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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level in 2015: Re-inspire Yourself, Build Your Confidence, and Join an Amazing Community

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Tons of fun at my recent SF Week-long Intensive Street Photography Workshop 2015

Dear streettogs,

This weekend is the last opportunity for you to qualify for the early-bird discount for my Toronto Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop. I am also excited to announce I have added an Amsterdam Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop as well!

If you wanted to take your street photography to the next level and invest in your own growth and education, join me at one of my upcoming street photography workshops in 2015:

February 25th-March 1st

San Francisco – Week-long Intensive Street Photography Workshop – SOLD OUT!

March 27-29th

Chicago – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

April 3-5th

Toronto – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

April 10-12th

New York City – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop – OPEN! 

June 5-7th 

Seattle – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - OPEN! 

June 24-28th

Paris – Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop – OPEN!

July 10-12th

Amsterdam – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop – OPEN! (NEW!)

July 15-19th

Prague – Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

July 31st-August 2nd

Vienna – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

August 7-9th

Berlin –Introduction to Street Photography Workshop – OPEN!

August 14-16th

London – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop – Register Intent – NEW! 

August 19-23rd

Istanbul – Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop – Register Intent

August 28-30th

Stockholm – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop – Register Intent – NEW!

October 14-18th

New Orleans – Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop – Register Intent

You can learn more about my street photography workshops here.

Registration Open: Downtown LA & Portland Street Photography Workshops in 2015 (and more!)

Group selfie from my recent London Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop
Group selfie from my recent London Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop
Group selfie from my recent London Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop

Hey streettogs, I am excited to share that registration is officially open for my upcoming Downtown LA Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (Jan 2-4th) and my Portland Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop (Jan 9-11th). Make sure you sign up quickly before the early-bird discount expires!

If you want to conquer your fears of shooting street photography, improve your composition, and meet other passionate street photographers– don’t miss out and see my full list of upcoming street photography workshops in 2015 below:

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Guide: How to Teach a Street Photography Class, Workshop, or Course

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One of my biggest beliefs in life is in transparency. Whenever I learn something potentially useful or insightful– I don’t want to simply hoard the information to myself. Rather, I want to share it with as large of an audience as humanly possible.

I wanted to share how I teach my street photography workshops— and I hope this can be used as a blueprint for anyone out there who wants to teach their own street photography workshop. I believe what I am sharing here doesn’t only apply to street photography workshops– but any photography workshops (or teaching in general).

A lot of the philosophies I will share are based on personal experience, and also from the honors pedagogy course I took at UCLA (USIE: Undergraduate Student Initiated Education). I learned a lot from the USIE course at UCLA, where I taught a 1-unit seminar (we met once a week) for a quarter. I taught a course: “The Sociology of Facebook and Online Social Networks” where I made a blueprint for a course, gave assigned readings, assignments, and had once-a-week course discussions. I credit my mentor Kumiko Haas for all of my pedagogical training.

Take everything in this guide with a grain of salt. This is just my personal philosophy– and won’t work for everybody out there. But I think you might learn 1-2 things that you will find helpful in your own teaching (or learning).

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“Who Do You Take Pictures For?” by Sven Kraeuter

boy on crossing, Berlin, Germany, 2014
boy on crossing, Berlin, Germany, 2014
Berlin, Germany, 2014

A.g.’s Note: Here we have another guest post from Sven Kraeuter. He previously shared to us a story of his interesting encounter while shooting medium format film. He’s back sharing his experience during a workshop with Alex Webb and Rebecca Webb. Enjoy! Words and Photographs by Sven Kraeuter.

Sven: Stockholm, Sweden, early summer 2014. I’m in a meeting room named “Daido Moriyama” and getting a little tense. I’m about to present some prints on a table to somebody who’s name could be on the door plate as well. Perhaps there’s another room here named after Alex Webb, too?

When I read the e-mail that confirmed I would be going to participate in one of Fotografiska’s “Masters Of Photography” workshops with the legendary Magnum photographer I couldn’t quite believe it. Now I’m here with about fifteen other photographers who prepared thirty prints to present in order to get n overview of their bodies of work. Quite amazing sets so far, a talented group presenting a broad variety of different styles ranging from personal documentary over street photography to still life.

I’m next, having different sets ready: my portfolio as well as experiments that are spreading over the table side by side. When four prints get picked that are actually part of my portfolio edit I’m quite relieved already. When Alex and his creative partner and wife Rebecca have some kind words for my playfull approach in general and two prints in particular, I am stoked. I know that kindness and hospitality play a role – probably a major one – in these sweet sentences, but I decide: I am going to produce at least one more good image during this workshop.

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New Eric Kim Street Photography Workshops in 2014 and 2015 in Stockholm, Portland, SF, Chicago, Toronto, NYC & More!

Photographing strangers on the streets of Vancouver with Tommy Chong! Photograph by Nancy Lee
Photographing strangers on the streets of Vancouver with Tommy Chong! Photograph by Nancy Lee
Photographing strangers on the streets of Vancouver with Tommy Chong! Photograph by Nancy Lee

Hey streettogs, I am excited to share my upcoming street photography workshops for this year as well in 2015! If you want to push your boundaries in street photography, gain inspiration and confidence, and meet other passionate street photographers– join me at one of my upcoming workshops.

Some of my upcoming destinations include Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco, Stockholm, London (Intro and Advanced), Portland, Chicago, Toronto, New York City, and more! Read more to see my full schedule.

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Before/After: Istanbul Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop Student Photos 2014

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Student Photo by Gary Battle in Istanbul

I recently finished teaching my Istanbul Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop with Charlie Kirk. We started off the workshop with a portfolio review, and we focused on each student’s individual needs. I am very impressed with all of the improvements from the students in working really hard during the week, and making a tight edit at the end!

See all the before/after photos below, and if you are interested in taking your street photography to new heights, check out my upcoming street photography workshops.

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Before/After: Amsterdam Introduction to Street Photography Workshop Student Photos 2014

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Student photo by Sven Krauter

Last weekend, I had a phenomenal time teaching my Amsterdam Introduction to Street Photography Workshop alongside Jeroen Helmink, Caspar Claasen, Peter Gerritsen, and Neil Ta. The students all did an incredible job conquering their fears in street photography and stepping outside of their comfort zones. I was also shocked to see how much progress all the students made in the workshop.

They agreed to let me show their “before and after shots.” The “before” images are the 3 images from their portfolio, and the “after” shots are the final photos they got after the workshop. See their dramatic improvements in the post below!

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Upcoming Street Photography Workshops at Gulf Photo Plus in Dubai, NYC, Istanbul, Toronto, LA, Vancouver, Saigon, Singapore & More!

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Dubai, 2013

I’m excited to be part of Gulf Photo Plus in Dubai this year! I still have a few spots open for my Introductory course: “Conquering Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography” (March 13-14th) and my Intermediate/Advanced course: “Discover Your Unique Voice in Street Photography” (March 9-11th). Join me in Dubai and check out my other upcoming street photography workshops in my schedule below:

February 28-March 3rd

Amsterdam – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop – SOLD OUT!

March 7-14th

Dubai – Gulf Photo Plus Workshops (Intro, Intermediate/Adv, Urban Landscape) – FEW SPOTS LEFT!

March 28th-30th

New York City – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

April 4-6th

New York City – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop –OPEN!

April 14-18th 

Istanbul - Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop with Charlie Kirk – OPEN!

May 2-4th

Toronto – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

May 16-18th

Los Angeles - Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

May 23-25th

Los Angeles – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

June 6-8th

Vancouver (BC) – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

June 30-July 4th

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam - Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

Read more to see my full workshops schedule.

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Conquer Your Fears in Street Photography in SF, Amsterdam, Dubai, NYC, Istanbul, Toronto, LA, Vancouver (BC), Sydney, Melbourne, London, & More in 2014!

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Critiquing photos by my student Richard Reed at my Seattle Introduction to Street Photography Workshop 2013

I am excited to open my week-long travel street photography workshop in Istanbul (April 14-18th) with Charlie Kirk. I also still have a few spots left for my upcoming San Francisco Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (Feb 7-9th).

If you cannot attend one of my upcoming in-person street photography workshops yet want to learn from the comfort of your home, you can also join me for one of my special Online 1:1 Street Photography Workshops via Skype.

If you ever wanted to build your confidence, meet other passionate street photographers, and take your street photography to new heights, join me at one of my workshops in 2014!

February 7-9th

San Francisco – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop – OPEN!

February 28-March 3rd

Amsterdam – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

March 7-14th

Dubai – Gulf Photo Plus Workshops (Intro, Intermediate/Adv, Urban Landscape) – OPEN!

March 28th-30th

New York City – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - OPEN!

April 4-6th

New York City – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop –OPEN!

April 21-25th 

Istanbul - Week-Long Travel Street Photography Workshop with Charlie Kirk – OPEN!

Read more to see my full workshops schedule!

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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level in San Francisco and Downtown Los Angeles!

Hong Kong, 2013
Hong Kong, 2013
Hong Kong, 2013

I am excited to share that the information for my upcoming street photography workshops in San Francisco and Los Angeles are live!

  • The Introductory Street Photography Workshop is focused on building your courage, learning the fundamentals of composition, and techniques when shooting on the street.
  • The Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop is focused  on honing onto your style, voice, and learning on how to work on projects.

Also as a treat, I will have Rinzi Ruiz and Dana Barsuhn as co-teachers in my upcoming workshops in LA! Make sure to sign up before all the spots fill up in these popular locations!

October 18-20th

San Francisco – Intro to Street Photography Workshop – SOLD OUT!

October 25-27th

San Francisco – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop – Info & Register – NEW!

November 1-3rd

Los Angeles – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - Info & Register – NOW OPEN! (featuring Rinzi Ruiz and Dana Barsuhn)

November 8-11th

Los Angeles – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop – Info & Register – NEW! (featuring Rinzi Ruiz)

You can see my past street photography workshops. 

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Istanbul Street Photography Workshop Group Photo, 2013
Istanbul Street Photography Workshop Group Photo, 2013

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Take Your Street Photography to the Next Level in Detroit, NYC, Toronto, San Diego, Istanbul, LA, SF, Tokyo, & Kyoto!

Istanbul, 2012
Istanbul, 2012
Istanbul, 2012

I am excited to share that I added a new workshop to my schedule: my first charity-based (pay what you can) workshop in Detroit with Brian Day (May 10-11th). 100% of the proceeds will be going to charity. I hope this will be a great way for street photography to give back to the community. You can see more info and register here.

There are also a few spots left for my upcoming NYC workshop May 17-19th with Richard Bram from In-Public. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity.

And of course, I still have spots in my other upcoming workshops — don’t miss out!

Street Photography Workshops 2013

May 10-11th

Detroit – Charity Intro to Street Photography Workshop (feat. Brian Day) – Info & Register – NEW!

May 17-19th

NYC – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (feat. Richard Bram) –  Only 4 Spots Left!

June 13-16th

Toronto - Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (feat. Josh White) – Info & Register

July 26-28th (*new date)

San Diego – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop – Info & Register

August 12-14th

Istanbul – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop (feat. Charlie Kirk) – Info & Register

August 16-18th

 Istanbul – Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop (feat. Charlie Kirk) - Info & Register

* (There is a 50% discount available if you attend both Istanbul Workshops)

August (Date TBA)

Los Angeles – Introduction to Street Photography Workshop - Register intent

October 17-20th

San Francisco – Intro to Street Photography Workshop - Info & Register

November 8-10th

Tokyo Introduction to Street Photography Workshop  - Register Intent

November 15-17th

Tokyo Intermediate/Advanced Street Photography Workshop – Register Intent

November 22-24th

Kyoto Film Street Photography Workshop – Register Intent

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Student Photo from Chicago Introduction to Street Photography Workshop 2013 by Abhishek Das Gupta
Student Photo from Chicago Introduction to Street Photography Workshop 2013 by Abhishek Das Gupta
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“Discover Your Unique Street Photography Style” Intermediate Workshop in Singapore (12/17-12/18)

Street Photography Workshop Singapore

Are you an avid street photographer waiting to discover your own street style that will make you stand out from the crowd? 

If so, I’d like to invite you to my very special intermediate street photography workshop upcoming in Singapore on 12/17-12/18 in association with Leica Asia Pacific. We will be studying and analyzing the work of the great street photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Garry Winogrand, Elliott Erwitt, Vivian Maier, and many more! We will discuss their quotes, images, videos, and documentaries—and learn more about their specific insights into street photography.  We will identify what makes these photographers great and apply these principles to your own unique style.

Read more to find out more details!

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