Humanitarian

Humanitarian photography focuses on documenting people, communities, and situations affected by crises, conflict, poverty, or disaster.  The goal is to raise awareness, inspire action, and support advocacy or fundraising efforts, always with respect, dignity, and consent.

These tours are designed around meaningful project work with NGOs and community organisations. While you’ll still receive expert photographic guidance, the focus is on documenting real initiatives and creating images that can support the organisations you work with.

It depends on the program. Some workshops require some experience, and others are free to photographers of all levels. Though either way, your photographic mentor will guide you through the process of storytelling, ethics, and working in real-life environments.

We work with trusted, long-term partners who run ethical, transparent, and community-led initiatives. Each organisation is carefully vetted to ensure the work you’ll document is responsible and genuinely beneficial.

In most cases, yes. Many organisations use tour participants’ images for awareness, fundraising, reports, and social media. You’ll receive a briefing at the start of the trip so you understand what kinds of images are most useful.

Each tour is led by an experienced documentary photographer who offers hands-on coaching, daily feedback, and practical tips on working respectfully and effectively in the field.

A DSLR or mirrorless camera is ideal, with a range of lenses. But the most important thing is that you’re comfortable using your equipment. We’ll send you a detailed list of recommended gear before you travel, and we’re here to give advice and answer questions.

Absolutely. While much of the trip focuses on NGO project work, there’s usually time for exploring the destination, working on personal images, or practising new techniques.