Dublin in a Different Light – Street Photography Workshop

In this immersive and engaging full day workshop, participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from not one, but two internationally respected Irish street photographers. Those being abstract street photographer Paul Murray (@reflexlens) and classic candid photographer Des Byrne (@des_byrne_street_photographer). The focus is on observing and interpreting urban streets creatively to seize opportunities for both abstract and candid street photography. Throughout the session, participants will acquire essential skills to manipulate light, space, and reflections in order to compose artistic and striking candid street images with complex layers.

The workshop emphasises capturing creative visuals and to help participants refine their in-camera composition techniques. The objective is to leave the workshop with a deeper understanding of how to frame and compose abstract street photography and candid moments that tell visual stories.

Course Structure:

• Introduction presentation to the Art of Street Photography
• Brief review of a sample of each participants work: The instructors will provide personalised feedback to each participant and offer tips so that the practical element of the day is directed to their needs.
• Guided Street Photography Session: Participants will explore Dublin city streets with the guidance of the instructors, splitting into two smaller groups. This will focus on capturing creative shots that play with light, reflections, and composition.
• Review Session: After the street session, we will return the Photo Museum Ireland for a discussion on each participant’s shot of the day. We then provide feedback on further progression opportunities.

Logistics and What to Expect:

• Focus on Visual Composition: The workshop centers around artistic composition and visual storytelling in street photography rather than technical camera settings. While some basic technical guidance will be provided, participants should be comfortable operating their own camera.
• Equipment: DSLRs, Bridge cameras and point & shoots are welcome. Participants are encouraged to use a prime lens 50mm or less (standard zoom lens) to effectively capture the street environment.
  Smartphone cameras are welcome.
  Please bring a few small prints of your work for the review session.

Outcome:

By the end of the workshop, participants will have sharpened their skills in street photography, gained a fresh perspective on observing urban scenes, and learned to create impactful street images, while becoming more confident taking photos on the streets.

About the tutors

Des Byrne

A highly respected Irish street photographer, from Bray, County Wicklow. He has made significant contributions to the street photography scene both in Ireland and internationally. Byrne founded the Irish Street Photography Group in 2013, which quickly became a prominent platform for photographers in the genre. Through the group he curated four Irish / International exhibitions to-date, further establishing its presence in the global street photography community. His was a winner at the Pisa International Street Photography Festival 2022. He was also a finalist in prestigious festivals in Paris, Gothenburg, and Miami. Des was part of the multi-award winning INSIGHT Photography Project which won a Kinsale Shark Award in 2017. INSIGHT was an unique photography project highlighting the issue of Homelessness through the lens of those who have experienced it directly.

Paul Murray

A street photographer based in Dublin, Ireland. Paul is co-founder of the Dublin Street Photography Festival. In 2023, he was awarded an Emerging Artist Bursary Award from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and the Arts Council of Ireland. He has been a finalist in the Italian Street Photo Festival 2024, Rome Photo Lab 2024, PSPI Festival 2024, Istanbul Street Photography Festival, Mexico Street Photo Festival 2024 and Urban Photo Awards 2024. He received an Honourable Mention in the Street Macadam Awards 2024. Paul completed his studies in Fine Art, Photography and Media Design in DIT in 1990. He has been a practicing graphic designer and art director for over 30 years and is currently creative director in one of Ireland’s leading design studios.

Please email info@photomuseumireland.ie if you have any questions or phone 01 6714654

Course Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

Course Transfers/Change of Date

Individuals may substitute participants prior to the start of the course without additional payment. Course transfer or change of date requires that notification by phone (+35316714654) or e-mail (info@photomuseumireland.ie) is received by Photo Museum Ireland more than 6 working days prior to the course commencement date.

Disclaimer : Photo Museum Ireland reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any course at any time. In the unlikely event of cancellation, fees will be refunded. Photo Museum Ireland also reserves the right to re-schedule the start dates of all courses and, if necessary, to vary the content. Except where expressly stated, all fees are non-refundable. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on the web-site, it may be subject to later alteration or amendment in the light of policy changes, course updates or other constraints.