Documenting Football Fan Culture | May 2026

Football isn’t just a game—it’s a living, breathing culture built on identity, loyalty, rituals, and community. On match day, the streets around a stadium become a stage where characters, colours, and emotions collide.
This workshop invites you to immerse yourself in that world and learn how to translate its energy into compelling visual stories.

Led by photographer Kane Hulse, known for his street portraits and evocative documentation of fan culture, this full-day workshop takes you behind the scenes of photographing the faces and atmosphere of football.

Whether you want to deepen your documentary practice, push your street portraiture further, or build confidence approaching and directing people, this experience will equip you with the tools to capture authentic moments in one of the UK’s most vibrant subcultures.

Date:
Saturday 16th or Sunday 17th May 2026
(Final date confirmed two weeks prior, dependent on football fixtures. Please keep both days available.)

Price:
£295

Location:
Emirates Stadium, Hornsey Rd, London N7 7AJ
(Exact meeting point confirmed to booked attendees.)

Schedule:

9:30am – Welcome & Briefing (30–45 mins)

Begin the day with an introduction to Kane’s process and the foundations of working creatively in high-energy public spaces.
We’ll cover the plan for the day, ethical and confident approaches to photographing people, and how to prepare your mindset for dynamic environments.

10:00am – 12:00pm: Shoot 1

A guided hands-on session building your confidence and technical ability.

Approaches & Technique

• How to approach someone for a portrait
• Camera setup for fast-paced documentary situations

Light, Positioning & Direction

• Reading and using natural light
• Directing subjects effectively
• Making quick composition decisions under pressure

12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch

Review your first images and begin identifying a subject or theme to explore more deeply in the afternoon session.

1:00pm – 3:00pm: Shoot 2

Develop your visual storytelling by focusing on a single subject or theme with Kane’s guidance.
 

Who This Workshop Is For:

Perfect for photographers who want to:

• Gain confidence photographing people in public
• Develop a personal documentary or portrait style
• Explore football culture with a more considered, artistic approach
• Learn directly from a practising and published photographer

Join Kane Hulse and Leica Akademie for a full day of discovery, observation, and creative challenge.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with stronger technical skills, a deeper understanding of documentary portraiture, and a set of images that capture the true spirit of football culture.

Attendee Requirements:

• Open to all skill levels
• All camera formats welcome (digital or film)
• Tutors are proficient with both mediums
• A Leica camera is not required

Important Information:

This workshop is conducted outdoors.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and be comfortable walking 0.5–1 mile throughout the day.