Abstract Photography | Brighton

Abstract Photography - An Introduction

Brighton Outdoor Workshop

Aim

Have you ever felt like there’s more to photography than capturing what’s simply there?

Do you long to break free from the technical side and truly seethe world through your own creative lens?

Are you curious about how to turn the everyday into something unexpected, expressive, and uniquely yours?

In this workshop, you’ll be encouraged to loosen your grip on the rules and flirt with the visual poetry of everyday life.

Through a playful, mindful approach, we’ll explore abstract photography as a way of seeing—rather than simply taking pictures.

You’ll learn to move beyond technical concerns and start noticing what often goes unseen.

Together, we’ll tune into details, shapes, textures, and rhythms in our surroundings—transforming the ordinary into something extraordinary.

By shifting your focus from the “how” to the “why,” this workshop will help you develop a more personal visual language and deepen your creative connection with the world around you.

Suitable for all levels

Objectives

At the end of the workshop you will be able to:

- Understand the key ideas behind abstract photography and start noticing the visual elements that make a photo feel abstract

- Explore how abstraction in photography has evolved over time—alongside other movements in art and photography

- Experiment hands-on with creating your own abstract images through playful, mindful seeing

- Reflect on your creative process and the way you interpret the world through shape, form, light, and texture

This workshop is all about loosening up, looking differently, and expressing your unique way of seeing.

General Workshop Outline

10:30- 11:30 

Introductions

Theory Part - Brain Storming on the concept of Abstraction and Abstraction in Photography

By looking at and discussing the works of famous classic and contemporary photographers, this session will provide you with an understanding of some historical developments of abstract photography in parallel with other photographic genres and art movements. You will be engaging in a critical discussion about them reflecting on questions about what makes them abstract, what the intentions of the photographer might be, what the images mean to you based on your own interpretation, and any other questions that might be generated by you. 

12:45 - 13:15 

Lunch Break 

13:15 - 16:15

Play Time - Theory into practice with individual and group feedback along the way

Engaging in playful and mindful activities, you will be taking photographs implementing theory into practice.  You can work on specific themes I will be suggesting or you can choose to shoot freely. I will be guiding you when needed and giving you practical tips on how to achieve your desired results.

I will be commenting on your photographs in a non-judgemental way, reflecting on the creative process of ‘seeing differently’ and helping you to articulate it into your own words.

16:20 - 16:30

Summing up on the workshop themes, leaving your workshop feedback, and suggesting ideas for further workshops based on your needs.

Handouts 

At the end of the workshop, I will be sending you e-handouts by email.

Camera guidelines

A  DSLR or mirrorless camera are ideally the best types of cameras you can have if you want to really explore and experiment with photography. However, all camera devices are welcome, including smartphones or tablets and you will still benefit from the workshop.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

No refunds:

- if you cancel within 15 days from the start of the course.

- if the course is cancelled but a new date is scheduled

- if you stop attending it or any sessions of it

Minimum Age

12 years old is the minimum age for participants to attend the workshop on their own. For younger children please contact me.