About The Photo Weekender
STREET
PHOTOGRAPHY
WEEKEND
WORKSHOPS
Join a small group led by a pro photographer for a weekend of street photography assignments and city exploration!
Led by Fujifilm Ambassador Polly Rusyn
PASSIONATE ABOUT TRAVEL. CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT PHOTOGRAPHY
That sums us up, and if that’s you too - whether you are an absolute beginner, more advanced, or a pro photographer in any field - let us show you and your camera our favourite cities. Not only do we provide an assignment based workshop, The Photo Weekender saves you hours of research by expertly planning photography orientated itineraries complete with awesome food stops - all booked in advance (unless we hit a food market) for sociable group meals in tried and tested eateries!
Led by Polly Rusyn, a professional photographer, Official Fujifilm X-Photographer, and former adventure travel tour leader - our photo adventures take place within 48 hours over three days (an afternoon, a full day and a morning) in a European city. Unless it's a Long Weekender, which is three full days and a morning with a bit more free time thrown in. Just book your own flights and accommodation to suit your budget, pack anything that can capture an image and join a bunch of like-minded friendly photographers who love to travel, and we’ll sort out the rest. Join us for a weekend of street photography, city exploration, new friends, bad jokes, good laughs and the chance to learn something too. Make a Weekender part of a longer holiday or just come away with us for a quick escape...
Through a series of briefings and photography assignments we show you how to shoot strangers Ninja-style so you can become confident making candid photos on the street; introduce you to the building blocks of what makes a great photo in terms of light, composition and storytelling, so you can be as creative as you want - no postcard shots here! We will wow you with elements of colour theory and Gestalt principles of visual perception, and promise never to stand you in a spot and tell you what to shoot - instead we give you the tools to see photo opportunities, capture your own unique moments and observations, and develop your own style. But most importantly you’ll return home with super memories, great pictures and improved skills as a candid photographer. Sounds awesome right?!
Need To Know
(Short Attention Span Version)
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Experienced tour leader and professional photographer rolled into one
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Perfectly planned itinerary to maximise discovering the best of a city over 48 hours (unless it's a Half Weekender or a 1-1)
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Creative photography assignments to inspire and improve your photography
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Group bookings (where applicable) in hand-picked eateries for sociable lunches and dinners
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Feedback on a set of ten self-critiqued images post tour (five for a Half Weekender)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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Flights and accommodation: you can book your own to suit your budget
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Food and drink: only pay for what you consume
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Public transport: sometimes we make side trips or jump on buses or metros (Long Weekenders may have additional inclusions)
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Any entrance fees: mostly we go shooting in free public spaces but sometimes we can’t resist a local attraction (Long Weekenders may have additional inclusions)
ESSENTIALS TO PACK
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Your passport, travel insurance and some dosh
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Anything that can capture an image plus plenty of batteries and memory cards
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Comfortable shoes, as there is always a lot of walking
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A sense of humour and a sense of adventure
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Upcoming Weekenders
Up Your Street Photography Game While Discovering A Cool City Through Your Lens.
NEW 2021 Weekenders coming soon!
Gift Vouchers Are Cool!
Ever been stuck for a gift idea? Be stuck no more! Get hold of a Weekender Gift Voucher and treat someone who loves photography (and banter) to an unforgettable experience with an awesome group of people (we seem to attract the good ones!). Choose from £25, £50 and £100 vouchers.
Our Manifesto
Affordable. Inspirational. Sociable.
