darren sanderson photography

16/05/2026

I’m regularly asked on workshops ‘what is the best camera ?’

The honest answer (very corney, but true) is the one you have with you at the time - for most people, that is their phone.

It’s not about the biggest, most expensive camera you can afford. It really is about using your eyes and looking.

Same principal’s apply : keep it level, foreground interest, leading lines, framing and composition.

This was a quick snapshot I took today with an iPhone.

27/04/2026

The bluebells are out and they are stunning. Middleton woods in Ilkley is especially beautiful.

I am running a last minute ‘pop-up’ workshop and walk around the Middleton wood area on Sunday 10th May, starting at 10.30 and running until 13.00 / 13.30.

Learn basic photography techniques and how to capture the bluebells at their best by concentrating on individual bluebells and learn to how use ICM to create a painterly effect (DSLR or mirrorless camera required).

This session involves walking on uneven ground.

Max 10 persons at a reduced cost of £ 30 per person.

Meeting at the Lido in Ilkley.

Interested, you can contact me on here or you can book on the following link.

25/02/2026

Quick reminder that the first Photography workshop of the year takes place in just over a months time.

29th March at 10am for 4-5 hours in Leeds.

If you are interested, please get in touch through here or you can book using the link below.

Cost £ 70 per person and places are limited (max of 6 people per session).

If you are interested in one of the other sessions I offer, please let me know.

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These are a step up from the taster sessions and are limited to a maximum of 6 persons per session, allowing us the time to focus on you and your needs and to ensure everyone gets our full attention.

24/12/2025

Thank you all for another fantastic year and especially your support. It really is appreciated.

As a small business owner, every share, every like, every recommendation and every single penny you spend means the world - it really does.

I’m taking a much needed break and spending time with family and also looking forward to continuing with a couple of delayed personal photography projects which I will share in the New Year.

Thanks again to you all happy Christmas and a happy new year.

22/12/2025

If anyone is looking for any last minute presents, please see attached for vouchers which can be used for anything on my site (prints, workshops etc).

I will email them over within a few hours.

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