Photo Masterclass Shanghai 2028

Photo Masterclass Shanghai 2028

Price per participant: €3,949 – single occupancy
Deposit at booking: €1,200
Main language: English
Group size: Minimum 7, Maximum 10 participants
Dates: Wednesday, 8 March – Monday, 13 March 2028

Discover Shanghai Through Your Camera

Shanghai is a city of contrasts: gleaming skyscrapers, historic neighborhoods, bustling markets, riverside promenades, and neon-lit streets full of life.

This is not a sightseeing trip.
This is an immersive, intensive photography workshop, designed to help you develop your eye for architecture, streetscapes, light, and movement — all within the city’s most photogenic urban environments.

The workshop emphasizes hands-on shooting on location. There are no editing classrooms; the goal is to produce strong, memorable images during the workshop itself while learning to see creatively and intentionally.

Workshop Philosophy – Learning by Doing

Each participant works with one lens only (24–70mm zoom or ~35mm prime) and a DSLR or mirrorless camera. This approach teaches:

• Seeing your environment clearly

• Understanding ISO, aperture, and shutter speed in practice

• Recognizing composition, layers, and movement

• Using light, shadow, and perspective effectively

No complicated gear. No editing sessions. Just practical, on-location shooting.

What You Will Learn

• Master exposure in dynamic urban light

• Shoot at daytime, blue hour, and night

• Long exposure techniques for skyline, riverfront, and neon streets

• Composition, timing, and storytelling on location

• Build cohesive image series instead of random snapshots

Workshop Schedule (Flexible)

Day 1 – Arrival & Orientation

• Individual arrival, meet at Shanghai Hongqiao or Pudong Airport

• Check-in, introductions, program overview

• Optional evening photo session in the Bund area

Days 2–5 – Four Full Photography Days

• Explore iconic Shanghai districts and hidden urban corners

• Hands-on guidance and informal daily image feedback

• Flexible planning according to light, weather, and group dynamics

Day 6 – Departure

• Individual departure

Equipment Requirements

Mandatory

• DSLR or mirrorless camera with manual ISO/aperture/shutter control

• One lens: 24–70mm zoom or ~35mm prime

• Sturdy tripod (essential for blue hour and night photography)

• Minimum 2 spare batteries & sufficient memory cards

• Weather-appropriate clothing

• Comfortable walking shoes

Recommended (Optional)

• ND filter for long exposures

• Microfiber cloth (humidity protection)

• Backpack with rain protection

• Power bank

Note: Participants should already be comfortable shooting in manual or semi-manual modes.

What We Expect from Participants

• Openness to feedback and collaborative learning

• Active participation in all sessions

• Willingness to walk extensively and adapt to city conditions

• Motivation to experiment and observe

Included

✔ 4 full workshop days of on-location guidance
✔ Personal coaching in a small, focused group
✔ Curated city locations & transportation within Shanghai
✔ Entrance fees for selected photography sites
✔ Single-occupancy accommodation in twin/double room

Not Included

✘ International flights
✘ Meals (optional group dinners may be arranged)
✘ Travel insurance

Payment & Booking Terms

To secure your spot, a €1,200 deposit is required:

• Fully refundable if the minimum group size of 7 participants is not reached

• Once the minimum is reached, the deposit becomes non-refundable, securing your place in the workshop

• Remaining balance due 60 days before the workshop (by 8 January 2028)

This ensures transparency, fairness, and commitment for all participants.

Who This Workshop is For

• Ambitious photographers seeking real improvement in urban and street photography

• Travelers wanting more than snapshots

• Photographers who value hands-on learning in a small, curated group

• Participants ready to challenge themselves in a vibrant, dynamic city

Your Takeaway

By the end of the week, you will have:

• A stronger understanding of urban photography

• Cohesive, curated images from Shanghai

• Practical skills ready to apply anywhere

• New connections with like-minded photographers

Secure your spot now for Photo Masterclass Shanghai 2028. Limited to 10 participants!