Documentary Photography Course
This hands-on course equips you with the skills to create compelling documentary photography projects, from ethical planning and shooting to editing and sharing your stories.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short, hands-on course helps you plan and carry out engaging real-life stories with solid ethics, proper consent, and sure-footed techniques on the ground. You will sharpen your visual approach, deal with legal and privacy matters, manage tough encounters, and create meaningful edits and sequences, backed by thoughtful writing, peer review, and practical ways to share your finished projects.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Ethical documentary practice: apply consent, privacy, and cultural respect on shoots.
- Visual storytelling strategy: plan place-based narratives with strong shot lists.
- On-location shooting: master candid composition, light, and unobtrusive technique.
- Editing and sequencing: select, caption, and order images for powerful photo essays.
- Reflective critique: assess your work, integrate feedback, and refine future projects.
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