Description

Magnum Photos and Photo Reason are excited to announce a 3-week comprehensive course in creative documentary, to be held in Hangzhou, China, this summer.

Led by Magnum photographers Emin Özmen, Bieke Depoorter, and Mark Power, this course offers photographers the opportunity to develop a body of work from start to finish. Participants will receive first-hand feedback on organizing their workflows, practice editing and sequencing, and work towards completing a professional portfolio and creating a book dummy. On the final day of the course, participants will present their work to an international jury of renowned reviewers.

By the end of the course, photographers will feel confident in applying to international universities and competitions.

The workshop is open to photographers of all levels, from passionate amateurs to working professionals who want to further refine their skills. Please note that the workshop will be held in Mandarin.


About Photo Reason

Photo Reason is a Chinese-language photography podcast launched in 2023, co-hosted by 4 professional photographers and photography enthusiasts. In 2023, Photo Reason won the Xiaoyuzhou Annual New Podcast Award, and in 2024, it received the Xiaoyuzhou Annual Trending Podcast Award as well as the CPA (China Podcast Award) for Best Fashion & Art Podcast. Today, Photo Reason has become the most-subscribed professional photography podcast in the Chinese-speaking world.


Contact 

If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Pan Chaoqun: chaoqunpan@163.com

You can also contact him through WeChat – ID: bonbondepan

 

 

The workshop will be held in Mandarin.
All participants are welcome at any stage in their practice, whether you are just starting out or an experienced professional.
Yes. You will be asked to apply with a portfolio of 10-15 photos (single image or a series), as well as a short paragraph, mentioning the reasons why you are applying to this specific program.
• All fees must be paid within 72 hours after seat confirmation • Magnum Photos reserves the right to cancel groups with less than 9 participants. Students will be given a full refund. In the event of cancellation, students will be given at least 3 weeks advance notice. • Magnum Photos reserves the right to change or alter the program advertised. • Cancellations: Magnum will reimburse all the registration costs except for a 10% of the costs for administrative fee if you inform us of cancellation at least 90 days before the first day of the Workshop. Beyond this time limit, we will charge the following: 50% of the cost if cancelled between 89 and 60 days before the Workshop commences. 100% of the cost if cancelled less than 60 days before the Workshop commences.
Magnum is committed to fostering a respectful and dignified environment that adheres to the highest level of professional standards. We strive to be inclusive and welcoming to everyone who works with or for Magnum and Magnum photographers, creating an environment in which each person’s rights, dignity and individual worth are respected. You can read Magnum Photos Code of Conduct here: https://www.magnumphotos.com/educational-safeguarding-policy/

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