3 Part Denver Street Photography workshop: Online and In-Person

Overview

Join Mike's Camera and Instructor Brian Rabin for a Street photography workshop! You’ll get online class instruction followed by an early morning private, guided walking tour in Downtown Denver, where you’ll get hands-on photography instruction. Then you’ll be able to share the images you captured at the on the phot Street Walk with the group during a virtual follow-up image critique.

‍What You’ll Learn

Your Thursday evening introduction to Street Photography webinar will consist of History of street photography focusing on Eugene Atget who took it upon himself to document the changes in Paris during the modernization campaign known as Humanization of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Thoughts on Street Photography and the Role of the Street Photographer will be introduced and discussed. Different approaches to Street Photography will be considered and highlighted. These contrasting approaches and photographers who will be presented and include:

• The Moment Approach - Henri Carier Bresson / Garry Winograd / Elliot Erwiit
• The Aesthetic Approach - Saul Leiter / Ernst Haas / Fan Ho
• The Narrative Approach - Robert Frank / Martin Parr

In addition to the eight photographers listed above, the works of Bernice Abbot, Walker Evan, Lee Friedlander, Bruce Gilden, and Joel Meyerowitz will be discussed.

By viewing the works of different photographers with different approaches to Street Photography you will gain a perspective that can help shape your approach to Street Photography.

Last, Brian will review the equipment you will need for the street photography walk.

Then on Saturday, you will get a private walking tour in the street of Denver,

This walk will begin at Writers Square. From Writers Square we will continue to Larimer Square and then down 15th Ave. to Union Station. From Union Station we will complete our walk at the Denver Millennium Bridge.

The following Thursday night we will meet online to share our favorite images and give each other feedback. You will also be able to pick up a 12x18 print of your favorite image from your local Mike's Camera!

The following week we will meet online to share our favorite images and give each other feedback. You will also be able to pick up a 12x18 print of your favorite image from your local Mike's Camera!

Workshop Schedule

Seminar: Wednesday August 13, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm (MST)

Live Online Learning (A link to attend will be sent to you 24 hours prior to the workshop)

Workshop and Street Photography walk: Saturday August 16, 2025 10:30am to 1:30pm (MST)

Downtown Denver - Start Location to be finalized for Part 1 Online Lecture.

Gallery and Critique: Wednesday August 20, 2025 6:30pm to 8:30pm (MST)

Live Online Learning (A link to attend will be sent to you 24-48 hours prior to the workshop)

What to Bring

• Your camera(s) with extra memory cards and Batteries
• Water, snacks.
• Hat to protect from the sun, sunscreen, light raincoat or appropriate clothing for the season
• Comfortable shoes

‍Max Class Size:

This Introduction to Street Photography Workshop is limited to 20 photographers. During the photoshoot, we will be split up into small groups of 10. Participation is for those 12 years and older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult 21 years or older.

About Your Instructor: Brian Rabin

Brian is a certified photographic consultant and The Industrial Sales Manager at Mike's Camera in Boulder. Brian is a seasoned photographer and a lead instructor at Mike's Camera. He is well known for his enthusiasm and passionate instruction style and brings over 20 years of experience in various photographic disciplines including Street Photography, B&W photography, Portrait and Event Photography.

Host or Publisher Mike's Camera