Step into the world of visual storytelling with Stuart Robertson — acclaimed artist, adventurer, and Leica photographer. In this immersive Masterclass, you'll explore the power of an idea and the art of capturing emotion, story, and soul on the street.

Stuart has traveled to over 60 countries, creating iconic projects like Peace in 10,000 Hands and Colours of Antarctica. With over 30 years of creative practice, he brings a wealth of insight, technique, and inspiration.

This workshop is more than technique — it’s about unlocking your creative essence and making images that truly resonate.

Location & Dates

Instructor : Stuart Robertson (English)

Date :Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 November 2025

Time :9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Registration from 8:30 AM)

Venue :Photohostel, Talat Noi

Participants :15 Persons

Participation fee: 15,000 THB per person (inclusive of lunch and beverages for both days).

What Awaits You

The Art of Storytelling:

Discover how to find meaning in the moment — from fleeting glances to cityscapes alive with energy and emotion.

Hands-On Mentorship:

Walk the streets of Talat Noi with Stuart by your side. Receive real-time feedback on light, composition, and storytelling as you shoot.

Creative Awakening:

Learn to balance intuition and discipline, refining your visual voice and uncovering your personal aesthetic.

In-Depth Image Reviews:

Analyze your images with Stuart to understand what works — and why — as you evolve your storytelling eye.

Why This Masterclass Is Unique

This is more than a workshop — it’s an exploration of what it means to see the world.

You’ll learn to create photographs that resonate with honesty, emotion, and purpose.

Through a blend of theory, photo walks, and image reviews, you’ll leave not just with better technique, but with a renewed sense of creative clarity.

Workshop Highlights

Day One — The Essence of the Street

• Street – The Art of Story
• Cityscape – The Art of the Frame
• Street portraiture – The Art of Feeling
• Hands-on Photo walk – Putting it all into practice, with Stuart on hand to assist and guide
• Street focus to include, light, pattern, composition, story, feeling, subject and frame.
• Portraiture. Each attendee will photograph talent holding the red rose. Participants will work with natural light and are guided through a range of different poses and locations to get the images they envisage.
• Real-life communication and posing of a subject for lighting and background. Making a poem, not a picture.
• Lunch
• Image review
• Street portraiture to emulate the studio in the real world using natural light and found talent!
• Afternoon conversation on what I pack when traveling
• Review images from the afternoon street portraiture session
• Light – The Art of Magic

Day Two — Refining the Vision

Introduction to the day’s Masterclass with recap of day before

• Street – The Art of the Moment
• Other techniques for street and wider photography practices
• Street – The Art of the Moment
• Other techniques for street and wider photography practices
• Style – The Art of your Aesthetic
• Technique – The Art of Discipline
• Composition – The Art of Balance
• Lunch
• Discussion on conceptual foundation, visual balance, observation and anticipation
• Photo walk – to incorporate all new concepts and ideas
• Review images
• Wrap up and high five, things have changed for the better

Who Should Join

• Photographers seeking to deepen their street storytelling practice
• Visual artists exploring emotion, balance, and authenticity in their work
• Anyone ready to challenge their creative process and discover a new way of seeing

Things to Note

• Bring your own camera — any type is welcome.
• Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
• Bring a notebook or device for taking notes.
• Participants should have a basic understanding of camera operation.
• We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if the minimum number of participants is not met. In that event, full refunds will be provided.

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