Working alongside BBC featured photographer Steve Franck, you will learn to develop your own street photography style and learn techniques which will enable you to capture images of people and places which say something to the viewer.
The philosophy behind the course is to progress from simply recording people and places, and make yourself slow down the process and consider the many alternatives to the immediately obvious. We want you to make pictures, not take pictures.
In a small group you'll learn and practice:
How to analyse what goes into your shot to achieve photos with impact and interest
How to build narrative and tell a story with your photos
Guidance and practice on creating street portraits
Effective composition and exposure techniques for street photography
Practical considerations including what camera and lens equipment you should use, what you should wear, and how you should behave
Shooting techniques so you are ready to capture fleeting moments
Information on legalities surrounding the subject
Discussion on what makes good street photography
How to develop your personal style of street photography, advice on creating a series of images and working on a personal project
The workshop begins with a short talk and discussion on street photography, but the majority of the day is spent out with your camera, learning and creating images. You will be supervised, in a small group, by your tutor who will help you achieve your individual goals for the day, provide ideas, exercises, guidance and technical know how so that you will learn how to take more interesting, rewarding and street photos.
The workshop takes place around the Bankside area of London and will visit the Southbank and Borough Market.