WORKSHOPS

Laurin Strele Photography Workshop

Documentary & Storytelling Masterclasses

Laurin Strele’s workshops are immersive, small-group programs focused on visual narrative, ethics, and building long-form stories with intent. Each workshop blends fieldwork, critique, and one-to-one mentorship to help photographers develop a clear voice and a refined storytelling process.

 


Upcoming Workshops


Japan Workshop — Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo

JAPAN / APRIL 2026

Documentary & Visual Storytelling Workshop
With Strele & Swope & Flores
Limited to 10 participants

More info

€TBA — details announced soon.

  • Location: Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo, Japan
  • Dates: April 1 – 10, 2026
  • Group Size: Max 10 participants
  • Language: English
  • Leads: Laurin Strele & Ethan Swope & Roberto Flores

Full Itinerary: Street, people, culture, and story-driven projects across Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo with fieldwork, mentoring, and daily reviews.

Questions? Ask in the WhatsApp Group
Cuba Workshop — Havana & Surrounding Regions

CUBA / AUGUST 2026

Documentary & Visual Storytelling Workshop
With Strele & Swope & Flores
Limited to 10 participants

More info

€3,900 — includes hotels (single rooms), guides, and local transport.

  • Location: Havana & surrounding regions, Cuba
  • Dates: August 27 – September 4, 2026
  • Group Size: Max 10 participants
  • Language: English
  • Leads: Laurin Strele & Ethan Swope

Full Itinerary: You’ll receive hands-on mentorship, immersive photo walks, daily feedback sessions, and real-world assignments to sharpen your voice and vision.

Mongolia Workshop — Altai (Kazakh), Gobi & Ulaanbaatar

MONGOLIA / OCTOBER 2026

Documentary & Visual Storytelling Workshop
With Strele & Swope & Flores
Limited to 10 participants

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€4,900 — includes hotels, selected meals, guides, and local transport.

  • Location: Altai (Kazakh region), Gobi & Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
  • Dates: October 10 – 20, 2026
  • Group Size: Max 10 participants
  • Language: English
  • Leads: Laurin Strele & Ethan Swope & Roberto Flores

 

Full Itinerary: Documentary fieldwork across the Kazakh communities of the Altai, the vast landscapes of the Gobi, and the energy of Ulaanbaatar — with guided access, immersive shooting days, real-world assignments, and daily feedback sessions.

India Workshop — Kolkata & Varanasi

INDIA / NOVEMBER 2026

Documentary & Storytelling Workshop
With Laurin Strele & Shivam Pandey
Limited to 10 participants

More info

€4,900 — includes hotels, all meals, guides, and local transport.

  • Location: Kolkata & Varanasi, India
  • Dates: November 21 – 29, 2026 2026
  • Group Size: Max 10 participants
  • Language: English
  • Leads: Laurin Strele & Shivam Pandey

Full Itinerary: Street, people, culture, and story-driven projects across Kolkata & Varanasi with fieldwork, mentoring, and daily reviews.

Upcoming Workshop — December 2026

TBA / DECEMBER 2026

Documentary & Storytelling Workshop
Details announced soon
Limited to 10 participants (est.)


Past Workshops

Laurin Strele Past Workshops

Workshops and mentorships held across Iraq, Syria, India, Bangladesh, China, and Cuba, focusing on cultural context, visual ethics, and long-form storytelling in small groups.


Eyewitness Collective Logo
Workshops, field labs, and collaborative storytelling

The Eyewitness Collective is a collaboration between Laurin Strele, Ethan Swope and Roberto Flores dedicated to documentary photography, fieldwork, and ethical storytelling.

We started Eyewitness in 2025 after our joint workshop in Cuba. Since then, we’ve been developing workshops, travel labs, and collaborative projects and opening doors for committed photographers to join us in the field.

Laurin Strele
Laurin Strele
Ethan Swope
Ethan Swope

Testimonials

Lynne - USA

Transformational Experience

"Not only did my photography skills improve significantly in just a few days, but I also fell in love with Iraq and its people. Laurin is an excellent teacher—patient, encouraging, and always pushing you to see differently. The Iraq workshop was a launching point for me into new creative directions, and I left feeling deeply inspired. This experience was 5,000% worth it, and I’m already planning to join another workshop in the future."

Robert - Switzerland

A Learning Environment That Feels Natural

"I had no idea what to expect, but this workshop far exceeded my expectations. I loved the small group size, which gave me the freedom to ask questions and truly absorb everything. The schedule was flexible yet structured, allowing us to take our time at locations without feeling rushed. Laurin created an environment where learning felt natural, and every moment was an opportunity to grow as a photographer."

Injee - USA

More Than Just Photography, a Personal Journey

"I feel very fortunate to have joined Laurin and Ethan’s workshop. I met great, like-minded photographers from all over the world, got to practice my image-making in a very concentrated manner, and most importantly, fell in love with Iraq. Because of my experience, I will be going back to dedicate more time to its lands and its people"

Claudia - Italy

A Photographer Who Cares About His Students

"What stood out the most was Laurin’s dedication to his students. He didn’t just wait for us to come to him with questions—he actively guided us, gave personal feedback, and created an atmosphere where we felt supported in our creative process. His workshops are a perfect mix of learning, adventure, and connection. I can't wait to join him on another one!"