Why We Chose Budapest

We have both followed the city’s development over many years and have taken thousands of photos here. Lars-Henrik has been running workshops a couple of times a year since 2019 (only interrupted by COVID) and has built a broad network in the city.
Warren has lived in Budapest for many years and knows the city like the back of his hand. His deep knowledge of the city greatly benefits our workshop participants.

The workshop is based in Budapest for several reasons, including:

• It’s easy to get to Budapest by both plane and train.

• The city has a rich history and offers countless photographic opportunities.

• It has a well-developed public transport system.

• It’s an exciting (and affordable) city that can easily be combined with a few extra days before or after the workshop—making it a complete city break.

Course Format

Both Warren and Lars-Henrik are experienced instructors with many years of practice in sharing knowledge and creativity.
We are both hands-onin our teaching approach and spend our time actively out on the streets — not in a classroom.

Our philosophy is that you learn best through practice. During our photo walks, we explore and discover subjects, take the photos, and then discuss both the results and the techniques behind them.

We are convinced that this is the best and most effective way to learn.

Price per Participant

• 4-day workshop:€965 (NOK 11,400)

• Nude Art add-on:€295 (NOK 3,485)

The price includes the workshop and local transportation during the workshop.
Travel to/from Budapest and accommodation are not included.

Upon registration, a deposit of €150 (NOK 1,775)will be invoiced.
The remaining balance is due 30 days before the workshop starts.

Practical information

PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

• All types of cameras are welcome, from compact to system cameras. Even if you only have a mobile phone, you will still enjoy the workshop.

• It is not necessary to bring heavy equipment; a standard zoom lens in the 24–70mm range (approx.) is more than enough. For night or evening photography, a tripod is recommended.

• A small backpack to carry your tripod, water, and a snack is also a good idea.

Transport.

The most convenient way to reach Budapest is by plane.

From the airport, you can take a taxi, Bolt/Uber, or bus:

• Airport Shuttle (100E):Departs right outside the arrivals hall. A one-way ticket costs 2,200 HUF (≈64 NOK), and it’s cheaper if you have a travel pass. The bus terminates in the city center.
• Taxi:Available at the same location, typically costing around 800–900 NOK.
• Bolt/Uber:Personally, I use Bolt when traveling with equipment that’s difficult to carry on the bus. A ride usually costs 400–500 NOK.

Weather

As is well known, the weather can be difficult to predict, but generally I have had good experiences.
Here are some historical data that can serve as a guideline:

Weather in May: Click here

Weather in July:  Click here

Weather in September:: Click here

Accomodation

• There are many good hotels in Budapest. Personally, I always rent a furnished apartment through this company:

  Home in Budapest(I’ve been using them for over 15 years).
  They are a couple managing around 59 apartments. You can email them at homeinbp@gmail.com— feel free to mention that you were referred by Lars-Henrik Milert.

  We are also happy to assist with making contact if needed.

Instructor Lars-Henrik Milert

I’ve been taking pictures since I was six years old, got my first SLR camera at twelve, and have taken hundreds of thousands of photos since then.
I have extensive experience from both the analog and digital worlds of photography. I’ve spent countless hours in a traditional darkroom and today I actively use both Lightroom and Photoshop in my work.

I’ve held several solo exhibitions in Norway and abroad and have my own spacious photo studio (130 m²).
Many people probably remember me from my years at Japan Photo, where I observed a strong demand for personal guidance — something I’ve carried with me into my workshop work today.

Instructor Warren Richardson

Warren Richardson is a freelance photojournalist currently working in Eastern Europe. Born in Australia
in 1968, he is a self-taught photojournalist who undertakes long-term projects dealing with human and
environmental issues, as well as assignments for newspapers, magazines and companies. He has lived
in Asia, the USA and Europe and the Middle East, and during a period in the UK and US he worked in
celebrity photography. He is currently working on the project to do with homelessness and the layers
that intertwine between addiction and self-worthlessness that stems from trauma. He lives by the prov erb that says: “We have not inherited the land from our fathers, we have borrowed it from our children.”
Warren Richardson is the World Press Photo of the Year 2016 winner for his photo of refugees cross ing the border from Serbia into Hungary, near Horgoš (Serbia) and Röszke (Hungary), on 28 August
2015. In 2018 Warren was given high honours by SIPA awards for his project, Plagued Generatio

Program

Day 1:We meet at 14:00 at a café in the city center to get to know each other. Afterwards, we take an introductory walkthrough the city, where we assess each participant’s photographic skills.

Day 2:In Budapest, we split into two groups. Lars-Henrik leads a tour in the city center, while Warren takes his group to the 8th district. After lunch, the groups switch, continuing the day with inspiration and exciting photo opportunities.

Day 3:Not just a random outing — we take a train to Győr, about 1.5 hours from Budapest. Here we explore, among other things, Napoleon’s House. Győr is full of history and interesting architecture, providing opportunities to capture light and shadows in narrow alleys or a street musician in the square. Time is allocated for lunch, and in the afternoon we return by train to Budapest.

Day 2 or 3:A night shoot is arranged in the city center.

Day 4:Time for a recap at the Base Camp and a final photo walk in the city before saying goodbye to those not joining the Nude Art add-on in the photo studio.

Day 4 Add-On

Nude Art Photography in the Studio

You have the option to add a workshop in Nude Art photographywith a professional model.
I have over 30 years of experience in nude art photography and am happy to share my knowledge with participants in this part of the workshop.

The session lasts 2 hours(3 hours if there are 3–4 participants) in a fully equipped photo studio with modern lighting, giving you the opportunity to fully explore your creative ideas.

During this workshop, we will cover:

• How to use lighting in a studio

• Posing techniques

• And of course, you will take home many great images

The price for this Add-On includes the model’s fee, studio rental, and any transportation to the studio. The Nude Art workshop is led by Lars-Henrik Milert.