Flaneur / Saint Petersburg through the Looking Glass

Of all items used in daily life, mirrors are undoubtedly the most mysterious and magical ones. Their ability to duplicate reality and show us our own image is an infinite source of superstitions, legends and works of art. What if we take these magical items outside and see the invisible parts of “the most abstract and premeditated city on Earth” through the looking glass and a camera lens?

This unique format of urban walks is an exercise in creative photography that aims at revealing contrasts and visual “rhymes” that can coexist within a single frame. Mirrors here serve as a window to another dimension, and with good skills and a bit of luck, these photographic experiments can also yield remarkable portraits and urban scenery.
This format of exploration of the city requires good teamwork, and therefore it can be interesting both for small and large groups that can set different creative tasks, depending on their fantasy and skills. As many participants of this artistic experiment noticed, this simple combination of mirrors and cameras reintroduced them to the most common experience – and at the same time an exquisite art – of seeing the city as an ever-changing but always harmonious caleidoscope of facades, volumes, perspectives and patterns.
This format of photo walk can be used for any of our classical and offbeat itineraries and tailored to your interests. It is advised to have proper devices to obtain good results (at the very least, newer versions of smartphones with enhanced photo/video functions; semi professional or professional cameras are preferable) If necessary, participants can be assisted both by an urban guide and a professional photographer.

Starting/finishing at: depends on the chosen itinerary
Duration: 3-4 hours, depending on the chosen itinerary.

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