Why a photography workshop is the ultimate Christmas gift for creatives

Do you have photography lovers in your life? Not sure what to give them for Christmas? Gift them the present of learning in the form of a photography workshop with the Photo Museum of Ireland and my good self.

I have a number of photography workshops coming up in 2025, both in person in the Photo Museum of Ireland in Dublin and online. I am doing workshops for Mobile Photography and also Street Photography.

Over four Tuesdays in February, in conjunction with the Photo Museum of Ireland, I will be offering a series of 4 online mobile photography workshops. Each week you will have the opportunity to put into practice what you are learning as you create photographs to be proud of using your smartphone camera. I will give one-to-one feedback on all the photographs you create and I can guarantee you will have photos to be proud of. All details here.

Other dates: 4 evenings in September.

Learn how to get great photographs

Full Day Smartphone Photography Workshop – the first one in February is sold out, but there are places available for the March 22nd workshop in Photo Museum of Ireland. By the end of the day, you will have learnt so much, had the chance to put it into practice with one-to-one guidance from me and I am certain you will leave with photos to be proud of and an increased confidence in how to create stunning photography.

Other dates: May 17, July 26, Sep 26 & Nov 22

Full Day Dublin Street Photography Workshop – April 26th – almost sold out – in Photo Museum of Ireland. Learn how to overcome your fears of photographing people and scenes on the street with easy-to-implement techniques as you become a more confident and competent street photographer. Discover the best settings and gear and how to get the most from them. You will meet fellow photographers and share in the passion and excitement that street photography brings. Not be missed.

Other dates: Aug 23 & Oct 11

I will be celebrating a full decade of offering workshops with the Photo Museum of Ireland in 2025. I have absolutely loved it. Getting to share my love and passion for photography is a true blessing. Very big thanks to all in the Museum who have been so kind and supportive through the years.

What people say about these workshops:

Brendan is not just a superb photographer; he is also an excellent tutor. The course is structured to allow you put what you’re learning into practice and Brendan gives great personalised feedback on all the images. Ann McCabe (Beyond the Basics online course

Highly recommended, Brendan is very patient and makes learning enjoyable. I learnt so much and got fantastic photos. Luisa Guiliani (Full day Mobile Photography Workshop)

What I am taking away from the day is different perspectives and ways of working. Brilliant to see a master at work. I really enjoyed working as a fun creative group with strong guidance and direction from Brendan. Cinzia Salvatori (Dublin Street Photography Workshop)

Check out all details on workshops here.