# Event Details - **Event Name**: April Photo Social - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Learn about light, how to use it and control it in portraitureAbout this EventJoin us for a practical dive into the art of lighting with James McAllister.During this social you'll hear about, and see, the core principles of shaping and controlling light. James will demonstrate how to manipulate various sources and modifiers to achieve the look you want. You’ll also learn how to deconstruct existing images - giving you the skills to reverse-engineer any lighting style and adapt it to your own images.The session is hands-on, so you'll have time to experiment with these techniques yourself.About the SpeakerJames McAllister is a former British Army Photographer now based in Blackpool. He runs a video production social enterprise which supports independent filmmaking in the local area. Analogue photography is now one of his creative escapes, and he can often be found under red light in the DarkroomThis session is in our upstairs workshop space. We're in the final stages of having a lift installed.There is currently no level access. It’s a single flight of 14 steps then you go around the corner and there are two small steps. Once you’re upstairs there’s a loo. You shouldn’t need to come downstairs for anything until the end of the event.If you can’t manage the stairs but really want to attend, please let us know by the 24th of the month before by emailing (using the contact organiser button/link) or sending us an SMS text/WhatsApp message on 07957 602790. and we will try to move the activity downstairs.If you have additional access needs (e.g. large print, BSL interpreter, level access) please let us know.GETTING HERETram & Train to Blackpool North StationBus: No 6 or 18 to Topping St., No 3, 3a, 5c, 6, 18 to Church St (Stanley Buildings), No 5, 5a, 5b, 6, 7a, 14 to Talbot RdDriving: The closest pay and display car parks are on East Topping St and Talbot Road multi storey. There is also parking at the nearby Sainsbury’s supermarket, please make sure that you check the terms before you use the car park.TOP TIP: If you need to park a car, then there is usually plenty of free on-street parking on Edward St and Topping St from 6pm. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blackpool/april-photo-social/100001986135030341 - **Event Categories**: Art, Photography, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Blackpool - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Aunty Social - **lat**: 53.8186844 - **long**: -3.0495778 - **full address**: Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: April Photo Social - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/b969b45325c737d96afe8f4a1beff6d10147fed31d3e70a51cb6a32f006af309-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0894ca-gmir.jpg?v=1775733790 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is April Photo Social being held? - **A:** April Photo Social takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Aunty Social, 28 Topping Street, Blackpool, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing April Photo Social? - **A:** April Photo Social is organized by Blackpool Community Darkroom. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** April Photo Social is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blackpool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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