The Street Photography Intensive is a bundle of three Open Education courses tailored for intermediate photographers seeking to immerse themselves in capturing the essence of urban life. Participants will develop confidence in photographing public spaces while mastering the techniques and artistic insights necessary to create compelling imagery in dynamic environments.
Focusing on the human experience, street photographers skillfully capture decisive moments that offer viewers unique perspectives on everyday life. Through a blend of lectures, assignments, critique sessions, and intermediate photography classes, students explore the practical, cultural, and visual dimensions of this genre. They study techniques employed by experienced street photographers refine their artistic voices, and develop their street photography portfolios.
The program is flexible, allowing students to complete it entirely online, onsite, or through a mix of both formats.
Topics of study include:
- The history of street photography and how we define street photography
- Develop the technical expertise to confidently capture striking images across a variety of environments
- Learn to approach street photography with cultural awareness and ethical responsibility, understanding how to respectfully engage with and document communities that are not your own while honoring their narratives and lived experiences
- Image selection and sequencing
- Portable lighting equipment and techniques
Expected Outcomes:
- Understand and practice technical, practical, and ethical aspects of photographing in public places
- Developing photo series and/or a personal voice in street photojournalism
- Refine your ability to observe and anticipate decisive moments, strengthening your storytelling skills through compelling street photography compositions
Special Benefits:
- Official ICP digital certificate (see requirements below)
- $150 total savings after completing all courses
- Exclusive early registration period before each term
Program Structure
Framework & Courses
Important Notes
Prerequisites
The Street Photography Intensive is an intermediate program: You are comfortable using your camera, whether film or digital, and with your photographic practice. You have experience using Adobe applications such as Lightroom or Photoshop. You may want to understand how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, practice creative methodologies, or learn how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work. Students must meet the prerequisites of each course they register for as part of the program.
Tuition
Enrollment to the Street Photography Intensive is open throughout the year. Once enrolled, students may select their preferred courses (see ‘Register for Upcoming Courses’ above). Use the ‘Enroll in Intensive’ button below to submit your online application form (no preparations are needed).
Depending on students’ course selection, the total tuition can range between $1165–$2120 and includes:
- A non-refundable registration fee of $300
- The discounted fees of the selected and studied courses. Courses’ fees range between $380–925 and enrolled students receive $150 discounts on each of their courses (total discount of $450).
As a limited promotion, ICP may approve and credit courses previously taken at ICP towards completion of the Intensive, and adjust the registration fee and remaining discounts accordingly (see Special Promotion).
Certification
Students must pass all required street photography courses before receiving ICP certification. All courses must be completed within a period of 1-year from the date of registration (excluding approved past courses). Additionally, to receive their certificate, students need to present an edited and sequenced selection of 10-20 pictures they have photographed as part of this program. Once a student completes the requirements, a request for the certificate should be submitted using the button below.
