An Introduction to Street Photography 3 -Part workshop.
Overview
Join Mike's Camera and Instructor Brian Rabin for a Street photography workshop! You’ll get online class instruction followed by an early morning private, guided walking tour in Downtown Denver, where you’ll get hands-on photography instruction. Then you’ll be able to share the images you captured on the photo Street Walk with the group during a virtual follow-up image critique.
What You’ll Learn
Your Thursday evening introduction to Street Photography webinar will consist of History of street photography focusing on Eugene Atget who took it upon himself to document the changes in Paris during the modernization campaign known as Humanization of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Thoughts on Street Photography and the Role of the Street Photographer will be introduced and discussed. Different approaches to Street Photography will be considered and highlighted. These contrasting approaches and photographers who will be presented include:
- The Moment Approach
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Garry Winogrand
- Elliott Erwitt
- The Aesthetic Approach
- Saul Leiter
- Ernst Haas
- Fan Ho
- The Narrative Approach
- Robert Frank
- Martin Parr
In addition to the eight photographers listed above, the works of Berenice Abbott, Walker Evans, Lee Friedlander, Bruce Gilden, and Joel Meyerowitz will be discussed.
By viewing the works of different photographers with different approaches to Street Photography you will gain a perspective that can help shape your approach to Street Photography.
Last, Brian will review the equipment you will need for the street photography walk.
Then on Saturday, you will get a private walking tour in the street of Denver,
This walk will begin at Writers Square. From Writers Square we will continue to Larimer Square and then down 15th Ave. to Union Station. From Union Station we will complete our walk at the Denver Millennium Bridge.
The following Thursday night we will meet online to share our favorite images and give each other feedback. You will also be able to pick up a 12x18 print of your favorite image from your local Mike's Camera!
What to Bring
- Your camera(s) with extra memory cards and Batteries
- Water, snacks.
- Hat to protect from the sun, sunscreen, light raincoat or appropriate clothing for the season
- Comfortable shoes
Tuition: $199 plus Eventbrite online processing fee
(You are welcome to register in store to avoid the Eventbrite Fee)
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Tuition includes evening online webinar, hands-on shooting workshop, a 12x18-inch Print of a favorite image from your day’s shoot.
Max Class Size:
This Introduction to Street Photography Workshop is limited to 20 photographers. During the photoshoot, we will be split up into small groups of 10. Participation is for those 12 years and older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult 21 years or older.
About Your Instructor: Brian Rabin
Brian is a certified photographic consultant and The Industrial Sales Manager at Mike's Camera in Boulder. Brian is a seasoned photographer and a lead instructor at Mike's Camera. He is well known for his enthusiasm and passionate instruction style and brings over 20 years of experience in various photographic disciplines including Street Photography, B&W photography, Portrait and Event Photography.
Workshop Schedule:
Seminar: Wednesday August 6, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm (MST)
Live Online Learning
Street Photography walk: Saturday August 9, 2025 10:30am to 1:30pm (MST)
Downtown Denver - Start Location to be finalized for Part 1 Online Lecture.
Gallery and Critique: Wednesday August 13, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm (MST)
Live Online Learning
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Cancellation Policy:
> 2 weeks prior: Fully refundable.
< 2 weeks prior: 1/2 of Tuition refundable as credit.
< 1 week prior: No credit or refund.
