Photography Workshops Presentation
The photography workshops offered by Spéos are suitable for beginners, experienced amateurs, and student photographers. These workshops, taught in French and English, highlight the art and technique of modern photography.
Participants can customize their program based on their interests. Workshops conducted in English are offered in partnership with the International Center of Photography (ICP), while workshops in French are part of the French-language program.
It is also possible to enroll in the full program:
– in English with the ICP x Spéos Summer Program,
– or in French with the Summer Photography Course – Introduction to Photography in 2 months.
Photography workshops in English, in partnership with the International Center of Photography (ICP)
The photography workshops in English are taught jointly by instructors from ICP and Spéos, offering an international educational experience:
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 22-26 June, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Tuition: €750
In this practically-oriented workshop, participants are introduced to the techniques of studio photography: use of studio equipment, electronic flashes, basic studio lighting techniques, large format cameras, as well as the Stop-System.
The course is based on intensive studio practice.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 29 June to 3 July, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop is open to participants with previous studio experience (for example after the workshop “Introduction to Studio”).
By shooting portraits that reflect their own sensitivity, participants aim at developing their self-expression.
They learn to optimize shooting parameters such as lighting, lenses, cameras, so as to exploit their creative potential to its best.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 6-10 July, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop is open to participants with previous studio experience (for example after the workshop “Introduction to Studio Photography”).
Every day a different commercial studio topic is introduced: basic packshot, metal, glass, culinary, use of digital view cameras, etc.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 15-19 June, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop presents the different aspects of a photographic essay: the construction on the long term of a story through pictures – the protagonists, the context, what is at stake.
Current techniques and tools of photojournalists will be discussed as well as how to contact publishers. The training includes practical exercises.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 13-17 July, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop mixes theory and practice: presentation of the work of important street photographers who contributed to the history of photography and of the work of contemporary photographers whose approach and style will be analyzed. Different technical exercises are designed to teach participants how to use their camera with more efficiency and how to better understand the use of lenses in order to improve their photographs, whether they are snapshots, urban landscapes or portraits on site.
Technically, lighting will be carefully studied and the participants will learn how to control natural light in the sometimes tricky context of the street. They will also learn about artificial lighting, acquiring some basic studio techniques as well as important advices to mix natural and artificial lights when shooting outdoors.
Lastly, in complement to the pictures made during exercises in the streets of Paris, the participants will be asked to work on commission in between classes and their production will receive feedback during daily collective edit sessions. These critiques will help them to better organise their editing and production, which will be very useful when launching their own personal street photography projects.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 8-12 June, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop uses the Stop-System method invented by Spéos to help participants quickly master film techniques. It offers a tactile and sensitive approach to photography, ideal for understanding the very essence of the image.
Participants discover the magic of the darkroom and learn how to develop their black and white films. They are guided through each step: preparation, development, developer, fixer, and first prints.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 20-24 July, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop aims to teach the basics of natural and consistent retouching, accessible to all.
Participants learn how to easily process their digital photos using Lightroom.
They discover how to import, organize, and select their images, then how to adjust exposure, color, and contrast for a balanced result.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 27-31 July, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop helps trainees assert their vision and give meaning to their images.
They learn to select, organize, and articulate their photographs to tell a story: image selection, rhythm, consistency, tone, and intention.
An essential introduction to moving from “taking photos” to “building a project.”
> View the schedule of ICP x Spéos à la carte workshops in English
Photography workshops in French
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 22-26 June, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm
Tuition: €750
In this practically-oriented workshop, participants are introduced to the techniques of studio photography: use of studio equipment, electronic flashes, basic studio lighting techniques, large format cameras, as well as the Stop-System.
The course is based on intensive studio practice.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 29 June to 3 July, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop is open to participants with previous studio experience (for example after the workshop “Introduction to Studio”).
By shooting portraits that reflect their own sensitivity, participants aim at developing their self-expression.
They learn to optimize shooting parameters such as lighting, lenses, cameras, so as to exploit their creative potential to its best.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 6-10 July, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop is open to participants with previous studio experience (for example after the workshop “Introduction to Studio Photography”).
Every day a different commercial studio topic is introduced: basic packshot, metal, glass, culinary, use of digital view cameras, etc.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 15-19 June, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop presents the different aspects of a photographic essay: the construction on the long term of a story through pictures – the protagonists, the context, what is at stake.
Current techniques and tools of photojournalists will be discussed as well as how to contact publishers. The training includes practical exercises.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 13-17 July, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop mixes theory and practice: presentation of the work of important street photographers who contributed to the history of photography and of the work of contemporary photographers whose approach and style will be analyzed. Different technical exercises are designed to teach participants how to use their camera with more efficiency and how to better understand the use of lenses in order to improve their photographs, whether they are snapshots, urban landscapes or portraits on site.
Technically, lighting will be carefully studied and the participants will learn how to control natural light in the sometimes tricky context of the street. They will also learn about artificial lighting, acquiring some basic studio techniques as well as important advices to mix natural and artificial lights when shooting outdoors.
Lastly, in complement to the pictures made during exercises in the streets of Paris, the participants will be asked to work on commission in between classes and their production will receive feedback during daily collective edit sessions. These critiques will help them to better organise their editing and production, which will be very useful when launching their own personal street photography projects.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 8-12 June, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop uses the Stop-System method invented by Spéos to help participants quickly master film techniques. It offers a tactile and sensitive approach to photography, ideal for understanding the very essence of the image.
Participants discover the magic of the darkroom and learn how to develop their black and white films. They are guided through each step: preparation, development, developer, fixer, and first prints.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 20-24 July, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop aims to teach the basics of natural and consistent retouching, accessible to all.
Participants learn how to easily process their digital photos using Lightroom.
They discover how to import, organize, and select their images, then how to adjust exposure, color, and contrast for a balanced result.
Duration: 15 hours
Dates: 27-31 July, 2026, from 1pm to 4pm
Tuition: €750
This workshop helps trainees assert their vision and give meaning to their images.
They learn to select, organize, and articulate their photographs to tell a story: image selection, rhythm, consistency, tone, and intention.
An essential introduction to moving from “taking photos” to “building a project.”
> View the schedule of à la carte workshops in French
Enrollment and Contact
Registrations are open all year round and subject to availability.
Feel free to contact Spéos if you have any questions about this program.
At any time you are most welcome to come and visit the school, just make an appointment!
FAQ
The Stop-System method is a teaching approach developed by Spéos to simplify and make the film development process in the lab more reliable. It structures each step (developer, stop bath, fixer) in a clear and reproducible way, ensuring consistent results, even for beginners.
During the one-week workshop dedicated to the darkroom, this method emphasizes understanding processing times and the role of each bath, while making the workflow smoother and more accessible
No, it is not necessary to have perfect mastery of lighting to attend these short workshops in portrait and still life photography. However, it is recommended to have completed an introduction to studio work or to have basic knowledge of photographic lighting.
The portrait and still life workshops are designed to deepen and refine your practice, but instructors support each participant in order to reinforce existing skills and progress at their own pace.
Yes, it is entirely possible to combine these short one-week workshops to create a coherent and intensive learning path over several weeks, depending on your interests.
Starting with the studio introduction course allows you to acquire the essential technical foundations, then immediately apply them in a specialization workshop such as portrait or still life. This progression is ideal for maximizing your learning in a short period of time.
Yes, in one week the street photography course covers advanced techniques, including the combined use of natural light and flash.
You will learn how to balance these two sources to create dynamic images, manage outdoor contrast, and use flash subtly without altering the mood of the scene. This approach broadens your creative range in real-life situations.
Yes, the intensive one-week format of this course is designed to enable you to conceive and produce a coherent photographic essay in a short time.
You are guided at every stage: choosing the subject, shooting on location, selecting images, and editing. The teaching approach focuses on essentials and helps you quickly structure a fully developed visual narrative.
Group editing sessions are key moments in this one-week workshop. Participants present their images, which are then analyzed and discussed as a group with the instructor.
This process allows you to gain perspective on your work, learn how to select your photos, and understand narrative and aesthetic challenges. It is a true critical exchange that enriches everyone’s practice.
The Lightroom workshop emphasizes a professional and realistic approach to post-processing, focused on natural retouching. The goal is to enhance your images while respecting their authenticity: color management, contrast, light, and visual consistency.
Heavy manipulation or complex compositing is not at the core of this one-week workshop, which instead aims to develop an efficient and controlled workflow.
The visual identity workshop goes far beyond image analysis. It helps you build an authorial approach by working on your visual universe, your aesthetic coherence, and the meaning of your work.
Through editing sessions and discussions, you learn how to structure a personal photographic project, make editorial choices, and assert your style.