Discover the art of capturing fleeting street moments in this five-part workshop for photographers looking to hone their street photography skills. This course will help you sharpen your eye, build confidence, and capture the rhythm and poetry of everyday life in the city.
We'll begin with a classroom session exploring the storied history of street photography, highlighting influential photographers and introducing styles and techniques for working in public spaces. Participants will take part in two guided on-location photo sessions in Boston, putting these ideas into practice while photographing the city in real time.
Each on-location session is followed by a thoughtful, student-centered critique class. Participants will share and discuss their images and other students' work in a supportive group environment. These critiques will focus on visual storytelling, composition, sequencing, and personal approach, offering time for reflection, feedback, and growth. Thoughtful feedback is key to understanding one's own work and provides the next steps for continued growth as an artist creating work in public spaces.
Join us to deepen your street photography practice and connect with others who see the city through a creative, visual lens.
Target Audience:
-- Open to all camera types--from professional equipment to smartphones-- Photographers of all levels-- Anyone interested in street photography, visual storytelling, or documentary-style image making
Workshop Requirements:
-- Camera of any type -- Comfortable walking outdoors for up to three hours-- Willingness to photograph candid moments in public spaces-- Optional: Bring a notebook or sketchbook for the classroom session
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Workshop Details
Dates: Five sessions on Sundays: April 12, 19, 26, May 3 and 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT on the first, third and last sessions, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT on April 19 and May 3.
Format: In person, at the Griffin Museum (67 Shore Rd. Winchester, MA 01890) and on location (Leica Gallery)
Participants: Limited to 12
Course Fee: $495 (members) / $565 (non-members)
Level: Open to All!
This class is now sold out. If you would like to be placed on the waitlist, please email Yana Nosenko at programs@griffinmuseum.org
The non-member price includes a one-year membership to the Griffin Museum. Learn more about all the benefits here: https://griffinmuseum.org/membership-account/membership-levels/
About the Instructor
Photo by Sean Sweeney
Jeff Larason is a Boston-based photographer whose work explores solitude, light, and reflection in urban environments. A street photographer since the 1980s, his images are often defined by strong architectural lines and a keen sense of place, capturing both the energy of familiar landmarks and the quiet poetry of overlooked corners.
His recent exhibition at the Griffin Museum, Solitude in Cities, highlighed moments of stillness often lost in urban chaos. A finalist for the 2023 and 2025 Critical Mass Top 200, Jeff is also the creator and host of The Crit House, a YouTube series featuring conversations with photographers about their influences and work.A founding member of the Boston Streets Collective, Jeff's photobook Sonder was named one of 2020's best photobooks. His award-winning photographs have been exhibited internationally and published in The Guardian, The Boston Globe, and the Daily Mail (UK).