The Geometry of Seeing

Learning to anticipate.
Henri Cartier-Bresson and the decisive moment.
August 10 – August 24, 2026
Print Reveal: September 3
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  • WEEK ONE

    Monday, August 10
    6:00PM – 9:00PM

    The Geometry of Seeing
    An in person seminar introducing the photography and philosophy of Henri Cartier-Bresson. Together we will explore The Decisive Moment, anticipation, visual geometry, and the principles that shaped one of the most influential bodies of work in twentieth century photography. The evening concludes with an introduction to the first assignment.

    Thursday, August 13
    6:00pm – 9:00pm

    Assignment I: Photowalk - Anticipation 
    Our first assignment is about observation and anticipation. Together we will explore the streets, learning to recognize the relationships between light, geometry, movement, and gesture. Rather than searching for photographs, we will work toward anticipating the moment before it reveals itself.

    WEEK TWO

    Monday, August 17
    6:00pm – 9:00pm 

    Critique & refinement
    A collaborative critique of Assignment I, exploring composition, anticipation, timing, and visual geometry. Together we will discuss each body of work, refine our approach, and conclude the evening with an introduction to the final assignment.

    Thursday, August 20
    6:00pm – 9:00pm

    Assignment II: Photowalk - The Decisive Moment 
    Our final assignment brings together everything we've explored throughout the workshop. We will continue working in the streets, refining our ability to recognize the precise instant when composition, movement, light, and gesture exist in perfect balance. The goal is not simply to capture a moment, but to recognize the one that cannot be repeated.

    Monday, August 24
    6:00pm – 9:00pm

    Final Critique and Print Selection
    Our final evening together is dedicated to reviewing the completed assignments and selecting the photograph that best represents each participant's work. Together we will refine each final image through discussion, editing, and proofing before it is professionally printed, archival mounted, custom matted, and framed as a finished museum quality photograph.

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    Thursday, Sept 3
    5:00pm

    Print Reveal
    Our workshop concludes with the unveiling of each participant's finished photograph. Professionally printed, archival mounted, custom matted, and framed, each image represents the culmination of two weeks spent studying the philosophy of Henri Cartier-Bresson and the art of anticipating the decisive moment.