Kyral · First edition
Brussels
One day on the street with Daniel Rachamim and Stuss Helder. Theory in the morning, two rotations of smaller groups in the afternoon, video call critique together two weeks later.
€300 · 10 people maximum · 18 July 2026
Date
Saturday, 18 July 2026
Time
10:00 – 18:00 CET
Price
€300 per person
Group
10 people maximum
Language
English
Venue
Announced upon registration
From the instructors
What each of us teaches you
You shoot with each of us across the day, in small rotating groups. Daniel and Stuss read the same streets from different angles. Here is what each one will work on with you.
Daniel Rachamim
Documentary · humanity
Daniel works documentary-first. Expect close-in time on faces and moments, on how to approach strangers without breaking what you are trying to capture, on reading a scene before pressing the button. He pushes you to engage rather than observe from a distance. Most of your rotation with him is on the street, working in pairs or alone with feedback in real time.
Stuss Helder
Beyond the Obvious · atmosphere
Stuss teaches the Beyond the Obvious method, a deliberate way of seeing past the first read of a scene. Expect work on reflections, geometric layering and atmospheric depth, treating one location as a place that holds multiple frames. The focus is methodical: building a visual language that holds together across an edit, not chasing single hero shots.
The day
Hour by hour
The structure is built around getting full time with both instructors. The morning is theory, the afternoon is hands-on practice on the street. You rotate halfway through so every participant shoots with Daniel and with Stuss, close by but in separate spots.
Theory in venue covers
Daniel
- Street portraiture and approaching people, using natural light to our advantage
- Black and white or colour, understanding why and when to use each
- Understanding who we are as photographers and what draws us to certain images
Stuss
- The Beyond the Obvious method
- Reflections, geometric layering and composition
- Building stronger photographic series and a coherent visual language
10:00 – 12:00
Theory in venue
Two hours indoors with both instructors. We cover approaches, methods and frames of reference before we head out to shoot.
12:00 – 12:30
Lunch
Half an hour around the venue. Brussels has options on every corner.
12:30 – 14:30
Rotation one
Group A works on the street with Daniel. Group B works on the street with Stuss. Participants photograph in specially chosen urban environments while receiving live feedback and hands-on guidance throughout the session. Small groups allow for close interaction, helping participants sharpen observation, timing and instinct in the field. During the second half of the day, groups switch instructors to experience a different perspective and rhythm of working.
14:30 – 15:00
Coffee and switch
A pause somewhere calm in the city, a park or quiet corner with a coffee place, toilets and refreshments nearby. Time to regroup before groups swap.
15:00 – 17:00
Rotation two
Groups swap. You spend the second half of the day shooting with the other instructor.
17:00 – 18:00
Recap and next steps
We regroup somewhere in the city to exchange impressions from the day, what we noticed, what to chase. Daniel and Stuss brief the two-week assignment, set expectations for the video call critique and answer anything still open before we close.
Two weeks later
Group video call critique
Two weeks on, we jump back on a video call together. Bring five or six images from the day and the weeks since, and talk us through why those ones. We react, the group joins in, the day comes into focus. This is where the masterclass finishes, one last evening with everyone.
Daniel RachamimWhat's included
In the €300
- Two photographers teaching their complementary approaches
- Full-day theory and street session with rotating small groups
- Two-week shooting assignment with a brief on the day
- Group video call critique two weeks after the masterclass
- Coffee and small refreshments along the way
What to bring
You only need
- Your own camera (DSLR, mirrorless or an advanced smartphone)
- A spare battery and memory card
- Comfortable shoes; the afternoon is on foot
- A small notebook if you write while you shoot
Who it's for
Two starting points, your own signature
Whatever your level, the day asks the same of you: get close, engage and shoot with intent. We don't teach the camera from zero and we don't hand out formulas. Where you start shapes what we work on with you, never whether you belong.
First time
If photography is still new to you, the masterclass meets you where you are. The starting point is comfort with your camera and its basic settings. From there, we work on what to look for, when to press the button and how small choices in the moment begin to shape something recognisably yours.
Experienced
If you have been shooting for years, the masterclass works as a deliberate disruption. Familiar habits become visible when someone else is watching the same scene. The aim is to sharpen attention, question first instincts and develop a visual language that holds together across an edit, not just in single frames.
What you'll leave with
By the end of the day
One day on the street with both of us, then a fortnight to put it into practice. Here is what you take home.
- Approach strangers on the street without breaking the moment you are trying to catch
- Read a scene and anticipate the frame before you raise the camera
- Use reflections, layering and atmosphere to find the second image inside the first
- Build a series that holds together across an edit, not just single hero shots
- See your own choices more clearly, the first step to a signature that is yours
Stuss HelderFrequently asked questions
Before you book
- Who is this for?
- Anyone serious about street photography, from first-timers comfortable with their camera's basics to photographers with years behind them. Where you start shapes what we focus on with you, not whether you belong.
- What camera do I need?
- Your own, whatever it is. A DSLR, a mirrorless or an advanced smartphone all work. Bring a spare battery and a memory card.
- How much walking is there?
- The afternoon is spent on the street, on foot. Wear comfortable shoes. We keep a steady pace with breaks along the way.
- What if it rains?
- We shoot anyway. The street does not stop for weather and neither does the work. Some of the strongest frames come out of it.
- Is lunch included?
- Coffee and small refreshments are. Lunch is a short break to grab something nearby, on your own.
- Can I get a refund?
- Tickets are non-refundable and tied to this masterclass, but you can transfer your place to another person at no charge. In exceptional circumstances, like serious illness, email us directly and we'll sort it out.
- Is the video call critique part of the masterclass?
- Yes. It is the session two weeks on where the work comes together and the masterclass finishes, not an add-on. We pick a date that suits the group.
Refund and conduct
Tickets are non-refundable and tied to this masterclass, but you can transfer your place to another person at no charge. In exceptional circumstances, like serious illness, email us directly and we'll sort it out. The full booking and conduct terms are on the terms page.
Ready
Brussels, 18 July
10 places, two instructors, one full day on the street, followed by a video call critique together two weeks later.