The Theatre of the Ordinary

A focused exploration of how everyday scenes become powerful photographs through observation, timing, and creative intention.

Introduction

Street photography thrives on moments that usually pass unnoticed. This workshop offers a focused and practical way to recognise visual potential in everyday scenes and respond instinctively to what unfolds around you. You will work both in the classroom and on the street, building confidence as you move from theory to practice and back to review.

Course Aim:

The Theatre of the Ordinary is designed to help photographers see meaning, rhythm and structure in daily life. The workshop begins in the classroom, where you will look at examples, discuss approach and refine the core ideas behind expressive street photography. You will examine how to read light, identify strong graphic elements and anticipate moments that reveal character, tension or humour.

The main body of the workshop takes place on location as a guided photo walk. Here you will put the concepts into practice, working in real time with support from Vineet as situations appear and disappear around you. The emphasis is on observation, timing and personal interpretation rather than on equipment or technical complexity.

The session concludes back in the classroom with a review of selected images from the walk. This final segment focuses on editing, sequencing and constructive critique, drawing out what worked, what did not and how you can strengthen your way of seeing for future work. By the end of the workshop you will have a clearer sense of how to turn ordinary scenes into cohesive, engaging visual stories.

Module 1: Classroom session: foundations of observation, light and composition

Module 2: Guided photo walk: applying principles in real street situations

Module 3: Classroom review: editing, sequencing and constructive critique

What Should Students Bring?

Camera
Comfortable footwear suitable for walking