Leica Store Miami is thrilled to announce a special workshop in Lisbon, Portugal, led by one of the world’s most celebrated street photographers, Rui Palha. Known for his timeless black-and-white images and mastery in the tradition of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Rui captures Lisbon with a poetic eye; transforming fleeting everyday moments into photographs full of soul.

Lisbon is a city made for street photography: winding cobblestone lanes, tiled façades weathered by centuries, and dramatic viewpoints around every turn. With Rui as your guide, you’ll go beyond the postcard views to discover the authentic heart of this vibrant, charismatic city. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from a modern master of the craft in the city that inspires him most.

Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, predating other modern European capitals such as London, Paris and even Rome by centuries. Our home base will be the Baixa neighborhood, a historic district rebuilt after Lisbon’s devastating 1755 earthquake. From here, we’ll set out daily to photograph in different parts of the city. Expect lots of walking, plenty of opportunities to practice, and in-the-moment critiques from Rui and the team.

This workshop will allow you to work with a street photography master. Some of the topics that Rui will cover include:

• The importance of having a street photographer’s ‘eye’ and try to “see” a photo in an everyday street scene.
• Understand the importance of developing one’s own style as a street photographer.
• Understand the components of a good street image.
• Try to avoid fear of photographing the “street models”, the unknown people that can be found in the streets.
• Learn the technical aspects of street photography: ideal equipment, composition, exposure and focus.
• Understand some of the key legal and ethical aspects of street photography.
• Always try to “add” some artistic and aesthetic aspect to an ordinary street photograph.