Street Stories: Capturing Life as It Happens
Learn to capture the magic of everyday life in this engaging street and candid photography workshop. Over the day, you’ll explore how to use public spaces as a constant source of inspiration—training your eye to notice gestures, interactions, and fleeting moments that reveal the stories unfolding around you. (Meet at Aotea Square)
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Sat 07 Mar
- $65.00 incl. GST
Please note there is NO refund or transfer if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. Our refund policy can be read in full here.
Description
Learn to capture the magic of everyday life in this engaging street and candid photography workshop. Over the day, you’ll explore how to use public spaces as a constant source of inspiration—training your eye to notice gestures, interactions, and fleeting moments that reveal the stories unfolding around you.
You’ll develop practical skills for photographing candidly and respectfully, working with light, timing, and composition to express your unique perspective. Through guided exercises and on-location shooting, you’ll discover how the instant you press the shutter can communicate not only what you see, but how you see the world.
Who should attend this course
Whether you’re new to photography or looking to deepen your creative practice, this course will help you build confidence, stay observant, and create images that feel authentic, spontaneous, and alive.
What to bring
- Camera (don’t forget spare memory card and spare battery)
- Lenses – typically (but not limited to) an effective range between 15mm to 50 mm
About your tutor
Chris Zwaagdyk returned to photography around 7 years ago. A new beginning with digital photography and rediscovery of the pleasure of capturing moments and conveying ideas - both the subjects and photographers. Chris also has a passion for shooting live music, shooting for a number of New Zealand music web sites including 13th Floor, Libel and muzic.net.
