Experience the electric energy of Tokyo through the lens of world-renowned street photographer Phil Penman. This exclusive four-day masterclass is designed to take you beyond the "tourist shot" and into the heart of visual storytelling. From the neon-soaked alleys of Shinjuku to the timeless morning light in Asakusa, you will learn to capture the soul of one of the world's most cinematic cities.

JUNE 27-28TH 2026

JULY 4TH - 5TH 2026

Join Fine Art Street Photographer Phil Penman for an exclusive two-day workshop in the city he has documented for over 20 years. Phil’s work is held in the permanent collection of the US Library of Congress, and this is your opportunity to learn the craft from a true master of the New York streets.

This workshop is designed to take you to Phil's favorite, time-tested locations, showing you how to find the

extraordinary within the everyday chaos of Manhattan.

JULY 18TH - 19TH 2026

Join Fine Art Street Photographer Phil Penman for an exclusive two-day workshop in the city he has documented for over 20 years. Phil’s work is held in the permanent collection of the US Library of Congress, and this is your opportunity to learn the craft from a true master of the New York streets.

This workshop is designed to take you to Phil's favorite, time-tested locations, showing you how to find the

extraordinary within the everyday chaos of Manhattan.

APRIL 4-5TH 2026

For more than two decades, the streets of New York have been a source of inspiration for Fine Art photographer Phil Penman. There are a thousand stories in the city, learning to find these visual stories is the focus of this Masterclass weekend.

Phil will guide the group through the streets, highlighting many of his favorite locations, while demonstrating his approach to "seeing", metering light and creating the dramatic compositions found in his work. From practical, hands-on sessions in the field to editing and review of the images created, his weekend intensive will provide insights into his creative process from start to finish.

APRIL 25-26TH 2026

This intensive two-day workshop with Phil Penman offers an in-depth immersion in contemporary street photography, with a focus on visual narrative, anticipation, dynamic composition, and critical editing.

Internationally recognized for his powerful urban photography and for having documented life on the streets of New York for over 25 years, including historical events such as 9/11, Phil Penman is a key figure in contemporary street photography. His work is part of institutional collections, has been published in some of the world's leading media outlets, and is studied as an example of visual coherence, authorship, and commitment to reality.

On this occasion, Phil will bring his way of seeing and working to the streets of Madrid, using the city as a living stage to explore the relationship between urban space, light, rhythm, and human presence. Madrid thus becomes a photographic laboratory where his method is applied: observing attentively, anticipating the scene, and reacting instinctively yet consciously to what happens in front of the camera.

The workshop has a decidedly practical focus, combining extensive outdoor photography sessions with structured blocks of editing and review in the classroom. Each morning will be dedicated to street photography, while the afternoon sessions will focus on editing, sequencing, and group critique, learning to transform individual images into solid, coherent, and personal visual narratives.

This workshop revolves around decision-making, timing, and authorship, and is designed to help participants develop their own approach to street photography, supported by constant practice, reflection, and direct feedback from one of the most influential photographers in the genre.

1ST  MAY- 3RD MAY 2026

Explore Dublin with Street photographer Phil Penman.. He'll show you techniques to help you become a better visual storyteller and great understanding of composition and lighting.

 MAY 8TH - 10TH 2026

"The experience and feeling you get from immersing yourself in life with a camera is more important than the final result." 

Join the Leica Akademie for this weekend Street Photography Masterclass with legendary New York City based photographer Phil Penman. This weekend workshop will take you on a journey with Phil as he shows you the techniques that go into mastering street photography and how you can begin composing striking images in the street.

June 13 - 14 2026

Join Street photographer Phil Penman around the streets of Zurich  for an intensive street masterclass. Phil will demonstrate techniques that he has acquired over his 30 year career, as both a news photographer, and street photographer.

MAY 23-24TH 2026

Photographers are often described as hunters or fishermen. A good photographer must know how to be both and when to apply these approaches in a street photography scene. Phil Penman's work often includes cityscapes, capturing candid moments, and street portraits. This workshop will help you become a more complete and effective photographer, capable of tackling any situation. Phil will show you his entire process, from finding subjects to using composition and light to enhance them and get the most out of a scene. He will then guide you through his editing process.

You will travel through the iconic places of Milan together with Phil Penman and the Leica Akademie. Phil will take you to his favorite places to photograph, showing you his way of working and observing his surroundings

Leica Akademie Singapore proudly presents a rare opportunity to study with internationally acclaimed photographer Phil Penman. Over two immersive days, participants will gain first-hand insight into Penman’s creative process, technical mastery, and storytelling approach that has defined his celebrated career.

OCTOBER 23-25TH 2026

Join the Leica Akademie UK for this weekend Street Photography Masterclass with legendary New York City based photographer Phil Penman.

This weekend workshop will take you on a journey with Phil as he shows you the techniques that go into mastering street photography and how you can begin composing striking images in the street.

The practical element of the workshop is an intensive weekend of shooting in the bustling streets of central London. Beginning early in the morning and shooting into the evening, Phil will be sharing stories and experiences and discussing his tips and tricks along the way.

In the classroom-based element of the workshop, Phil will discuss his working process, from how he selects his equipment to the techniques he uses for post-production editing, how he manages his social media and website and much more. Lastly Phil will take you through the process of creating a fine art photo print from an image you shoot over the weekend.

10TH - 12TH NOVEMBER 2026

Explore Paris with Street photographer Phil Penman. Phil will take you around in person to some of his favorite spots in Paris to photograph. He'll show you techniques to help you become a better visual storyteller and great understanding of composition and lighting.

JANUARY 8-10TH 2027

A workshop with well known street photographer Phil Penman is a great opportunity for any keen photographer to vastly improve their photography. Penman’s extensive experience in capturing candid moments and capturing life on the streets will provide you with a depth of knowledge as well as inspiration for photographers looking to take their work to the next level.

One of the key areas that Phil Penman can help you with is the art of observation. Penman has a keen eye for capturing life as it unfolds, and he will share his insights into how he approaches capturing fleeting moments and unscripted scenes. Another important aspect of street photography that Penman will teach you is the importance of being prepared. He will show you how to always being ready to capture the shot, from having the right camera settings to being aware of the environment around you.

JANUARY 15-17TH 2027

A workshop with well known street photographer Phil Penman is a great opportunity for any keen photographer to vastly improve their photography. Penman’s extensive experience in capturing candid moments and capturing life on the streets will provide you with a depth of knowledge as well as inspiration for photographers looking to take their work to the next level.

One of the key areas that Phil Penman can help you with is the art of observation. Penman has a keen eye for capturing life as it unfolds, and he will share his insights into how he approaches capturing fleeting moments and unscripted scenes. Another important aspect of street photography that Penman will teach you is the importance of being prepared. He will show you how to always being ready to capture the shot, from having the right camera settings to being aware of the environment around you.