Lisbon Street Photo Fest 2025

On 27–28 September 2025, we’ll meet in Lisbon for the first edition of Lisbon Street Photo Fest: a new celebration of street photography, bringing together photographers, enthusiasts, and curious minds from around the world.

We’ve invited submissions in Singles and Series from around the world. Finalists were selected by a jury of acclaimed photographers, including Nikita Teryoshin, Gustavo Minas, Julia Coddington, and more.

Finalists's work will take over the Faculdade de Belas-Artes University campus during the festival, creating a space for discovery and dialogue. Afterward, the exhibition moves to the city, where it will remain for a month.

Join for a weekend of workshops, photowalks, portfolio reviews, and talks designed to inspire and challenge. Focused on creative exploration, the program offers something for every photographer. Full details here.

Check out all the talks and register here.

Immerse yourself in the city, connect with fellow photographers, and engage with the community.

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Dates: 27 and 28 of September 2025

Location: Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa

Website & Programm: www.lisbonstreet.photo

Instagram: @lisbonstreet.photo

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Info: Saturday, 27 September - What lies beneath the surface of an image? Photographer Sandra Hernández invites the audience to consider how street photography can move beyond the obvious—focusing on the subtle, often unnoticed moments that shape everyday life. Drawing on the idea of The Infraordinary and her own practice, she invites us to slow down, look closer, and rethink what we consider worth photographing.

Supported by Fujifilm México. - For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Saturday, 27 September - Fotógrafo e pescador em Sesimbra, Rui Miguel Cunha partilha como a sua vivência no mar moldou o olhar com que fotografa o quotidiano. A experiência dura mas humana da pesca ensinou-lhe a observar com atenção e a criar empatia com os sujeitos que fotografa. Nesta conversa, Rui fala sobre o cruzamento entre vida e imagem, e como a sua ligação ao mar continua a influenciar a forma como regista pessoas e lugares ao pé do mar. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Saturday, 27 September - What makes a photobook more than just a printed object? In this talk, Yegan Mazandarani and William Keo reflect on the evolving role of books in contemporary photography—how they shape practice, create space for new narratives, and reach audiences beyond the gallery. From the rise of independent publishing to global shifts in the industry, they’ll share insights on making, distributing, and sustaining photobooks today—whether you're a photographer, designer, or aspiring publisher. - For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Saturday, 27 September - How can photography give form to memory and ritual? In this talk, Ana Paganini reflects on the emotional weight of documenting people, traditions, and moments that resist repetition. Drawing from her background in cinema and her personal connection to documentary practice, she explores how photography can hold space for both presence and absence—and what it means to build an archive of feeling. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Saturday, 27 September - Photographer Robbie McIntosh shares the story behind Scampia Anno Zero — a layered portrait of Napoli’s Vele di Scampia and the lives shaped within and around them. Built on immersion and trust, the work reveals a world suspended between demolition and resilience. Alongside this, Robbie will speak about On the Beach, his ongoing tribute to the human body in all its forms, captured along the Neapolitan coastline. Together, these projects reflect his commitment to seeing deeply: with empathy, dignity, and intimacy. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Saturday, 27 September - Lebanese photographer Myriam Boulos reflects on how her camera became both shield and voice during Lebanon’s tumultuous years. Drawing on her projects Dead End, Nightshift, and Tenderness, she discusses how photography can both process trauma and reveal collective resilience. With a commitment to intimacy, consent, and visual truth, Myriam shares how witnessing—rather than mere observation—can transform an image into an act of social justice. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Saturday, 27 September - In this special talk, celebrated photographers and long-time collaborators Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris-Webb explore the intersection between street photography and the poetic image. Get inspired by how intuition, colour, and language shape their work—both individually and as collaborators. From the layered complexity of the street to more personal visual poems, the two photographers discuss how their practices meet and diverge, and what it means to seek not just truth, but resonance, in an image. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Sunday, 28 September - Com um olhar atento à luz, ao detalhe e à energia que define as cidades, Arlindo Camacho partilha o seu percurso na fotografia e explora a importância da intuição, da empatia e da proximidade para fotografar o outro. Uma oportunidade para ouvir sobre o seu processo e olhar, num equilíbrio entre a preparação, o espontâneo e o cuidado. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Sunday, 28 September - Known for his cinematic style, Billy Dinh will offer an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how he captures mood, light, and fleeting moments—and how he uses editing not just as post-production, but as a tool for shaping emotion and narrative. This talk will explore his workflow and process, from shooting to building a cohesive body of work, including how he revisits his archive to develop series with a distinct visual language. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Sunday, 28 September - Greek photographer Efi Longinou discusses how she uses photography as a way to connect with the world around her — focusing on light, gesture, and mood. Drawing from her poetic street images, Efi reflects on building a practice rooted in intuition, sensitivity, and rhythm. Her background as an actress brings a unique layer of empathy to her work, allowing her to read body language, anticipate emotion, and approach her subjects with understanding. A talk about observing with intent and staying open to the unexpected. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Sunday, 28 September - With a sharp eye for coincidence, humour, and the surreal, Pau Buscató transforms everyday street scenes into visual puzzles. In this talk, he shares his process of observing the world with patience and curiosity — waiting for the absurd to emerge from the ordinary.

From composition to timing, he’ll reflect on how to find structure in chaos, and why playfulness and ambiguity are central to his work. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Sunday, 28 September - Photographer Nikita Teryoshin shares his radical approach to reportage — a practice that blurs the lines between documentary and street photography with humour, irony, and sharp social observation. Drawing on his acclaimed projects such as Nothing Personal – the Back Office of War and Animal Escape Plan, he discusses how to craft compelling photo stories by diving headfirst into the absurdity of everyday life, often by infiltrating unexpected events and spaces. With a focus on instinct, access, and building visual narratives, Nikita invites us to rethink how and where stories can be found.For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: Sunday, 28 September - Phil Penman reflects on over two decades of photographing life on the streets of New York City and the world — capturing everything from historic moments to fleeting gestures in everyday life. In this talk, he shares how he’s developed a distinctive visual identity shaped by consistency, curiosity, and deep commitment to the craft. From analogue roots to his current digital process, Phil discusses the evolution of his street practice, the importance of rhythm and presence, and what it means to build a timeless body of work. For more information visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/talks-2025

Info: In this two-day workshop, award-winning photographer Nikita Teryoshin invites participants to rethink the rules of documentary and street photography. Known for his offbeat, confrontational, and darkly humorous images, Nikita’s approach—what he sometimes calls “radical reportage”—combines spontaneity, social observation, and visual wit to reveal strange truths in everyday scenes.

Participants will be challenged to step out of their comfort zones, explore Lisbon with open eyes, and—where possible—infiltrate events or public gatherings to capture surprising, layered, or absurd moments. Expect a mix of walks, spontaneous interventions, editing advice, and open discussion. Dates: 27th to 28th of September 2025

Language: English

Max. number of Participants: 10 - For more information and registration visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/workshops-2025

Info: This one-day intensive workshop with Sandra Hernández invites photographers to move beyond shooting and engage with the deeper layers of meaning in their work. Rooted in a philosophical approach to street—and everyday—photography, the session draws inspiration from The Infraordinary by French writer Georges Perec, who challenged us to pay attention to the overlooked and to uncover the subtle narratives of the ordinary. Through a combination of group discussion, portfolio reviews, and collective reflection, Sandra will guide participants in exploring questions such as: What lies beneath the surface of an image? How can editing shape meaning? How can we develop a more intentional way of seeing? This is not a technical workshop. It’s an invitation to pause, rethink, and reframe your photographic practice with fresh eyes. Date: Sunday, 28th September. Max. number of Participants: 10 - For more information and registration visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/workshops-2025

Info: Join Four Eyes Éditions, the independent publishing duo of Yegan Mazandarani and William Keo, for a comprehensive three-day workshop designed for photographers and visual storytellers ready to bring their photographic series to life in a photobook or limited edition format. This hands-on experience blends creative concept development with practical publishing know-how: from storytelling and sequencing to materials, budgeting, and promotion.

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, edit, and present their work – plus access to a material library for hands-on exploration.Dates: 26th to 28th of September 2025 (3 days)
Language: English
Max. number of Participants: 12

For more information and registration visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/workshops-2025

Info: Join Portuguese photographer José Sarmento Matos for a two-day immersive workshop in Lisbon focused on building compelling photographic narratives through street photography and visual storytelling. Designed for photographers interested in capturing the everyday with intention and clarity, this hands-on experience blends theory, critique, and guided shooting in the heart of Lisbon. Dates: 27th to 28th of September 2025 / Language: English / Max. number of Participants: 10 - For more information and registration visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/workshops-2025

Info: How do you photograph strangers—up close, with or without their permission—and still walk away with an honest image and your confidence intact?

In this one-day workshop, Portuguese street photographer Rui Pina invites participants to explore the psychological and visual challenges of photographing people in public spaces. Whether approaching someone directly or capturing a candid moment on the move, the goal is to break the fear barrier and sharpen your instincts. Known for his energetic and confrontational flash style, Rui will guide participants through different methods of engaging with the street and its subjects—helping each photographer define their own threshold between presence, permission, and instinct. Dates: 27th of September 2025

Language: English / Portuguese

Max. number of Participants: 14 - For more information and registration visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/workshops-2025

Info: Can photography elevate the everyday? For French photographer Jonathan Bertin, the answer lies in how we look. Working between colour, sensation, and fleeting encounters, he transforms the ordinary into poetic impressions—revealing quiet emotion in even the most unremarkable scenes.

In this one-day workshop, participants will explore Jonathan’s approach to colour, movement, and abstraction in street photography. From Normandy to more recent international series, his images evoke a cinematic atmosphere through texture, light, and intimacy. Focusing on rhythm, spontaneity, and visual feeling, this hands-on session invites you to slow down, reframe your surroundings, and discover the magic in moments we usually overlook. Date: 28 September 2025

Language: English

Max. Participants: 10 - For more information and registration visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/workshops-2025

Info: Discover the full analogue process from street to print in this two-day hands-on workshop with Portuguese photographer Diogo Coelho, member of PT Street Collective. Working exclusively with black and white film, Diogo will guide participants through his photographic approach, from capturing spontaneous street moments to developing and enlarging your images in the darkroom.

This workshop is supported by FBAUL Studio and Photography Lab member, Ana Caria.

Dates: 27th to 28th of September 2025

Language: English / Portuguese

Max. number of Participants: 10 - For more information and registration visit https://www.lisbonstreet.photo/workshops-2025

Info: SOLD OUT - This is a chance to learn from one of the most celebrated voices in street photography. Brazillian photographer Gustavo Minas (@gustavominas), known for his layered compositions, luminous city scenes, and poetic storytelling, will lead a two-day workshop in the heart of Lisbon for the festival's weekend. Combining theory, critique, and hands-on shooting, this workshop is designed to help you sharpen your eye and deepen your approach to photographing urban life.

Supported by Embaixada do Brasil em Portugal

Info: SOLD OUT - Join Fine Art Street Photographer Phil Penman for his first street photography masterclass in Lisbon, Portugal in collaboration with Lisbon Street Photo Fest. Split over two days, join Phil in exploring the streets of Lisbon as he shows you techniques to help you become a better visual storyteller and great understanding of composition and lighting.

Open to intermediate and advanced levels, this masterclass is ideal for photographers looking to sharpen their eye and elevate their B&W work in a vibrant and layered city.

Info: SOLD OUT - Begin your street photography journey with internationally renowned photographer Matt Stuart. In this hands-on two-day workshop, Matt will guide participants through the fundamentals of observation, timing, and building confidence in the streets—sharing his unique approach to finding meaning in the everyday.

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