For photographers who want to learn to look better and seek new inspiration
Perhaps you know my street photography workshops already? This master class is a deepening of that!
Have you been doing street photography for a while now, but feel like you keep seeing the same thing? Do you want depth, direction and re-learning to look at what is happening on the street? Then the Read the Street Masterclass exactly what you need.
During this one-day master class, it's not about taking photos, but about the see. What happens in the street? When does a moment arise? How do you read a situation before you click?
In five hours, I help you look, think and feel anew. You will go home with a head full of inspiration, a direction that suits you and practical insights to get started right away.
Street photography is not about clicks
But to look, read and feel
The Read the Street Masterclass is different from other street photography workshops. You don't necessarily have to come home with spectacular photos. It's about learning see what others are missing.
We will talk about observing, about timing, about sensing situations. About recognising scenes before they fully unfold. This master class will teach you to read the street like a book. Every angle, every person, every detail tells something - as long as you know where to look.
What you will learn in this master class
Insight, direction and a fresh perspective
The masterclass starts with an inspiring 30- to 45-minute presentation. I will show you examples, tell stories and share insights from my years of experience in street photography. Of course, there will be room for questions and conversation.
You will then be given assignments open enough to choose your own path. Some dive into the hustle and bustle, others seek the silence. Everything revolves around awareness. You learn to look with attention. And you discover what you important to tell with your photography.
This is what the day looks like
From The Hague to Scheveningen
We start at 11:00 am in The Hague. In the morning you will get the presentation, then we will start with the first assignment. Around lunchtime we eat together - a great time for deepening, questions and exchanging experiences.
After lunch, we will travel to Scheveningen by tram or bus. You can use a public transport card for this or arrange a separate ticket in advance. The rest of the afternoon you will work on a second assignment. We will conclude at 16:00.
It is a full but light day. Lots of walking, lots of seeing, lots of learning.
What does it get you?
New energy and direction in your street photography
This master class is not a trick. You won't get a list of settings or composition rules. You get something much more valuable: a new way of looking at things.
You learn to recognise stories, to sense moments and to photograph more from within yourself. Many participants go home with a renewed sense of direction. The assignments help you find a line in your work. Something that goes beyond single photos - something you might even be able to build into a series or project.
And perhaps most importantly, you'll feel like photographing again.
1-on-1 photo discussion (optional)
For those who want to go even deeper
Would you like to reflect further on your images after the master class? Then you can opt for a personal photo review. In my studio in Nijmegen, we take an hour to look at your work together.
This discussion is optional and costs a little extra. You don't have to sign up right away - you can do so later.
Practical info
All you need to know:
- Location: The Hague and Scheveningen
- Time: 11:00 - 16:00
- Lunch included
- Public transport card or transport between The Hague and Scheveningen required
- Small group for maximum attention
- Costs and dates will be on this site soon
Do you have any questions? Or would you like to pass on your interest in advance? Then please contact me here.
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This master class is new. I am curious to see if there is enough interest for such a deepening. Would you like to learn to look like a real street photographer? Do you think this is something for you?
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Summary: The Read the Street Masterclass!
The Read the Street Masterclass is for photographers who want to get more out of their (street) photography. Who don't want to just click, but want to learn to read what is happening. A day full of inspiration, insights and attention. No tricks, but depth. No technique, but direction. And all that in a small group, with time and space for personal growth.