Urban Encounters: Creative Urban Animal Photography Workshop

Step into a day of inspiration, creativity, and discovery. Guided by Czech photographer Jiří Hřebíček, participants will explore artistic approaches to photographing urban animals and the subtle presence of nature in the city.

n 2024, Jiří achieved international recognition as the category winner in “Natural Artistry” at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition — one of the most prestigious photography contests in the world. This milestone reaffirmed his belief that photography can go beyond documentation to become a form of visual poetry.

A self-taught photographer with a background rich in travel and artistic exploration, Jiří’s work blurs the line between photography and fine art. His painterly images — often created using Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) — express not only the appearance of wildlife but also the emotion, rhythm, and atmosphere of the moment. His photographs have been published and exhibited internationally, earning recognition in competitions such as Czech Press Photo, Bird Photographer…