Humanitarian photographers are storytellers. Their images tell narratives filled with emotion and grit. From highlighting situations of desperation to moments of hope, these photographs tell stories of life. Joining one of these workshops, you will spend your days teaming up with local social impact organizations to tell their stories. Your images will give a powerful visual voice to organizations combating various socio-economic issues. In the past, we have partnered with organizations that are advocating for female empowerment, environmental conservation, gender equality, animal welfare, and many other powerful causes.Â
Learn about nonprofit photography and document the work of inspiring social impact initiatives
Humanitarian photography uses photography to convey the narratives of social challenges that affect our global community. Through the power of photography, the exceptional stories of individuals and communities can come forth, which can help raise awareness.
Check out our blog on humanitarian photography to learn more.
As a humanitarian photographer, you’ll be working on an intimate level with individuals, so it is necessary to consider ethical practices when documenting their lives. Always make sure you treat people with respect during your interactions, and it is of utmost importance to deliver their stories authentically.
With our program, you’ll dive deep into nonprofit charities, gaining an understanding of the impactful endeavors in society, all the while improving your photography skills. You’ll build your portfolio as a humanitarian photographer through a photography workshop led by an expert in the field. Then you’ll be out on the field, working on photography assignments for a humanitarian organization.
Read more about what to expect on a humanitarian photography project.
Depending on which humanitarian photography workshop you’re joining, the equipment we recommend you bring differs. All of our tour pages provide equipment information, thus we kindly ask that you check each page.
"It’s what gets me out of bed in the morning – I believe that it can really make a difference to individuals, organisations and their work. It is such a powerful tool to connect people to people." Discover more about our Photographic Guide, Anna Lusty.
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