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𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐀𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 – 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 📍 Location: Amsterdam 🎓 Instructor: Selaru Ovidiu 👥 Group Size: Maximum 7 participants Overview Join a two-day immersive street photography experience set in the vibrant, layered streets of Amsterdam. This masterclass is designed to refine your visual language, sharpen your instincts, and help you see beyond the obvious. Through guided walks, real-time shooting, and in-depth feedback, you’ll explore storytelling, composition, and atmosphere in one of Europe’s most visually complex cities. Event Schedule 18 Hours | 2 Days 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: 8:30 AM – Meet-up for introductions, coffee, breakfast, and an open discussion on street photography principles and mindset. 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM: • Exploring camera techniques and compositional choices • Capturing people, gestures, and layered scenes • Understanding rhythm, light, shadow, reflections, colour, and black-and-white storytelling • Reading the city and anticipating moments in real time 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: • Focus on street portraits, abstract scenes, and minimalist compositions • Working with reflections, silhouettes, and movement unique to Amsterdam • Optional exploration of night street photography and artificial light • Meal breaks will be taken together, adapted to individual preferences and dietary needs 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘾𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙖 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮: Optimising settings for fast, intuitive street work 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩: Using natural and artificial light to build atmosphere 𝘾𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜: Creating images that communicate emotion and narrative 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Experimenting with abstract and minimalist approaches 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙋𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: Techniques for connecting with subjects and capturing authentic expressions 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 • DSLR, mirrorless camera, phone, or film camera (24mm / 35mm / 50mm recommended) • Fully charged batteries and empty memory cards • Lightweight backpack or camera bag • Comfortable walking shoes for long hours on the streets 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 After the event, participants will take part in a detailed image review and analysis session, focusing on selection, sequencing, and refinement—ensuring each photograph reaches its full potential. Discover Amsterdam’s mood, rhythm, and hidden layers through your lens. Reserve your spot in this intimate masterclass today.