A photograph can change our opinion of a subject, perspective of an event and perhaps even change the way we view the world.
A photo can enable us to travel through space and time to a place we may never visit to a place of wonder, beauty or conflict.
The work of the photojournalist strikes at the heart of the story. They not only immerse themselves, but also the audience, in the lives, narratives and emotions of those they meet, the events they witness and the communities they visit.
They offer us a slice of life suspended in time, a slice of life that tells a story and offers a glimpse of the past, present and future… all at the same time.
Join me, Faras Ghani, for this 15-part e-Learning course on Photojournalism from Al Jazeera. We’ll be covering everything from creating photo essays and writing captions for your images to the kit you’ll need. So, let’s get started!
Cognitive skills:
The trainee will learn:
- How to get the most out of the camera equipment.
- The history of photojournalism and the camera.
- Arab and International Photojournalism References.
- The stories of significant photojournalists in modern history (Arab and Western).
- The ethics of photojournalism.
Practical skills:
The trainee will learn:
- Technical and creative aspects of photography (camera types, lens choices and exposure triangle).
- How to produce a photographic image.
- How to edit photos, and learn the difference between editing and manipulation.
- How to approach and deal with photo subjects.
- How to work in conflict and crisis zones and stay safe.
Behavioural skills:
The trainee will learn:
- How to use the camera equipment as an extension of creative thought and move ‘beyond buttons and dials’.
- How to behave with people that will be photographed.
- How to work ethically and safely in different environments.
- Full lifetime access.
- Paid Certificate.
- Knowledge of the English language.
- A Computer or Mobile with Internet Connection.
