BERLIN STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERCLASS - JUNE 19TH - 21st 2026

WELCOME TO BERLIN

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 Berlin 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 Berlin.

- 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

The average daily weather in Berlin in June is between 74°F (23°C), and the average low is 42°F (13°C) with a

chance of rain.

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 Alexandraplatz 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 Berlin is Brandenburg International Airport.

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

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

During the course we will occasionally use the Subway (U-Bahn) system to transport across the city. During peak travel hours it is normal and well known for the trains to be full.

(WARNING FOR ATTENDEES WITH CONFINED SPACES CONDITIONS).

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

CHARLIE LOCKYER

Whatsapp: +44(0)7540 404743

Phone: +44(0)7540 404743

Email: studio@lockyer.net

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS

Police English Speaking Emergency number - 112

Medical Attention - 112

US Embassy in Berlin - +49 30 83050

UK Embassy in Berlin +49 (0)30 204 570

CAMERA STORES

LEICA STORE BERLIN

Fasanenstraße 71, 10719 Berlin, Germany

phone: +49 30 50361666
JUNE 19TH 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 6pm local time at Clärchens Ballroom, address as follows:

Clärchens Ballroom

Auguststraße 24/25

10117

Berlin, Germany
JUNE 20TH 2025
DAY TWO - SCHEDULE

8AM - 12PM - PHOTO WALK

12 - 1.30PM - BREAK FOR LUNCH

1.30 - 3.00PM - AFTERNOON SHOOT

3.15-5PM - EDIT SESSION

(EXPECT A MINIMUM OF 3 MILES OF WALKING PER PHOTOWALK)
Alexanderplatz Station (U-Bahn), Weltzeituhr (World Time Clock), Alexanderpl. 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany
8.00am Morning Photowalk - Meeting Point One
We will meet by the Weltzeituhr (World Time Clock) outside Alexanderplatz Station U-Bahn, (Alexanderpl. 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany).

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BREAK FROM 12 -1.30PM
LUNCH BREAK
1.30 - 3.00pm Afternoon Photo Walk
We will regroup and progress with the afternoon photowalk.
Location - Berlin Zoologischer Garten Station (U-Bahn), 10623, Berlin, Germany
3.15 - 5pm Edit Session
We will finish the photo walk at 3.15pm at The Hoxton Hotel , Meinekestraße 18-19, 10719 Berlin, Germany

We will then start the edit session which will finish at 5pm.

IMPORTANT: Laptops are not required for this session. Phil will be doing a walk through of how he edits and culls through his images.

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JUNE 21st 2025
DAY THREE - SCHEDULE
2 - 5.30PM - PHOTO WALK

5.30 - 7PM - BREAK FOR QUICK DINNER

7 - 9PM - PHOTOWALK
Warschauer Station (U-Bahn), 10243, Berlin, Germany
2 - 5.30pm Afternoon Photowalk - Meeting Point One
We will meet at 2pm outside the main entrance of Warschauer Station (U-Bahn), 10243, Berlin, Germany

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5.30 - 7pm Break for Dinner
Finish Location: Potzdamer Platz Station, U-Bahn (10785 Berlin, Germany)
7 - 9pm Evening Photo Walk
We will continue after eating with the evening photowalk, finishing at Potsdamer Platz Station U-Bahn (10785 Berlin, Germany).

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ABOUT THE TEAM
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
Charlie Lockyer
Charlie Lockyer is a British fine art photographer, based in London, UK. Working predominantly in black and white, his work is focused on print-based photography taking its form in fine art prints and photo books. Commercially, he shoots select fashion, editorial and portraiture projects. Charlie has been shooting with Leica cameras for over 10 years and has been a photography tutor at the Leica Akademie UK since 2021.

WHATSAPP: +44(0)7540 404743

PHONE: +44(0)7540 404743

EMAIL: STUDIO@LOCKYER.NET

WEBSITE: WWW.STUDIOLOCKYER.COM