“Conquering Your Fear of Shooting on the Streets”: Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Paris (7/21-7/22)
INTERESTED IN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY BUT SCARED OR DON’T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN?
Have you ever walked on the streets and saw a moment that you wanted to capture, but you were too scared to take the photograph? Do you want to become more confident shooting in the streets and learn how to better interact with your subjects? Do you want to meet other street photographers that are as equally passionate about street photography or interested in learning like you?
If you are an beginner or intermediate street photographer and want to conquer your fear of shooting in the streets or looking to improve your skills, this workshop is for you. Through this dynamic and hands-on 2-day workshop you will get to learn:
- How to get over the fear of shooting street photography
- How to best approach your subjects without scaring them
- How to shoot candid images without anybody noticing you
- How to tell a story with your photos
- The best technical settings to use in street photography
- The secret of converting your photos into beautiful black and whites
- How to react to people who get offended by street photography
- How to capture “The Decisive Moment“
- What techniques for taking great street photographs
- How to create memorable and timeless images
Workshop Overview
- “Jazz Hands” by Eric Kim
The workshop will consist of presentations with insightful tips and techniques for shooting captivating street photographs. In addition, the workshop will be less lecture-based and more focused on group discussion and interaction.
During the workshop you will be able to showcase your street photography, and get helpful comments and critiques from fellow street photographers. Not only that, but you will meet other supportive and passionate street photographers that will continue to help you even after the workshop.
What differentiates this street photography workshop with other workshops is that it will cover practical tips and tricks of how to shoot on the streets. Therefore it is focused more on shooting and less on theory.
What we will cover
- “Grin” by Eric Kim
On both days you will have the opportunity to apply what you learn through an accompanied on-the-street photography assignment. After the outing, you will get your best images commented and critiqued, and how you can improve your craft by myself and the rest of the workshop participants.
Not only will you learn how to shoot on the streets with more confidence, you will also learn how to choose your best work and post-process your images via Lightroom 4 and how to create beautiful black and white images with Silver Efex Pro 2.
Although street photography can be intimidating, this workshop will teach you the practical skills on how to become more courageous and bold. You will learn how to capture “the beauty in the mundane” through candid images of people in their ordinary environments. Street photography is a wonderful craft, and this workshop will be helpful for those who want to get their feet wet!
What you will get out of this workshop
- “Just Dance” by Eric Kim
After attending this workshop, many past participants have built their confidence shooting in the streets, learned how to get closer to people, can identify great street photography opportunities, and have kept in touch with one another. This is not just a street photography workshop. It is a chance to build a community of friends and passionate street photographers that will last far after the workshop is over.
Behind-the-Scenes Video
Please watch this video at my recent London street photography workshop to get a sense of how the workshops are behind-the-scenes (shooting on the streets!).
WORKSHOP TIME AND FEE
Dates: July 21-22nd, 2012
Time: 9:30am-6pm (both days)
Workshop Fee: €695 (€495 USD Early-bird discount before 7/14). This includes breakfast, lunch, and beverages for both days. A student-discount is also available. Email neil.ta@erickimphotography.com for more information.
Workshop cap: 15 participants
Location: TBA
Contact : Neil Ta at neil.ta@erickimphotography.com
REGISTER NOW!
If you would like to register click the button below. If you have any questions, please email my workshop manager Neil Ta at neil.ta@erickimphotography.com
After you register, we will send you an email regarding the deposit and payment options.
Register soon, spots are running out!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there any pre-requisites for attending this course?
A: No there isn’t! All you need is a passion for learning street photography and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone!
Q: What do I need to bring to the workshop?
A: You will need to bring the following to the workshop:
- Digital camera (DSLR, Leica, Micro 4/3rds, Point & Shoot, etc).
- You can use a film camera, but you must get it processed overnight and scanned to present on Sunday.
- Laptop
- You will be required to use a laptop on Sunday to edit/post-process your images. However if you do not own a laptop, let me know and we can make necessary arrangements.
- Notebook
- To take down notes during the workshop (all slides will be emailed to you afterwards as well).
Instructor Biography:
Eric Kim
Based in the urban streets of Los Angeles, Eric Kim is a street photographer who captures thought-provoking candid images of individuals juxtaposed against their natural surroundings. He brings an academic background in Sociology to his passion for photography, emphasizing social interaction as the signature style in his work, illuminating humanity with a flash and small camera.
Eric runs the hugely popular Eric Kim Street Photography Blog which teaches avid photographers to build up courage, learn the tools, and develop their own unique vision to make great street photographs. He is currently working on a street photography book and has taught workshops all over the world including in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Lebanon, the UK, Switzerland, India, Malaysia, Singapore, and Tokyo.
You can see Eric’s work on his website.
Portfolio
Past Street Photography Workshops
Beirut, Lebanon Street Photography Workshop Participants
Zurich, Switzerland Street Photography Workshop Participants
Stay updated with upcoming workshops
Brighton, UK Street Photography Workshop Participants
Hollywood, Los Angeles Street Photography Participants
San Francisco Introductory Street Photography Workshop Participants
Chicago Introductory Street Photography Workshop with Jason Martini
San Diego Intermediate Street Photography Workshop Participants
Los Angeles Introduction to Street Photography Workshop Participants
Toronto Introduction to Street Photography Workshop Participants
Mumbai, India Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (Group 1)
Mumbai, India Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (Group 2)
Mumbai, India Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (Group 3)
Tokyo Street Photography 101 Workshop with Charlie Kirk, Bellamy Hunt, and Alfie Goodrich
Kota Kinabalu Introduction to Street Photography Workshop
Singapore Intermediate Street Photography Workshop with Danny Santos
Korea Introduction to Street Photography Workshop with Josh White (sponsored by Leica Camera Korea)
Downtown LA Intermediate Street Photography Workshop
Hong Kong Introduction to Street Photography Workshop with Gary Tyson from F8 Photography
Introduction to Street Photography Workshop in Kuala Lumpur with Leica Store Malaysia
London Introduction to Street Photography Workshop with Charlie Kirk
Melbourne Street Photography Workshop with Misho Baranovic sponsored by Michaels Camera
Sydney Advanced Street Photography Workshop
Berlin Introduction to Street Photography Workshop
Amsterdam Introduction to Street Photography Workshop with Thomas Leuthard
Testimonials
“Eric Kim is a great teacher, his passion for street photography is truly infectious. I mean this in the most literal way possible. This workshop has really pushed me to shoot more often and more consistently. I thoroughly enjoyed his workshop, I learned so much, met great people and really had a chance to sharpen my teeth as a photographer. I recommend this workshop to anyone even slightly interested in street photography. He will challenge you and will take better shots.”
“This workshop really boosted my confidence while shooting on the street. It made me think more about how to compose a photo and what to look for in my photos when editing and post-processing. It was awesome learning from not one but two of my street photography idols, Eric Kim and Jason Martini! Don’t forget to not hesitate and killers shoot twice! Thanks Eric!”
- Alex Crossland (Chicago)
“I am intermediate photographer who has recently discovered the joy of street photography. Attending Eric Kim’s beginning street photography course was a great experience. Eric Kim is an instructor who is truly passionate about his craft and thoroughly enjoys sharing the art of street photography with others.
In the workshop I was able to get a good grasp of what street photography is all about and over come much of the fear that comes with photographing people you don’t know while in an urban environment.
This is the kind of instruction you just can’t get in a book!”
-Bob Chambers (Chicago)
“Eric’s enthusiasm is infectious; he is also brilliant! His dedication to promoting and developing street photography as a genre is remarkable. Thank you Eric!”
- Animesh Ray (San Diego)
“Attending the street photography workshop was a real eye opener for me. I feel like what I learned in the Street Photography workshop is going to affect the way I take pictures in general now and is not just limited to “Street Photography”. Eric also made me think more about composition and how important that is. I look forward to attending another workshop in the future.”
- Dennis Wetzel (Los Angeles)
“Eric is very knowledgeable and giving with that knowledge. There’s no ego or sense of competition … Its all about sharing information, sharing his experiences and letting you know how he does things and what works for him. I got a lot out of the workshop. I love some of the images produced both mine and my fellow workshopers. My true testimonial? If I had it to do again, I’d do it in a second!”
- Greg Jacobs (Los Angeles)
“I love the small group experience. Especially because we had a really cool group of people. Nobody acted like they were the king/queen of photography and we all had a common goal. Eric also let us speak a great deal and that kept things fresh. Also having Rinzi with the group, who had been a part of previous workshops, showed that Eric is legit and knows his stuff. Another plus to that was having another voice to guide us. Shooting with Eric the first day really got the confidence going. I really fed off his energy and style. The second day when we split into groups, I still felt that I could shoot with little hesitation.”
-Brian Quisido (Los Angeles)
“I haven’t touched my camera in years. I am a beginner. If there were a category for SUPER beginners, I would dominate. When my friend told me about this workshop, I was instantly intrigued. You see, I have tons of friends who are into photography and who are professional photographers. How did they all differentiate themselves from one another? I felt street photography did exactly that and I was hooked.
When I arrived at the workshop, I was surrounded by well…technical people. People who knew their stuff and I kind of got lost in it all. However, these people became a kind and supportive group. Not only were they technical, they were creative and passionate. At least, I can relate to that right?
The workshop consisted of a lot of educating – in slideshows, discussions and guest speakers. Many of us wanted to shoot right away but Eric was right. We needed this foundation and knowledge to fuel our street photography drive and skills. At the end of each day, everyone was ready to take on the streets. You experience a lot during those hours of walking and shooting on the streets of Downtown L.A. You learn how to read and gauge people’s body language. You learn how to be direct with complete strangers. You build your own self-confidence. Ultimately, you appreciate the art of street photography.
I highly recommend these workshops. Like I said, there are a lot of photographers out there. What better way to differentiate yourself than to capture the rawness and emotions of street photography. It will cost you a pretty penny but can you really put a price on passion?
- Jennifer Cruz (Los Angeles)
Eric Kim Street Photography Workshop is a unique and challenging photography learning experience. Make no mistake, Eric is extremely passionate about teaching as he is about street photography. Interesting examples from the masters like HCB, Eric lectures not only about lines, composition, color and technical semantics, but takes you further into these great minds. How to make the mundane into an aesthetic piece of art. Walking the streets with Eric is a sight to behold, how he is able to get into personal spaces with spectacular results. Eric is able to build his students confidence in a way that cannot be easily explained. Certainly the best thing about this workshop are the quality of people you will meet and bond with during these 2 short days. People who are as passionate and interested in photography as you are willing to help and offer support. If you’re looking to challenge yourself and push your photography skills and experience further, I highly recommend Eric’s workshop.
David Patrick Valera (Los Angeles) Cinematic Artist/Dreamworks Animation
[Read all of my testimonials here]
Reviews of my Past Workshops
- Charlie Kirk
- Takeshi Garcia
- Ibarionex Perello
- Nannette Ricaforte
- Elizabeth Wang Lee
- Brian Quisido
- Greg Jacobs
- Les Faber
- Neil Ta
- Siri Thompson
- Mayank Pandey
- Jonathan Van Wunnik
- Christopher Lee
- Nicholas Susatyo
- Todd Hatakeyama
Street Photography Workshop Videos
Behind-the-scenes from my Berlin Introduction to Street Photography Workshop
Shooting the Streets of Amsterdam
Behind-the-scenes from my Kuala Lumpur Street Photography Workshop
Some GoPro footage of my workshop students shooting on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in a workshop sponsored by the Leica Store Malaysia. See how friendly people are on the streets!
Behind-the-scenes from my Chicago Street Photography Workshop
A fun clip showing the highlights from my past street photography workshop with Jason Martini. See the Chicago Day 1 Recap and the Chicago Day 2 Recap.
Student Street Photographs
All of the photographs below were taken by the students at my street photography workshops. Click each image to see the full album!
- Hollywood Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (photo by Rinzi Ruiz)
- Los Angeles Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (shot by Ibarionex Perello)
- Los Angeles Intermediate Street Photography Workshop (photo by Dana Barsuhn)
- Chicago Introduction to Street Photography Workshop with Jason Martini (shot by Jayme Sudeth)
- San Francisco Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (photo by David Scott)
- Mumbai, India Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (shot by Debi Sen Gupta)
- Melbourne Introduction to Street Photography Workshop – Image by Amy Yip
- Berlin Introduction to Street Photography. Photo by Andreas Weeber. The winning image of the workshop!
- Amsterdam Introduction to Street Photography Workshop. 1st place winning shot by Stephane H Hubs
- Stockholm Street Photography Workshop Photos. Above image from Mamika
REGISTER NOW!
If you would like to register click the button below. If you have any questions, please email my Manager Neil Ta at neil.ta@erickimphotography.com.
After you register, we will send you an email regarding the deposit and payment options.
Register soon, spots are running out!
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