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street photography program

see the city through a different lens

Live online sessions built around real streets, real light, and the specific challenge of photographing people in public without losing the moment.

Street photography session showing instructor reviewing urban photos with students
how it works

Four stages, one through-line

Each stage builds on the one before it.

Street photography has a specific set of problems — timing, proximity, legal awareness, processing emotion after a difficult shot. The program addresses these in order, not randomly. You spend roughly three weeks on each stage, though private-track students can move faster or slower depending on what they need.

  • 1
    seeing before shooting Reading environments, predicting movement, understanding what draws the eye before the camera comes up.
  • 2
    camera behaviour in public Settings, reactions, positioning — how to work quickly and confidently in dense urban environments.
  • 3
    light and time of day Which hours suit which scenes, how overcast skies change your approach, practical shooting assignments.
  • 4
    editing and storytelling Choosing images from a session, sequencing a small set of 8 to 12 frames, basic post-processing decisions.
Urban street scene photographed during a daytime session — motion blur on pedestrians

Live critiques happen during group sessions — participants share 3 to 5 images, and the group discusses what worked and why.

assignments go out before each session, not after
total duration
12 weeks
4 stages, 3 weeks each. Flexible pacing for private track.
live sessions per week
2 sessions
Group track: fixed schedule. Private track: booked individually.
all sessions online

No travel required. Connect from anywhere with a stable internet connection. Participants join from cities across Canada and beyond.

two ways to join — same instructors, different pace

Group sessions suit those who learn well from peer feedback. Private sessions suit those who want direct, specific attention on their own work.

group track

live sessions with 6 to 12 participants

Scheduled twice a week, each 90 minutes.

Every session starts with a structured topic and ends with open image critique. You post images before the session — the instructor and group discuss them live. Participants leave with specific observations they can act on immediately.

$149 CAD / month
join group track
private track

one-on-one sessions, your schedule

60-minute sessions, booked a week in advance.

The instructor reviews your recent work, asks about what you were trying to capture, and gives direct feedback on both technical and compositional decisions. Assignments are written specifically for you based on where you are in the material.

$89 CAD / session
book private session
340+
participants since 2018

Students from across Canada, the US, and Europe have completed at least one full stage. Most continue beyond the first month — not because they have to, but because the material keeps being relevant to what they're actually shooting.

no prerequisites You do not need prior photography education. You need a camera and a few hours a week to go outside and shoot.
assignments are practical Every assignment specifies a location type, a time of day, and a constraint — like shooting only within 3 metres of your subject.
feedback is specific Instructors name exactly what is working in an image, not just what could improve. This makes a significant difference in how fast participants develop an eye.
8–12
images reviewed per group session
30 days
session recordings available after class
4.7 / 5
average rating across group sessions

the people running sessions

Portrait of Oisín Brennan, lead street photography instructor
Oisín Brennan
lead instructor

Based in Halifax, Oisín has spent over a decade shooting in North American and European cities. He runs most of the group sessions and developed the 4-stage curriculum.

Portrait of Tarvo Mägi, post-processing and editing instructor
Tarvo Mägi
editing and sequencing

Tarvo handles Stage 4 and runs occasional standalone workshops on editing workflow. His background is in documentary photography rather than commercial work.

Portrait of Rodrigo Fuentealba, private session instructor
Rodrigo Fuentealba
private sessions

Rodrigo takes most of the private one-on-one bookings. He adapts quickly to where a student actually is — not where the curriculum expects them to be.

questions that come up often

No specific gear is required. Most participants start with a mirrorless camera or even a phone. What matters more is understanding light, timing, and positioning — all of which we cover from the first session. If you have gear questions before enrolling, write to support@glowprobe.sbs.
Each group session runs live online with 6 to 12 participants. The first 30 minutes cover a structured topic. The second half is image critique — participants share 3 to 5 photos taken during the previous assignment, and the group discusses them with the instructor. Sessions are 90 minutes total.
Yes. Many participants start with group sessions to build foundations and then move to private lessons for focused feedback on their specific style and goals. You can also run both formats in parallel if you want more contact time.
Group sessions are recorded and available to enrolled participants for 30 days after each session. Private lessons are not recorded by default, but recording can be arranged if you mention it when booking. Recordings are for personal review only.