The Infraordinary: A Conceptual Approach to Street Photography with Sandra Hernández.

This one-day intensive workshop with Sandra Hernández invites photographers to move beyond shooting and engage with the deeper layers of meaning in their work. Rooted in a philosophical approach to street—and everyday—photography, the session draws inspiration from The Infraordinary by French writer Georges Perec, who challenged us to pay attention to the overlooked and to uncover the subtle narratives of the ordinary. Through a combination of group discussion, portfolio reviews, and collective reflection, Sandra will guide participants in exploring questions such as:

What lies beneath the surface of an image?
How can editing shape meaning?
How can we develop a more intentional way of seeing?

This is not a technical workshop. It’s an invitation to pause, rethink, and reframe your photographic practice with fresh eyes. 

This workshop is supported by Fujifilm México.

⚠️  Important: Some activities may overlap. Please check the schedule carefully before booking. Participants will not be able to attend two activities that run at the same time.

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Date: Sunday, 28th September 2025 

Language: English 

Max. number of Participants: 10

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Provisional Schedule 

Sunday, 28 September 2025

09:00 – 10:00 · Welcome & Sandra’s presentation.
10:00 – 12:00 · Group discussion: The Infraordinary & intentional seeing.
12:30 – 13:30 · Lunch break.
13:30 – 16:00 · Portfolio reviews & collective feedback.
16:00 – 17:00 · Final reflections & closing.

What You’ll Need 

• A body of work (completed or in progress) for discussion.
• A digital or printed portfolio (approx. 10–20 images).
• A notebook or device for taking notes 

This is a non-technical, theory-based session — no camera required

Location 

Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa (Room information will be shared with participants upon registration.) 

Who Should Attend? 

This workshop is designed for photographers of all levels who are looking to slow down, reflect, and bring more clarity, meaning, and intention to their photographic work.