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First of all thank you for the fantastic workshop. I enjoyed it immensely and I learned a lot as well.
I believe you provided great attention, provided valuable input, and you were very personable. You cared about the students and it showed. We executed the plan daily and you kept us all in loop when things changed. You also let all of the attendees know places and situations as photo opportunities, while we are on the field. You cared about us, and made sure we got what we wanted from the workshop.
Sehmuz Bayhan - Kyoto Apr 2023
I loved how well organized the workshop was. Your arrival guide included everything. Your workshop is really incredibly worthwhile. Thank you very much!
Florian Renz - Kyoto Apr 2023
A workshop with Jonathan Jasberg is a great experience, as his teaching is always focused on improving your personal work, with precise analysis of the photos during the reviews as well as helping you in the field.
He is always ready to help, to share his experience and to give advice, and takes very good care of the organisation so that everything goes smoothly, also because he knows the places very well. He also has an incredibly wide photographic culture and a very high level of requirement of what a « good photo » should be, which is hugely inspiring. Just great!
Laurent Catach - Oaxaca Feb 2023
I attended the street photography workshop in Japan with the goal of improving my photography skills and creativity. Jonathan provided me with practical and insightful guidance during one-on-one sessions, group discussions, and detailed feedback on my photos.
Jonathan's teaching style was relaxed and approachable, which helped me feel more comfortable with the complexity of street photography and created an environment that allowed every participant to push their boundaries. Overall, the workshop was a highly enjoyable experience that gave me the opportunity to progress and gain a deeper appreciation for the art of street photography.
Vica Rosario Bogaerts - Kyoto Apr 2023
I truly enjoyed that week and, honestly, I feel a bit nostalgic. I learned a great deal and, as well as a fantastic photographer, Jonathan is a great teacher.
This workshop was more than I could ask for. The atmosphere was fantastic, Jonathan carefully prepared everything so we felt comfortable and could focus on enjoying photography. Great places, great people and a great teacher. I ended up learning a lot and had a wonderful week.
Tulio Labadie - Oaxaca Feb 2024
Kyoto was my second workshop with Jonathan (after Oaxaca) and I enjoyed it very much. Jonathan was meticulous in planning the workshop and executed the planned sessions (and lunch/dinner/coffee breaks) flawlessly. He was also a delight to learn from!. He helped us understand the different places we are going to visit, in terms of opportunities and challenges. He worked with the individuals, and conducted the review sessions with clarity/focus and a lot of humor. He has deep knowledge and understanding about Japanese culture which was a bonus!
We learnt a lot about the Japanese worldview and lunch-ed/dined at fantastic places :). More importantly, Jonathan is a great person to hang out with. I would highly recommend this workshop, I enjoyed it a lot.
Sandip Aine - Kyoto Nov 2023
This workshop in Kathmandu was really great! Jonathan does a lot of preparation (including portfolio reviews), takes us to the best places, is always available for advices or for sharing his experience, and always gives us very useful feedback during the photo reviews every evening. With his own style and personality, which is gentle, he still pushes us to do better photos and to progress in many ways, especially about composition. And, of course, his own personal photographical style and work are very inspiring. Certainly a wonderful experience!
Laurent Catach - Nepal Oct 2023
Jonathan’s attention to detail is remarkable - in his photography as well as with the organization of this course. And here two things stood out for me in particular: he shared not only his experience on how to get the best shots in various situations but also explained what makes a great photo and how to recognize one. Each day of shooting was concluded with an individual review and tips for further improvement. The result was a workshop with a steep learning curve and a lot of value for anyone interested in street photography.
Andreas Schneider - Oaxaca Feb 2024
Jonathan was very hands-on during the entire workshop! He pointed specific techniques out and explained why some things work and others don't. He was indefatigable! This was a very intensive but also a laid-back workshop. We had an opportunity to bond as a group of photographers and have a critique each night. During the day we split into pairs or threes and Jonathan would pick a group to work with.
Post-workshop, Jonathan provided us with personal critiques of the portfolio submitted in advance of the workshop as well as helped to create and curate a portfolio from the workshop. He has a place on his website for final portfolios to include our IG and personal websites. I felt really invigorated and motivated to continue the techniques learned in the workshop.
Nicole Horvath - Oaxaca Feb 2023
It was an amazing revelatory workshop that made me think completely differently than I am used to take, and therefore its already a Bingo for me. I was happy with everything, you were generous with your time, and rightfully ruthless in selection of the photo process.
Hasan Sadigli - Kyoto Nov 2023
Thanks so much for everything. I had a blast. Would love to return for another workshop for sure.
Dave Brewer - Oaxaca Feb 2024
Jonathan's workshop in the Kyoto area is exactly what any aspiring street photographer should be looking for to improve their skills. My goals coming in were to focus on further developing my compositions using techniques such as layering, reflections, echoes, but also capturing emotions by gaining confidence in getting closer to the subject(s).
Coming out of the 5 day intensive workshop, I feel that Jonathan has helped me significantly improve on those aspects of street photography and that the learnings from the workshop helped me a gain a much better understanding and confidence on how and when to best deploy those methods.
The format and planning of the workshop are well thought in a way that maximizes the learning experience within the available time. There is a well balanced time allocations to overviews, discussions and critical reviews before, during, and after intense long days of street photo shooting. I very much enjoyed learning in a small collaborative group (3 students) of talented photographers.
Besides being an amazing street photographer and teacher, Jonathan is also fond of Japanese culture and customs which he likes to share. He speaks Japanese fluently which brought us closer in our interactions with locals anywhere we went and made our experience more authentic. Overall this workshop is an excellent learning and development opportunity at a great price value in a unique environment. I would definitely recommend it to others without any hesitation.
Mehdi Zouari - Kyoto Apr 2023
I was lucky enough to be able to register for the workshop in Oaxaca with Jonathan due to a late cancellation and I am so happy that I did. Jonathan was well prepared and sent us pre-travel information to ensure that our arrival in Oaxaca went smoothly. Also very well thought out and handy were a map and notes on different areas in town that had good photographic potential and at what time of day.
Jonathan was generous with his time, spending a portion of the day with each participant out on the streets and giving advice and suggestions, but also gave us time to explore and shoot on our own, or with others in the group. The size of the group was perfect and I felt that we all got a lot of individual attention. The places we traveled to outside of Oaxaca City were interesting and each unique. The after dinner critiques were honest and valuable, and gave me some tips to improve my photos in the next day of shooting.
It was fun spending the week with Jonathan and the other very talented photographers in the workshop. I have more than a few images of my week in Oaxaca that I am proud of and I feel as if my week with Jonathan helped me understand what skills I can improve upon to create even better images in the future.
Pamela Fricke
Thank you for the great workshop experience. I love the intensity and immersiveness of your workshops. Great group of fellow photographers is a great bonus as well. As you know this was my 2nd workshop with you, and after attending other street photography workshops, I really appreciate the attention and support you provided for all of us through the experience. I will definitely attend your future workshops again.
Sehmuz Bayhan - Oaxaca Feb 2024
I had a good gut feeling, based on what I'd read about you and your work, and the B&H interview. My instincts were right! Glad I was able to contact you early and reserve a spot.
Your patience, honesty, directness, diplomacy, flexibility, and humor were appreciated! It was interesting to see you take such an interest in our work, spending more time on certain images than I would've thought! I like how you worked with each member individually over the 5 days at the different locations, helping with our specific goals and strengthening skills. You took care of our non-photography needs as well, when needed!
Parvathi Kumar - Oaxaca Feb 2023
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This is the second time I participated in a street photography workshop led by Jonathan. Much like the experience I had during the previous workshop, the Kathmandu workshop was exceptionally well-organized and executed. The dedication and planning Jonathan invests in scouting locations that offer great potential for street photography was obvious and made this workshop a very positive experience.
What I particularly like about this workshop is its flexibility. Participants have the opportunity to shoot independently but also to shoot with Jonathan. When working solo, our group of five maintained connection through live location sharing on our phones, which gave me a sense of security while wandering the streets of an unknown place. When shooting alongside Jonathan, he consistently helped me to broaden my photographic perspective.
One of the reasons I signed up for the workshop is that I admire Jonathan's photography. However, what truly sets him apart when it comes to leading a photography workshop is his ability to adapt to the individual pace and level of each of the participants. In addition, I was impressed that he can appreciate complex photos as much as quieter and more simple photos, which may not be his own style. The photo reviews in the evening provided me with a lot of new insights and I also really enjoyed being in company of those who love to talk about photography which on normal days feels more like a solitary hobby.
Vica Rosario Bogaerts - Nepal Oct 2023
The workshop fulfilled my expectations; the most valuable thing for me was to know closely your point of view about certain photos, and the minor (but unexpected and relevant) fixes that you did sometimes on them.
Also it was interesting to "confront" my aesthetic style with yours, a little more inclined towards the weird element, which will give me food for thought for a while. In addition, and as I already sensed in the video on complex composition, your way of explaining is technical and precise (I can tell you were a programmer, hehe), far from the more vague postures that sometimes artists have.
In general, I have noticed something very good and that is that you have infected me a little with your level of demand with the photos, which is very high and based on a very strong self-criticism.
Andrés Ramos - Kyoto Mar 2023
"Thank you very much for everything man. It really was an amazing workshop and i feel like i learned so much. Definitely got my moneys worth by the end of the first day of meeting you! You're a superstar."
Klaus Enrique - Nepal Oct 2023
It was a fantastic workshop in such a comfortable setting. Jonathan worked with all the participants as a group and individually, providing inspiration, answering questions and making himself completely available over the course of the workshop. I was able to put his suggestions into action that provided immediate results. The chosen locations and events, plus additional suggestions were all wonderful and created a complete, enjoyable experience.
Bill Schaefer - Oaxaca Feb 2023
The workshop in Nepal was excellent. You have done an excellent job at preparing this workshop with sites within easy reach and great logistics. The portfolio sessions are very valuable, especially for returning attendees as it allows the photographer and instructor to see the progress made from past workshops.
Mehdi Zouari - Nepal Oct 2023
The workshop with Jonathan was fantastic. Jonathan is an excellent teacher, knowledgeable, dedicated, and very approachable. He generously shared his thoughts on all aspects of street photography, from history to philosophy to the very practical aspects. The workshop content was great too, we went to different places almost every day, had long shooting sessions, and in each session Jonathan worked tirelessly with us. The highlights for me were the markets around Oaxaca, and of course the San Martin carnival. I would love to join him again if i get a chance.
Sandip Aine - Oaxaca Feb 2023
The following helped make the workshop a successful event.
The pre-workshop 'tasks' and information gathering were relevant. Jonathan's feedback on our images at the initial group meeting helped set expectations. This was followed up with a personalised written portfolio review post-workshop.
With just 3 participants, we were allocated regular (three hour) one-on-one sessions in the field which allowed for personalized tuition, practice and discussion. Feedback from daily image reviews informed ways to improve. His priority was on our shooting, not his. Personalized arrival guides for each participant, a daily booking in a meeting room for reviews and timely communication helped the workshop run smoothly.
Lou Gilbert - Kyoto Mar 2023
Jonathan has the largest cranium that we've seen in the 100 year history of our market. If he comes to your market, don't bother looking for a hat that will fit his giant head. It is a waste of time.
Sweet Market Lady - Oaxaca Feb 2023
Just kidding :) Thank you for reviewing feedback from my workshop's participants. I hope you've enjoyed looking at their work and hope to see you in one of my future workshops.
-Jonathan Jasberg