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• PJ261 Urban Poetry: Mastering the Art of Street Photography

  • When
    26 Jan 2025
  •  
    9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    TBA
  • Spaces left
    7

  

  Discover the beauty in the everyday and transform fleeting moments into timeless images. In this immersive workshop, you’ll walk the streets of Paris with professional photographer Juan Manuel Abellán, exploring the art of storytelling through street photography.

  Learn to observe life as it unfolds around you, from candid portraits to urban still lifes. Juan will teach you to master light, composition, and timing while helping you uncover your unique photographic voice. Drawing inspiration from the works of iconic photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Saul Leiter, and Vivian Maier, you’ll develop the confidence to create compelling visual narratives.

  Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop includes hands-on assignments, real-time guidance, and a friendly critique session to refine your work. Juan Manuel’s expertise and passion for street photography will empower you to see your surroundings in a new light and capture stunning images with confidence!

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  The class begins with a brief photography lesson, followed by a guided exploration of the area with photography assignments. The tutor will be available to answer all your questions throughout the session.
  
  At the end we will have a friendly feedback session, where we will review and analyze your images, providing suggestions for improvement.
  
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  If you enjoy everyday life stories, people, portrait, and urban still life, this workshop is for you. You'll learn to capture these moments and transform them into poetic images. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enhance your photography skills and see the world through a new lens. Register now to embark on this creative journey and start capturing the beauty of everyday moments with confidence!

  - Suitable for photography and art lovers of all levels.
  - Suitable for all kinds of digital cameras and smart phones.

  What Attendees Can Expect

  - Learn about composition and exposure in photography
  - Develop observational skills to capture moments in a photograph
  - Get familiar with your camera or smartphone settings
  - Learn storytelling in photography
  - Get hands-on experience through practical assignments
  - Participate in a friendly critique of your work

  About the Instructor
  

  Juan Manuel Abellán is a professional fine art photographer and photography tutor based in Paris since 2007. He graduated in Advertising and Visual Arts and holds a Master in Art, Philosophy and Aesthetics, specializing in Photography and Contemporary Art. He has worked with the agency Magnum Photo and exhibited his work in several exhibitions, including the Centre Georges Pompidou. Passionate about photography, Juan Manuel works as a freelance photographer specializing in portrait, reportage and fine art photography. He also leads photography adventure tours around the world.

  www.juanmanuelabellan.com 

  https://www.instagram.com/juanmanuelabellan/
  

  
  

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