This workshop focuses on observing and photographing public space as it unfolds in real time. Participants will develop skills in timing, composition, and visual awareness while learning to move through environments with attentiveness and ethical consideration.

Rather than searching for “decisive moments,” we will work with sustained observation, learning how meaning emerges through context, layering, and observing subtle shifts in movement and behavior.

Through guided exercises, participants will explore how everyday environments contain visual structure, narrative tension, and unexpected moments of connection.

Participants will:

• Develop observational skills for photographing in public space
• Learn to work with timing, gesture, and environmental context
• Practice layering foreground, midground, and background elements
• Explore ethical approaches to photographing strangers
• Build short visual sequences from real-world observation

This workshop is open to all levels. No prior experience is required, and all cameras, including smartphones, are welcome. Participants who are able to contribute at the higher tier directly support accessibility for others. Additional Costs: Participants bring their own cameras. No required software or material fees.

Sliding Scale: $85 – $125
Supporter Tier: $150 (helps fund scholarships)

Register at https://www.flemingtondiy.org/faces-and-spaces-of-hunterdon-county/