ISTANBUL STREET
& STORYTELLING
WORKSHOP
Dates
From 15th to 22nd of October 2022
INTRODUCTION
Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul. It’s the only city to have been the capital of two great empires (Greek and Roman) and is unique in that it straddles the continents of Europe and Asia making it quite literally the meeting place of east and west.
It’s an urban cultural center rich with the incandescence of its past. A melting pot of old and new from its minarets and contemporary art galleries, to the bazars and trendy cafés, traditional crafts and designer clothing, not to forget the Hammams and night clubs…
But what is most appealing about the city are its people who have an infectious love of life and generosity of spirit. It’s no wonder that Istanbul has enthralled Alex Webb since 1998, and it’s right here in this vibrant city where we will be teaching you how to take your street and storytelling skills to the next level!
YOUR MENTOR
Jorge Delgado-Ureña
Resident Mentor & Co-founder
Renown Spanish photographer, resident teacher and co-founder of Raw Photo Tours, Jorge has over 15 years of experience in photography and an innate ability for teaching. He’s been published in several local and international magazines, including National Geographic, Ijsberg Magazine, La Vanguardia, Publico, Fisheye Magazine to name a few.
His photographs have also been exhibited in El Colegio de Periodistas and Lomography Embassy in Barcelona, Lensculture Berlin 2017, The Independant Photographer Berlin 2018 and is currently working on the publication of two books of his works in Cuba and Morocco.
THE ISTANBUL WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE
“Everything is thought out and organized so that the only thing I had to do was think about photography. If I had a problem or question in the field, the Raw Society was there to answer and help on the spot. The locations were scouted in advance and the programming was streamlined so that the good light was available. Each photographer had free reign to learn as much or as little as they chose. And, the workshop was just over-the-top, FUN!”
Days
8 (7 nights)
Meeting Point
Istanbul Airport
(Pick-up on the 15th & Drop-off on the 22nd included in the workshop fee)
Group
5-8 people
Price
Single occupancy: 3,150€/person*
Double occupancy: 2,850€/person*
Prices include mentor fees, accommodation, meals & local transportation. They do not include flights.
If you live in Istanbul and wish to attend, the hotel fees will be discounted from the price. Please send us an email to notify us.
*Members: 10% discount on the above prices.
COVID TRAVEL INFO
- Passengers must complete a “Traveler Entry” form at most 72 hours before departure. The form must be presented at check-in and upon arrival. The form can be obtained from: https://register.health.gov.tr
- Passengers will need to present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival OR a COVID-19 recovery certificate. The passenger must have tested positive at least 28 days and at most 6 months before arrival;
- Passengers who in the past 14 days have been in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, India, Namibia, Nepal, Mozambique, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka or Zimbabwe must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
Invest in an experience that will last you a lifetime.
Please choose the type of room you would like and whether you want to pay the whole sum now and get it over and done with, or just pay the deposit to make sure you secure your spot.
NOTE: If you choose to pay the deposit, we kindly remind you that payment of the balance is due 30 days before our workshop begins.
COURSE SUMMARY
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Individual portfolio revision: The workshop will begin with a revision of your portfolio with the aim of evaluating your level and in order to discuss your objectives during your stay in Istanbul
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Understanding of light: The fundamentals of the different kinds of light and their quality. We’ll experiment shooting at different hours of the day in order to show you how to take advantage of light conditions regardless the time of day you decide to go out to take photographs.
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Framing and composition: We’ll talk about the different rules and guidelines of composition, from the most classic to the most modern, and how these affect the way in which you are able to express yourself through your photography.
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Storytelling: How to create a visual line in your stories and overall work whilst developing your own style. This will be one of the main objectives during the workshop and assignments will be given to each participant to develop your storytelling technique.
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Workflow: Organisation and management of your projects.
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Editing tools: How to make the most of your raw files with Lightroom and Photoshop.
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Revision and constructive criticism both in group and individually.
WHAT’S INCLUDED & EXCLUDED IN THE FEES
Single occupancy: 3,050 €/Person | Double occupancy: 2,750 €/Person | Deposit: 500 euros/person. Members: 10% discount.
DISCLAIMER
We reserve the right to improvise (always with the objective to improve your overall experience), and change the itinerary due to adverse weather conditions or complications that may arise that are out of our control: Safety is our number one priority.
We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if the minimum number of participants is not met.
Please do not purchase air travel before confirming your booking with us.
