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𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭 – 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 📍 Location: Strasbourg, France 📅 Dates: June 1st–2nd 🎓 Instructor: Ovidiu Selaru 👥 Group Size: Maximum 6 participants Overview Strasbourg is a city of contrasts—historic yet contemporary, calm yet alive, intimate yet layered. At the crossroads of cultures, rhythms, and stories, it offers a unique visual landscape for photographers drawn to observation and human connection. This two-day Street & Documentary Photography Masterclass is designed to help you explore Strasbourg’s visual depth, learning how to see beyond the surface and capture moments filled with emotion, tension, and meaning. Whether you are passionate about fleeting street moments or longer documentary narratives, this immersive experience will guide you in creating powerful, story-driven images shaped by intention, empathy, and personal vision. 📅 Event Schedule Total Duration: 18 hours | 2 days 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏: 8:30 AM – Welcome, coffee, introductions, and discussion on visual storytelling in street & documentary photography 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM Camera techniques for dynamic street situations Composition and timing: building frames that communicate Observing everyday life to discover meaningful stories Working with light, colour, and contrast Capturing candid moments and subtle human emotion 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐: Portraits of strangers: how to approach and connect Building trust, reading body language, and initiating honest interactions Framing portraits that express emotion and individuality Sequences and narrative flow in documentary photography Group discussions and image reviews during breaks 🔍 What You’ll Learn 📷 Street Camera Mastery – Instinctive control in fast-moving environments 📖 Visual Storytelling – Create images with depth, intention, and emotional weight 🧍 Portraits of Strangers – Ethical and respectful approaches to photographing people 💬 Interaction & Empathy – Building rapport and photographing with honesty 🎨 Artistic Vision – Using colour, light, contrast, and structure with purpose 📸 Required Equipment DSLR, mirrorless, phone, or film camera (recommended focal lengths: 24mm, 35mm, or 50mm) Fully charged batteries & empty memory cards Lightweight backpack or camera bag Comfortable walking shoes for long explorations 🖥️ Post-Processing Masterclass After the workshop, you’ll take part in a Zoom editing and feedback session, where we’ll anal