This one-day street photography workshop is designed for photographers who want to slow down, observe more carefully, and make more deliberate images in public space. 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 day combines discussion, guided shooting, independent exploration, and image review in a small, focused group.

About the Workshop

Street photography is often misunderstood as mainly reactive or opportunistic whereas strong street work is built on observation, awareness, and thoughtful decision-making.

This workshop is structured 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 with intent

• Group discussion and reflection

Format

• Small group (limited to 5–6 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 suited to beginner to intermediate street photographers who are:

• Comfortable using their camera

• Interested in street or documentary photography

• Want to think more deeply about their images and process

• Value discussion, critique, and shared learning

Instructor

Owen Flynn is a Brisbane-based photographer working across street, documentary, and heritage portraiture. His work has been exhibited locally and internationally, and his practice focuses on observation, intent, and long-form photographic projects.

Practical Details

• Date: Saturday 21 March

• Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

• Location: South Bank, Brisbane

• Group size: Limited to 5–7 participants

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

• Fitness: Moderate walking during the photowalk and lunch break