Street Photography Workshop with Eduardo Rufeisen

Discover how to transform everyday moments and urban scenes into powerful visual stories.

Join us at the Triton Museum for a hands-on workshop that introduces the foundations of photography through the lens of Street Photography — a genre rooted in curiosity, timing, and the art of seeing. Explore how to observe the world with intention, recognize meaningful moments as they unfold, and translate the pulse of the streets into expressive images. Under the guidance of educator and award-winning photographer Eduardo Rufeisen, this workshop will help you develop both your unique perspective and technical confidence with inspiration from a museum setting.

Objectives :

• Learn fundamentals of Street Photography, composition, lighting, storytelling through imagery, camera handling in public spaces, and ethics/etiquette.
• Develop your artistic voice and visual narrative.
• Leave with a better eye for candid moments, improved technical control, and greater confidence to document life on the streets authentically.

Content:

A Brief History of Street Photography: 

• Understand how the genre emerged and why it continues to shape visual culture today.

Influential Photographers and Approach: 

• Study key figures such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and learn how their methods can inform your own way of seeing.

Photography Fundamentals: 

• Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focusing techniques, and how to work quickly in dynamic environments.

Composition and Visual Storytelling: 

• Learn how framing, perspective, and spatial awareness transform ordinary scenes into compelling images.

The Heart of Street Photography: 

• Train your eye to recognize candid moments and emotional resonance within everyday life.

Inspiration and Mindset: 

• How to notice what others overlook — and develop your personal photographic style.

Ethics and Confidence: 

• Respectful and mindful approaches to photographing in public spaces.

Urban Photo Walks and Assignments: 

• Guided shooting sessions around the Triton Museum to put techniques into practice and encourage creative exploration.

Materials Required:

Please bring your own device. Any camera is welcome — DSLR, mirrorless, film, or even your smartphone!

• If using a camera, a digital camera is preferred for instant review.
• If using a smartphone, please bring a phone with camera capability. If possible, download the “Leica LUX"- Pro Manual Camera” phone application for a more controlled photographic experience. The entry level for this application is free.

Attire:

• Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes, especially for participating in the photo walks around the museum.

FAQ:

1. Cancellations: The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class.
2. Photography Policy: The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment.

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For ages 18 and over.

Open to beginner-level and intermediate photographers.

Any camera is welcome! DSLR, mirrorless, film, or even your smartphone (digital camera preferred for instant review, or smartphone with camera preferred)

Eduardo Rufeisen is an award-winning filmmaker and educator. His films and documentaries have participated and won multiple awards in the United States, Canada, Germany, England, France, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Romania, Israel, India, Russia, and Brazil.

Eduardo Rufeisen has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the prestigious South American University, UNICAMP (Universidade Estadual de Campinas), a Graduate degree in Marketing from the Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing in São Paulo, Brazil, and a Master’s of Fine Arts degree (MFA) in Motion Pictures and Television from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. 

Currently, he runs his own film production company and teaches film studies and production at 5 colleges in Northern California.

Website: https://eduardorufeisen.wixsite.com/portfolio

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