DESCRIPTION:
Join Steve McCurry, and Leica Store New York for an immersive weekend exploring New York City, with a special focus on the vibrant energy and timeless character of the city that never.
For more than four decades, Steve McCurry has created some of the most iconic images in contemporary photography, documenting cultures, traditions, and everyday life across the globe. Throughout this masterclass, Steve will share his approach to visual storytelling, demonstrating how to recognize compelling moments, work with natural light, and create photographs that reveal the human experience.
From practical, hands-on shooting sessions in the streets of New York to image editing and portfolio reviews, this intensive weekend offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into Steve's creative process—from seeing a scene unfold to crafting a finished photograph.
New York City is filled with an endless diversity of people, cultures, and stories. Learning to recognize and capture these authentic moments is the central focus of this Masterclass weekend.
WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW?
Participants should have a solid understanding of their cameras as well as a working knowledge of basic image editing. A selection of Leica cameras will be available to borrow throughout the weekend. This is a rain-or-shine workshop, so participants should come prepared for changing weather conditions.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Photographers who are passionate about documentary, travel, street, and human-centered photography will benefit from this rare opportunity to learn directly from Steve McCurry. Whether your goal is to strengthen your visual storytelling, refine your eye for composition, or deepen your understanding of photographing people and place, this workshop offers valuable insight into Steve's celebrated approach to photography.
TOPICS:
- Visual storytelling
- Recognizing decisive moments
- Working with natural light
- Photographing people with authenticity and respect
- Composition and color
- Creating compelling travel and documentary images
- Gear and lens selection
- Image editing and sequencing
AGENDA:
Friday: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Meet & Greet: Students meet with Steve to discuss their goals and set the pace for the weekend.
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Photography In The Field: Traveling to Washington Square, students will photograph with Steve together. A group lunch will be included before photographing into the evening.
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Critique & Review: Students will meet back at Leica Store & Gallery New York for lunch and share with Steve to share wisdom as a group.
A detailed itinerary will be provided in the weeks leading up to the workshop.
NOTES
The workshop includes a fair amount of walking in New York City and students are expected to be weather ready.
Enrollment is strictly limited. If the workshop is sold out, please contact us to be added to the waitlist at: AkademieUSA@Leica-camera.com
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