People & Places of Portsmouth

Beyond the Subject: Street Photography Workshop in Visual Storytelling

 

Art of Seeing Series: Photography Beyond the Camera.

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Every street has a story. Every person is part of it.

Portsmouth is more than historic buildings, colorful storefronts, and picturesque streets. It's a living community filled with everyday moments, unexpected encounters, and stories waiting to be discovered.

Join Seacoast Photography School as we explore the people and places that give Portsmouth its character. Through guided fieldwork, we'll learn to recognize meaningful moments, connect people with their surroundings, and create photographs that tell a story.

It's not simply about photographing what Portsmouth looks like. It's about capturing what it feels like to be there.

 

Details

Date: Sat, Aug 14 
 
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM

Location: 
Portsmouth, NH

Price: $125
 
 
Class Size: Limited to 6 participants 
 
Level: Beginner to Intermediate
 
 

Attendees

  • Street photographers building confidence capturing everyday life

  • Beginners and intermediates developing visual storytelling skills

  • Travel and documentary photographers exploring the character of a place

  • Creative photographers interested in people, gestures, and unexpected moments

Takeaways

  • Seeing Beyond Landmarks: Discover the details, routines, and relationships that define a city

  • Capturing Human Moments: Recognize gestures, expressions, and fleeting interactions

  • Connecting People & Place: Use architecture, light, and surroundings to add context

  • Visual Storytelling: Create a series of photographs that tells a larger story

Workshop Fee

$125

per person

 

Beyond the Camera. Beyond the Ordinary.

The most compelling street photographs often emerge from ordinary moments. A conversation outside a storefront, a familiar routine, or a fleeting interaction can reveal more about a city than its most recognizable landmarks.

Through this workshop, we'll explore:

  • The people and routines that shape everyday life

  • Gestures and interactions that reveal human connections

  • How architecture and surroundings contribute to a story

  • Finding meaningful moments in unexpected places

  • Building a photographic narrative through a series of images

Part of the Seacoast Photography School  Art of Seeing Series: Photography Beyond the Camera.

 

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Meet Your Instructor

David Mazur

Founder and Lead Instructor of Seacoast Photography School, David brings years of experience teaching and guiding photographers 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 focuses on building confidence sharpening technical skills and helping photographers develop their own way of seeing on the streets and beyond.

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