Street Photography, Light in the City Workshop

The Street Photography, Light in the City workshop is a two-day immersive experience, designed for photographers who want to sharpen their ability to see and capture light in an urban environment. Street and documentary photography demand an intuitive approach, and this workshop will push you to observe more deeply, anticipate moments, and master the art of using light, shadow, and composition to create compelling images. Under the guidance of an experienced photographer, you will learn how to take full control of your camera, transforming it from an automatic device into a manual tool that reacts precisely to your vision. Spot metering will be at the heart of our approach, helping you expose your images with accuracy and confidence, regardless of lighting conditions. Whether in bright sunlight or moody overcast skies, you’ll discover how to embrace natural light to enhance your photographs. Over the two days, we will move through the city, scouting locations, analyzing compositions, and experimenting with repetition and rhythm in the urban landscape. You will learn to balance instinct with technique, refining your timing to capture decisive moments as they unfold. Mistakes are part of the process, and rather than avoiding them, you will learn how to adapt and turn them into opportunities. The workshop will also explore the psychology of street photography: when to engage with subjects, when to remain invisible, and how to build confidence while shooting in public spaces.

Topics

Working with Leica Camera and lenses.
Using spot light metering foor deep colors.
Finding perfect lines, composition and using light and shadows.
Sharpen street and documentary skills.

Essentials

Walking shoes
Your camera and lenses.

Language Information

This workshop will be in Dutch, with English support available upon request.

Minimum participants requirement:

This workshop requires a minimum of 5 participants. If this number is not met, the workshop may be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.
For more details, please refer to the Leica Akademie Nederland - Cancellation Policy & Terms.

Agenda

Day 1

10.00 - 13.00 Theory Streetphotography & Leica technology.
13:00 - 13:45 Lunchbreak.
13:45 - 18:00 Capturing streetphotography through the city.

Day 2

10:00 - 13:00 Second shooting session with morning light.
13:00 - 13:45 Lunchbreak.
14:00 - 17:30 Curating and discussion of created works by the group.

Location

Leica Store Amsterdam: Van Baerlestraat 74, 1071 BA Amsterdam

Questions

Mail: [email protected]

Tutor / Photographer

Dominic Verhulst

Dominic Verhulst (born in 1964) is a Belgian photographer currently based in Berlin and Los Angeles. He studied photography for five years in Belgium and has participated in numerous international workshops. Over the course of his 38-year career, his primary focus has been architectural photography, reportage, and documentary photography for both corporate and editorial magazines. He worked as a photographer for The Financial Times (De Tijd – L’Echo) in Belgium and Los Angeles for ten years. His work has taken him to more than 80 countries worldwide. Since 2019, he has been teaching workshops in architectural, reportage, and documentary photography at the Leica Akademie in Germany. He is a member of the ID Photo Agency in Belgium, the Deutsche Presse Verband in Germany, and the foreign press centers of the U.S. Department of State in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and New York.

Manufacturer/Supplier:

Name: Transcontinenta B.V.
Address: Tarwestraat 29
Zip Code: 2153 GE
City: Nieuw-Vennep
Country: The Netherlands
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0031 252 687 555