A technical analysis of Saul Leiter’s poetics: visual subtraction, the non-descriptive use of color, and the rejection of transparency in street photography. Discover how the photographer uses reflections, matte surfaces, and off-center compositions to transform the recording of reality into a suspension of perception. An educational feature by Daylight School, a photography school in Rome
Daylight School is an independent space in East Rome dedicated to contemporary photography. Discover our introductory course: learn the fundamentals and develop your own visual style from scratch with industry professionals.
Lorenzo Catena, an award-winning photographer and author of the book “Mareterno,” teaches students how to interpret light and urban geometry in the street photography courses at the Daylight School. This is a premier program for those seeking the best photography schools in Rome to develop their own narrative style.
Valeria Tofanelli, a documentary photographer with the international collective Burn My Eye, teaches street photography and storytelling courses at the Daylight School. Through hands-on sessions and meticulous editing, students learn to work with colors, shadows, and urban geometries to create compelling visual narratives. Discover the educational approach of one of the most dynamic photography schools in Rome.
A documentary photographer and co-founder of Daylight School, our photography school in Rome. Perry Hall teaches street photography in its rawest form: spontaneous shots, direct flash, and no filters. From the streets to international publications, discover his approach in our workshops in Pigneto.
Learning the language of visual art doesn’t stop in the classroom. Our photography happy hours take theory outdoors, combining the analysis of masterpieces with opportunities for informal discussion. An immersive experience blending networking and visual culture, designed to enrich the educational journey of students at our photography school in Rome.
The 50mm is a true classic, but if you want your urban reportage to pulsate with the raw, in-your-face energy of a Rolling Stones song, the 35mm is the ultimate lens. Discover why a wide-angle lens forces you to “step into” the action and how the great masters use it to capture the street. An unfiltered technical guide by Daylight School, a photography school in Rome.
Street photography isn't just about technique; it's a discipline of the gaze. Notes, reflections, and images from the latest workshop to understand how the Daylight School transforms the complexity of the capital into a true open-air classroom.
Looking for a photography school in Rome? Check out Daylight School’s courses: street photography, photojournalism, and visual culture that goes beyond the clichés.
Check out the photography exhibition in Rome at the Daylight School. “Underground: The World Below” pays tribute to Marco Pesaresi, featuring some of the biggest names in street photography.