I went into the first week only really knowing that the big silver button on my camera was what took a picture when pressed! I’ve definitely come a long way not only as a photographer (if I can call myself that after three weeks?!) but as a whole, the experience really enriched me on a personal level. The opportunity to photograph things that most ‘normal’ people would never get the privilege of was truly inspiring. Feeling welcomed and wanted when walking into rural communities and getting to engage with the local people was something that initially felt a little bit...I went into the first week only really knowing that the big silver button on my camera was what took a picture when pressed! I’ve definitely come a long way not only as a photographer (if I can call myself that after three weeks?!) but as a whole, the experience really enriched me on a personal level. The opportunity to photograph things that most ‘normal’ people would never get the privilege of was truly inspiring. Feeling welcomed and wanted when walking into rural communities and getting to engage with the local people was something that initially felt a little bit daunting, but turned into the best part. Faces and hugs I’ll never forget! See More Heidi, British – Falmouth University
Humanitarian Photography Program, South Africa
This program has boosted my photography career, and the whole experience has made me step out of my comfort zone and has helped me become a new person. It definitely surpassed my expectations because I thought it was just going to be a quick little class and a few days out in the field, but it was so much more than that. Every day we were shooting somewhere new and learning something different. The experience allowed me to meet new people every day and just have the most fun ever.This program has boosted my photography career, and the whole experience has made me step out of my comfort zone and has helped me become a new person. It definitely surpassed my expectations because I thought it was just going to be a quick little class and a few days out in the field, but it was so much more than that. Every day we were shooting somewhere new and learning something different. The experience allowed me to meet new people every day and just have the most fun ever.
Humanitarian Photography Program, Zambia
It would be very easy to say the whole experience was life changing but that might appear to be a cliche. As is always the case, whenever I go to Africa as a volunteer, I come away firmly believing that the country and its people have given me far more than I was able to give back. The Humanitarian Photography Program was superb; the arrangements, the partners, and the opportunities to take photographs in difficult situations was amazing. The coordinator is a fantastic teacher; she offers constructive criticism in a positive but gentle way and is equally enthusiastic when you...It would be very easy to say the whole experience was life changing but that might appear to be a cliche. As is always the case, whenever I go to Africa as a volunteer, I come away firmly believing that the country and its people have given me far more than I was able to give back. The Humanitarian Photography Program was superb; the arrangements, the partners, and the opportunities to take photographs in difficult situations was amazing. The coordinator is a fantastic teacher; she offers constructive criticism in a positive but gentle way and is equally enthusiastic when you produce images that meet her high standards. I can’t wait until the next opportunity. See More John, Belgian-British
Humanitarian Photography Project, South Africa
