Street 101
An online street photography course, held over 12 Weeks
12-week course/ mentorship -
Online Program, 28th Aug - 20th Nov 2023
Commencing in the final week of August 2023, this 12-week online course and mentorship program will develop your knowledge and skills in the practice of street photography. Each week will focus on a particular skill or aspect of street photography that will consolidate your confidence, repertoire, and vision as a photographer.
This course is designed to be a mix of practical and theory, with lessons and shooting assignments each week. Unlike many other photography workshops, you will be working towards specific learning outcomes at your own pace, in your own city. You will engage in group lessons that harness the Socratic method, while also receiving individual instruction from your tutor. The curriculum will draw upon the history and theory of street photography, and offer practical advice on how to apply this learning on the streets. You will also be given access to specifically chosen course readings and resources, and will receive expert advice and feedback throughout the duration of the course.
“As well as being an awarded and globally celebrated street photographer, I am a confident and qualified educator, having completed my Master’s degree from The University of Sydney in Teaching, and going on to lead workshops around Australia and overseas. I believe in fostering a culture of constructive and practical learning.”
About your Instructor
Sam Ferris is one of Australia’s most prolific and awarded contemporary street photographers. Ferris’ work has been exhibited across the globe and featured in numerous publications. His Sydney portfolio was selected for the recent Thames & Hudson compendium ‘Reclaim the Street’ (2023), edited by Matt Stuart. He was amongst three Australian photographers with images selected for the landmark title ‘100 Great Street Photographs’ (2017), by Prestel Publishing and edited by David Gibson. Recently, his work has received major features in both Epic Review and Leica Fotographie International magazines.
In 2022, Ferris was honoured to be named a judge of the $10,000 ‘Australian Life’ Photographic Prize, of which he has also been a three-time finalist in 2015, 2021 & 2023. He was named 'Australasia's Top Emerging Photographer' in 2019 in the category of documentary/ photojournalism by a panel of over 30 local and international judges and in 2020, he was profiled for the Australian Photographers’ Journal 'Why Photograph?' series. 2021 saw Ferris publish his first monograph, In Visible Light, which has since sold out in its first, second and third printings.
How to Apply
There are no fees for this course and it is open to anyone, from anywhere in the world. Participants, however, must be available and committed for the duration of the course, be active in their learning, and be open to developing their practice and taking on board constructive feedback.
Due to popular demand, please register your interest via the form below. There are a maximum of 12 places and a when these are filled, a waiting list will be created. All applications will be considered, but please keep in mind that this course is targeted at beginning street photographers, will be conducted in English, and during contact hours viable for the Australian time zone (9pm Sydney / 7am EDT/ 1pm CEST).