The workshops will be led by three experienced Magnum street photographers; Bruce Gilden, Richard Kalvar & Chris Steele-Perkins, each with their own distinctive candid photographic style. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to shoot, polish and publish their work under the guidance of these experienced practitioners.

Aimed at photographers with a good understanding of photographic practice, each Magnum photographer will lead intimate groups of twelve individuals through an intensive program of shooting, daily reviews, group critiques, mentoring, editing sessions and the opportunity to learn amongst peers.

Candidates will spend the five days alongside their selected photographer developing visual language, photographic identity, practical, technical and conceptual skills and the expertise required to compete in a changing marketplace.

Workshops will be held in English and each class will be assigned a teacher’s assistant who will aid both instructors and students with technical or logistical questions and to help orientate students with local story ideas. Participants will be asked to approach a photographic story in Derby or the surrounding area in an informal ‘street’ photography style.

Candidates will also be actively encouraged to engage in and attend the diverse schedule of the Format festival events (4th March – 3rd April 2011). Forming part of the extensive programming, each Magnum photographer will introduce their work & career histories through audiovisual presentations at the festival.

The workshop will culminate in a public projection of candidate’s work (which will form part of the official festival programming) at QUAD and the production of group books, generously provided by creative publishing platform and Magnum’s educational partners, Blurb books.  

Great news! We have three bursaries of £500 each towards the full price of the Magnum Street Photography workshops for photographers who are Derby residents or who have a business address in Derby, applicants need to demonstrate a serious commitment to their practice. Please indicate on your application form that you live or work in Derby.