Attending a photo workshop will always boost a photographer’s vision, skills and expression. I say that as both one who is attending workshops on a regular basis, as well as one who has taught plenty of workshops all over the world. The intensity of being in an environment in which the focus is entirely on photography and on each and every participant’s personal development, is indescribable. Being able to spend days fully concentrated on nothing but capturing and discussing photographs is invaluable for any photographer’s development.
Whether attending a weeklong or just a one-day workshop, the benefits are profuse. I see that in every workshop I teach. Every single participant typically makes giant steps in his or her personal development. As a workshop teacher it’s always great fun to see maybe an initial frustration due to being challenged, turn into major shifts and profound changes in the way a participant perceives the world through the camera, and leverages his or her photographic approach.
I love teaching workshops. First of all I believe I personally learn just as much as any participant. More importantly, though; it gives me great satisfaction to be able to share my knowledge and not the least pour off my experience in giving invaluable feedback. Picture feedback is the backbone of any of my workshops—and something all participants I have had attending my workshops say they appreciate the most. In all modesty, I know—from feedback from the participants and my own gut feeling—I am able to speak to each photographer’s level and push her or him in constructive ways into capturing photos with heart and soul.
This is what a few previous participants have said about my workshops:
“I’ve learned a lot, you encouraged me to try out something new, and the organization was perfect.”
– Martin Frey, participant in Prague
“Thank you so much for a top workshop and follow-up.”
– Jill Johannessen, participant in Villajoyosa
“The workshop was all about constructive critique that inspired me to stretch myself to levels I had never perceived before. I believe I am a better photographer today than I was 10 days ago.”
– Are Actander Vik, participant in Bolivia
Upcoming Workshops
“People on the Street” in Tønsberg, Norway
– September 12th to 15th 2024
At this workshop in beautiful Tønsberg, you will get all the tools you need to get started photographing people on the street. I will join you on the street and give you one-on-one guidance. Every day we look at pictures that you have taken. Otto will challenge you in the direction he sees best will make your photography develop. When you open yourself up to what may at first feel incredibly challenging, namely photographing people on the street, you open the door to a new, wonderful world. You will experience a boost in your photography—and not least, on the human level, you will get to know people with the help of the camera who you would otherwise never have met.
Check out the workshop in Tønsberg