[EDIT - FULL] Street photography walk/workshop in Bath – Saturday, 27 May 2017!

This is a practical introduction to street photography suitable for beginners or intermediates, given by well-known street photographer Paul Russell (www.paulrussell.info).

It takes the form of an informal walk and discussions around the compact Georgian city of Bath (with about 4 hours strolling/shooting and 1 hour sitting/discussion).

We will be practising observational, candid street photography in the tradition of Cartier-Bresson and Garry Winogrand. This will involve taking candid photos – not asking people for portraits. Participants should bring a digital camera so we can review photos on the day.

Topics covered will include:

• Spotting possible photo opportunities
• How to take interesting photos including people without using a telephoto
• Methods for overcoming photographer’s block
• The importance of having themes in mind when shooting
• How to be discreet using body language/demeanour
• Learning to anticipate and make the most of interesting situations
• Street photography camera techniques, e.g. zone focusing.

The most interesting photos from the day will be displayed together online to provide a photographic record of the day (as for the 2016 Bath walk/workshop here).

Essential details
Date: Saturday 27 May 2017, 12 to 5 pm
A maximum of six participants.
Price: £46
Meeting point: Bath Spa train station

Contact paul@paulrussell.info if you have any questions or just book now using a debit or credit card or PayPal with the “Buy Now” button at the very bottom of this post. (You may need to use the "Check Out as a Guest" option if you don't have a PayPal account.)

About Paul Russell
I am one of 46 international photographers profiled in Thames & Hudson’s Street Photography Now book (other photographers profiled include Martin Parr and Bruce Gilden).

I am a member of the In-Public street photography collective (in-public.com), and my work has been collected by the Museum of London. And I am a former resident of Bath who now shoots regularly in the city…

Please be wary of the growing number of street photography workshops given by people who like to take walks/workshops, but have scant credentials or track record in the genre!

Price: £46. Contact paul@paulrussell.info for further details.

[Photo: Paul Russell, Bath, Cross Bath]

[Photo: Paul Russell, Bath, supermarket dog]

[Photo: Paul Russell, Bath, planks]

[Photo: Paul Russell, Bath, photo booth]

[Photo: Paul Russell, Bath, Milsom Street mannequins]

[Photo: Paul Russell, Bath, bus and ladder scene]

[Photo: Paul Russell, Bath, tourist group]

[Photo: Paul Russell, Bristol, duelling ladies]

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"thank you, excellent workshop" DK (London workshop)

"I can honestly say you will have a great time and learn heaps from one of the best around." Steven Phillips (London workshop)

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