VISUAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP | WITH ANJA HITZENBERGER
© Anja Hitzenberger
VISUAL STORYTELLING WORKSHOP
SATURDAY, 09. May 2026 & MONDAY, 11. May 2026
In this two-day photography workshop, we will deepen our photographic vision and learn how powerful visual stories can emerge through conscious image composition. Under the guidance of photographer Anja Hitzenberger, we will explore key creative tools in photography through practical exercises: how can lines, colors, light, shadow, and blur be used intentionally in choosing a subject in order to give images more dynamism and expressive power?
Following theoretical impulses drawn from historical and contemporary photography, participants will photograph together on both days. The group will immerse itself in the lively atmosphere around Yppenplatz and explore the cultural diversity of the Brunnenmarkt and its surroundings. Based on these impressions, photographic exercises in the urban environment, as well as group image reviews, will invite participants to connect theory and practice.
The workshop is aimed at beginners and advanced photographers who want to sharpen their visual understanding of photographic composition beyond technical camera instruction and develop a more attentive awareness of their surroundings. The use of a digital camera is recommended so that the photographs can be reviewed and discussed during the workshop.
Two-day photography workshop
Dates:
Sat., 9 May 2026, 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Mon., 11 May 2026, 3:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Participation fee: €185 full price | €145 reduced (for students up to age 27)
Language: German
Number of participants: max. 12 participants; the workshop will take place with a minimum of 5 participants
Meeting point:
Fotomuseum WestLicht, Westbahnstraße 40, 1070 Vienna
Please bring your own camera. On both days, the workshop will begin at the Fotomuseum WestLicht with a short theoretical introduction, followed by ample time for practical photography exercises. The focus lies on creative exchange and collaborative work. As a special highlight, participants will receive free admission to the current exhibition UNTER WASSER, which can be redeemed flexibly during the workshop weekend.
For questions and further information about the detailed schedule, please feel free to contact us at vermittlung@westlicht.com.
About the instructor
Anja Hitzenberger is a photographic artist, photography mentor, and founder of StrudelmediaLive, a photography platform that offers interactive live online photography courses for participants from around the world. Her artistic work has been presented in solo and group exhibitions, at film festivals, and on theater stages across Europe, the United States, South America, and Asia. She has received numerous art awards and has completed residencies in Rome, Paris, Warsaw, Beijing, and Tainan. She studied at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in New York, where she has also been teaching since 2009. Raised in Salzburg, she now lives in New York and Vienna.