Street photography workshop MAASTRICHT
Maastricht carries its elegance as a matter of course, at an unhurried Burgundian pace. In street photography the city reveals itself not in spectacle but in small deviations: a gesture of the hand, a hesitation, a moment where the scenery gives way to character.
- 10.30 to 14.00
- max. 5 participants
- lunch included
- book included
Maastricht is full of surprises
Really, I could not take my eyes off it the last time I was there. People head into the centre with purpose, to the smart shops and that wonderful bookshop.
I saw an extraordinary number of people in suits, well dressed, strolling through a city that feels almost foreign in its beauty. Old alleys, long streets. Water and squares. I added Maastricht to the cities where I teach with a great deal of pleasure.
The workshops below are for beginners and for people who have held a camera plenty of times before. I am certain I can teach you to look differently.
I came away from Michiel’s workshop with a lot of inspiration. He takes you along and helps you get over the fear of photographing other people. A very enthusiastic photographer. Highly recommended!Egbert de Ruiter, group street photography workshop
Street photography workshop in Maastricht
Maastricht, the city on the Meuse, has a unique mix of history and modernity. We wander through old streets. We will of course take in the Stokstraat; this narrow street is a time machine. Old townhouses and cobbles. A tip: leave your heels at home. Here you find boutiques with antiques, jewellery and art. It is the place in Maastricht where craft and tradition come together.
We will not skip the Vrijthof either. This square is the beating heart of Maastricht. The imposing Sint-Servaas basilica and the Sint-Janskerk stand next to modern terraces and cafes. From this square we wander on through the city. Maastricht is not only picturesque but lively as well. It is a city where you can enjoy culture, good food and a relaxed atmosphere. It is well worth staying on after the workshop for a long lunch, or with a good glass of wine while the photogenic people of Maastricht file past.
In the workshop I teach you to hunt and to fish. We look at lines and photographic composition. And if you have questions of your own, we cover those too.
Your day in Maastricht
10.30 to 14.00 · 3.5 hours
- 10.30
Kick-off
We start with coffee and the technique: framing and capturing movement. There is room for your own questions too.
- 10.45
Getting to work
Into the city, with guided assignments using assignment cards you can take home with you. I take you to the best spots.
- 12.30
Lunch
A sandwich and something to drink, included. After lunch the focus shifts from individual techniques to building a series.
- 14.00
Wrapping up
A short review over coffee or tea. You do your own editing at home; I am happy to give you feedback by email on five photographs.
Workshop details
- Bring a friend along if you like, they can join free of charge (or split the cost!)
- Technique before lunch, building a series after lunch.
- I share all my experience with you, and help you learn to look differently.
- A free month of access to all Photofacts courses with the book.
- I take you to the best spots.
- Level for this street photography workshop: all levels.
- Recommended lens: whichever lens you feel comfortable with, but 28 to 50mm full frame is a good guide.
- Guided assignments using assignment cards you can take home with you.
- Lunch included, we pick up a sandwich and something to drink.
- You get my book Straatfotobijbel so you can keep practising after the workshop.
- This street photography workshop runs from 10.30 to 14.00 (3.5 hours).
- A short review at the end of the workshop, with coffee or tea of course.
- Recommended camera: any camera, ideally with a prime lens
- You do your own editing at home, as you see fit. I am happy to give you feedback by email on five photographs.
This workshop can be given in Dutch or in English.
About Michiel
I am Michiel Heijmans, a professional photographer. I teach street photography workshops in the Netherlands and abroad. I wrote the photography books De Wet van de Straat, The Observer and the course book Straatfotobijbel. In 2025 I appeared on the Dutch television programme Het Perfecte Plaatje op reis. I am also co-host of the popular photography podcast 30 Minuten Sluitertijd.
No date scheduled yet
Would you like a workshop in Maastricht?
There is no date in the diary for Maastricht right now. Let me know you are interested and you will hear from me as soon as there is one. You do not have to wait, though: a one-to-one workshop is always possible. It costs € 595 and you may bring somebody along free of charge.
