Join me for 4 hours in Colombo's markets. I'll show you exactly how I find, read, and capture candid moments in the chaos.
I've been doing street photography for years, mostly across Asia. Dense markets, tight alleys, real people going about their day. That's where I work best, and Sri Lanka has all of these things.
Most photographers hesitate. They see the shot, wait too long, and it's gone. Or they stay on the edges shooting safe angles nobody cares about. They don't know how close to get, how to move through a busy scene, or what to do when someone looks back at the lens.
I'm not a photography teacher in the traditional sense. I'm not gonna lecture you on f-stops. I will take you into the thick of it and show you how I actually do street photography. You'll learn how I stay hidden, how to find frames within a busy city and how to interact with people when photographing them. You learn by shooting alongside me, not by watching from the sidelines.
Whether you've never shot street or you're looking to break through a plateau, one day with me in the right location will change the way you see.
@7th.eraNot theory. Real street technique, from someone who does this every time they travel.
I'll show you how I spot a shot before it happens. The body language, the light, the geometry. You'll start seeing the street differently within the first hour.
Getting close without making people tense is a skill. I'll teach you exactly how I position myself and when to commit to a frame.
Street photography requires fast, confident decisions on aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. No confusion. I'll set you up for the environment we're shooting in.
Timing is everything. I'll walk you through how I think about anticipation and what separates a near-miss from a great frame.
We're going to the places where real life happens. Busy markets, local streets, spots away from the tourist trail. That's where the real photos are.
We review your best frames together during the day. I'll tell you exactly what's working and what to do differently. No fluff, just honest feedback.
A typical workshop day. Times flex based on light and where we end up, but this is the rhythm.
We meet at your accommodation or a central point. I run through the plan for the day, cover your camera settings, and talk through what to expect in the market environment. 20 minutes max.
We go straight into it. I lead, you follow and shoot. I'll stop and point things out as they happen, showing you exactly what I'm seeing and why I'm moving the way I am. The goal is to get you out of your head and shooting on instinct.
We stop for lunch and go through your best frames from the morning. I'll give you direct feedback on what's landing and what to focus on in the afternoon. This is usually where the biggest breakthroughs happen.
Now it's your turn to drive. You pick where to stop, when to shoot. I stay close and give you real-time nudges. By this point most people are shooting in a completely different way than when we started.
If the light cooperates we chase it. We wrap up with a final review of the day's strongest frames and I'll tell you exactly what to work on next.
Everything you need to make the most of the day.
No hidden costs, no tiered packages. Just a full day in the streets.
Or email directly: liam@7thera.co
Colombo, Sri Lanka · June 19, 20, 21 & 22 only. Send me your preferred date and I'll confirm your spot. Payment arranged directly.
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