The Market Photo Workshop and the World Press Photo Foundation invite photographers in Africa to apply to participate in a 6-day Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Workshop, which will take place in Johannesburg from 21 – 26 August 2024.
The Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Workshop is an intense 6-day gathering of the top photography professionals, along with 10 carefully selected photographers from the continent. It will place special emphasis on building skills for long and sustainable careers in photojournalism and documentary photography. The Workshop provides lessons in documentary photography, photojournalism, and the development of photo stories through practical assignments and personal projects leading to the creation of a strong portfolio of work, key for pursuing a career in media.
Participants will also have the opportunity to be involved in the development of a newspaper including the publishing of one’s own work in its pages.
The Workshop is tuition-free, accommodation and per diem in Johannesburg will be provided. Travel expenses to and fro Johannesburg will be incurred by the participants.
Application Procedure
The 10 participants will be chosen based on the merit of their applications.
Applicants are required to:
- Submit photography portfolio with at least 10-15 digital low-resolution JPG images (max. 10MB)
- Submit a motivation of up to 500 words on why you think that this opportunity would benefit you.
- Include CV and a 150-word biography in a Word document, which details your qualifications, experience and where you live and/or work.
Travel expenses to be paid for by the applicant. The Market Photo Workshop will provide for accommodation and living expenses in Johannesburg.
A panel of judges appointed by the Market Photo Workshop will participate in the selection process; choosing applications that have merit; that candidates will be able to fully participate in the Workshop, and that they are likely to derive lasting benefits from the Workshop.
Deadline
Applications close on Monday 24 June 2024.
All applications must be submitted by email to busiswam@marketphotoworkshop.co.za and copied to loyisoo@marketphotoworkshop.co.za
Applicants are encouraged to contact Busiswa Mrasi on +27 11 834 1444 with any enquiries.
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