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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.
Robbie McIntosh
Robbie McIntosh
Robbie McIntosh
Robbie McIntosh
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY From April 9 to 12, 2026

ROBBIE MCINTOSH

From Improvisation to Storytelling
The Quiet Comedy of Everyday Life
Festival Workshop
Sale price€1.290,00 Finance my workshop

"Street photography is often a matter of instinct. A gesture, a face, a fragment of light, a coincidence. What seems ordinary suddenly reveals a story."

- Robbie McIntosh

In this workshop, Robbie McIntosh guides participants toward a more intuitive, spontaneous and narrative way of photographing. His approach blurs the boundaries between genres and embraces improvisation as a creative force. 

The workshop unfolds within the singular atmosphere of Venice. Its shifting light, unexpected encounters and layered textures naturally encourage observation and openness. Even without exploring far, participants learn how to find the unusual within the ordinary, how to anticipate the unforeseen and how to transform a fleeting moment into the beginning of a story.

Through a combination of shooting sessions, discussions and daily reviews, participants discover how to sharpen their vision, identify human and social narratives in their surroundings and build coherence in their work. Robbie shares his artistic process, focusing on intention, presence and the ability to respond to what unfolds in front of the lens.

The training culminates in a collective session where each participant presents a short photographic story shaped during the workshop.

Bio

Born in 1977, he lives in Naples, where he mainly works as a professional photographer.

His work focuses on humanity, with its uniqueness and contradictions.

He has published two books, On The Beach (now in its fourth edition) and Scampia Anno Zero (winner of the Corigliano Calabro Book Award 2024). He has hosted workshops in several international festivals and events.

His work has been featured on Paris Match, AnOther Magazine, Italy Segreta, and many more.

Pedagogical learning

  • Develop creativity through intuition and spontaneity
  • Capture decisive and unexpected moments
  • Identify unusual situations within everyday scenes
  • Edit and organise images to create a coherent photographic story

Skills targeted

  • Sharpen visual awareness and narrative intention
  • Capture and interpret spontaneous moments
  • Develop a personal approach to street photography
  • Refine image selection and sequencing
  • Present a photographic series with clarity and consistency

Target audience

photographers seeking to strengthen their creative process, narrative skills and ability to photograph situations on the spot.

Prerequisites

  • Autonomous use of a digital camera
  • Required personal equipment including camera, lenses, memory cards, a hard drive, a laptop with charger, and editing software
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • The complete workshop: from Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. to Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1 p.m.
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 2 cocktails
  • Access to the closing evening
  • Any equipment loans
  • Access to any tourist sites or places of interest planned as part of the workshop
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
  • 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
  • Lunch is on your own: there is a cafeteria in San Servolo
  • 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

Arrival of participants before noon and time to settle into the workshop environment.

Afternoon

  • Welcome and introduction to the workshop, offering a first immersion into Robbie McIntosh’s observational approach and his sensitivity to context
  • Presentation of Robbie’s work followed by a collective portfolio review
    Initial discussion on instinct, environment and honesty in image-making
  • Light photographic exploration on the island to open the creative process
Day 2

Morning

  • Exploration and shooting in Venice, focusing on spontaneous scenes, gestures and the raw human energy of public spaces
  • Guided reflections on reading situations, approaching subjects and remaining true to one’s vision

Afternoon

  • Continuation of photographic practice in a seaside environment, encouraging participants to refine their sense of timing, rhythm and visual intuition
  • Individual support from Robbie as each participant deepens their engagement with their chosen environment
Day 3

Morning

  • Further fieldwork across Venice’s markets, neighbourhoods and waterfronts, inviting participants to capture the city’s atmosphere through immersion and attentiveness
  • Emphasis on instinctive storytelling and the search for authenticity

Afternoon

  • Return to the island for review, editing and selection of images
  • Collective work on refining visual coherence and narrowing down each participant’s emerging series
  • Preparation of a curated selection for the following day’s presentation
Day 4

Morning

Collective presentation of the work produced, fostering thoughtful critique, exchange and reflection on each participant’s evolving photographic perspective.

Afternoon

Conclusion of the workshop.

Please note that this program is subject to adjustments by the artist to best serve the needs and direction of the workshop.
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 or Italian depending on the audience

Duration & location

San Servolo - 4 days
Robbie McIntosh
Robbie McIntosh Sale price€1.290,00