THROUGH PRAGA WITH A CAMERA LENS – PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Nizio Foundation invites you to take part in free street photography workshops organized as part of the project “Through Praga with a Camera Lens”.
This series of workshops is dedicated to the mindful observation of Warsaw’s Praga-Północ district, street photography, working with images, composition, light, and urban space. Together, we will explore architecture, details, courtyards, alleyways, everyday life, and the ways photography can be used to tell stories about a place, its history, and its local identity.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The project is primarily intended for residents of Warsaw’s Praga-Północ district who would like to develop their cultural and creative skills through photography.
We welcome participants interested in local history, urban architecture, visual arts, and street photography.
The workshops are open to adults and young people aged 16 and over.
No previous photography experience is required. The programme is open both to beginners and to amateur photographers who would like to further develop their skills.
Participation is limited to 10–15 people.
WHERE?
The theoretical sessions will take place at Universum Teatru i Umysłu, located at 3 Inżynierska Street in Warsaw.
The practical sessions will be held in public spaces throughout the Praga-Północ district, including the areas around Ząbkowska Street and Targowa Street, as well as historic tenement buildings, courtyards, alleyways, and other distinctive publicly accessible locations.
WHEN?
8 July 2026
Introduction to street photography: camera basics, framing, composition, working with light, ethics of photographing in public spaces, and the cultural context of Praga-Północ.
15 July 2026
Photographic walk through Praga-Północ: practical field exercises, photographing selected locations, working with natural light, observing details, capturing the rhythm of the streets, and documenting everyday urban life.
22 July 2026
Review and discussion of participants’ photographs: feedback on composition, technique, visual storytelling, subject selection, and preparation of materials for the online exhibition.
Following the workshops, an online exhibition showcasing participants’ photographs will be created.
WORKSHOP LEADER
The workshops will be led by Wojtek Biały, a portrait photographer, graduate, and lecturer at the Warsaw School of Photography. His work combines photographic expertise with a thoughtful approach to people, imagery, and the creative process. He has collaborated with numerous publications, brands, and cultural institutions and currently works in portrait photography, commercial photography, and photography education.
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications are now open and will be accepted until 30 June 2026.
Participation in the workshops is free of charge; however, advance registration is required.
Application form: https://forms.gle/Ey4RTaAAvLX1BKpf7
Selected participants will be notified by email or telephone.
The project “Through Praga with a Camera Lens: Street Photography Workshops for Residents of Praga-Północ” is funded by the Praga-Północ District of the Capital City of Warsaw.
