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STREET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Beyond the Obvious | Porto PORTUGAL
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Some cities you photograph. Some cities photograph you back.
One morning in Porto's historic center, looking past the postcards. Reflections in the tiles, silhouettes in the light, geometry in the streets. How it feels, more than how it looks.
The first frames of the morning are careful, searching. The last ones are surer. Same streets, and your eye has moved.
10 October | 10:00 to 13:00
Regular €150
What we work on:
Reflections and layers in Porto's tiles and glass
Silhouettes and Portuguese light
Geometry and pattern in the streets
Curated showcase with feedback after the workshop
Small group, max 6. Real-time guidance while you shoot.
Workshop in Portuguese or English. Minimum 4 participants to confirm.
Tickets are transferable at any time.
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Beyond the Obvious | Porto
Há cidades que fotografamos. Há cidades que nos revelam.
Uma manhã no centro histórico do Porto, a olhar para lá dos cartões postais. Reflexos nos azulejos, silhuetas na luz, geometria nas ruas. Sentir a cidade, mais do que vê-la.
As primeiras imagens da manhã são cuidadosas, à procura. As últimas são mais seguras. As mesmas ruas, e o teu olhar mudou.
Data: Sábado, 10 de outubro de 2026
Hora: 10H00 às 13H00
Local: Porto, centro histórico
Grupo: Máximo 6
Idioma: Português ou inglês
Preço 150€.
Isto é para ti?
Conheces a tua câmara e queres ver de outra forma. O teu trabalho está pronto para um olhar novo. Gostas de um grupo pequeno, com espaço para respirar. Queres sentir uma cidade, lê-la devagar.
Se te reconheces aqui, esta manhã é para ti.
Uma forma de ver.
Andamos, olhamos, fotografamos, e estou ao teu lado enquanto o fazes, a apontar para o que se esconde à vista de todos. Reflexos, camadas, a figura que transforma uma rua numa pergunta.
No fim sentamo-nos juntos e olhamos para o que cada um encontrou. Honesto, próximo, útil.
Seis pessoas, uma manhã. O grupo fica pequeno de propósito, para haver espaço para o olhar de cada um. Assim que estiver cheio, fecha.
What People Are Saying
"I had a great time and really feel like some new directions were opened up for me. A feeling that I've wanted to achieve in my images for a longer time, but didn't really manage. You were an excellent teacher; calm and clear in your explanations. It really opened my eyes to different perspectives."
— Anna, Amsterdam Workshop Participant
"The workshop Beyond the Obvious with Stuss was an exploration of looking and seeing differently. He gave us various tips to make us aware of this and apply it in practice. It worked well, and everyone received enough attention for what we were doing. It was a pleasant and educational day!"
— Paula, Amsterdam Workshop Participant
"From camera shy to confident shooting - that was definitely me. I learned a lot about light and reflection and looking at it differently."
— Daniel, Rotterdam Workshop Participant
"What worked well for me were the tips and tricks Stuss gave me, like taking more time for a good composition and learning to see leading lines, shapes, and different angles. I want to keep working on that from now on."
— Rolf, Amsterdam Workshop Participant
“I loved how this workshop pushed me to look beyond the obvious and explore perspectives I’ve never tried before. Most of all, I appreciated the individual guidance as it made the learning experience genuinely personal and transformative.”
— Joe, Rotterdam Workshop Participant
“I thoroughly enjoyed the "Beyond the Obvious" workshop. It taught me a whole new way of seeing and using glass and light.”
— Cees, Amsterdam Workshop Participant
"The workshop worked out great for me! Stuss is easy going and pays a lot of attention. But the most important thing for me is that I have learned to look differently at things during my shoots - to step out of my comfort zone and give more layers to my pictures. We learned about light, reflection and silhouettes. Thank you so much for this.”
— Anne, Amsterdam Workshop Participant
• Workshop: Beyond the Obvious
• Workshop: Beyond the Obvious
Street Photography MASTERCLASS
Two photographers, one day
Amsterdam | €300
A masterclass I co-run with Daniel Rachamim under our project Kyral. Full details and booking at kyralmasterclass.com.
Two photographers, two ways of seeing the same street. A half a day out shooting in small groups, so you work with both of us, then a follow-up video call two weeks later to look at your images together.
What we work on:
Reflections, layering and atmospheric depth
Approaching people without breaking the moment
Reading a scene before you raise the camera
Building a series that holds together, not just single shots
Seeing your own choices clearly — the start of a signature that's yours
Ten people maximum. Bring any camera. All levels.
• Private Session
• Private Session
PRIVATE
MENTORSHIP
1-on-1 | 4 hours | €350
Sometimes you don't need a workshop, you need someone to think with.
This is a 4 hour session built around your vision. We look at your work, talk about what you're drawn to, where you feel stuck and what you're trying to say. Then we shoot: close guidance and space to experiment.
It's about sharpening your eye, deepening your approach and finding the thread that makes your work feel like yours. Whether that's building a series, developing a BTO visual language or just breaking out of a creative block.
What we cover:
A deep look at your existing work and where it wants to go
Close guidance while you shoot
Building towards series and more intentional storytelling
Interested? Pop me an email: stusshelder@gmail.com
Behind the frame
WHY THESE WORKSHOPS ARE DIFFERENT
Most street photography workshops teach you to capture decisive moments and photograph strangers. You learn to document.
This workshop teaches you to create atmosphere and feeling through reflections, silhouettes, and layered compositions. You learn to see.
Small groups mean I can work with you individually while you shoot, not just lecture at the beginning and disappear.
March+ workshops include feedback on 5 images you create, so the learning continues after the session ends.
This isn't a photowalk. It's a shift in how your brain processes what you see.
QUESTIONS people ask
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Yes, absolutely. Beginners often have the easiest time in these workshops because you're not trying to unlearn old habits. You don't need to know anything about photography theory or camera settings. We'll figure out your camera together in the first 10 minutes, then spend the rest of the time creating images. -
Maximum 6 people. This means I can actually work with you while you're shooting, not just talk at the group and disappear. You'll get hands-on guidance, real-time feedback on your framing and answers to your questions as they come up.
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No. We can shoot in auto mode or aperture priority and focus completely on seeing and composition.
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Whatever you already have. I've had people shoot incredible work on their phones and people struggle with expensive cameras. The workshop is about training your eye to see reflections, geometry, and light, not about equipment. If you can point it and press a button, you're good to go.
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Not really. Most street photography workshops teach you to capture decisive moments, photograph strangers, and document the city. This workshop teaches you to create atmosphere and feeling through reflections, silhouettes, and layered compositions. If you've taken workshops before and felt like you were just chasing people with cameras, this will feel completely different.
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I'll email you the specific meeting point one week before, with a reminder 48 hours before the workshop. It's always near public transport and easy to find. We usually meet at a coffee shop or station entrance, somewhere you can grab a coffee before we start if you want.
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Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to future dates. You may transfer your spot to another participant for the same workshop - just let me know their name and email before the day. In case of a real emergency, reach out and we'll see what's possible.
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I also offer 1-on-1 private mentorship sessions for anyone who wants to go deeper into the BTO approach. Four hours, just the two of us, built entirely around your work and vision. Drop me an email at stusshelder@gmail.com to find out more.
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