Street photography workshop NIJMEGEN

Nijmegen is the city where I first went out into the street with a camera on purpose. I know the crowds in the centre, the differences in height and the places where life carries on just off the usual route.

In this workshop I show you not only the city, but above all how I look at it. We go looking for small gestures, good backgrounds and moments you miss if you walk on too quickly.

€ 295

Pick your date

Including 21% VAT

5 spots left on 19 June

10.30 to 14.00
max. 5 participants
lunch included
book included

Two people stand outside a building, both with their faces hidden behind a cloud of smoke or vapour. One holds a camera, the other carries a bag and a torch. Above them a red sign reading AED with a heartbeat line.

Thank you for the lovely workshop yesterday. Taking photos with my own phone will never be the same again!Tinka, company street photography workshop

Even though I have been taking photographs for almost 20 years, Michiel teaches you to look in a different way and to approach your subject differently. His warm, patient and enthusiastic approach has rekindled my passion too.Mark Keppel, street photography workshop in Nijmegen

Street photography from a clear idea

The centre of Nijmegen is home to a number of historic buildings, such as the Stevenskerk, a beautiful gothic church known for its high tower and impressive interior.

Another interesting spot is the Hessenberg, a hill in the lower town known for its historic character and modern architecture. The area around the railway bridge is worth a visit too, with its beautiful view over the Waal and the buildings around it.

We are going to discover all of it. Nijmegen is known for its variety, its sociable character and its city parks. There are plenty of parks in the centre, such as the Kronenburgerpark, or the Valkhof with its fine view of the Waalbrug. Nijmegen is a very photogenic city, with its picturesque streets, historic buildings and beautiful parks. In short, Nijmegen is a city no street photographer should miss.

In the workshop I teach you to hunt and to fish. We look at framing and at capturing movement. And if you have questions of your own, we cover those too.

Your day in Nijmegen

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.

Changes to this schedule are possible during the workshop/masterclass, in consultation.

Workshop details

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 (in Dutch) 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.
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.

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.
Groups of up to five people, so there is personal attention for everyone.
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.
After the workshop, I’ll send you an invoice and a certificate of attendance for your funding application if you ask for them.

This workshop can be given in Dutch or in English. The group workshop goes ahead with a minimum of two participants.

Before you come: the preparation page says what to bring and what we do that day. Still wondering about something? Have a look at the frequently asked questions. Does this date not suit you? The schedule lists every date, and the same workshop also runs in Utrecht.

Book your workshop in Nijmegen

Five people at most, so there is time for everyone.

€ 295

Including 21% VAT

Oh, Nijmegen. My home city.

I live right next door, in Wijchen. Nijmegen is where I first pointed a camera at the street.

Nijmegen is known for its rich history, its easy atmosphere and its beautiful architecture. It is the oldest city in the Netherlands.

I organise photo walks in Nijmegen regularly. I know the old centre like the back of my hand, and I am certain I can show you photogenic places you have not seen. See you soon?

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.

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 (in Dutch), The Observer (in English) and the course book Straatfotobijbel (in Dutch). 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.

Two men on a city street. The man on the motorbike wears a helmet and looks straight into the camera, while the other points out of frame. Shops, banks and parked cars behind them.

People entering a modern building at night, with a clock tower behind them and reflections on the wet ground.

Two people walk together down a city street, the woman in a long dress and boots, the man in a suit carrying a bag.

Two men stand at the waterside, one with a large backpack and the other with a small suitcase and a bag, looking out over the water from a stone quay.

A row of bicycles parked outside a modern building with large glass windows, while someone hangs something up in the distance.

Two people kiss in front of a supermarket in Nijmegen. They wear coats and hats and stand on a brick pavement.

A man stands on the balcony of a modern brick apartment building with large windows.

An older woman walks up a street in a long coat and headscarf, in an urban setting with modern buildings.

A person walks down the steps of a footbridge along the river, with buildings and a bridge behind them, in black and white.

Colourful bags and accessories seen through a shop window, with people and buildings visible outside.

A view from above of a person cycling across a curved stone street or square.

A woman on a ladder applies window film reading Bob & Bull De Slagerij Opening to a shopfront. The street is paved with stone.

Frequently asked questions

What level do I need?

If you know how your camera works, you can join in. You learn by doing, by looking and, now and then, by simply having no idea what you’re doing. That’s part of it.

It doesn’t matter whether you normally shoot landscapes, documentary work or portraits. Street photography mostly asks you to look, respond and dare to try.

The assignments grow with you. If you’re just starting out, I’ll help you with calm, choices and technique. If you’ve been photographing for longer, the challenge is often in looking more sharply, getting closer and working less on autopilot.

What about portrait rights and the law?

Respect comes first, always.

Photographing and publishing are two different things. In public space, quite a lot is allowed, but not everything. A covered shopping centre may have its own rules, covert photography is not allowed, and in places where people can expect privacy, you really shouldn’t be photographing. A café terrace is a good example.

Portrait rights mainly come into play when publishing. During the workshop I share the knowledge you need, with examples from practice. The rules differ per country: this applies in the Netherlands, elsewhere it’s different. On the two-day workshop in London or Paris, I’ll explain what applies there.

If you want to read more about how that works in the Netherlands, have a look at De Wet van de Straat (in Dutch), the book I wrote with legal expert Charlotte Meindersma.

What if it rains?

Well, the weather is always a bit of a gamble, especially in autumn. But in principle, we keep photographing. Rain is image. Umbrellas, reflections, people suddenly moving differently. I’ll show you how to make use of that.

Sun brings its own challenges, like backlight and hard shadows. Every kind of weather has its own hassle. And sometimes its own little gift.

All right, a snowstorm may not be the handiest weather to photograph in. But no snowstorm = yes, workshop.

Is the workshop suitable for me if I come alone?

Yes. Many participants come alone. That actually works well. You focus more on your own photos and usually settle into the group quite easily.

My experience is that we get used to each other quickly. Everyone is walking around with roughly the same doubts: am I seeing enough, do I dare to get closer, why didn’t that one photo work? The ice is often gone sooner than you think.

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