Join us for a unique photography workshop set against the vibrant backdrop of the Viking Festival in Largs, North Ayrshire.
Workshop Details
Dates: Saturday 30th August 2025 & Saturday 6th September 2025
Time: 10am - 5pm (7 hours including breaks)
Location: Studio 44, 44 Boyd Street, Largs, North Ayrshire, KA30 8LE
Group Size: 4–6 participants
Review Session
Date: Sunday 14th September 2025
Time: 12 noon - 4pm
Location: Studio 44, 44 Boyd Street, Largs, North Ayrshire, KA30 8LE
Group Size: 12, Session only open to workshop attendees.
Cost
£60 per day (Note, Review session is free when attending both full days)
Optional Post-Workshop Group Review Session: £20 per person
***Food and drink is not included but breaks will be arranged at locations that allow you to source this.
Workshop Goals
Build confidence documenting candid public moments with care and intention
Strengthen technical photography skills in live, dynamic environments
Use the Viking Festival as a creative setting for narrative exploration
Engage with ethical approaches to public photography
Reflect on personal voice, emotional resonance, and the role of visual storytelling in community contexts
What to Expect
Welcome & Intentions
Introductions and sharing personal photo reflections
Explore public photography as emotional observation and social engagement
Set individual boundaries, comfort levels, and creative goals
Technical Fundamentals
Camera setup: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, getting more from your Phone Camera
Composition techniques: framing, layering, anticipating moments
Hands-on troubleshooting and individual guidance
Documenting Public Spaces and Events
Festival events, crowds, and quieter moments
Observe symbolism, gesture, atmosphere, and narrative threads
Practise documenting real-time interactions with ethical awareness
Receive tips on approaching strangers, managing presence, and choosing when not to shoot
Ethical Storytelling in Public Spaces
Discuss consent, vulnerability, and respectful image-making
Apply trauma-informed, person-centred principles to documentation
Group discussion around boundaries, context, and power dynamics
Peer Review & Reflection
Share selected images and reflections on the experience
Supportive feedback from peers and facilitator
Explore editing strategies and storytelling potential
Materials Needed
An interest in photography
DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone camera
Notebook or journal
Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear
Optional Add-ons
Post-Workshop Group Session (£20)
3-hour follow-up for editing support and feedback
Space to revisit photos, discuss themes, and deepen creative direction
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