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LONDON, UK, July 6-12, 2025

Join Us For Our Fourth Annual Immersive Street Photography Workshop

Can’t wait for our fourth annual London workshop, July 6th to the 12th, 2025. My dear friend and colleague Steve Simon (The Canadian Newspaper Photographer of The Year and The National Press Photographers Association Picture Of The Year) and I, Edmond Terakopian (World Press Photo award winner and British Press Awards Photographer Of The Year), look forward to welcoming our participants to London, for a packed schedule, welcoming various aspects of London and its visual delights.

We’re thrilled that Amateur Photographer Magazine (the UK’s biggest selling photography magazine. First published in October 1884, it is the world’s oldest consumer photography magazine, and the only printed weekly photo magazine) has featured our workshop.

Passionate Photographer London Workshop Exhibition. The workshop, with tutors (L-R) Steve Simon and Edmond Terakopian. FujiFilm House Of Photography, 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LH. July 13, 2024. Photo: Alain Broccard

Our workshops involve actual shooting, where as tutors, we’re always travelling to locations with our group. On hand to answer questions, you’re welcome to explore on your own or to shadow. The workshops never exceed eight photographers, so attendees can be assured of access to us, as needed.

We still have a few spots open, so to book, tap on this link! You can also find more workshop details on that link.

From our three previous workshops, I’ve managed to amass 21 awards or nominations from eight different competitions worldwide. So participants can be sure that there are great photographs to be had, from the locations we travel to.

*A Chinese bride in a traditional red dress twirls for her camera man (not pictured) as a gentleman briskly walks past. London, UK. July 12, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian*

We’re thrilled that for the second year running, our base will be the amazing Fujifilm House of Photography, nearby London’s Covent Garden. We find that feedback is crucial for improvement and we will have daily screening sessions of everyone’s work from the day before. These sessions always provide great conversation and as tutors, Steve and I provide constructive feedback. It’s a huge opportunity for growth and taking our photography to the next level.

*The reflection of a lady about to cross the road is seen in a mirrored overhang of a building. Canary Wharf, London, UK. July 08, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian*

*Photographer Edmond Terakopian, London, UK. Photo: AE*

*Photographer Steve Simon, London, UK. Photo: Edmond Terakopian*

Hope to see you in London!!

London | July 10-16 | 2022

Thrilled to announce that Steve Simon and I will be hosting a photography workshop in London, from July 10th to the16th, 2022. This fully immersive workshop will be focused on street photography and travel photography, with direction and feedback from us both, on a daily basis. Steve and I will share our own approaches and philosophies to capturing daily life, on the streets. You can see more about my work here.

*Friends gather and perform parkour jumping tricks on the beach of the River Thames, during a heat wave bank holiday. Bankside, London, UK. May 06, 2018. Photo: Edmond Terakopian*

For more information, please visit the Passionate Photographer Masterclass LONDON page.

A short Zoom chat between Steve and I, discussing our London workshop.

Those who know me, know how deeply I value workshops, the sharing of knowledge, thoughts, concepts and feedback. I’m a firm believer that one never stops learning. Every shoot brings unique circumstances and one learns something new every day. Having started as a passionate photographer in 1986, I turned professional in 1989, primarily as a photojournalist, but also as a commercial photographer, a social photographer and a short film maker. I thoroughly enjoy passing on knowledge and tips and helping those new to the industry, the hobby or a particular aspect of our work as professionals, to pick up new skills and further their career. Anyone who has been on any one of my workshops or presentations will hopefully vouch for my passion and energy for image making.

The best way to really advance our craft, is to have a totally immersive experience. To dedicate the week and really focus the mind and soul, as well as sharpen camera skills. Photographing, exchanging thoughts, sharing of images, not just with Steve and myself, but amongst fellow workshop attendees too, is one of the absolute joys of such a photographic workshop.

*Kinetika Bloco performing on London’s South Bank. August 15, 2015. Photo: Edmond Terakopian*

We’ve kept the number to a maximum of eight, which means we can cater for a wider cross section of photographers, all the way from enthusiasts who want to learn about street photography and explore London with an inquisitive eye, to advanced photographers and professionals, who really want to focus their skills in street photography. This small group ensures much more personal attention to all attendees and creates a closer knitted group too, resulting in a much more productive experience.