Street Photography WORKSHOP with Jens Krauer
: Olten Chilbi Special
FULLY BOOKED!
The street is a stage, a backdrop, and a mirror of our times. Together with Jens Krauer, you’ll spend a day immersing yourself in the world of street photography and learn to see the seemingly ordinary as compelling visual stories.
This time, Olten offers a unique setting: The Chilbi (Switzerland’s third-largest fair) is taking place during the workshop. Amid the crowds, the hustle and bustle, and brief moments of waiting, wonder, and passing by, a vibrant photographic space takes shape. The Chilbi becomes not merely a subject, but a place brimming with situations, encounters, and atmospheres.
Jens will show you how to anticipate and sense these moments and translate them into powerful images—without any staged scenes, using only what the city has to offer. You’ll learn to photographically read and interpret the life around you and make conscious decisions about composition, timing, and perspective.
What to Expect
Input & Inspiration
: Short, practical theory sessions on composition, lighting, timing, focus, and appropriate camera settings for street photography.The Street as a Laboratory for People and Reportage
How to turn fleeting encounters into little stories, and what you can take away from street photography for your portrait and reportage work.Dealing with the Unpredictable
Learning to let go, to react rather than control—and to develop powerful, surprising images from precisely that.Ethics & Legal Matters
An overview of key legal principles and how to treat people with respect in public spaces.Group Photography Session in the City
Guided photo walk with Jens: You’ll put what you’ve learned into practice right away, get feedback on the spot, and can ask questions while you’re working.Image Selection & Review
To wrap things up, you’ll review your images, learn how to build a strong series, and receive constructive feedback on visual language and style.
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is designed for photographers and all photography enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge of street photography or discover it for the first time. Some experience working with a camera in manual or semi-automatic mode is helpful, but you don’t have to be a professional. Even for experienced photographers, street photography offers new inspiration for portrait and documentary work.
Here's what you need to bring
A camera with manual settings (SLR or mirrorless camera)
The best focal lengths for street photography are 35 mm, 50 mm, and 80 mm (full-frame equivalent).
(Alternatively, a zoom lens that covers this range)
A convenient bag (not too big)
Good Shoes
You don't need a tripod
COURSE INSTRUCTOR Jens Krauer
LANGUAGE D
PRICE CHF 420.00
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: MIN. 6 - MAX. 10