Photography workshop and pop-up exhibition

£175 booking essential

21st of June

9.30am - 5pm: Workshop

7.00pm - 9pm: Exhibition and Social

Hackney Urban Survey is a series of photography workshops and pop-up exhibitions created by Mass Collective to explore Hackney’s rich and diverse urban fabric, building a collective archive of what Hackney is today.

This phase of Hackney Urban Survey has reached its eighth and final chapter — and we’re closing the circle with something truly special. This time, the workshop and exhibition will take place at the Photobook Café, a renowned creative hub in Old Street, and we’re thrilled to be joined by none other than Mark Power as guest tutor.

Mark will guide us through some of his most relevant work exploring the theme of boundaries before joining us for the hands-on photography session and exhibition curation. With a keen eye for sequencing and narrative, he’ll help shape the final selection of images. This is a rare chance to be inspired by — and work alongside — one of Magnum’s most celebrated photographers. His seminal projects, including The Shipping Forecast, The Sound of Two Songs, and Good Morning, America, have deeply influenced the work we do at Mass Collective.

The workshop is open to 15 photographers, welcoming both professionals and passionate amateurs. On Saturday 21st June, we’ll spend the day immersed in talks, shooting, and group reviews — all culminating in a one-night-only flash exhibition at the Photobook Café, where each participant will showcase a print produced during the day.