Lens of Empathy: Portraits of Community and Identity (Online)

Do you have a community you’d like to spotlight—a story that deserves to be seen and understood on a deeper level? This course guides you in the art of visually documenting communities with empathy by engaging deeply with their voices and challenging traditional notions of objectivity in photography. We explore the role of the photographer as an advocate and a storyteller, approaching subjects with compassion, understanding, and a commitment to social justice. Through hands-on assignments, reflective discussions, and in-depth critiques, you learn to create work that illuminates marginalized and underserved communities and uplifts them with respect and dignity.

Note: This course is open to photographers at all levels who are ready to harness the power of images to inspire change."

Course Level / Prerequisite: Open to all skill levels. Students ranging from beginner to experienced will be successful in classes that are Open to All Skill Levels.

Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class.

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