If you’re a photography student looking to gain experience, or if you’re a photography enthusiast keen to improve your skills and build a portfolio, our photography internships could be a great opportunity for you! Keeping in theme with our mission to support grassroots projects, you can embark on a humanitarian photography program to enhance your skill set while supporting a meaningful cause. This is your chance to get on the ground and photograph the work of sustainable development or conservation projects doing important work. The photos you take will make a tangible difference in their marketing and fundraising efforts which will allow the organizations to expand their reach and impact. It’s safe to say, you won’t be short of inspiring photographic opportunities!
All photography internship programs are guided by professional photographers, who will help you make the most out of the experience. It’s a great way to learn new skills or sharpen old ones. These photography internships provide you with a unique opportunity to improve your photography skills and build a strong portfolio, while gaining beneficial experience in the field and insight into inspiring projects.
You’ll join an organization that works directly with their community to solve problems on the ground and make a real impact.
We’ll help you find and prepare for an internship with the organization that’s right for you and your skills, background, and passions.
Working abroad is an experience like no other and your internship will be tailored to your studies and interests.
A photography internship will enable you to create an impressive and diverse portfolio that can be used to display your talents and secure future opportunities.
As an intern, you’ll gain real-world experience in photography projects, preparing you for a successful career in the photography industry.
Sharpen your qualities of creativity, problem-solving, adaptability, and attention to detail by joining one of these photography internships.
Connect with aspiring photographers and professionals in various fields which will grow your interpersonal skills and expand your network.
Participating in a photography internship is sure to enhance your resume, showcasing your dedication to photography and real-world experience in the field.
Contribute to community development by visually representing individuals, their stories, and events that resonate with audiences around the world.
Find out from our previous interns how internship positions in Photography can boost your professional career and grow your interpersonal skills.
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Our photography internships can be a great opportunity if you’re a photography student, if you’re at the start of a photography career, or if you’d like to explore a different focus with your photography. You’ll have the chance to work towards your individual goals during your internship, meaning you’ll get to build a unique portfolio.
A lot! You’ll have the pleasure of being mentored by a professional photographer, who will help you sharpen your skills on all levels. All our photography internships are customized, which ensures that you’ll be working on your own level and towards your own goals. Beyond photography skills, an internship abroad also brings plenty of personal growth opportunities that come with living and working in a new environment with people from various backgrounds.
Good question! The two programs do overlap to a degree, as they are set in the same location and focused on nonprofit photography, but there are some differences as well. The photography volunteer project starts with a one-week workshop and has a set structure. The photography internship, on the other hand, is designed for each individual intern, so it’s less rigid in structure. We require more experience from interns, as you’ll be expected to work more independently, and with less supervision on your project. For a full overview of the differences between the two programs, check out this blog post. And if you’re not sure which program suits you best, just get in touch, and we’ll help you narrow it down!
If you’re ready to apply for this internship, here’s what to do:
Fill in the application form (it will show in a new screen) which includes sharing your CV to us.
We’ll set up a call with you to go through your application.
If we feel it’s a good match, we’ll set up a call between you and the supervisor for this internship.
If everyone’s happy, we’ll provisionally confirm your placement! We’ll then send you the invoice for the deposit, getting started with the booking process and all the info you need.
Only once we receive payment of the deposit your placement will be confirmed.
Or if you’d just like to ask us some questions about this internship first, just fill in the contact form below. We’ll be happy to assist!
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At Roots, we create the perfect balance between meaningful work and valuable learning through internships with nonprofits & social enterprises in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
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US: +1 617 500 6179
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OFFICE: Cape Town, South Africa
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