The Pin Mill Studio is a beautiful space on the banks of the River Orwell. This is the studio of the award-winning photographer, Anthony Cullen. We also run courses in photography, painting and drawing, and sailing theory - alongside exhibitions of new art and special events. There's a lovely gallery cafe overlooking the river, winter opening hours are weekends 11am-4pm. The cafe serves artisan coffee, teas, hot chocolate, ice creams, home-made cakes, gorgeous gifts and prints, local pottery and ceramics. Get in touch to find out more.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
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Anthony's corporate clients include many international and local brands, including Adnams and Rolls Royce, as well as commissions for national media. From innovations in farming for The Guardian to incredible stunts for Jaguar, from portraits of Hollywood superstars to website images for local charities, Anthony relishes a challenge. He works regularly both with design companies and directly with clients on portraits, food, drink and location photography, website imagery and action promotional events.
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Visit Anthony's portfolio page or contact Anthony for a quote.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES
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1-2-1 or group lessons: gift vouchers available
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We have a fantastic programme of day photography courses as well as bespoke tuition, in an absolutely stunning location and with a fully equipped studio.
Courses include beginners and intermediate days, studio photography, photoshop, portraiture, as well as mentoring and individual tuition for students.
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Day courses include a lovely lunch in the famous ancient riverside pub next door,
the Butt and Oyster.
Click here for the full Photographic Day website
for details of forthcoming dates, how to book or to buy a gift voucher.
ANTHONY CULLEN'S PRINTS OF PIN MILL
All prints are hand printed on archive quality papers using Epson inks and
printers. Please contact Anthony by email - anthony@photographicday.com
for enquiries or purchase a print directly from the gallery.
Photographic prints will come with a title and credit
to Anthony Cullen underneath the image.
All A4 and A3 prints will be posted using cardboard 'Do Not Bend'
envelopes and postal tubes will be used for the A2, A1 and AO size.
Please Note: Up to ten days delivery time on A1 and AO prints.
Panoramic images will be centred within the specific paper size.
CELEBRATING THE BEST EAST ANGLIAN ARTISTS
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honor Surie
An exhibition of new art from the renowned
Suffolk coastal artist, honor Surie
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We are delighted to have sold half of the original works displayed so we have new work now in with honor's latest paintings of the Suffolk coastline
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Coming soon
New Pin Mill Paintings by Roy Connelly
Opens July 2025
PAINTING AND PHOTOGRAPHY DAYS
Anthony Cullen and renowned professional artist Claudia Myatt from Woodbridge have come up with a combined course in painting and photography at The Pin Mill Studio. This one day course can allow friends or partners to be taught separately on the same day, sharing notes over lunch at The Butt and Oyster. This is a bespoke course so contact us to find a date that suits you. Email us at info@photographicday.com
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Shore-based sailing courses
Pin Mill Cruising offers a variety of shore-based courses which are fun, informal and informative. Whether you are a novice or more experienced sailor, Pin Mill Cruising can offer the right course for you.
Most of the courses are taught by Sara Hopkinson who has a wealth of experience in both sailing and teaching. For more information contact Sara here or call 01473 780510.
THE GALLERY CAFE
at the Pin Mill Studio
We have some lovely gifts or momentos from Suffolk, including hand-crafted sea glass jewellery,
beautiful ceramics and pottery homeware and Pin Mill prints and gifts.
We have our own house blend of coffee which can be purchased as beans or freshly ground - a perfect gift or momento of your visit, or just to enjoy at home.
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​The cafe serves ice cream, freshly ground coffee, a wide selection of teas teas, sumptuous hot chocolate and some fantastic homemade cakes to eat in or take-away.
Our house speciality is the Pin Mill Affrogato - gorgeous coffee over a deliciously creamy vanilla ice cream.
With cosy tables inside and stunning views from our outside terrace.
Dogs and muddy wellies welcome!
Winter opening hours: weekends 11am-4pm.
The Pin Mill Studio Coffee blend
available to buy online or in person
choose 250g, 500g or 1kg - beans or ground and there's also a decaf option
Click below for options and for one time or subscription to our coffee delivery service
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TESTIMONIALS
I would like to say just how much I enjoyed my session with you at your Pin Mill studios last week. I found your relaxed yet hugely competent and informative approach to the complicated subject of cameras, composition and photography in general created an ideal atmosphere for learning
Alan Elliott
Just wanted to say thank you very much for such an enjoyable and constructive day last Friday. I was not quite sure what my daughters had signed me up for but the day exceeded all my expectations!
I really appreciated your patience and kindness, having always been shy to ask questions which I thought would sound silly. I feel I have got to know my camera better. You have given me confidence to be more adventurous and inspired me with your amazing work. I will highly recommend you.
Heather Havers
I just wanted to thank you for a fascinating course last Sunday. It was so helpful to be able to speak to an expert and I'll be able to put what I learned to good use. The personal touch is something that no book can ever give and that is the true value of courses such as yours.
Rob Atherton
WHY VISIT PIN MILL?
STUNNING LOCATION
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Pin Mil is a beautiful riverside hamlet nestling on the banks of the Orwell, about 20 minutes drive from Ipswich or half an hour from Colchester
TIMELESS BEAUTY
An unchanged landscape
Walk, sail, wander, paint, take photos, paddle in the stream or picnic. This beauty spot has been a bustling little harbour for centuries and has changed very little
EXPLORE THE AREA
The Butt & Oyster and riverside walks
The famous Butt is right next door to us, with its wide selection of real ales, fine wines and fresh seafood, pies and roasts. The Arthur Ransome Walking Trail is a lovely riverside walk from our doorstep following the route of the children's classic We Didn't Mean to Go To Sea
