• Workshop: Beyond the Obvious

• Workshop: Beyond the Obvious

Poster for Street Photography Masterclass on July 18, 2026, in Brussels, featuring a side profile of a person with closed eyes, with event details and presenters Daniel Rachamim and Stuss Helder.
18 JUL | BRUSSELS | 300 eur

Street Photography MASTERCLASS
Two photographers, one day

Full day | Brussels | €300

A masterclass I co-run with Daniel Rachamim under our project Kyral. Full details and booking at kyralmasterclass.com.

How the day works:

Morning is theory at the venue, where we each share how we see and why we choose what we choose. Afternoon is on the street in small rotating groups, so everyone shoots with both of us, with feedback as you work. Two weeks later we meet again on a video call to look at your images together — that's where the day comes into focus.

What we work on:

  • Reflections, layering and atmospheric depth

  • Approaching people without breaking the moment

  • Reading a scene before you raise the camera

  • Building a series that holds together, not just single shots

  • Seeing your own choices clearly — the start of a signature that's yours

Ten people maximum. Bring any camera. All levels.

• Private Session

• Private Session

People sitting at a table in a restaurant or cafe, with their shadows cast on the glass surface reflecting the outdoor scene, including trees and sunlight.

PRIVATE
MENTORSHIP

1-on-1 | 3 hours | €350

Sometimes you don't need a workshop, you need someone to think with.

This is a four hour session built around your vision. We look at your work, talk about what you're drawn to, where you feel stuck and what you're trying to say. Then we shoot: close guidance and space to experiment.

It's about sharpening your eye, deepening your approach and finding the thread that makes your work feel like yours. Whether that's building a series, developing a BTO visual language or just breaking out of a creative block.

What we cover:

  • A deep look at your existing work and where it wants to go

  • Close guidance while you shoot

  • Building towards series and more intentional storytelling

Interested? Pop me an email: stusshelder@gmail.com

Destination

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Workshop

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DESTINATION Street Photography Workshop
PORTO, PORTUGAL

Beyond the Obvious | Porto Edition

Some cities you photograph. Some cities photograph you back.

One morning in Porto's historic center. Not the postcards, but what's hiding in the reflections, the shadows, the geometry. How it feels, not what it looks like.

10 October | 09:00–13:00
Early bird €150 until 15 August
Regular €185

What we work on:

  • Reflections and layers in Porto's tiles and glass

  • Silhouettes and Portuguese light

  • Geometry and pattern in the streets

  • Curated showcase with feedback after the workshop

Small group, max 6. Real-time guidance while you shoot.
Workshop in English. Minimum 4 participants to confirm.

Tickets are transferable at any time. If the minimum isn't reached, all bookings are fully refunded.

A poster advertising a street photography workshop in Porto, Portugal, on October 10th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The poster features a man in dark clothing walking on a patterned street with the shadow of a street pole cast onto the ground.
10 Oct | Porto | BUY TICKET

WORKSHOPS IN ACTION

Workshop street photography Amsterdam Oct 2025 Group
A group of six friends taking a selfie on a city street, with storefronts and pedestrians in the background. They are smiling, wearing casual jackets and hats, holding cameras.
A group of people, including men and women, some with cameras, gathered outdoors near a modern building with yellow panels and brick walls. One woman is sitting on the ground adjusting her camera, while others stand around, some looking at their devices. The atmosphere appears casual and engaged.
Workshop street photography Rotterdam Nov 2025 Group in action
People taking photographs at a busy tram station with modern architecture and a tall, pointed building in the background on a sunny day
A group of photographers is standing on a city outdoor staircase, taking pictures of something above and to the right. The scene features modern buildings with glass windows in the background. One person in the foreground is holding a camera, with the camera's LCD screen visible, showing the photo being taken.
Group of diverse people, including men and women, smiling and holding cameras, standing under a green canopy at an outdoor event with city buildings in the background.
Group of people smiling and posing for a photo in front of a historic building with turrets, trees, and market stalls in the background.

What People Are Saying

"I had a great time and really feel like some new directions were opened up for me. A feeling that I've wanted to achieve in my images for a longer time, but didn't really manage. You were an excellent teacher; calm and clear in your explanations. It really opened my eyes to different perspectives."

— Anna, Amsterdam Workshop Participant

"The workshop Beyond the Obvious with Stuss was an exploration of looking and seeing differently. He gave us various tips to make us aware of this and apply it in practice. It worked well, and everyone received enough attention for what we were doing. It was a pleasant and educational day!"

— Paula, Amsterdam Workshop Participant

"From camera shy to confident shooting - that was definitely me. I learned a lot about light and reflection and looking at it differently."

— Daniel, Rotterdam Workshop Participant

“I loved how this workshop pushed me to look beyond the obvious and explore perspectives I’ve never tried before. Most of all, I appreciated the individual guidance as it made the learning experience genuinely personal and transformative.”

— Joe, Rotterdam Workshop Participant

“I thoroughly enjoyed the "Beyond the Obvious" workshop. It taught me a whole new way of seeing and using glass and light.”

— Cees, Amsterdam Workshop Participant

"The workshop worked out great for me! Stuss is easy going and pays a lot of attention. But the most important thing for me is that I have learned to look differently at things during my shoots - to step out of my comfort zone and give more layers to my pictures. We learned about light, reflection and silhouettes. Thank you so much for this.”

— Anne, Amsterdam Workshop Participant

WHY THESE WORKSHOPS ARE DIFFERENT

Most street photography workshops teach you to capture decisive moments and photograph strangers. You learn to document.

This workshop teaches you to create atmosphere and feeling through reflections, silhouettes, and layered compositions. You learn to see.

Small groups mean I can work with you individually while you shoot, not just lecture at the beginning and disappear.

March+ workshops include feedback on 5 images you create, so the learning continues after the session ends.

This isn't a photowalk. It's a shift in how your brain processes what you see.

QUESTIONS people ask


  • Yes, absolutely. Beginners often have the easiest time in these workshops because you're not trying to unlearn old habits. You don't need to know anything about photography theory or camera settings. We'll figure out your camera together in the first 10 minutes, then spend the rest of the time creating images.

  • Maximum 6 people. This means I can actually work with you while you're shooting, not just talk at the group and disappear. You'll get hands-on guidance, real-time feedback on your framing and answers to your questions as they come up.

  • No. We can shoot in auto mode or aperture priority and focus completely on seeing and composition.

  • Whatever you already have. I've had people shoot incredible work on their phones and people struggle with expensive cameras. The workshop is about training your eye to see reflections, geometry, and light, not about equipment. If you can point it and press a button, you're good to go.

  • Not really. Most street photography workshops teach you to capture decisive moments, photograph strangers, and document the city. This workshop teaches you to create atmosphere and feeling through reflections, silhouettes, and layered compositions. If you've taken workshops before and felt like you were just chasing people with cameras, this will feel completely different.

  • I'll email you the specific meeting point one week before, with a reminder 48 hours before the workshop. It's always near public transport and easy to find. We usually meet at a coffee shop or station entrance, somewhere you can grab a coffee before we start if you want.

  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to future dates. You may transfer your spot to another participant for the same workshop - just let me know their name and email before the day. In case of a real emergency, reach out and we'll see what's possible.

  • I also offer 1-on-1 private mentorship sessions for anyone who wants to go deeper into the BTO approach. Four hours, just the two of us, built entirely around your work and vision. Drop me an email at stusshelder@gmail.com to find out more.

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