Porto is one of the most rewarding cities in Europe for street and documentary photography. Its atmosphere shifts constantly — fog in the morning, sharp light at midday, long shadows at the end of the day. The city invites patience, attention and a slower, more deliberate way of working.

Each neighbourhood has its own visual language:  

• Ribeira’s riverfront labyrinth  

• Miragaia’s narrow streets and local routines  

• Bolhão and its markets  

• Bonfim’s working-class character  

• Campanhã’s transitions and movement  

• Downtown’s mix of classic architecture and contemporary life

Porto is not about spectacle. It is about light, rhythm and human presence. It is subtle but rich — a city where photography rewards those who observe carefully.

This workshop is ideal for photographers who want to strengthen:

• sensitivity to natural light  

• timing and anticipation  

• human approach grounded in respect  

• observational discipline  

• ability to construct visual narratives in everyday contexts

Porto teaches you to notice what is often overlooked — and to transform it into meaningful photographs.