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Si vous residez en France, il est désormais possible de profiter de vos droits à la formation professionnelle pour participer à un workshop Venezia Photo. Selon votre statut, deux dispositifs existent pour vous accompagner dans le financement partiel ou total de votre workshop à Venise.
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY From May 28 to 31 2026

GIL RIGOULET

Proximity in street photography
Entering intimacy and giving meaning to street photography
Sale price€1.490,00 Finance my workshop

“What interests me is the human being, the actor on this great theatrical stage that is life. My photography exists in a high-tension zone between 1.5 and 2 meters. Everything happens very fast.”

- Gil Rigoulet 

This workshop explores street photography through proximity, intention, and human presence. For Gil Rigoulet, photography is first and foremost a way of thinking and positioning oneself in the world, a conscious act rather than a search for framing behind a viewfinder. Participants are invited to engage deeply with their subject, to enter situations with clarity, precision, and respect.

Over four days, photographers will work on defining their photographic intent, refining their attitude toward the subject, and developing the ability to read the street in order to identify meaningful situations. The workshop emphasizes immersion, rapid decision-making, and the construction of a coherent photographic series rooted in personal vision.

Bio

Gil Rigoulet is a French photographer who began his career as a photojournalist in the 1970s. In 1984, he became the first staff photographer of Le Monde, collaborating with the newspaper for over twenty years.

His work has been supported and presented by major figures of photography such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Denis Roche, and Christian Caujolle. For more than four decades, Gil Rigoulet has developed an author-driven body of work rooted in proximity, human presence, and a sharp observation of social dynamics.

Deeply committed to analogue photography, his practice is based on precision, concentration, and intention, where each image is conceived mentally before the shutter is released. He lives and works in Paris.

Pedagogical learning

  • Define a clear photographic intent and understand its motivationsIdentify relevant locations and situations for street photography
  • Develop the right attitude toward the subjectLearn to read the street and detect meaningful moments
  • Act quickly and precisely within complex situations
  • Build and present a coherent photographic series

Skills targeted

  • Situational awareness in street photography
  • Human-centered photographic approach
  • Rapid decision-making
  • Image selection and editing
  • Narrative construction through series

Target audience

Journalists, professional photographers, advanced amateurs, and visual artists wishing to deepen a committed and meaningful street photography practice.

Prerequisites

  • Autonomous use of photographic equipment
  • Personal photographic equipment ready for shooting
  • Personal laptop and tools required for digital editing
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • The complete workshop: from Thursday morning till Sunday afternoon
  • Welcome dinner
  • Any equipment loans
  • Access to any tourist sites or places of interest planned as part of the workshop
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals (except from the welcome dinner) - there is a cafeteria and a restaurant available on San Servolo Island
  • Return transport to Venice and San Servolo
  • Accommodation: 100 rooms are available on site, in San Servolo, otherwise you'll need to arrange your own accommodation in Venice.
  • Vaporettos and other water cabs outside the excursions scheduled as part of the workshop
  • All insurance cover for lost or stolen luggage, delayed or cancelled transport, theft or breakage of equipment during the workshop.
Detailed program
Day 1

Morning

  • Presentation of Gil Rigoulet’s work as an author photographer
  • Overview of the key projects that have shaped his career
  • Discussion of his photographic references, methods of approach, and the way he builds long-term projects

Afternoon

  • In-depth discussions around each participant’s work
  • Portfolio reviews and analysis of ongoing projects
  • Identification of individual questions, intentions, and research directions
  • Reconsidering each participant’s approach to the subject based on the images presented
Day 2

Morning

  • Street photography shooting session in public spaces
  • Immersion in the street to photograph the chosen subjects and situations

Afternoond

Continuation of shooting sessions
On-site guidance to support participants in their positioning, choice of locations, and reading of situations
Personalized advice on coherence, intent, and image-making in relation to the defined photographic project

Day 3

Morning

  • Editing session based on the images produced the previous day
  • Work on image selection and the construction of a photographic series

Afternoon

  • In-depth review of image choices with Gil Rigoulet
  • Individual discussions around each participant’s work
  • Group exchanges on photographic approaches and visual writing
Day 4

Morning

  • Photo analysis: how to define and sustain a photographic project over time
  • Reflection on building a coherent series aligned with one’s personal sensibility
  • Avoiding trends and repetitive visual formulas

Afternoon

Individual meetings and personalized guidance for future projects
Discussion around long-term development and possible follow-up
Closing of the workshop and informal farewell moment

The program may be adjusted by the photographer to best respond to the needs and dynamics of the group
Evaluation methods
  • Continuous assessment through daily individual feedback and group discussions
  • Final presentation of each participant’s work during the collective screening
  • End-of-session evaluation and self-assessment form to measure satisfaction and learning outcomes
  • Access to a shared alumni group for post-workshop dialogue and creative exchange
After the training
  • Participants’ work may be featured through Venezia Photo’s communication channels (newsletter, website, social media).
  • A private online group will allow participants to stay connected, share projects, and continue discussions beyond the workshop.
ACCESSIBILITY

All efforts are made to accommodate participants with disabilities. Please contact us in advance for adaptation of conditions.

Language of instructor

English and French

Duration & location

SAN SERVOLO, VENICE 4 DAYS
Gil Rigoulet
Gil Rigoulet Sale price€1.490,00