The Traveler’s Photo School: Prague

No prior photography experience is required. This workshop is designed for beginners as well as for people returning to photography after time away. We start with the fundamentals and build gradually, focusing on understanding how your camera works and how to use it intentionally rather than memorizing settings or shortcuts. If you’re comfortable using a camera at a basic level and curious to learn more, you’ll feel well supported throughout the week.

You’re welcome to use any camera that allows manual control, including mirrorless or DSLR cameras. The workshop focuses on understanding light, exposure, and composition, so having access to basic settings like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO is important. If you’re unsure whether your camera is a good fit, feel free to reach out ahead of time — I’m happy to help you decide.

Adobe Lightroom is the industry standard for photo editing and file organization and is available for under 20€/month. The software runs well on laptops and tablets alike. Alternatives are available so please get in touch with any specific questions about gear. A few other free apps for transportation and communication during the workshop will be sent with your welcome packet.

Group size is intentionally small, typically between six to eight participants. This keeps the workshop personal and conversational, with plenty of time for individual attention and shared discussion. Keeping the group small also allows us to move through the city comfortably and adapt the pace to the people in it.

Changing weather is part of how a city reveals itself, and we welcome it as part of the experience. Rain, fog, and shifting light often slow things down and invite us to notice details we might otherwise pass by. When conditions change, we simply adjust our pace and focus, letting the city show up as it is. This workshop is about learning to document real moments and experiences, rather than chasing the perfect postcard.

As a practical note, it’s always a good idea to bring a good raincoat, no matter the time of year.

It’s a balance of both. The workshop is structured and purposeful, with clear lessons and guidance, but it’s designed to feel more like a shared experience than a traditional class. We learn through doing — walking, observing, photographing, and talking things through together — so instruction stays grounded in real situations rather than abstract exercises.

There’s also time built in for individual exploration and practice, so students can follow their own interests and curiosities. The goal is for everyone to go home with photographs that reflect their experience of Prague, rather than a set of images that all look the same because they were made together in class.

The workshop includes all instruction, guided walks, group discussions, and image reviews over five days, along with pre-workshop guidance and a detailed schedule. There are also a few optional, informal evening meetups during the week — purely social and always optional.

Travel to and from Prague, accommodation, meals, and personal expenses are not included, giving everyone flexibility in how they stay, eat, and spend time outside the workshop.

Plans change, and I try to be transparent and reasonable about that. Cancellations made more than 30 days before the workshop start date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 30 days of the start date are non-refundable, as spots are limited and difficult to fill on short notice.

That said, reservations cancelled within the 30-day window can be transferred to any future workshop in Prague at no additional charge, subject to availability.

We’ll meet at a the same local coffee shop each morning for an introduction to the day’s topic before setting out together to a different part of the city for our group exercise.

I offer two-hour classes focused more on tips and tricks and based around shooting better photos on vacation. It’s bookable through Airbnb HERE or directly through me HERE. These classes typically run Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Private classes can be arranged for an agreed-upon fee.