2-Day Aussie Street Workshop in Sydney (Developing Your Vision)
- DECEMBER 1ST-2ND : Sydney, Australia
- ADVANCED STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH FORREST WALKER AND SAM FERRIS
I’m excited to announce an upcoming 2-Day workshop I’ll be leading this December 1st-2nd in Sydney, Australia. The workshop will be run through Aussie Street and also led by talented photographer and member Sam Ferris. Read on for more details and how to sign up!
This intensive and practical two-day workshop will focus on the development of photographic ‘vision’ through the processes of discovery and reflection. It is designed to give students who already have a grounding in the fundamentals of street photography the necessary tools to develop their own ‘vision’ by building skills in their shooting, editing, and sequencing of work over two full days of instruction and activities. Led by international photographer Forrest Walker and AUSSIE STREET’s Sam Ferris, this workshop is sure to be an enjoyable, immersive, and insightful experience not to be missed.
EARLY BIRD SIGN UP – $400 UNTIL NOV 11TH / $500 AFTERWARDS
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
SAM FERRIS
Sam Ferris is a professional teacher from Sydney, Australia. He is an organiser and co-founder of the AUSSIE STREET exhibition and competition, and is a member of SlowLight international collective. His award-winning work has been published widely and exhibited in Australia, Europe, the UK and the US. A highly experienced teacher and presenter, Sam has held workshops for the HEAD ON Photo Festival and for NYCSPC in New York City, as well as around Australia for AUSSIE STREET.
Recently, alongside Trent Parke and Jesse Marlow, Sam was one of three Australian street photographers selected for the book ‘100 Great Street Photographs’ (2017), edited by David Gibson and released by Prestel Publishing.
Sam holds an Honours degree in Arts and a Masters of Teaching. He is represented by Black Eye gallery, Sydney.
SEE MORE OF SAM’S WORK ON INSTAGRAM & HIS WEBSITE
FORREST WALKER
Forrest Walker (aka F.D. Walker) is an internationally acclaimed photographer from Portland, Oregon, USA. He is also the sole creator of this blog and member of The Street Collective. His work has been awarded and exhibited across multiple continents and expresses his interest in capturing the world candidly in vibrant colour, along with passion for exploration and adventure. He has been an invited speaker and judge at multiple major street photography festivals, including MSPF 2017 and was recently interviewed for the immensely popular ‘The Candid Frame’ podcast.
Currently, Forrest is in the final stages of photographing a five year project taken in 100 major cities, where he strives to capture the diversity and connections found in daily life across all regions and cultures. His images distil the layers of life within major cities and reveal the commonalities of human experience. This project is documented on his popular blog ShooterFiles.com, where he provides street photography city guides, tips, photography, stories, local photographer interviews and more.
SEE MORE OF FORREST’S WORK ON INSTAGRAM & HIS WEBSITE
EARLY BIRD SIGN UP – $400 UNTIL NOV 11TH / $500 AFTERWARDS
Places are strictly limited, sign up early to avoid disappointment
ITINERARY
DAY 1
INTRODUCTIONS AND PORTFOLIO REVIEW:
Sam and Forrest will facilitate a number of introductory activities and conduct a brief portfolio review of participants’ work that will focus on constructive feedback and goal setting for the workshop.
OUR WORK/ OUR ‘VISION’ – HOW TO FIND YOURS: A PROCESS OF DISCOVERY AND SELF-REFLECTION:
Sam and Forrest will present their respective bodies of work and projects, offering insights into the process of developing an individual ‘vision’ for their street photography. They will go into depth about the processes of discovery and self-reflection that have allowed them to realise their ‘visions’.
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS – SHOWING AND TELLING. CASE STUDIES:
After the overview of their own projects and individual ‘visions’, Sam and Forrest will deconstruct a number of projects, books and bodies of work from the masters of street photography in order to teach the process of developing a long or short term project from conception to presentation.
LUNCH:
Sam and Forrest invite participants to join them for lunch. Participants are free to commence shooting or make their own plans for lunch.
SHOOTING SESSION 1:
Participants will join Sam and Forrest on the streets of Sydney for a hands on and practical session on photographing and technique. They will specifically focus on skills such as identifying strong content and form in street photographs, working a scene, and creating layers and depth in an image. This session will involve activities and shooting in small groups and one-on-one tutelage.
DEBRIEF/ DRINKS:
Sam and Forrest will meet all students again at the end of the session for an informal debrief, to answer any questions, or clarify skills and concepts from throughout the day. Participants are invited to join Sam and Forrest for a post-workshop drink and dinner at a venue TBA.
DAY 2
SHOOTING SESSION 2:
Participants will meet at a location TBA before embarking on the second shooting session of the workshop. Students will have the opportunity to develop and hone their skills learned during day 1, experiment, and be encouraged to take risks and push themselves. Students are to shoot independently during this session and given space to work; however, Sam and Forrest will be nearby to offer assistance and guidance when needed. Meeting spots will be nominated every two hours for students to regroup with the instructors and have the opportunity to ask questions and seek feedback.
LUNCH:
Sam and Forrest invite participants to join them for lunch. Participants are free to continue shooting or make their own plans for lunch.
RETURN TO CLASSROOM FOR EDITING, SEQUENCING, AND DEVELOPING YOUR ‘VISION’:
Participants will return to the classroom to edit and sequence their work from days 1 and 2. Sam and Forrest will provide an overview of editing workflows and techniques for sequencing images. This session is designed to help students reflect on develop their ‘vision’.
PRESENTING AND PUBLISHING YOUR PROJECT:
Participants will present their work in a slide show to the workshop class and invited guests. A question and answer will follow where students will receive constructive advice on publishing, exhibiting or developing their work further.
DRINKS AND POST WORKSHOP CELEBRATION:
Informal celebratory drinks and food at a venue TBA
WHAT TO BRING:
Good walking shoes, camera(s), lens – between 50mm and 28mm equivalents preferred, sunscreen, hat, water bottle, ‘sun-smart’ and comfortable attire, laptop with appropriate processing software installed (Lightroom, Capture One or Photoshop), spare batteries and memory cards, notepad, pen, and mobile/ smart phone.
EARLY BIRD SIGN UP – $400 UNTIL NOV 11TH / $500 AFTERWARDS
Places are strictly limited, sign up early to avoid disappointment
Terms and Cancellation Policy:
– AUSSIE STREET and the instructors reserve the right to cancel the workshop at any time, for any reason. In this event, participants will receive a 100% refund on any fees paid.
– AUSSIE STREET and the instructors reserve the right to reject the application of any participant for any reason.
– Workshop fees include tuition ONLY. Participants are responsible for their own equipment costs, food and beverage costs, and travel expenses.
– AUSSIE STREET and the instructors accept no liability for any loss or damage of participants’ equipment or liability for injury, illness or misadventure during the course of the workshop. The public liability of the participants is their own responsibility as is conducting themselves safely and according to Australian Law at all times.
– AUSSIE STREET and the instructors are not responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses in the event of a cancellation. We recommend that you buy refundable air tickets and/or travel insurance. Cancellations: More than 30 days before workshop begins, participant will receive a 100% refund. Between 29-8 days before workshop begins, participant will receive a 50% refund. Within 7 days of workshop, participants will receive NO refund.
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