Street Photography Masterclass with Emily Renier

Get the insider scoop on street photography and how print can enhance your shots. Learn with like-minded photographers and practise your skills in real-life scenarios.

Before we share the details of what you’ll get up to in this event for photographers in London, let’s get to know more about the photography guide who will be accompanying you throughout this exciting event.

Emily Renier

Emily is one of our official FUJIFILM Ambassadors. Her speciality is wedding and family documentary photography, however, she also has a keen passion and experience in street photography.

Capturing the extraordinary in the ordinary of everyday life has been her focus for many years, but she picked up her first FUJIFILM camera in 2018. Since then she has developed her career as a documentary photographer by spending much of her spare time in the streets and the underground of London, learning the crafts of observation and composition.

Although some of her street photography work has been exhibited, the purpose of street photography for Emily is more meditative and mindful. She finds that the more time she spends photographing on the streets, finally letting go of any expectations or commercially imposed limits, the more her creative skills improve — both compositionally and technically.

If you’re interested in attending our photography workshop with Emily Renier, you will find all the information you need to join us at this exciting event below.

Location: Fujifilm House of Photography, London

Meeting point: Studio, Basement

Date: 7th September 2024

Time: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm

Price: £199.00

This workshop is aimed at aspiring documentary and street photographers of an intermediate level.

While comprehensive training and guidance will be provided on the day, it would be useful if all attendees had a basic understanding of the exposure triangle – aperture, shutter speeds and ISO.

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

11:30: Arrival and introductions

11:45: Emily will introduce herself and give an insight into her street photography work.

12:00: The full introduction to street photography will begin, including a discussion about different styles, key rules and why some of them need breaking. Most importantly, you’ll delve into the works of past and present legends in the field but this time, in print.

Together, you will explore the importance of studying printed images rather than on screens. You’ll pour over some images, identify what you love, and hone in on the skills used by those artists.

14:00: Break for lunch

14:30: You’ll start your afternoon session by sharing some of your favourite street images that you have taken in the past (sharing is not compulsory for those who are feeling shy!). You’ll also then have an opportunity to discuss aspects of the genre you love and those you enjoy less. 

15:00:  Emily will introduce the different practical tasks of the day (each task will give students a chance to practise specific skills learned in the morning session) and she’ll also give a quick overview of today’s London photo walk. 

17:30: You’ll meet back at the House of Photography and discuss how the photography exercises went. You’ll recap on what we enjoyed or found more difficult and what skills you’d like to develop in the future. There will also be a chance to use the Fujifilm printing kiosks to print an image you captured during the practical part of the photo walk.

18:00: Emily will go through her post-processing routine for street photography.

18:30: Workshop recap and final Q&A

• The basic rules of street photography and how to differentiate those that are important and those that are just a hindrance.
• An overview of photography legends in the field.
• Different ways to critique an image.
• How to pay more attention to your own photographic needs and interests, as well as choosing a specific photography style that matches these.
• Specific photography practice exercises on the streets of London.
• An overview of the post-processing process for street photography.

You’re welcome to bring your own set-up, although a selection of the latest FUJIFILM cameras and lenses will be available on the day.

Please do contact us on fujifilm_schoolUK@fujifilm.com or call us on 0203 486 4610 if there is anything you want to try. We will try our very best to accommodate you.

As the UK weather is so unpredictable, be sure to pack weather-appropriate clothing, wear comfortable shoes, and take a bottle of water and snacks to keep you going.

Though we will have a designated break time to rest, catch up and reset, there will be some walking and time spent outside.

Tickets do not include any expenses, train fares, lunch, taxi fares, parking charges, etc unless otherwise stated. Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

Your workshop leaders are fully First Aid Trained for outdoor activities and will always carry a full First Aid kit.

Once you have purchased a ticket, your place on the day will be reserved. If circumstances change and you need to cancel your place, please let us know 10 working days before the event and we will be happy to issue you a refund in full.

 Places cancelled after this time are non-refundable. You need to be at least 18 years of age in order to take part in this event and a disclaimer form will need to be completed on the day in order to take part in the day’s activity.

 In case of emergency on the day, please email fujifilm_schoolUK@fujifilm.com.