Istanbul, Turkey
May 27 - June 1 2025
Another unforgettable 5-day street photography workshop in the historic streets of Istanbul. We kicked things off with a Michelin-star dinner and wrapped up most evenings sitting by the Bosphorus eating fresh fish wraps, cold beers before heading up for our nightly photo reviews.
Throughout the week, we shared plenty of laughs and memorable moments while capturing candid street scenes, and even tried out a few newly learned Turkish phrases along the way.
Scroll down to see a selection of images from each photographer, along with some behind-the-scenes glimpses from our time together.
Would you like to participate in this workshop next year in Istanbul? Email Jonathan to join the workshop priority notification email list. Workshop dates and signups are sent to this list before they are publicly announced. Most workshops generally sell out before or shortly after they are announced to the public.
Participant Photographs
Pamela Fricke
'As this was my third workshop with Jonathan, I knew that I would get lots of shooting time, expert tutelage and an overall collegial experience with the other workshop participants. Istanbul is a great city for street and documentary photography and Jonathan’s itinerary was well planned so that we photographed many different areas of the city, from older and more traditional neighborhoods, to more hipster areas, ferries, mosques and even an interesting pigeon market. All provided endless opportunities to shoot and to put into practice the advice that Jonathan gave to us in presentations or one on one. I enjoyed my time with Jonathan and the others in the workshop and I am pleased with the images I made and the overall experience.' -Pamela Fricke
Thomas Gottheil
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'I joined Jonathan’s workshop in Istanbul — unfortunately only for two of the five days due to family reasons — but even in that short time, I gained a lot. Jonathan is approachable, supportive, and has a very clear, pragmatic way of teaching. His feedback was constructive and motivating. I learned a great deal from his way of seeing and working in the street. I would have loved to join the full week.' -Thomas Gottheil
Andy Bosselman
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'Jonathan is a generous teacher. He has spent years learning how to make complex, layered street photographs, and he shares what he knows.
He suggests places to shoot and works alongside you, offering advice as you go. He reviews your portfolio at the start of the workshop to help you see what’s working and where you can grow. All week, he gives thoughtful, honest feedback on the photos you make. Many of the reviews happen over great, inexpensive meals — Jonathan knows all the best spots.
I’ve taken several workshops. This is the one that had the biggest impact.' - Andy Bosselman
Callie Eh
'Participating in Jonathan's workshop in Istanbul was both a privilege and a rewarding experience. Jonathan is not only a talented photographer but also an exceptional mentor. He genuinely cares about our growth in photography. Each participant received personal attention, which helped us get valuable insights and feedback during our shooting and portfolio reviews.' - Callie Eh
Deron Lord
'Jonathan Jasberg’s Istanbul workshop was an incredible experience from start to finish. Jonathan created a relaxed but well-structured environment that made it easy to focus on learning, creating and exploring. Our days started with morning photo walks in specific areas of the city, often with one-on-one time with Jonathan for feedback and guidance.
The small group size helped create a friendly, supportive environment. Compared to most other workshops I’ve taken, this one offered more time in the field, and it had more than just an editing focus; it was a comprehensive photography workshop that touched on multiple aspects of the image-making process. I can’t wait to do another workshop with Jonathan!' - Deron Lord
Behind The Scenes
Photos of Callie, Pam, Andy, Deron, Thomas and Jonathan during the Istanbul workshop.
Would you like to participate in this workshop next year in Istanbul? Email Jonathan to join the workshop priority notification email list. Workshop dates and signups are sent to this list before they are publicly announced. Most workshops generally sell out before or shortly after they are announced to the public.