Street Photography Workshops + 1:1 Mentoring
Join (or create) a small group of street photography renegades for a weekend of street photography somewhere in the world, or get tailor-made online or in-person private mentoring.
Street Photography WorkshopsÂ
Improve your street photography with a proven framework.
"Everything is learnable!"
Join me on a weekend adventure exploring a street-genic city with a bunch of like-minded photographers.
I'll teach you as much as I can fit in and set you challenging yet achievable street photography assignments. I'll give you the lowdown on how to tackle the assignments depending on your level of experience. You'll also get a sightseeing itinerary, and fun group meals making the whole experience such a sociable, memorable and educational affair!
Weekenders usually take place over a 48 hour period across three days (usually an afternoon, a full day and a morning). Sometimes there's a one-off bucket list special, a mini weekender, or one day workshop.
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Small Friendly Groups
Group sizes average out at 10 participants plus the Boss, but could be a bit less, could be a bit more - so that it's not too crowded and we get great group dynamics and banter when we're hanging out on the street during briefings and at meal times.
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Small Friendly Boss
I'm not very tall, but that doesn't stop me being bossy, but it does encourage me to banter with tall people. I'm a former travel tour leader, travel product manager, as well as an experienced photographer, photography teacher, and award-winning street photographer.
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Large Amounts of Photography
Aside from learning loads you'll be going home with bulging SD cards, sprained shutter fingers and aching feet. But you'll have some great memories as well as great pictures plus a new friend or two. The workshop focusses on shooting not classrooming.
All Photos made on previous Weekender by participants.
WHO
You, me, and a bunch of street-photography-loving renegades.
YOU love street photography and you love to travel. You may already be a street photographer or you want to learn. You have a sense of humour and a sense of adventure. You don't mind being bossed around a bit, but you enjoy your autonomy. You have a camera, lots of energy, strong legs (or the ability to pace yourself) and at least one good eye!
ME, I'm Polly. I'm the Boss at the Department of Street Photography and your Weekender host. I have many years of experience in the travel industry prior to becoming a photographer. In that time I spent 5 years travelling the world as a tour leader for an award-winning adventure travel company. I still have the travel bug and I love teaching street photography.Â
WHAT YOU LEARN
𸠠How to set yourself up for success with the right mindset
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𸠠How to read the street and think like a street photographer
𸠠How to "make something out of nothing"
𸠠The keys to ambiguity and mystery
𸠠Dos and don'ts of framing and cropping
𸠠Things to look out for to create context and connections
𸠠How to tell a story (or multiple stories) with a single shot
𸠠The blueprint for a great photo
𸠠An introduction to the gestalt principles of visual perception
𸠠How to approach crowded places in multiple creative ways
𸠠What to avoid and keep an eye on when shooting
𸠠Ways to structure your images compositionally
𸠠And more...
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I don't hold anything back, and if you join a Weekender with an event I'll teach you how to shoot events like a street photographer not an event photographer!
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đ¨ What I DON'T do is stand a whole group in one spot and tell you what to photograph. Instead I share ideas, inspiration, tips, and tools so whatever image you capture is all yours. Learning takes trial and error, and getting good takes practice. And all of that leads to a true sense of satisfaction when you nail a shot!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Street Photography Tuition
Briefed on the street (classrooms are so last season) all assignments have been created to build on one another helping train your observation, composition, imagination, mindset, and approach. Assignments are adaptable to different levels of experience. You can upgrade to get post-weekender feedback on your photos!
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City Sightseeing Itinerary
Designed with military precision (many spreadsheets have been sacrificed in the making of these adventures) showcasing the variety of the city at optimum (as possible) light conditions for photography (no actual historical facts tho!). Our feet or public transport take us from spot to spot.
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Group Restaurant Bookings Â
Curated to include cool eateries, local family restaurants or hip pizza joints for a variety of cuisine for maximum holiday-with-friends vibes. If there a street food markets thatâs where weâll be heading for lunch! Special diets are considered but choice might be limited. [One-day workshops don't include restaurant bookings]Â
PLUS
âď¸ Chance to upgrade to post-Weekender photo feedback or 1:1 selectino session at special rates
âď¸ Post-Weekender PDF Guide to selecting and editing photos
âď¸ Discounts and special offers on future Weekender / workshop bookings
âď¸ Advance VIP access to registration on future Weekenders
âď¸ Invitation to join Street Social and Street Club â The DoSP's private Facebook group and VIP WhatsApp group.
âď¸ The very best photos get showcased in the DoSP IG
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NOT INCLUDED: FLIGHTS, ACCOMMODATION, FOOD, DRINKS, OTHER PERSONAL EXPENSES, LOCAL PUBLIC TRANSPORT DURING THE WEEKENDER.
WHERE
In a photogenic city with plenty of variety and activity perfect for street photography. Previous Weekenders have taken place in GdaĹsk, Prague, Seville, CĂĄdiz + Jerez, Porto, Lisbon, KrakĂłw, Warsaw, Lyon, Valencia, Bologna, Florence, Istanbul, and Rome.
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WHEN
Whenever the weather is most likely to be the best*. And sometimes when there are traditional festivals cos we ruddy love those! (*weather is of course unpredictable but it's all part of the adventure and becomes a new fun challenge!)
WHY
You'll not only learn how to make better street photos, you'll have saved yourself many hours of itinerary planning and and restaurant research AND youâll have a great time with new friends! But don't take my word for it...  âŹď¸
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All Photos made on previous Weekender by participants.
SECUREÂ YOUR SPOT
Select a payment option that suits you. You'll be transported to the check-out page where you will be able to add-on any extras and pay securely via Stripe. You'll get an email confirmation that includes a short questionnaire as well as all the intel you need for the next steps.
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Choose your street photography adventure!
Mexico Weekender - Day of the Dead 2026 (Dia de los Muertos)
đ SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE, MEXICO
đď¸ 31 OCT - 03 NOV 2026Â
[SAT afternoon + evening, SUN all day with rest break, MON afternoon + evening, TUE morning debrief]
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Shoot life on the colourful streets and lanes of the historic quarter of San Miguel de Allende where you'll find alters and Day of the Dead decorations, the Night of the Catrinas informal promenade, the candlelit cemetery vigil, and the official Catrinas parade. Also, no doubt there will be locals drunk on tequila, face painting on every corner, more marigolds (not the gloves) than you can count, dancing, singing, bands, artists, murals, installations... In short - a lot of colour and energy! Perfect for street photography.
 đ¨Â JUST 2 SPACES LEFT đ¨
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Malaga Weekender 2027 - Festival Edition featuring Semana Santa (Holy Week)
đ MALAGA, SPAIN
đď¸ Sat 20 - Mon 22 Mar 2027Â
[SAT afternoon, SUN all day, MON morning]
ÂŁ475 [Early booking discount of ÂŁ25]
Spend an unforgettable weekend photographing one of Spain's most visually stunning events. See the pointed hats of the Nazarenes, pained Penitents carrying giant floats, smell the incense, hear the brass bands, and experience big crowds, small details, people waiting, people watching, people crying. You do not need to be religious to find it moving!
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Cadiz + Jerez Weekender 2027 - Festival Edition featuring Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair)
đ CADIZ, SPAIN
đď¸ Sat 24 - Mon 26 Apr 2027Â
[SAT afternoon, SUN all day, MON morning]
ÂŁ475 [Early booking discount of ÂŁ25]
Spend an epic weekend shooting in Cadiz, with its beaches, cobbled backstreets, and markets, and Jerez, for the iconic Feria del Caballo for decorated horses and carts, sherry-fuelled flamenco dancing, gypsy dresses, the very loud and colourful fun fair, and the horse fair itself with casetas that make the dusty grounds look like the wild west!Â
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Gdansk + Sopot Weekender 2027
đ GDANSK, POLAND
đď¸Â Fri 18 - Sun 20 Jun 2027Â
[FRI afternoon, SAT all day, SUN morning]
ÂŁ450Â [Early booking discount of ÂŁ25]
Spend a wonderful weekend shooting in Gdansk, with its colourful old town, riverside, maritime history and modern architecture, and Sopot, the Baltic summer beach resort, with lively beach life, a pier to explore both on and under, and where you might even see sea swans!Â
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Private Groups
âď¸Â Choose where you go, who you go with + when!Â
Are you a camera club, a bunch for street photography lovin' friends and fam, or do you just want a more exclusive experience with a small select group?
Please get in touch to find out where in the world I am and we can start to plan your street photography adventure.Â
[Pricing is per group and depends on location â I am currently nomadic. Some travel expenses have already been factored into the "from" price]
From ÂŁ4500 per group
(Group size: 2-14 street photographers)
(The group organiser gets a complimentary 1 hour online 1-1 portfolio review with me worth £97)
LET'S PLOT! GET IN TOUCH TO BOOK A CALL OR CHAT VIA EMAIL AND I CAN GIVE YOU A QUOTE FOR YOUR GROUP ADVENTURE.
EMAIL ME TO GET STARTED
The Masterclass
đď¸Â Dates TBC
[Sat + Sun all-day, Mon afternoon session PLUS 2-hr online workshop pre-masterclass]
đ¨ ONLY FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO HAVE ALREADY DONE A WEEKENDERÂ
The objective is to create a photo series so there is more preparation and individual research followed by autonomous shooting and intensive group editing/selection sessions as series develop. We explore what makes a series and how to approach shooting one!
đ¨Â MIN. + MAX. 6 PARTICIPANTS
CREATE A GROUP OF STREET PHOTOGRAPHERS AND GET IN TOUCH TO PLAN! SEE THE INFO RE THE ROME WEEKENDER 2025 âŹď¸
ALL THE INFO IS HERE âIn case you have questions, I have answers...
What level of street photography experience do I need?
What kind of a camera should I have?
What's a typical day like?
How much walking is there?
Is there any 1-2-1 time?
Will I get feedback on my work?
How do we settle restaurant and bar bills?
What happens if the weather is rubbish?
What about flights and accommodation?
Can I bring a non-photographer friend or partner?
 1-1 MentoringÂ
Get personalised attention, training, and guidanceÂ
Choose from an intensive in-person half day workshop (somewhere in the world!), or from one hour online.
Get clear on what you already do well, what you could do better, and where you aren't able to see that you are going wrong. All 1-1 mentoring is fully tailor-made to your needs. You will walk away feeling good about where you are and where you are going with your street photography.
Private Intensive 1-1 Workshop
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Intensive 3.5 hr in person fully tailor-made workshop (30 minute rest stop). Includes pre-prep, dried portfolio review on meeting, and a written review after the session. Get in touch and we can chat further... You can choose from London, Gdansk, Krakow, Warsaw, Prague, Rome, Bologna, Florence, Porto, Lisbon, Seville, Valencia, Malaga or somewhere completely new! [Investment is location dependant]
From ÂŁ555
(Just you + me, or share it with your bestie with the knowledge my focus will be divided!)
LET'S PLOT! GET IN TOUCH TO BOOK A CALL OR CHAT VIA EMAIL.Â
SEND AN EMAIL
1-1 Online Portfolio Review
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This in-depth hour can be a straight-talking portfolio review, sequencing your portfolio for a project, or a technical session such as using Lightroom. Whatever you need to take you to your next level.
Only £97
(Add an extra hour and save £30 for zine sequencing)
BOOK YOURS NOW â SPACES ARE LIMITED.Â
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All Photos made on previous Weekender by participants.