Documentary Photography Course
This course equips you with essential skills in documentary photography, focusing on ethical practices, visual storytelling strategies, proficient on-location shooting, editing for photo essays, and reflective critique. Learn to plan projects, engage communities respectfully, secure consents, and produce standout professional photo essays that resonate deeply.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain skills to plan and capture impactful real-world stories ethically, with proper consent and effective field techniques. Develop visual planning, address legal privacy concerns, manage tough interactions, create meaningful edits and sequences, backed by self-reflection, peer reviews, and ways to showcase your projects.
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Develop skills
- Ethical documentary practice: implement consent, privacy protection, and cultural sensitivity during shoots.
- Visual storytelling strategy: develop location-specific narratives using detailed shot lists.
- On-location shooting: excel in candid framing, lighting control, and discreet shooting methods.
- Editing and sequencing: choose, caption, and arrange images for compelling photo essays.
- Reflective critique: evaluate your projects, incorporate peer feedback, and improve future work.
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