This one-day street photography workshop is designed for photographers who want to slow down, observe carefully, and make deliberate images in public spaces. Rather than focusing on gear or quick techniques, the workshop explores how and why images are made - looking at intent, timing, light, and editing as part of a coherent photographic practice. The workshop combines discussion, guided shooting, independent exploration, and image review in a small, focused group. By the end of the day, participants will leave with a clearer personal approach to street photography and a more deliberate way of working in public spaces.

About the Workshop

Street photography is often perceived as mainly reactive or opportunistic whereas strong street work is built on observation, awareness, and thoughtful decision-making, all leading from the photographer’s initial intent.

This workshop is designed to help participants:

• Clarify what they are responding to in the street

• Understand how light, movement, and context shape images

• Work with intention towards a desired output

• Reflect on images through editing and discussion

What We’ll Cover

• What street photography is — and what it isn’t

• Observation, intent, and working within constraints

• Light, movement, and timing in public space

• A guided photowalk through South Bank and the Brisbane CBD

• Independent shooting time over lunch

• Reviewing and editing images to align with intent

• Group discussion and reflection

Format

• Small group (limited to 7 participants)

• Combination of indoor discussion and on-location shooting

• Guided and independent shooting time

• Image review and editing session in the afternoon

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is best suited to photographers who

• Are comfortable using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

• Have an interest in street or documentary photography

• Want to develop a more considered personal approach

• Value discussion and reflection towards photographic intent

Instructor

Owen Flynn is a Brisbane-based photographer working across street, documentary, and heritage portraiture. His work has been exhibited locally and internationally, including recognised photography events, and reflects a long-term commitment to observational practice.

Practical Details

• Date: Saturday 21 March

• Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

• Location: The Boardroom, Mantra South Bank, 161 Grey Street, South Brisbane

• Group size: Limited to 7 participants

• What to bring: Camera, laptop to edit your files, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen/umbrella

• Fitness: Moderate walking during the photowalk and lunch break

Places are limited to maintain a small working group. Once full, no additional seats will be added.