offers an enormous variety of subjects within a relatively compact area.

We will be based in Norrmalm, within easy reach of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s wonderfully preserved old town. Its cobbled streets, narrow passages and richly coloured façades provide endless possibilities for details, layers, reflections and street photography. We will also experience Gamla Stan after dark, when pools of artificial light, illuminated windows and deep shadows transform the character of its streets.

But Stockholm is far from being simply a historic city. One of the exciting additions to this tour is Hagastaden, an emerging contemporary district of striking architecture and bold urban design. Here, glass, steel, reflections, repeating patterns and soaring façades provide a completely different photographic language. Rather than simply recording buildings, we will look for abstraction, geometry, relationships between structures and the small human figure within the modern city.

The World’s Smallest Big City - Stockholm Photography Tour
Stockholm Cityscape Photography
The World’s Smallest Big City - Stockholm Photography Tour

Elsewhere, Stockholm reveals still more of its personality. At Skansen, the world’s oldest open-air museum, historic buildings and traditional environments offer glimpses into Sweden’s past, while Millesgården combines sculpture, architecture, gardens and views across the water – a wonderful place to work with shape, space and the relationship between artwork and landscape.

We will also visit Stadshuset, Stockholm’s distinctive City Hall, and explore some of the quieter waterfront views, bridges and architectural details that are easily missed when simply moving through the city. At Skogskyrkogården, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, landscape and architecture come together in a very different way, with woodland, avenues of trees and the distinctive rise of Almhöjden providing opportunities for quieter, more considered images.

And in Stockholm, some of the most extraordinary photography lies beneath our feet. The city’s Tunnelbana is often described as the world’s longest art gallery. Its stations contain an astonishing variety of sculpture, painting, mosaics and vast exposed-rock spaces. We will explore a selection of them, looking not only at the artwork itself but at colour, symmetry, perspective, movement and the people passing through.

The World’s Smallest Big City - Stockholm Photography Tour
Stockholm Landscape Photography Tour
The World’s Smallest Big City - Stockholm Photography Tour

Photography doesn’t necessarily end when daylight disappears. Stockholm is particularly rewarding in the evening, and as well as photographing the city after dark, we hope to spend time at Fotografiska, Stockholm’s renowned centre for contemporary photography. With exhibitions continuing well into the evening, it provides an inspiring way to round off a day of making our own photographs.

Throughout the tour, Charlie and Astrid will work alongside you, helping you to find compositions, develop ideas and respond to the very different environments we encounter. There will be opportunities to explore everything from cityscape and architecture to abstraction, details, low-light photography and creative techniques.

We will travel primarily on foot and by Stockholm’s excellent public transport system, but this is not about rushing from one landmark to another. There will be time to look, experiment and return to an idea when it deserves more attention.

Stockholm may call itself the world’s smallest big city, but photographically it feels anything but small.

  • Included

    • Accommodation - Single Occupancy

    • Breakfasts

    • Airport transfers via Arlanda Express

    • Public transport fees and entry fees during the tour

    • Tuition from Charlie Waite and Astrid McGechan

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

Tutored By

Tutored by Charlie Waite

Charlie Waite

 Tutored by Astrid McGechan

Astrid McGechan
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - Most locations are reached by vehicle or involve only very short walks on level ground. Subjects and viewpoints are typically close to where we stop. No particular level of fitness is required, although participants should be comfortable standing and walking short distances outdoors.

Moderate - These tours involve regular walking, which may include town streets, coastal paths, countryside trails, or uneven natural ground. Distances are generally manageable, but may include occasional longer walks, gentle gradients, or uneven surfaces such as sand, cobbles, or rough tracks. A reasonable level of mobility and comfort walking for extended periods is recommended. Please advise us in advance if you have any concerns about fitness or mobility.

Strenuous - These tours involve more demanding walking conditions, which may include longer distances on foot, steeper ascents and descents, and extended time on uneven or rough terrain. Locations may be remote or off the beaten track, where access requires sustained effort and careful footing.

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