You can be a beginner or a professional! Assignments are adaptable to all levels of experience — more advanced photographers get tougher challenges layered on top, and beginners get extra bits of training such as playing with the light or methods of going unnoticed when photographing strangers.

Anything that can capture an image! But the smaller the better for street photography. Bring your smart phone if you don’t have anything else. You do, however, need to know the basics of how to use it, as this is a creative workshop not a technical one, although I will help with settings for different light scenarios. I frown on long telephoto lenses (!) and recommend a prime lens no greater than a focal length of 50mm (on a full frame).

Breakfast is up to you to arrange each day. Day 1 starts at 14:30 (grab lunch beforehand), and we shoot right up to drinks and dinner (so no need to pack 'going out' clothes!); Day 2 starts at 10:30 and we break for a leisurely lunch together, and continue shooting until drinks and dinner; Day three starts at 10:30 and ends after lunch at 14:30. Expect to be out ALL day!

On a full day you can expect to cover around 10-15km on foot as street photographers tend to wander a lot! This seems to be no problem for people of average fitness. You can always pace yourself and take plenty of breaks, and do more 'fishing' rather then 'hunting'. Some destinations include a lot of steps and some hills, but that will be noted in the details.

Weekender itineraries and group sizes aren't suited to 1-2-1 time. My approach is to give you lots of tools and ideas, as well as autonomy, so that you are inspired to explore your own creativity and make your own unique pictures. Most participants welcome this method. You can of course ask me anything at all, including for some extra help if you are stuck with how to approach a place. You can also book a 1-2-1 session before the Weekender, either online or in London.

You can upgrade to a post-Weekender Written Portfolio Review when you make your booking. And you can feel free to show me some of your photos while on the Weekender to check that you are nailing the assignment as we go along, but I'm not going to be able to review every shot!

We never split the bill as a group so that you can eat and drink as much or as little as you want. Everyone keeps track of the cost of their own feast, and I advise how much to add on for tipping or any cover charges. It works surprisingly well! Make sure you bring some cash for ease, and also for tipping as waiters won't get it if it's added on to a card payment!

The show must go on! The itinerary will be adjusted if necessary, although there are great opportunities for shooting in rainy weather (as long as it’s not too bad!). If necessary we'll find museums, galleries, or coffee shops, where we can take cover whilst continuing to shoot. Weekenders are planned for times of the year when the weather is typically good, but sometimes the weather misbehaves.

These are up to you to book according to your budget. You'll get all the details about which part of the city to stay inside the Survival Guide that you get with your booking confirmation email. It's recommended you arrive the night before so that you are fresh and ready to roll on day one.

Only paying participants are able to join the group for the duration of the Weekender including organised drinks and meals. A non-photographer friend or partner would still have to book and pay for a place even if they only want to join the social stuff. It's all about the group dynamics!