Retrieved from Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June 2025 I am organising a two-day street photography workshop in Paris, France. Paris is flooded with visitors every year for its iconic monuments, bustling squares and unmistakable atmosphere.

Paris is more than the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. It is a city of contrasts: the sophisticated cafés along the Champs-Élysées juxtaposed with the raw energy of the street performers in Belleville, the quiet beauty of the Jardin du Luxembourg juxtaposed with the lively buzz of the Marché Bastille. Here, the light changes with every step - from the soft morning glow on the Seine to the dramatic shadows in the alleys of Le Marais. Paris breathes art, romance and stories waiting to be captured.

My Paris street photography workshop is designed to make you look beyond postcards. We will explore the real Paris: the intimate moments between people on the street, quiet moments near centuries-old buildings, and the special reflections in the windows of authentic shops. Together we will learn how to use composition and light to capture the uniqueness of the city. With my guidance, you will learn how to make not just a photograph, but an image that tells a story - your story of Paris.

I teach this workshop in black and white, and will explore with you images that will be more fine-art than raw street life. Stillness, shadows and pools of light. Silhouettes. During our walks, we look for fishing spots and get lost when we deviate from the earmarked route. Google Maps is our friend to still make it in time. un verre de vin to order.
My workshops are for beginners and advanced students. Basic knowledge of your camera is required.

"Michiel organises fantatic street photography workshops. Followed it in London. Was well organised, nice routes through the city, nice group, relaxed atmosphere and lots of inspiration. My next one with Michiel is Paris. Do it!!! It's almost addictive."
– Cees Kole, participant group street photography workshop

Street photography in Paris: a classic experience

Do you love photography and want to take on a new challenge? Do you want to discover a city that will surprise and inspire you? Then my street photography workshop in Paris is for you!

Paris is the city where classic black-and-white photography comes to life. The timeless charm of the cobbled streets of Montmartre, the elegant silhouettes on the Pont Neuf and the play of light and shadow in the alleys of the Pantheon area evoke the atmosphere of the great masters like Cartier-Bresson. The soft Parisian light and unique architecture provide the perfect canvas for high-contrast images full of depth and emotion. As a street photographer, I would love to help you capture these classic moments. With my guidance, you will learn how to use composition, timing and atmosphere to create images that not only capture the character of Paris, but I also try to let you discover your own black-and-white style.

Under the guidance of Michiel Heijmans

I am Michiel Heijmans, a Dutch street photographer. Together with Niels de Kemp, I host the photography podcast 30 Minuten Sluitertijd and recently released the book The Observer, with a selection of my favourite street photos (Komma Publishers, 2024). I also wrote the textbook the Street Photography Bible for Photofacts Academy. I also regularly write columns in Focus Magazine, the photography magazine of the Netherlands. I have an unlimited passion for street photography and a talent for transferring my knowledge and enthusiasm (others say!). I will guide you along the most interesting and photogenic locations in the city. My goal: to give you all the feedback and advice you need to improve your photos and develop your own style.

Who is this workshop for?

The workshop lasts for two days, from 10am to 3pm, and is suitable and challenging for all levels, from beginners to advanced. All you need is a camera, be it an SLR, a system camera, a compact camera or a smartphone. You will learn how to look at a city differently and create beautiful compositions. You will learn how best to deal with light, shadow, colour, movement and perspective. You will learn how to photograph people without disturbing or offending them.

You will learn how to make your own tell a story with your photos. You will learn this by doing and by watching myself and others! I also have a number of assignments for you during the day, which force you to look differently. These assignments are always very well received, because they provide focus. The sum total of the assignments makes you look at your surroundings better and differently, which results in better photos!

Paris? Perfect for travelling!

For the participating Dutch: Paris by train is really easy to travel. You end up with somewhere between €50 and €150, in my experience (one way). So that is manageable and sustainable. Prices of hotels change, and in Paris, prices vary by location. I myself am a fan of the B&B Hotels chain, simple but fine, but can also enjoy a chain like CitizenM. Public transport is fine with subways.

Register quickly as places are limited. Don't miss this opportunity to take your photography to the next level and discover a unique city. I look forward to seeing you in Paris! 📸

"After Utrecht and Amsterdam, I joined Michiel's workshop for the third time - in Nijmegen, the city of my youth. Learning to look better again and street photography feels more and more comfortable. After the workshop, you get feedback on a number of photos, which is also very valuable. And apart from all that learning, they are also just very sociable workshops with nice people!"
– Ingrid Claassen, participant group street photography workshop

The schedule of this street photography workshop in Paris

The workshop lasts for two days, on Friday 6 June and Saturday 7 June 2025.

On day one, we visit the Bassin de la Villette, the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, the beautiful old Belleville district and the Père-Lachaise cemetery.

On day two, we dive into the covered passages of Paris via the Louvre. Via Palais Royal, we visit the Vivienne and Verdeau passages, among others, and end up in Montmartre and at Sacré-Cœur.

The schedule:

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Photo review: After the workshop, you may email up to 8 photos taken during the workshop to me. I will then personally give you tips and tricks to take your photos to an even higher level.

We start both days at 10am and finish around 3pm - that leaves you time to explore Paris yourself! Most of the places we visit are walkable, but that means you should bring sturdy shoes!

Cost for this workshop

This workshop costs €599 per person.
Maximum 5 people, to ensure personal attention.
Price does not include travel and accommodation, which you arrange according to your own budget.
If you want an invoice, there will be 21% VAT added. If you would like a certificate of your participation, I will be happy to send it to you after the workshop!

Halfway through the workshop, we will stop for lunch (at your own expense). Paris is of course full of boulangers (bakers), but you are of course free to choose something else.

What are you waiting for? Treat yourself to this two-day workshop in Paris! Hope to see you then!

Workshop details

• This street photography workshop will take place in Paris on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 June 2025, running from 10am to 3pm.
• This workshop will be given in Dutch and English.
• Guided assignments using assignment cards that you may take home.
• I naturally share all my experiences with you, and help you learn to see things differently.
• Brief evaluation at the end of the workshop (including coffee or tea, of course).
• To ensure personal attention, there is room for a maximum of five people.
• Level for this street photography workshop in Paris: All levels.
• Recommended camera: All cameras, preferring a light camera on which the sound can be turned off if necessary.
• Recommended lens: Basically the lens you feel comfortable with, but guideline is 28 to 50mm fullframe.
• Post-processing you do yourself at home, as you see fit. I am happy to give you feedback on 8 photos by e-mail.

Cost for this workshop: only 599 euro per person.
Note: Travel and accommodation are at your own expense!

All prices on this page include VAT. If you want an invoice for your workshop, VAT will be added.

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About Michiel

I am Michiel Heijmans, professional street photographer. Together with friend Niels, I make the photography podcast 30 Minutes Shutter speed. My new photo book "The Observer" is in shops now (Komma Publishing, 2024).

For Photofacts I previously wrote the book "Straatfotobijbel" (2023). I also write monthly columns for Focus Magazine, the photography magazine of the Netherlands.

From the moment I immersed myself in street photography, I was hooked. I don't leave the house without a camera because street photography can be done anywhere!

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