We start with a short briefing. Then we walk a route. You get assignments while we photograph. At the end we go through the work and learn from each other. My detailed thoughts on your photos follow later by email.
Frequently asked questions about my workshops
What does a day look like?
What level do I need?
If you know how your camera works, you are ready to come along. You learn by doing and by looking.
And it really does not matter whether you normally shoot landscapes, documentary work or portraits. This workshop is for everyone and you will certainly learn something.
The difference comes from how you interpret the assignments, and I am glad to guide you in that. Which is what makes the workshop genuinely suitable for both experienced photographers and beginners.
How far do you walk in a day?
On the two-day workshops around eight to ten kilometres in five hours. On the one-day workshops two or three kilometres in three hours. With breaks.
It also depends a little on how far we decide to get lost together and stray from the route I worked out for us. Good shoes are your best friend.
What about portrait rights and the law?
Respect comes first, always. I teach you to photograph with confidence in busy places.
During the workshop I of course share all the relevant knowledge about the legal side of street photography with you.
If you want to know how it is arranged in the Netherlands, and take that grounding with you to London and other cities, do have a look here (in Dutch).
What time does the workshop start and finish?
One-day workshops
From 10:30 to 14:00
Two-day workshops
From 10:00 to 15:00, both days
We usually run over a little because the coffee break gets too enjoyable; there is often plenty to talk about and plenty of experience to exchange.
What if it rains?
Well, the weather is always a gamble, certainly in autumn. But in principle we carry on photographing. Rain is an image. Umbrellas, reflections. I show you how to make the most of it.
Sun brings its own challenges, such as backlight and hard shadows. Every kind of weather has its pros and cons.
All right, a snowstorm is perhaps not the handiest weather to photograph in. But no snowstorm means the workshop goes ahead.
Can I shoot both colour and black and white?
Of course. We look at what works for each scene. In a colour photograph colour often plays the leading part, think of somewhere like the exotic market on the Theaterplein in Antwerp with all those bright colours. In a quieter image, in the suburbs of Paris for instance, black and white can be very telling.
Is the workshop suitable for me if I come on my own?
Yes. Plenty of participants come alone. That works well, in fact. You focus more on your own story and slot easily into the group. My experience is that we get used to each other quickly and the good mood soon takes over. After all, you are all facing similar challenges.
