Istanbul 4x4: Finding your Voice
3 - 6 September 2026
INTRODUCTION
 
Unlike our other workshops, this one is a four-day deep dive for only four participants, mentored by Jorge Delgado-Ureña, and designed to help you uncover what truly makes your work yours. 
 
Through a combination of guided fieldwork, reflective editing sessions, and discussions, participants will develop a more intentional, personal approach to photography.
 
To join the workshop, interested participants will need to submit a portfolio of 10-15 photographs via the form on this page. Accepted participants will be notified via email. 
YOUR MENTOR

Jorge Delgado-Ureña

Renowned Spanish photographer, resident mentor and co-founder of The Raw Society, Jorge Delgado-Ureña has taught dozens of photography workshops all over the world.

 

Jorge has over 15 years of experience in photography and an innate ability for teaching. He’s been published in several local and international magazines, including National Geographic, Ijsberg Magazine, La Vanguardia, Publico, Fisheye Magazine to name a few. His photographs have also been exhibited in El Colegio de Periodistas and Lomography Embassy in Barcelona, Lensculture Berlin 2017, The Independent Photographer Berlin 2018, a retrospective exhibition of his work in Menorca, Spain in 2024 and he is currently working on the publication of two books of his work.

DAYS

4 days

GROUP SIZE

4 people, selected via portfolio submission.

DATES

3-6 September 2026

PRICE

1600€/person*

 

Price does not include accommodation, meals, local transportation or flights, however recommendations will be given upon booking. 

 

*Members: 10% discount on the above price.

To apply for this workshop, please email us below with a link (wetransfer, google drive or drop box) of 10-15 photographs of your work along with your social media handle (instagram or website).

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE WORKSHOP

1. Authorship: Finding What Makes You, You

We begin by breaking down the concept of authorship: What does it mean to make work that only you could make? We'll explore your influences, instincts, and patterns to identify what your work is already saying—and what it could say more clearly.

 

2. Technique, On Your Terms

Technique is a tool—not a goal. We’ll refine your technical approach to serve your storytelling and expression, not the other way around. The city will be our testing ground.

 

3. Daily Assignments and Location-Based Practice

You’ll shoot every day in diverse Istanbul neighborhoods with curated assignments tailored to push you out of your comfort zone—and closer to your own style.

 

4. Daily Editing + Group Critique

Every afternoon we’ll review, edit, and discuss. These sessions are where the real growth happens: honest feedback, new perspectives, and emerging clarity.

DISCLAIMER

We reserve the right to improvise (always with the objective to improve your overall experience), and change plans due to adverse weather conditions or complications that may arise that are out of our control. Great photography and safety are our number one priority.

 

We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if the minimum number of participants is not met (which is highly unlikely). 

 

Please do not purchase air travel before confirming with us. 

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PRINTS for Nepal

UNTIL 27 SEPTEMBER
HASTA EL 27 DE SEPTIEMBRE

Following the devastating floods in Nepal, The Raw Society has brought together a special print sale to support affected communities as they recover and rebuild.

100% of funds raised will go towards flood relief and recovery efforts in Nepal.

Tras las devastadoras inundaciones en Nepal, The Raw Society ha organizado una venta especial de fotografías para apoyar a las comunidades afectadas en su recuperación y reconstrucción.

El 100 % de los fondos recaudados se destinará a las labores de ayuda y recuperación en Nepal.