Rave The Planet - 2 Day Street / Event Photography Workshop

ATMOSPHERE, MOVEMENT & PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing "Rave the Planet 26"

with Cynthia Angela Villiger & Rokas Jankus

(Info: The supporter and pro tickets are only available for our members. If no member status is available after verification, we reserve the right to cancel the ticket)

OVERVIEW

How do you photograph the atmosphere of a day?
How can energy, movement and encounters be translated into images?

The "Rave the Planet" parade offers a unique photographic environment for this. For one day, Berlin is transformed into a place full of music, emotions and encounters. Instead of simply documenting the event, we will use this day as a photographic training ground to take a closer look and react more consciously to situations.

In the theory part, we will talk about image composition, light, movement, flash photography and dealing with people in public spaces. We then go to the parade together and take photos on location.

The next day, we will discuss the resulting images together and reflect on different approaches and experiences.

The workshop will be held in German with English support if required.

WHO ARE CYNTHIA ANGELA VILLIGER & ROKAS JANKUS?

Cynthia Angela Villiger (*1990, Zug, Switzerland) is a photographer and make-up artist based in Berlin. Her photographic work focuses on the observation of public space, human encounters and the traces that people leave behind in places. With a documentary eye, she examines questions of perception, presence and identity, moving between street photography and artistic photography. In addition to her own practice, she organizes exhibitions and hosts FILMRISS FLINTA+ photo walks.

Rokas Jankus (*1985, Vilnius, Lithuania) is a Berlin-based photographer specializing in street and documentary photography. He has been photographing in public spaces for over 15 years, developing long-term projects that deal with urban spaces, everyday observations and the relationships between people and their surroundings. His work has been produced in Berlin, Belgrade, Tokyo, New York and Hamburg, among other places, and has been shown in exhibitions in Germany, Serbia and Switzerland. In his workshops, he teaches technical and creative basics as well as a sensitive and respectful approach to photographing people in public spaces.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?

• Camera
• Comfortable shoes
• Flash optional

All digital cameras are welcome. The only important thing is that you can control shutter speed, aperture and ISO manually.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

We combine theory + practice:

• Photographing atmosphere, emotions and movement
• The basics of photography in public spaces
• Technical basics for fast and dynamic situations
• Photography at the Rave the Planet Parade
• Individual feedback during the practical phase
• Joint review with 5-10 pictures per person
• Exchange about image effect, atmosphere and photographic decisions

PROCEDURE

Saturday, August 15th

09:45-13:15 - Theory & preparation (presentation and open discourse)

• Introduction to street and event photography in the context of major events
• Image examples and photographic positions
• What makes a strong image? Atmosphere, proximity, timing and composition
• Working in crowds: Perception, movement and safety
• Technical basics
• Presentation of photographic tasks for practice

13:15-14:15 - Lunch break & arrival together

14:15 - Open End - Field Work

• Individual photography along the parade
• Guidance and support from the instructors
• Situational feedback on site

Sunday, August 16

10:00-13:00 - Sighting & Review

• Individual edit / joint image selection
• Open feedback session
• Discussion about image composition, moment and posture

IMPORTANT INFO

📍 Location: Galerie Kollaborativ, Saarbrücker Str. 25
⏰ Start: Saturday, August 15, 2026, 09:45 am
⏳ End: Sunday, August 16, 2026, 1:00 pm
🗣 Language: Theory German - practical support German & English

🎟 Places limited to 16 people - secure your ticket!

Minimum 5 participants. In case of no-shows, the workshop will be postponed and the ticket price refunded in full.
Cancellations within 2 days before the event without a valid reason cannot be refunded.