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3-Day Street Photography Workshop in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

3-Day Street Photography Workshop

in Ho Chi Minh City

  • FEBRUARY 9TH-11TH : HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
  • ADVANCED STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH FORREST WALKER

I’m excited to announce a 3-Day workshop I’ll be leading this February 9th-11th in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Read on for more details and how to sign up…

  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ©Forrest Walker

This intensive three-day workshop will focus on finding yourself in your photography and seeing the photos you want to make through lessons covering a variety of work, reviews of your own work, editing, activities and plenty of shooting throughout the streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Led by international photographer Forrest Walker, this workshop will be an immersive and educational experience.

*ONE SPOT LEFT!*

Full 3-Day Workshop Fee – €500

Reserve Spot

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Full 3-Day Workshop Fee – €500

Reserve Spot

Places are strictly limited, sign up early to avoid disappointment

WHERE: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

WHEN: February 9-11, 2019 (3 Full Days)

Daily Schedule (Detailed itinerary will be emailed to participants):

  • Saturday February 9th: 10am-6pm 
  • Sunday February 10th: 9am-6pm
  • Monday February 11th: 9am-6pm

*We will break for lunch daily and all are invited to dinner and drinks afterwards for more interaction

Workshop Description:

Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as many locals still call it, is not only one of my favorite cities in the world, but also one that I’ve lived in and know well. That especially goes for street photography. For more info on this amazing city, you can look through the Street Photography Guide I created for Ho Chi Minh City.

The workshop will include a mixture of daily photo walks, photo and editing critiques, portfolio reviews and interactive lectures. This is an intensive workshop with an emphasis on helping you fully immerse yourself in the city and find yourself through street photography, so you can learn, while also having a great time experiencing Ho Chi Minh City.

What’s Included?:

  • A variety of guided street photography walks giving a wide view of photo opportunities and exploration in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • 1-on-1 shooting with your instructor to provide feedback, tips, guidance, and allow you to observe how I work. You will also be allowed to work on your photography without distraction during the walks.
  • Multiple educational and inspirational lessons covering different aspects of street photography.
  • An initial portfolio review followed by daily critiques and a final editing lesson covering your work during the workshop.
  • Constant access to your instructor, including outside of the workshop’s scheduled time. 
  • Activities planned to give time for bonding with other photographers, while having a great time in Ho Chi Minh City.
  • A memorable experience not only improving your photography, but also enjoying one of Asia’s most amazing cities.

Additional Information:

  • The workshop will be very limited to keep the group small and give plenty of personal attention and quality interaction.
  • The workshop fee covers not only the time during the workshop schedule, but also the time spent on workshop preparation with each individual, and any time needed outside of the daily schedule while in Ho Chi Minh City.

WHAT TO BRING:

Good walking shoes, camera(s), lens – between 50mm and 21mm equivalents preferred, sunscreen, water bottle, cool and comfortable clothing, laptop with appropriate processing software installed (Lightroom, Capture One or Photoshop), spare batteries and memory cards, notepad, pen, and mobile/ smart phone.

*ONE SPOT LEFT!*

Full 3-Day Workshop Fee – €500

Reserve Spot

Places are strictly limited, sign up early to avoid disappointment

 

Terms and Cancellation Policy:

  •           Workshop fees include tuition ONLY. Participants are responsible for their own equipment costs, food and beverage costs, and travel expenses.
  •          Forrest Walker accepts 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 Vietnamese Law at all times.
  •           Forrest Walker reserves 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.
  •          Forrest Walker is 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 21 days before workshop begins, participant will receive a 100% refund. Between 7-21 days before workshop begins, participant will receive a 50% refund. Within 7 days of workshop, participants will receive NO refund.

Two-Day Workshop in Sydney (with myself and Sam Ferris)

 

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

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.

3-Day Istanbul Street Photography Workshop

3-Day Istanbul Street Photography Workshop

3-day street photography workshop in Istanbul, Turkey on August 25th-27th, 2018. The workshop will be led by myself, Forrest Walker, and Dmitry Stepanenko. 

Workshop Description:

Istanbul sits towards the top of my list of favorite cities in the world. That especially goes for street photography. Not only is it one of my favorite cities, but it’s also a city I’ve lived in and know well. I’ll be teaming up with talented photographer Dmitry Stepanenko once again so we can provide you 2 instructors instead of 1.

I don’t know of any city that has more to offer a photographer than Istanbul. Culture, history, religion, politics, people, life, diversity, conflict, architecture, water, sunlight, color, old world, new world, and the list goes on. All of this in a city that spans two continents. For even more info on this amazing city, you can look at the street photography guide I created for Istanbul.

The workshop will include a mixture of daily photo walks, photo critiques, portfolio reviews and interactive lectures (details below). This is an intensive workshop with multiple instructors fully involved each step of the way to make sure you get the most out of your time. There will also be an emphasis on helping you fully immerse yourself in the city through street photography, so you can learn, while also having a great time experiencing Istanbul.

What’s Included?:

  • A variety of guided street photography walks giving a wide view of photo opportunities and exploration in the beautiful city of Istanbul.
  • 1-on-1 shooting with each of your instructors to provide you constant feedback, tips, guidance, and allow you to observe how we work. We will also mix up activities and photography assignments into small groups to give you a chance to work on your photography without distraction.
  • Multiple educational and inspirational lessons covering different aspects of street photography.
  • An initial portfolio review followed by daily critiques of your photos taken during the workshop.
  • Constant access to both instructors, including outside of the workshop’s scheduled time. We’re here to make sure you get as much as possible during your time in Istanbul.
  • Small number of students to better provide for each of you. 
  • Activities planned to give time for bonding with other photographers, while having a great time in Istanbul.
  • A memorable experience not only improving your photography, but also enjoying one of Europe’s most amazing cities.

Additional Information:

  • The workshop will be limited to 8-10 people so we can keep the groups small and give plenty of personal attention. With two instructors, we can have a 1 to 4-5 ratio and allow more quality interaction.
  • The workshop fee covers not only the time during the workshop schedule below, but also the time spent on workshop preparation with each individual, and any time needed outside of the daily schedule while in Istanbul.

Some of my work from Istanbul:

              

Daily Schedule: 

Saturday August 25th: 9am-6pm (We will give time for more interaction after 6pm, if needed. All our invited to dinner afterwards.)

Sunday August 26th: 9am-6pm (We will break for lunch and give time for more interaction after 5pm, if needed. All our invited to dinner afterwards.)

Monday August 27th: 9am-5pm (We will break for lunch and give time for more interaction after 5pm, if needed. In the evening everyone is invited to a local pub to finish the weekend.)

WHERE: Istanbul, Turkey

WHEN: August 25-27, 2018

PRICE: 400 Euros for the full 3 day workshop and preparation

How do you sign up?:

Input your name and Email below to save a spot and I will contact you shortly with any more requested info and how to confirm your spot in the upcoming workshop.

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LINKS:

Dmitry Stepanenko: dmitrystepanenko.com
Forrest Walker: shooterfiles.com and fdwalker.com

Dmitry Stepanenko

Forrest Walker

 

Spots Open: May Workshop in Las Vegas (3 Days + Night)

  

3 Spots Open!

Las Vegas Street Photography Workshop (3-Days+)

A 3-day+ street photography workshop in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA on May 18-20, 2018. The workshop will be led by myself, Forrest Walker (aka f.d. walker). 

+ optional night walks included/details below

This will be an intensive and highly involved workshop led by someone who’s photographed over 70 major cities across the world inside and out. With a 5 participant max and an instructor available 24 hours a day during the workshop, you’ll be able to get the most out of our time together.

Forrest Walker is an award-winning photographer who has been exhibited and published around the world. He is also a member of The Street Collective and sole creator of ShooterFiles.com, where he is currently photographing over 100 major cities across all major regions for his website and future book.

Workshop Description:

There’s no city in the world like Las Vegas. An oasis of sunlight and night lights where every indulgence imagined is available. The character of Las Vegas combined with the characters it attracts makes for a city of non-stop interest for street photography. So, I’m excited to announce that this May 18-20, I will be conducting a 3-day+ Street Photography Workshop in Sin City.

This will be an intensive, but highly enjoyable workshop experience that includes a mixture of daily photo walks, photo critiques, portfolio reviews, interactive lessons, activities and discussions. There will be a lot of walking and photography, with myself fully involved each step of the way to make sure you get the most out of your time. You will be able to fully immerse yourself into the city through street photography, so you can learn more, photograph more and have a great time in Las Vegas.

Experiencing and capturing the city, as we will, is also designed to help maximize your improvement and learning in photography. You will be challenged, while seeing more and having more opportunities to reach your goals during the workshop.

+Night Walks: Las Vegas keeps the light on and stays alive into the night. So, in addition to the daily street photography walks, I will include optional night walks (Friday night’s walk is most encouraged). This way you can get more out of your time during the workshop and learn how to work with different light.

Dates:

May 18-20, 2018 (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)

Location: 

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Workshop Schedule:

  • Friday : 1pm-9pm
  • Saturday : 9am-7pm
  • Sunday : 9am-6pm

*optional night walks on Friday & Saturday

  • Each day will include planned photo walks in Las Vegas. 
  • Each day will include photo critiques and discussions from the day.
  • Each day will include instruction time, which includes a mixture of lessons, slide shows and activities.
  • Each day will include an optional night street photography walk.
  • Spending time together outside the scheduled time is encouraged, but not mandatory. I will be available throughout the 3 days.

Requirements:  Basic skill in camera technique is required for this workshop. In addition to your camera, please bring a laptop. Extra camera batteries and good shoes/sandals are highly recommended, as well.​

Fee:  $400 USD per person

*5 participant max

For questions or to reserve a spot in the Workshop, please submit through the form below:

(Direct email: forrest.d.walker@gmail.com)

*$150 deposit is required to register and hold a spot.

**Second payment of $125 is due by April 15th, with the final payment of $125 to be received 7 days prior to the start of the workshop. 

More Information:

  • The daily schedule is a minimum, but I will be available at all times during the 3-day weekend. We will have opportunity for more involvement, activities and learning outside of the scheduled time. 
  • There will be extensive photo walks every day. During the walks, we will cover a variety of instructions along with a mixture of group, paired and solo walking. You will have a chance to see how I work and learn from myself, while also having plenty of opportunity to shoot on your own. I will take you to different parts of the city to fully experience Las Vegas and provide you more opportunity for unique photos.
  • Mixed in with the daily walks, we will also have time for daily presentations, instructions and photo critiques. Slide shows, group discussions, techniques and continual feedback will be included.
  • The main focus of the workshop is street photography, with some crossover into documentary. Candid and un-posed is the aesthetic I will be most looking for in course instructions and discussions, while you are free to take posed shots for personal enjoyment.
  • Before the workshop, we will have time to discuss your interests in photography, what you would like to get out of the workshop, along with a portfolio review. I can also help with arrangements on a place to stay, as I’d prefer for us all to stay together so you can get the most out of the workshop and experience (You are welcome to choose your own lodging, though. Preferably, along the main strip).
  • Workshop is limited to a small group of 5 to provide individual attention and a better, more valuable experience.

What’s Included?:

  • Planned street photography walks providing a wide view of photo opportunities and exploration in the unique city of Las Vegas (+ optional night walks).
  • Opportunities for 1-on-1 shooting with myself to provide you constant feedback, tips, guidance, and allow you to observe how I work. I will also mix up activities and photography assignments to give you a chance to work on your photography without distraction.
  • An instructor that has experience photographing over 70 major cities on foot, while going deeper and off the beaten path, will give you an opportunity to get to know the city better and capture more unique shots.
  • Improvement in different techniques, understanding light, learning to see more and being comfortable capturing the shots you want to make. 
  • Multiple educational and inspirational lessons covering different aspects of street photography.
  • An initial portfolio review followed by daily critiques of your photos taken during the workshop. I want you to follow your own interests and vision so I will be working with you to improve towards your personal goals in photography instead of boxing you into one-size-fits-all.
  • Constant access to myself, including outside of the workshop’s scheduled time.
  • Activities planned to give time for bonding with other photographers. A memorable experience not only improving your street photography, but also enjoying your time in Las Vegas.
  • The workshop fee covers not only the time during the workshop schedule below, but also the time spent on workshop preparation with each individual, and any time needed outside of the daily schedule while in Las Vegas.

Thanks for checking these details out and I hope some of you can join me this May in Las Vegas!

 

Mumbai, India
London, England
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Dalat, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Mumbia, India
Saint-Petersburg, Russia
London, England
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Brussels, Belgium
Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cairo, Egypt
Cape Town, South Africa
Delhi, India
Port-au-prince, Haiti
Harar, Ethiopia
Johannesburg, South Africa
Johannesburg, South Africa

LINKS:

shooterfiles.com and fdwalker.com

Spots Available! Havana Street Photography Workshop (7 Days/Nov 19-25)

We’re a month away from my 7-Day Street photography workshop in Havana, Cuba and I still have spots available so sign-up now to reserve yours. 

New Update!: I’m excited to announce that you will also have the option of sharing accommodation with the rest of the group, including your own private room. We will have a quality, fully equipped (A/C, hot water, kitchen, fridge, multi-room, balcony, etc) Colonial home in Centro Havana, near the water in the heart of the city. Hotels are not cheap so you’ll save money and hassle, while getting even more out your time during the workshop, and enjoying an authentic colonial home in Havana.

To reserve a spot in the Workshop, please submit through the form below (and continue reading for more info on the workshop):

(Direct email: forrest.d.walker@gmail.com)

Week Long Havana Street Photography Workshop

A week long street photography workshop in Havana, Cuba on November 19-25, 2017. The workshop will be led by myself, Forrest Walker (aka f.d. walker).

On this week long workshop, you’ll be able to capture many areas of Havana that others don’t, while challenging yourself to improve your street photography in a variety of ways. This will be an intensive and highly involved workshop led by someone who’s photographed over 60 major cities across the world inside and out. Still, Havana stays at the top of my list for street photography and I’ve spent countless hours exploring its endless streets of interest over the years. With a 4 participant max on the workshop, you’ll be able to get the most out of our time together, all week long in Havana, Cuba.

Forrest Walker is an award-winning photographer who has been exhibited and published around the world. He is also a member of The Street Collective and sole creator of ShooterFiles.com, where he is currently photographing over 100 major cities across all major regions for his website and future book.

Workshop Description:

Havana is no secret destination for photographers, but most don’t see all that it contains. On this workshop, we will include plenty of venturing outside of Havana Vieja too, so you can really capture the variety of what makes Havana so special.

Experiencing and capturing a variety of the city, as we will, is also designed to help maximize your improvement and learning in street photography. You will be challenged, while seeing more and having more opportunities to reach your goals during the workshop.

This will be an intensive, but highly enjoyable workshop experience that includes a mixture of daily photo walks, photo critiques, portfolio reviews, interactive lessons, activities and discussions. There will be a lot of walking and photography, with myself fully involved each step of the way to make sure you get the most out of your week. You will be able to fully immerse yourself into the city through street photography, so you can learn more, photograph more and have a great time experiencing Havana.

More Information:

  • The daily schedule is a minimum, but I will be available at all times during the week. We will have opportunity for more involvement, activities and learning outside of the scheduled time. 
  • There will be extensive photo walks every day after Sunday. During the walks, we will cover a variety of instructions along with a mixture of group, paired and solo walking. You will have a chance to see how I work and learn from myself, while also having plenty of opportunity to shoot on your own. I will take you to many parts of the city to fully experience Havana and provide you more opportunity for unique photos.
  • Mixed in with the daily walks, we will also have time for daily presentations, instructions and photo critiques. Slideshows, group discussions, techniques and continual feedback will also be included.
  • The main focus of the workshop is street photography, with some crossover into documentary and travel. Candid and un-posed is the aesthetic I will be most looking for in course instructions and discussions, while you are free to take posed shots for personal enjoyment.
  • Before the workshop, we will have time to discuss your interests in photography, what you would like to get out of the workshop, along with a portfolio review. I can also help with arrangements on a place to stay, as I’d prefer for us all to stay together so you can get the most out of the workshop and experience (You are welcome to choose your own lodging, though. Preferably, around Centro Havana).
  • Workshop is limited to a small group of 4 to provide individual attention and a better, more valuable experience.

What’s Included?:

  • A variety of planned street photography walks providing a wide view of photo opportunities and exploration in the amazing city of Havana.
  • Opportunities for 1-on-1 shooting with myself to provide you constant feedback, tips, guidance, and allow you to observe how I work. I will also mix up activities and photography assignments to give you a chance to work on your photography without distraction.
  • An instructor that knows Havana and will show you a variety of the city that most visitors don’t see. My experience in photographing over 60 major cities on foot, while going deeper and off the beaten path, will give you an opportunity to get to know the city better and capture more unique shots.
  • Improvement in different techniques, understanding light, learning to see more and being comfortable capturing the shots you want to make. 
  • Multiple educational and inspirational lessons covering different aspects of street photography.
  • An initial portfolio review followed by daily critiques of your photos taken during the workshop. I want you to follow your own interests and vision so I will be working with you to improve towards your personal goals in photography instead of boxing you in.
  • Constant access to myself, including outside of the workshop’s scheduled time.
  • Activities planned to give time for bonding with other photographers. A memorable experience not only improving your street photography, but also enjoying one of the world’s most amazing cities for street photography.
  • The workshop fee covers not only the time during the workshop schedule below, but also the time spent on workshop preparation with each individual, and any time needed outside of the daily schedule while in Havana.

* Not included in the workshop fee, but you will also have the strongly encouraged option of sharing accommodation with the rest of the group. We will have a quality, fully equipped (A/C, hot water, kitchen, fridge, multi-room, etc) colonial home in Centro Havana, near the water right in the heart of it all. Hotels are not cheap so you’ll save money and hassle, while getting even more out your time during the workshop, and enjoying an authentic colonial home in Havana. 

Dates:

November 19th-25th, 2017 (Sunday-Saturday/7 days)

Location: 

Havana, Cuba

Workshop Schedule:

Sunday-Saturday

9 AM- 6 PM (Sunday starts at 1pm)

  • Each day will include planned photo walks in many parts of Havana. 
  • Each day will include photo critiques and discussions from the day.
  • Most days will include instruction time, which includes a mixture of lessons, slideshows and activities.
  • Spending time together outside the scheduled time is encouraged, but not mandatory. I will be available throughout the week.

Requirements:  Basic skill in camera technique is required for this workshop. In addition to your camera, please bring a laptop. Extra camera batteries and good shoes/sandals are highly recommended, as well.​

Fee:  €750 EUR per person

*4 participant max

For questions or to reserve a spot in the Workshop, please submit through the form below:

(Direct email: forrest.d.walker@gmail.com)

*€250 deposit is required to register and hold a spot.

**Second payment of €250 is due by October 31st, with the final payment of €250 to be received 7 days prior to the start of the workshop. 

Thanks for checking these details out and I hope some of you can join me this November. I’m really look forward to this workshop, nothing compares to Havana!

 

Some work from Havana:

From my series, Havana Colors…

     

LINKS:

shooterfiles.com and fdwalker.com

More work from outside of Havana:

Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Mumbai, India
Mumbai, India
Tel Aviv, Israel
Istanbul, Turkey
London, UK
Dalat, Vietnam
Moscow, Russia

Announcing: November Workshop in Havana, Cuba (One Full Week)

Week Long Havana Street Photography Workshop

A week long street photography workshop in Havana, Cuba on November 19-25, 2017. The workshop will be led by myself, Forrest Walker (aka f.d. walker).

On this week long workshop, you’ll be able to capture many areas of Havana that others don’t, while challenging yourself to improve your street photography in a variety of ways. This will be an intensive and highly involved workshop led by someone who’s photographed over 60 major cities across the world inside and out. Still, Havana stays at the top of my list for street photography and I’ve spent countless hours exploring its endless streets of interest over the years. With a 4 participant max on the workshop, you’ll be able to get the most out of our time together, all week long in Havana, Cuba.

Forrest Walker is an award-winning photographer who has been exhibited and published around the world. He is also a member of The Street Collective and sole creator of ShooterFiles.com, where he is currently photographing over 100 major cities across all major regions for his website and future book.

Workshop Description:

Havana is no secret destination for photographers, but most don’t see all that it contains. On this workshop, we will include plenty of venturing outside of Havana Vieja too, so you can really capture the variety of what makes Havana so special.

Experiencing and capturing a variety of the city, as we will, is also designed to help maximize your improvement and learning in street photography. You will be challenged, while seeing more and having more opportunities to reach your goals during the workshop.

This will be an intensive, but highly enjoyable workshop experience that includes a mixture of daily photo walks, photo critiques, portfolio reviews, interactive lessons, activities and discussions. There will be a lot of walking and photography, with myself fully involved each step of the way to make sure you get the most out of your week. You will be able to fully immerse yourself into the city through street photography, so you can learn more, photograph more and have a great time experiencing Havana.

More Information:

  • The daily schedule is a minimum, but I will be available at all times during the week. We will have opportunity for more involvement, activities and learning outside of the scheduled time. 
  • There will be extensive photo walks every day after Sunday. During the walks, we will cover a variety of instructions along with a mixture of group, paired and solo walking. You will have a chance to see how I work and learn from myself, while also having plenty of opportunity to shoot on your own. I will take you to many parts of the city to fully experience Havana and provide you more opportunity for unique photos.
  • Mixed in with the daily walks, we will also have time for daily presentations, instructions and photo critiques. Slideshows, group discussions, techniques and continual feedback will also be included.
  • The main focus of the workshop is street photography, with some crossover into documentary and travel. Candid and un-posed is the aesthetic I will be most looking for in course instructions and discussions, while you are free to take posed shots for personal enjoyment.
  • Before the workshop, we will have time to discuss your interests in photography, what you would like to get out of the workshop, along with a portfolio review. I can also help with arrangements on a place to stay, as I’d prefer for us all to stay together so you can get the most out of the workshop and experience (You are welcome to choose your own lodging, though. Preferably, around Centro Havana).
  • Workshop is limited to a small group of 4 to provide individual attention and a better, more valuable experience.

What’s Included?:

  • A variety of planned street photography walks providing a wide view of photo opportunities and exploration in the amazing city of Havana.
  • Opportunities for 1-on-1 shooting with myself to provide you constant feedback, tips, guidance, and allow you to observe how I work. I will also mix up activities and photography assignments to give you a chance to work on your photography without distraction.
  • An instructor that knows Havana and will show you a variety of the city that most visitors don’t see. My experience in photographing over 60 major cities on foot, while going deeper and off the beaten path, will give you an opportunity to get to know the city better and capture more unique shots.
  • Improvement in different techniques, understanding light, learning to see more and being comfortable capturing the shots you want to make. 
  • Multiple educational and inspirational lessons covering different aspects of street photography.
  • An initial portfolio review followed by daily critiques of your photos taken during the workshop. I want you to follow your own interests and vision so I will be working with you to improve towards your personal goals in photography instead of boxing you in.
  • Constant access to myself, including outside of the workshop’s scheduled time.
  • Activities planned to give time for bonding with other photographers. A memorable experience not only improving your street photography, but also enjoying one of the world’s most amazing cities for street photography.
  • The workshop fee covers not only the time during the workshop schedule below, but also the time spent on workshop preparation with each individual, and any time needed outside of the daily schedule while in Havana.

* Not included in the workshop fee, but you will also have the strongly encouraged option of sharing accommodation with the rest of the group. We will have a quality, fully equipped (A/C, hot water, kitchen, fridge, multi-room, etc) colonial home in Centro Havana, near the water right in the heart of it all. Hotels are not cheap so you’ll save money and hassle, while getting even more out your time during the workshop, and enjoying an authentic colonial home in Havana. 

Dates:

November 19th-25th, 2017 (Sunday-Saturday/7 days)

Location: 

Havana, Cuba

Workshop Schedule:

Sunday-Saturday

9 AM- 6 PM (Sunday starts at 1pm)

  • Each day will include planned photo walks in many parts of Havana. 
  • Each day will include photo critiques and discussions from the day.
  • Most days will include instruction time, which includes a mixture of lessons, slideshows and activities.
  • Spending time together outside the scheduled time is encouraged, but not mandatory. I will be available throughout the week.

Requirements:  Basic skill in camera technique is required for this workshop. In addition to your camera, please bring a laptop. Extra camera batteries and good shoes/sandals are highly recommended, as well.​

Fee:  €750 EUR per person

*4 participant max

For questions or to reserve a spot in the Workshop, please submit through the form below:

(Direct email: forrest.d.walker@gmail.com)

*€250 deposit is required to register and hold a spot.

**Second payment of €250 is due by October 31st, with the final payment of €250 to be received 7 days prior to the start of the workshop. 

Thanks for checking these details out and I hope some of you can join me this November. I’m really look forward to this workshop, nothing compares to Havana!

 

Some work from Havana:

From my series, Havana Colors…

     

LINKS:

shooterfiles.com and fdwalker.com

More work from outside of Havana:

Saint-Petersburg, Russia
Mumbai, India
Mumbai, India
Tel Aviv, Israel
Istanbul, Turkey
London, UK
Dalat, Vietnam
Moscow, Russia

3-Day Budapest Street Photography Workshop: Spots Still Available!

*Update: A few spots still available!*

*Update: A few spots still available!*

3-Day Budapest Street Photography Workshop

3-day street photography workshop in Budapest, Hungary on September 22nd-24th, 2017. The workshop will be led by myself, Forrest Walker, and Dmitry Stepanenko. 

Workshop Description:

Budapest is at the top of my list of underrated cities, but that’s changing fast as more and more people experience this amazing Hungarian city. Over the last couple years, I’ve spent multiple months in Budapest because there’s just something very special about it that keeps bringing me back. So it’s time you all experienced it too for street photography with someone who not only knows the city, but has walked endlessly, camera in hand, exploring its streets. Even better, I’m teaming up with the very talented photographer Dmitry Stepanenko once again so we can provide you 2 instructors instead of 1!

The workshop will include a mixture of daily photo walks, photo critiques, portfolio reviews and interactive lectures (details below). This is an intensive workshop with multiple instructors fully involved each step of the way to make sure you get the most out of your time. There will also be an emphasis on helping you fully immerse yourself in the city through street photography, so you can learn, while also having a great time experiencing Budapest.

What’s Included?:

  • A variety of guided street photography walks giving a wide view of photo opportunities and exploration in the beautiful city of Budapest.
  • 1-on-1 shooting with each of your instructors to provide you constant feedback, tips, guidance, and allow you to observe how we work. We will also mix up activities and photography assignments into small groups to give you a chance to work on your photography without distraction.
  • Multiple educational and inspirational lessons covering different aspects of street photography.
  • An initial portfolio review followed by daily critiques of your photos taken during the workshop.
  • Constant access to both instructors, including outside of the workshop’s scheduled time. We’re here to make sure you get as much as possible during your time in Budapest.
  • Small number of students to better provide for each of you. 
  • Activities planned to give time for bonding with other photographers, while having a great time in Budapest.
  • A memorable experience not only improving your photography, but also enjoying one of Europe’s most amazing cities.

Additional Information:

  • The workshop will be limited to 8-10 people so we can keep the groups small and give plenty of personal attention. With two instructors, we can have a 1 to 4-5 ratio and allow more quality interaction.
  • The workshop fee covers not only the time during the workshop schedule below, but also the time spent on workshop preparation with each individual, and any time needed outside of the daily schedule while in Budapest.

A few photos from Budapest:

Daily Schedule: 

Friday September 22nd: 12pm-6pm (We will give time for more interaction after 6pm, if needed. All our invited to dinner afterwards.)

Saturday September 23rd: 9am-5pm (We will break for lunch and give time for more interaction after 5pm, if needed. All our invited to dinner afterwards.)

Sunday September 24th: 9am-5pm (We will break for lunch and give time for more interaction after 5pm, if needed. In the evening everyone is invited to a local pub to finish the weekend.)

WHERE: Budapest, Hungary

WHEN: September 22-24, 2017

PRICE: 400 Euros for the full 3 day workshop and preparation

How do you sign up?:

Input your name and Email below to save a spot and I will contact you shortly with any more requested info and how to confirm your spot in the upcoming workshop.

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LINKS:

Dmitry Stepanenko: dmitrystepanenko.com
Forrest Walker: shooterfiles.com and fdwalker.com

Dmitry Stepanenko

Forrest Walker

 

3-Day Color Street Photography Workshop in London (March 2017)

3-Day Color Street Photography Workshop in London

Announcing a 3-day street photography workshop in London on March 10th. The workshop comes under the umbrella of The Street Collective and will be led by Dmitry Stepanenko and myself, Forrest Walker. 

Workshop Description:

The workshop’s focus is on color street photography and finding your vision. The workshop will include a mixture of daily photo walks, photo critiques, portfolio reviews and interactive lectures. This is an intensive workshop with multiple instructors fully involved each step of the way to make sure you get the most out of your time. 

It is a street photography workshop so we will be walking and making photos daily, working in smaller groups, one-on-one with each of us and on your own so you can really focus on all aspects of your photography. We will pass on our own techniques and at the end of each walk we will allow time for discussion and review.

In addition to the walks, Friday will start with a portfolio review and Sunday will end with a workshop review. Both will include constructive feedback and critique from Dmitry and I. Throughout the workshop, we will hold interactive lectures focusing on color street photography and finding your vision. Slide show examples of a variety of color work, past and present, will be shown and discussed in-depth, including artistic approaches and composition. From there, we will put the focus on you and the practices that will help you improve. These lessons will give an opportunity to discuss everything from what makes a photo strong to the different techniques that can help you reach your goals in street photography. All with a focus on the power of color and helping vision in street photography. Students are also expected to take an active part in several activities aimed at enhancing their vision and broadening the artistic experiences.

Additional Information:

  • The workshop will be limited to 10 people so we can keep the groups small and give plenty of personal attention. With two instructors, we can have a 1 to 5 ratio and allow more quality interaction.
  • The workshop fee covers not only the time during the workshop, but also the time spent on workshop preparation with each individual and any time needed outside of the daily schedule.

WHERE: London, UK

WHEN: March 10-12, 2017

PRICE: 400 GBP for the full 3 day workshop and preparation

Daily Schedule:

Friday March 10th: 12pm-6pm

Saturday March 11th: 9am-5pm (We will break for lunch and give time for more interaction after 5pm, if needed)

Sunday March 12th: 9am-5pm (We will break for lunch and give time for more interaction after 5pm, if needed. In the evening everyone is invited to a local pub to finish the weekend)

How do you sign up?:

Email me at: hello@fdwalker.com

Pay through Paypal:

Workshop Fee – Save Your Spot!

LINKS:

The Street Collective: www.thestreetcollective.com
Dmitry Stepanenko: dmitrystepanenko.com
Forrest Walker: shooterfiles.com and fdwalker.com

Dmitry Stepanenko

Forrest Walker