2025 PROGRAMME

DSPF 2025 will feature exhibitions, workshops, and talks by some of the best street photographers from every corner of the world.

Complimentary Exhibitions

  • Martin Parr Exhibition

    We are delighted to present the work of Martin Parr in Ireland. Featuring a selection of his iconic work spanning many years.

  • International Guest Photographers

    Running for the month of May, we are delighted to present the work of top international photographers in an outdoor exhibition in Charlemont Square.

  • Single Image Finalists Exhibition

    The top 60 finalists will be featured in the festival exhibition.

  • Series Finalists Exhibition

    The top 10 finalists will be featured in the festival exhibition.

  • Street Portraits Finalists Exhibition

    The top 60 finalists will be featured in the festival exhibition.

Workshops – Learn from the best

  • Rammy Narula 2 Day Workshop

    SEEING DIFFERENT IN DUBLIN

    Rammy coaches photographers and mentors several workshops each year, encouraging self-discovery and establishing personal connections through the creative process.

    DATE: 3RD AND 4TH MAY 2025

    COST: €500

  • Dougie Wallace 2 Day Workshop

    VISUAL LANGUAGE

    Scottish photographer Dougie Wallace is widely known for his long-term social documentary projects and his distinct direct style of expressive street photography. With an international reputation, he has received prestigious awards, showcased his work in renowned institutions and photographic festivals, and authored critically acclaimed books. Based in London, Dougie undertakes assignments and personal projects that take him across the globe.

    DATE: 3RD AND 4TH MAY 2025

    COST: €500

  • Betty Goh - Half Day Workshop

    Creative on Streets

    In this workshop, learn from our expert abstract street photographer, Betty Goh, on how to observe the streets and discover opportunities for abstract street photography. Acquire skills on how to make use of light, spaces and reflections to frame and produce creative abstract images within single exposure and with only minimal edits.

    This course starts with a guided photographing session on the streets, followed by an editing and review session.

    DATE: 3rd MAY 2025, 9am-1.30pm

    COST: €150

Complimentary Talks

  • Martin Parr

    Join us for a talk with Martin Parr. This is a rare opportunity to listen to one of the best-known documentary photographers of his generation.

  • Melissa O'Shaughnessy

    Melissa O'Shaughnessy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is now a photographer based in New York City. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including a solo show at the Municipal Art Society of New York, and group exhibitions at the Museum of the City of New York and the International Center of Photography.

  • Johan Jehlbo

    Johan Jehlbo is a photographer based in Stehag, in the heart of Skåne, Sweden. After moving out of Malmö, his photographic curiosity was sparked by the rural surroundings near his home. This led him to explore how the typically urban genre of street photography could be translated into a rural context.

    Johan is known for his use of flash, which gives his images a distinct and immediate feel. As a co-founder of the international collective "Full Frontal Flash," he has contributed to shaping this style within modern street photography.

  • Richard Bram

    For over 40 years, photographer Richard Bram has been walking the streets of the world looking for the ambient weirdness of everyday life. He has photographed major public events and intimate private moments seeking the significant gesture. Bram regularly writes, lectures, and leads workshops on street photography, and in 2020 a major retrospective of his work was held in Mannheim, Germany. Now based in London, he continues to seek new images wherever his feet take him.

  • Dougie Wallace in conversation with Street Badass

    Join us for this unique opportunity to see Dougie Wallace in conversation with Danny and Todd from Street Badass.

  • Rammy Narula in Conversation with Street Badass

    The Street Badass team of Danny and Todd will be in conversation with Rammy Narula.

  • Danny Jackson - The Eccentrics

    Danny Jackson is a street and portrait photographer, mainly consentrating on short series and photo projects.

  • Stéphane Kyndt & Agnes Burger

    Street Macadam, a dynamic platform that began as a curator hub in 2020, has evolved into a vibrant community of street and documentary photographers. Our identity is deeply rooted in the art of storytelling through the lens, providing a space where individuals can connect, collaborate, and share their passion for capturing the essence of life on the streets.

  • Betty Goh

    “Subconscious”

    Betty Goh will explain her photography journey and why she often refers her abstract street photographs as “Subconscious”. She will also explain the background behind some of her abstract images.

  • Brad Jones

    Brad Jones is an award winning photographer from Brooklyn, New York. He specializes in street photography using light and shadow as his guide for composition. His work focuses on everyday spaces that New Yorkers inhabit and commute through. Brad is a professional photographer as well as a member of the Through The Lands collective.

Photowalks

We will announce details of our Photowalk programme closer to the Festival.

Check back for some exciting announcements.