This workshop is designed for photographers who are already comfortable operating their camera and would like to deepen their approach to street and documentary photography.

The focus is not on technical basics such as shutter speed, aperture, or ISO, but on observation, timing, composition, and working with real-life moments in urban environments.

Workshops are intentionally kept very small and personal.

• Private session: 1 participant
• Small group: maximum participants

Small groups allow for more discussion, feedback, and individual guidance throughout the day.

The workshop is structured in two parts:

Morning session
Approximately 3–3.5 hours of street photography in carefully selected locations in Old Istanbul (the Historic Peninsula), with a short coffee break.

Afternoon session
Later in the day we meet again at my studio for an image review and critique session.

The full experience typically runs from around 09:00 until approximately 18:00, with a break in the middle of the day.

Participants should bring:

• their camera
• comfortable walking shoes
• extra batteries and memory cards

Any camera system is fine. The workshop focuses on seeing and photographing moments, not on specific equipment.

In the afternoon session we review a selection of photographs taken during the day.

We discuss:

• image selection
• composition and framing
• timing and gesture
• ways to strengthen the photograph

Participants are usually asked to bring 5–10 images from the day for discussion.

Street photography can work in many different conditions, and changing weather often creates interesting photographic opportunities. However, if severe weather makes the workshop impractical, we can reschedule to another available date.

Yes. Since the workshops are private or very small groups, the route and focus can be adapted depending on participants’ interests and photographic goals.

The workshop involves moderate walking over several hours through the streets of historic Istanbul, with a coffee break during the session. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Many participants join the workshop because they want to improve their ability to see and respond to moments in the street. The goal is not to produce perfect photographs, but to develop a stronger awareness of light, timing, and composition in real environments.

As long as you are comfortable operating your camera, the workshop is designed to help you refine your observational skills and
photographic approach through guided shooting and constructive discussion.

Workshops can be conducted in English or Turkish.

If you are interested in joining a workshop, please get in touch through the contact form and include:

• your preferred dates
• number of participants
• your photography experience level

I will respond with availability and further details.