If you are one of those who say, 'Wow! Finally Cincinnati,' then this is the photo workshop for you.

A strategy of mine has been to pick workshop locations I was personally curious to visit and photograph, and as I casually stated some time ago, 'If others want to go as well, we'll make it a workshop.'

 
   

It started with Havana, and then there has been Salt Lake City, Denver, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and other locations in the past two years (and Florence and Tampa are other new locations in 2025).

Believe it or not, Cincinnati is a location that nobody has – ever – mentioned as a place they'd like to do a workshop. So if you are one of those who say, 'Wow! Finally Cincinnati,' then this is the workshop for you.

Grab one of the exclusively few spots in the Overgaard photo three-day workshop in Cincinnati (May 3-5, 2025), and as it is the first workshop in Cincinnati and Ohio ever, it comes with a special introductory invitation-only price of only $1,850.00.

The workshop will be in the Over-the-Rhine district of Cincinnati.

Sign up right now using this payment link (PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express accepted).

 

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Cincinnati is known for art deco architecture. Yes, who would have known? Here is the Union Terminal.

 

What to expect in Cincinnati?

I have mentioned a few times in my books and articles that one best walks out the door with a camera, with no other guide for the road to follow than light and intuition. Here are some of the things I might hope to see in Cincinnati and the Midwest: approachable and friendly down-to-earth people, cleanliness, Art Deco architectural gems, an inviting atmosphere, actual cool hotels, a family-friendly environment... and more.

You will learn in this workshop that some of the elements important to dive into photography are to feel inspired (as in being in a new place with new people) and to be able to focus on what it is you want to create (as in removing random action and noise by avoiding busy and happening places).

Hence, Cincinnati is very promising. The weather will be very pleasant.

 


Three days with nothing but photography. Looking at things and making magic. Inspiring company guaranteed.

 

A photograph is the world seen through the artist's soul

There is something only you have, and I am on a worldwide trail to help you find it. If Cincinnati oSalt Lake, there is where it happens. 

What you have, and only you, is you. Through the Overgaard workshop we explore and dig out the uniqueness of being you, and the result will be good art that could only be made by you. As simple as that. You will get a living proof that even the others in the workshop have many things in common with you, none of them are like you, and none of them are the same.

The Overgaard Workshop is a mix of street walking, cozy moments hanging out on street corners, having a coffee break and talk about life, enjoying quiet places in the city, indoor photo editing, critique, portrait photography on location – and the always unexpected that occurs when you meet life and people in a city.

To sign up now for the Cincinnati Workshop, May 3-5, 2025, use this payment link (PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express accepted)

 


Jump on a flight and meet the group in Cincinnati.

 

     
 

The Overgaard Workshop Experience

"At first I didn't realize what I had learned. The editing, and especially the portrait shooting, brought me a lot. In addition, the workshop gave me something new. I dared to submit a picture to a street art contest! The picture has now been chosen for an exhibition along with fourteen others. Thank you for your influence and the inspiration of your books."
M. K. (Berlin 2022 class)

 

I got my enthusiasm for photography back ... Just like that

"Back home from the workshop, I wanted to thank you for the London Workshop.
In your publicity material you say, 'My goal is to instill enthusiasm in any photographer and raise his or her skill level, self-confidence and production volume. And I do'.
Well, you did! It was a great pleasure."
R.H. (London 2024 class)

 

In the footsteps of a Master of photography ...

"A common mistake when you fall in love with photography, is to think that buying gear will bring you talent. Not so. When you're serious about photography, you need to devote quite a few hours, a couple days, to learn the craft by observing from someone who has honed his own craft for decades, like Thorsten Overgaard.
I had the chance to be in the footsteps of Thorsten, during a street photography workshop he organized in Paris, and it really opened my eyes on how to have the proper look through my freshly bought (used) Leica. 
It is the kind of experience that "sticks" with you later, for hours of photographic pleasure. Not only did I learn about the technique but I was able to pick up almost on a philosophical level, an appreciation of life & light that is part and parcel of the craft of true Masters."
R. S. (Paris 2021 class)

  
     

 

 

One of the exciting things in an Overgaard Workshop (that you didn't expect) is the portrait photography part. A few hours where you get your personal crash course in working close with a living person in front of the camera, and how to master the technical perfection of a photo using reflector, light meter, color meter, and how to time the exact right moment to capture the soul of another person. You might also get to experience being in front of the camera, if you like.
One of the exciting things in an Overgaard Workshop (that you didn't expect) is the portrait photography part. A few hours where you get your personal crash course in working close with a living person in front of the camera, and how to master the technical perfection of a photo using reflector, light meter, color meter, and how to time the exact right moment to capture the soul of another person. You might also get to experience being in front of the camera, if you like.

 

"It was really great getting together with you and be in the Leica-bubble for a few days. I liked the relaxed atmosphere and learning from the group". Bengt Kallenberg by Thorsten Overgaard.
"It was really great getting together with you and be in the Leica-bubble for a few days. I liked the relaxed atmosphere and learning from the group". Bengt Kallenberg by Thorsten Overgaard.

 

"Reading your books and attending your workshop has truly inspired me". There is always the coffee breaks. Thorsten Overgaard and David Suchet (Photo by Rob Farrands).
"Reading your books and attending your workshop has truly inspired me". There is always the coffee breaks. Thorsten Overgaard and David Suchet (Photo by Rob Farrands).

 

Ohio not your thing?
Check out the other workshops at workshops.thorsten-overgaard.com

"Reading your books and attending your workshop has truly inspired me". There is always the coffee breaks. Thorsten Overgaard and David Suchet (Photo by Rob Farrands).
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