Description:
Join veteran photographer and educator, Julia Dean, for this jam-packed five-day street photography workshop in Los Angeles. There are daily photography demonstrations and lectures on how to see well, how to move quickly, how to anticipate a moment, how to get close, how to work a situation, and how to use a wide-angle lens effectively. You will also learn the law and ethics of street photography, how to get comfortable, and how to blend in.
The week will begin by looking at street photography by talented contemporary photographers. Julia will discuss their images, pointing out what made their photos such a great shot. Julia talks extensively about seeing every inch of your frame. You will learn to see in 3D, and to capture (visually interesting) layers in one single photograph with a wide-angle lens. There will be daily assignments based on the lecture that day.
Two extra perks that you get from this workshop are (1) you get to use Leica equipment and (2) Michael Baker, a Leica employee, Akademie instructor, and expert on everything Leica, will be part of the class. You will have both Julia Dean and Michael Baker at your disposal all week, in the classroom and on location.
TOPICS COVERED:
- Composition and seeing in dimensions
- Working with layers
- How to see light
- How to get close
- How to work a situation
- Camera and lens selection
- Image selection and sequencing
- Keys to finding your own style and way of working
AGENDA:
Monday – Friday, May 4th-8th 2026
Using the Leica Store Los Angeles as a base of operation, each day will include a combination of classroom lecture with shooting on-location in various areas through L.A. Both instructors will share their individual approaches to street photography and will spend quality time shooting with each student while in downtown L.A., Venice Beach, and on Hollywood Boulevard, and other locations.
Most days will run from 10:00AM-6:00PM, depending on the light and shooting location.
Friday: (6:00 am – 8:00 am, optional shoot) 10:00am – 2:00pm - Final critique of week’s work at Leica Store.
(A detailed itinerary will be provided in the weeks ahead of the workshop.)
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Anyone interested in honing their skills as a street photographer will benefit from this week-long intensive
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Participants are expected to have good understanding their cameras as well as an understanding of basic image editing. The ability to download images and make selections to submit foe review is required. Owning a Leica is not required. We will have a selection of Leica cameras available for you to try throughout the week. This is a rain or shine workshop, so you will need to be prepared for the weather.
NOTE:
Be prepared to walk many miles during this week. Bring proper shoes. Enrollment is strictly limited to 10.
Scholarship:
A BIPOC and economic need scholarship is available. If interested please send an email to Akademie@LeicaCameraUSA.com
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