1-Day street photography workshop in the UK
LONDON | LIVERPOOL | BLACKPOOL
An immersive learning experience.
Working with Brian Lloyd Duckett, a highly experienced course leader (a full-time professional street photographer and photojournalist) in a small group, this is a powerful and immersive learning experience.
You will build an appreciation of the aesthetics of street photography which extends beyond random pictures of strangers walking past a wall or of people sitting in a cafe.
Our street photography workshops are structured, informative and relaxed. They are sometimes provocative, usually challenging and always highly enjoyable; they will stretch your imagination, develop your skills and boost your confidence. Whilst we cover the technicalities (such as camera settings, light and composition), our main focus is on teaching you the essential skills to help you become an accomplished street photographer, conquering your fear of shooting on the streets, understanding what makes a strong image and helping your develop your own style and approach.
We pay as much attention to the art of street photography as we do the technique and it is this combination which makes our workshops different. There is a structured, tried and tested formula designed to make you a better street photographer.
Which location?
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London - West End & Soho
There’s lots of variety on this workshop, with opportunity to explore different styles of street photography. Depending on the weather, we would usually shoot at the South Bank, Soho, St James, Mayfair and Chinatown.
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London - Shoreditch & Brick Lane
Shoreditch has it all for street photographers: from the vibrant Brick Lane to the quirky back streets, it provides us with a uniquely interesting backdrop. Expect street art, colourful markets and real characters!
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London - The City / urban landscape
This is an urban landscape / street photography workshop. Against a backdrop of dramatic old & new architecture, we’ll explore humans’ relationship with the built environment, using light & shade to create dramatic images.
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Liverpool
A city with charisma, history, architecture and fun! You’ll be producing witty and evocative images in the characterful streets, the squares and the riverside area. Liverpool has a warmth and charm like no other city!
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Blackpool
Kiss-me-Quick hats, hen parties, fish & chips, faded Victoriana, the beach, the Tower and the sheer fun of the English seaside: all this helps make Blackpool a unique location for street photography in the UK.
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Night shooting workshop (London)
Our night shooting workshop takes place in the West End, Soho & Chinatown. You’ll learn the techniques which will allow you to shoot distinctive and compelling images, as well as building your confidence to shoot after dark.
Who’s it for?
This workshop is designed to give you a thorough grounding in street photography so you’ll have the confidence and the skills to produce great images on your own.
There are no strict requirements for joining the workshop but you will find it helpful if you have a basic grasp of your camera’s functions – aperture, shutter speed and ISO, for example.
And you don’t need masses of gear – just one camera and lens is fine – anything from a Lomo to a Leica!
What will you learn?
Develop a street photographer’s eye and learn how to ‘read the streets’, spotting photo opportunities in everyday street scenes.
Understand the aesthetics and the art of street photography.
Nurture your own photographic style and learn how to conceive and develop projects.
Understand the components of a great street image.
Conquer your fear of photographing strangers, shooting your environment quietly and unobtrusively.
Learn the technical aspects of street photography: equipment, settings, composition, exposure, light and focus.
Maximise the potential of your camera when shooting the streets.
Learn how manual (zone) focusing can make you more effective as a street photographer.
Find and develop your ‘voice’ as a photographer.
Understand the key legal and ethical aspects of street photography.
What does the day look like?
This workshop is designed to give you a thorough grounding in street photography so you’ll have the confidence and the skills to produce great images on your own.
There are no strict requirements for joining this workshop but you will find it helpful if you have a basic grasp of your camera’s functions – aperture, shutter speed and ISO, for example.
And you don’t need masses of gear – just one camera and lens is fine – anything from a Lomo to a Leica!
After your workshop . . .
Workshop follow-up
We will send you an extensive follow-up document with a recommended reading list, links to films and videos and other helpful resources. Critique is an important part of the learning process and you’ll be invited to submit images for constructive critique to help keep your development on-track. As far as we’re concerned, ‘the workshop never ends’ and Brian is always here for support and advice as your street photography journey progresses.
The StreetSnappers Collective
You’ll be invited to join the StreetSnappers Collective, a wonderfully warm and inclusive street photography community. Membership is completely free and is available only to those who have participated in Brian’s workshops. It’s a small, select and welcoming group of people with a shared passion: street photography. Benefits of Collective membership include access to a lively, active and very warm Facebook group where you can post images for critique, ask questions (about gear, techniques or locations, for example) or create debate about street photography. Members can arrange meet-ups in their areas, form critique circles and organise their own events.