Summer in the Street
Capturing the Energy, Emotion & Stories
Part of the Seacoast Photography School Art of Seeing Series: Photography Beyond the Camera.
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Music, Movement and the Moments in Between.
For a few summer evenings, Portsmouth's historic Pleasant Street transforms into an open-air celebration of music, people, and community.
Join Seacoast Photography School as we turn Pro Portsmouth's Summer in the Street concert series into our living classroom. Through guided fieldwork, we'll explore candid street photography, movement, changing light, and visual storytelling, learning to anticipate the moments that capture the energy and emotion of a summer evening.
It's not simply about photographing a concert. It's about capturing the feeling of being there.
Details
Location: Pleasant Street & Market Square, Portsmouth, NH
Class Size: Limited to 6 participants
Attendees
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Street and documentary photographers capturing authentic moments
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Beginners and intermediates building confidence with movement and changing light
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Music and event photographers exploring atmosphere and emotion
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Creative photographers developing their visual storytelling skills
Takeaways
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Capturing Human Moments: Recognize gestures, expressions, and interactions
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Music & Movement: Freeze action or experiment with motion blur
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Changing Light: Adapt exposure & settings as daylight fades
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Composition in Crowds: Simplify busy scenes, create visual layers
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Visual Storytelling: Capture people, details, and defining moments
Workshop Fee
$125
per person
Beyond the Camera. Beyond the Ordinary.
The most memorable photographs aren't always of the main event. Sometimes the real story unfolds at the edges of the crowd, in a passing glance, a spontaneous gesture, or the connection between a musician and an audience.
Through this workshop, we'll explore:
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Expressions and interactions that reveal human connection
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The rhythm and movement of live performance
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Changing light across Portsmouth's historic streets
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Small details that give a larger story meaning
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Capturing atmosphere through a thoughtful series of images
Part of the Seacoast Photography School Art of Seeing Series: Photography Beyond the Camera.
Summer in the Street is presented by Pro Portsmouth. Performances are weather permitting. This is an independent Seacoast Photography School photography workshop.
Your Creative Challenge
What To Bring
Accessibility, Fitness & Level
Meet Your Instructor
David Mazur
Founder and Lead Instructor of Seacoast Photography School, David is an experienced black and white photographer with years of teaching and field experience in real world environments. Known for his clear, witty, hands on approach, he breaks down complex concepts into practical, easy to understand guidance. His teaching style builds confidence, sharpens technical skills, and helps photographers develop their own way of seeing on the streets and beyond.
