PHIL PENMAN X DUBLIN PHOTO FESTIVAL MASTERCLASS - MAY 1ST - 3RD 2026

  • WELCOME TO DUBLIN
     
     We thank you all for being a part of this experience with Dublin Photo Festival and Phil Penman
     

    My approach to seeing the world largely comes from my background as a press photographer. I'lI  introduce you some of my methods and techniques that have helped me over the past 30 years as a professional photographer.

     

    We will explore the streets of Dublin in some of the most iconic locations as well as some less well known and challenge ourselves to ask  "How do we capture it differently?"

     

    We have all seen the postcards! Now its time to create something nobody has ever seen before.

  • IMPORTANT INFORMATION

     

     

    - The cost of this workshop is for tuition only. The two-day course does not cover flights, accommodation, travel insurance, meals, or any other travel around Dublin.

     

    - A full schedule of location meet up points and all relevant information will be sent prior to start of class.

     

    - Due to demand, refunds are only given up to 60 days prior to the start of the course.

     

    - Consult medical physician prior attendance to discuss any health concerns.

     

    - Attendees should have a basic understanding of how to use their cameras. i.e. Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO.

     

    - Please bring spare batteries. To conserve battery life please refrain from viewing the LCD while shooting.

     

    - Camera insurance is highly advised in case of loss, damage, theft.

     

    - If travelling from overseas, it is advised to pre-purchase an international data plan for cellular services. Mobile Wi-Fi, or prepaid SIM cards (for unlocked cellular devices) may be rented at airports (contact airport for more information).

     

    - Attendees are responsible for their own personal belongings during the course.

     

    - Attendees are responsible for their own safety; especially be careful of vehicles, bicycles and electric gears on pavement and

    theft in crowded areas.

     

     

     

     

    WEATHER AND WALKING

     

     

    In May, Dublin experiences mild, spring-like weather with average daily highs of 15°C–16°C (59-60) and lows of 9°C–10°C (48-50) . As one of the sunniest and driest months, it is ideal for travel, though rain is still possible. Days are long, with sunset around 9:20 pm

     

    Bring warm clothing and wet weather gear in case of rain. Shooting will continue in all weather conditions. 

     

     

     

     

    HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS

     

    We would recommend booking a hotel close to the Dublin Photo Festival ,Charlemont Square, Dublin 2, Ireland as the first days photographing will start from this area and Alexanderplatz is easily connected by public transport to the last days start point.

     

     

     

     

    TRANSPORT

     

     

    The best international airport for accessing Dublin is by Dublin Airport

     

     

    Connections to central Dublin are easily available by taxi or public transport.

     

    Attendees are responsible for their own personal passports or alternate method for entry into Ireland, all transportation (airfare, bus, trains, taxi), hotel accommodations, meals, and any other expense.

     

    Purchasing a LEAP Card can be useful for traveling Locally

     

     

     

     

     

     EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

     

     

    Phil generally utilises a full range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto (21mm- 280mm).

     

    If you have a selection of lenses in this range, it is recommended you bring them with you to allow you choice over

    the course of the workshop. It is not however necessary to carry all your lenses on each day.

     

    Phil generally carries two fixed prime lenses, a 35mm and 75mm. If you are unsure of what to bring please email admin@philpenman.com for advice, listing which gear you have already.

     

     

     

     COMMUNICATION

     
    For the purposes of the workshop we will be setting up a WhatsApp group so that we can all stay in touch. 
     

    The WhatsApp group link has been communicated in the email linked to this schedule.

     

    If you do not have WhatsApp, you can download it here: https://www.whatsapp.com/download

     
     
     

    STAFF CONTACT DETAILS

     

    PHIL PENMAN

    Phone: 917 496 1644

    Whatsapp: 917 496 1644
    Email: Studio@philpenman.com
     

    ALAN HARRISON

     

    Whatsapp: 

    Phone: 

    Email: alainharrison@yahoo.co.uk

     
     
     

     

     

     

    EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

     

    Police English Speaking Emergency number - 999

    Medical Attention - 999

    US Embassy in Dublin - +353 1 668 8777

    UK Embassy in Dublin  +353 1 205 3700

     

    CAMERA STORES

     
    Conn's cameras 
     
    Bermingham Camera (official Leica) 

     

    The Camera Center (official Ricoh) 

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • MAY 1ST 2026

    DAY ONE - WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION

    A welcome drink and introduction to run over the schedule and to give you a brief overview of how I approach shooting in the street.

    We will meet at 5pm local time at Bleeding Horse Pub, address as follows:

     

    Bleeding Horse Pub

    24-25 Camden Street Upper

    Saint Kevin's

    Dublin 2

    D02 NP22

    Ireland

     

    From there we will proceed to the opening night celebrations of the Dublin Street Photography Festival.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • MAY 2ND 2026

    DAY TWO - SCHEDULE

     

     

     

    8AM - 12PM  - PHOTO WALK
    12 - 2.00PM - BREAK FOR LUNCH
    2.00 - 5.00PM - AFTERNOON SHOOT
     
     (EXPECT A MINIMUM OF 3 MILES OF WALKING PER PHOTOWALK)
  • Koffe and Kale at Ground Floor, Block 4, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 HW77, 8.00am Morning...

    Koffe and Kale at Ground Floor, Block 4, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 HW77

    8.00am Morning Photowalk - Meeting Point One

    We will meet by the Koffe and Kale at Ground Floor, Block 4, Harcourt Centre, Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 HW77

     

    LOCATION ON GOOGLE MAPS

  • BREAK FROM 12 -2.00PM

    LUNCH BREAK
  • The Spire ,O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Ireland, 2.00 - 5.00pm Afternoon Photo Walk

    The Spire ,O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Ireland

    2.00 - 5.00pm Afternoon Photo Walk

    We will regroup for the afternoon photowalk at 2pm by The Spire ,O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, Ireland

     

    LOCATE ON GOOGLE MAPS

  • MAY 3RD 2026

    DAY THREE - SCHEDULE
    8.00 - 12.00PM  - PHOTO WALK
    12.00 - 2.00PM - BREAK FOR LUNCH
    2.00 - 5.00PM -  EDIT SESSION
     
  • The Clayton Hotel , Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 H9C1, Ireland, 8.00AM - 12.00pm Afternoon Photowalk - Meeting Point...

    The Clayton Hotel , Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 H9C1, Ireland

    8.00AM - 12.00pm Afternoon Photowalk - Meeting Point One

    The Clayton Hotel , Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 H9C1, Ireland

     

    We will meet at 8am to start the photo walk, please arrive with your laptops which we can leave at the Dublin Photo Festival HQ and then we will proceed on from there.

     

    OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS

  • 12.00 - 2.00pm Break for Lunch
    12.00 - 2.00pm Break for Lunch
  • The Clayton Hotel , Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 H9C1, Ireland, 2.00 - 5.00pm Edit Session and Review

    The Clayton Hotel , Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 H9C1, Ireland

    2.00 - 5.00pm Edit Session and Review

    The Clayton Hotel , Charlemont St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin, D02 H9C1, Ireland

     

    We will spend two hours editing together before Phil will do a review session of work taken over the weekend. LAPTOPS ARE NEEDED.

     

    Please make sure your Laptop is up to date and that you are familiar with your photo editing software.

     

    OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS

  • ABOUT THE TEAM

  • PHIL PENMAN, Biography

    PHIL PENMAN

    Biography

    The British-born, New York-based photographer Phil Penman has documented the ever-changing scene of New York City’s streets for more than 25 years. In his career as a news and magazine photographer, with a large body of work in such publications as The Guardian, The Independent, The New York Review of Books, among others, he has photographed major public figures and historical events. In particular, his reportage following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center has featured on NBC’s Today show, as well as on the BBC, History Channel, and Al Jazeera, and his images have been included in the 9/11 Memorial and Museum’s archives.

     

    His work covering the pandemic lockdown in New York City has been acquired by the U.S. Library of Congress, whose collection holds work by such great Depression-era documentarians as Walker Evans and Dorothea Lange. Besides showing at Leica galleries in New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, and London, Penman’s signature street photography has appeared in international exhibitions as far afield as Venice, Berlin, and Sydney.

     

    He also tours the world teaching workshops on photography for Leica Akademie. He was recently named among the “52 Most Influential Street Photographers,” alongside such legends as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sebastião Salgado, Diane Arbus, and Garry Winogrand. Penman’s first book, Street, published in 2019, became a best-seller and was featured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York

     

     

     

     

     
  • PHOTOGRAPHER, Alan Harrison

    PHOTOGRAPHER

    Alan Harrison
    Alan is a Dublin-based Irish street photographer, whose interest started about a decade ago.
    He is entirely self-taught and fits his interest in street photography around a busy career in Healthcare.
     
    Alan has a particular like for 50mm, portrait style format with a strong aesthetic look, always including the human element in his images.
    He has a particular interest in photographinig Trinity College, Dublin and has had his work feature on the front covers of the College's Alumnus Magazine - Trinity Today, Official Trinity Christmas cards 
    as well as featuring on swing-tags on official Trinity merchandise.
     
    He also enjoys photographing events such as the annual Colours' Boat Race featuring Trinity College and UCD and has been part of the photography team for Ireland's largest traditional music festival, TradFest.
     
    Alan has featured as a finalist in the DSPF single-image category in 2024 and is also a finalist in 2026 in the street portrait category.
     
    WHATSAPP:  +353 86 817 3519
    EMAIL:  alainharrison@yahoo.co.uk
    INSTAGRAM:  @vaarjak