mirror? if the river could speak the process for a community photography project
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Mirror? If the river could speak
Mirror? If the river could speak
The process for a community photography project
The process for a community photography project
The 5 step creative process
The 5 step creative process
Preparation - building trust & teamwork
Origination - taking photos Organisation - choosing
photos/themes Sharing - showing photos to others Reflection & renewal - deciding next
steps for action
Preparation - building trust & teamwork
Origination - taking photos Organisation - choosing
photos/themes Sharing - showing photos to others Reflection & renewal - deciding next
steps for action
Workshop 1
Preparation
Workshop 1
Preparation
Making the circle strongMaking the circle strong
Playing together Building trust Focusing on warming
up body and mind Using creative tools Building a sense of
unity
Playing together Building trust Focusing on warming
up body and mind Using creative tools Building a sense of
unity
PlayingPlaying
VisioningVisioning
Using imagination to envision the project
Sharing visions Finding common
themes Using left and
right brain
Using imagination to envision the project
Sharing visions Finding common
themes Using left and
right brain
Workshop 2
Origination
deciding and planning what photos to take and then taking them in the community
Workshop 2
Origination
deciding and planning what photos to take and then taking them in the community
Journalism photography Documentary Art photography Fashion Photography Tourist photography Portraits etc
But photovoice is different…
Community photography
Focuses less on technique and aesthetic ‘beauty’ and more on exploring and engaging the community in the project theme
Journalism photography Documentary Art photography Fashion Photography Tourist photography Portraits etc
But photovoice is different…
Community photography
Focuses less on technique and aesthetic ‘beauty’ and more on exploring and engaging the community in the project theme
Understanding different photography styles
Understanding different photography styles
Focusing on the what? Who? Where? and when? of the photos you plan to take
Making a plan to ensure focus on the project theme - in this case the To Lich river
Ensuring everyone has their own style and approach - ensuring diversity
Allowing spontaneity by not planning all photos
Focusing on the what? Who? Where? and when? of the photos you plan to take
Making a plan to ensure focus on the project theme - in this case the To Lich river
Ensuring everyone has their own style and approach - ensuring diversity
Allowing spontaneity by not planning all photos
Planning photosPlanning photos
Becoming familiar with the camera
Building confidence by loading film and exploring
Focus in this workshop is to not introduce too much photography techniques - this will scare the participants and divert them from the objective of engaging in the community. Low cost cameras are unobtrusive and easy to operate thus maximising quality contact with community members
Becoming familiar with the camera
Building confidence by loading film and exploring
Focus in this workshop is to not introduce too much photography techniques - this will scare the participants and divert them from the objective of engaging in the community. Low cost cameras are unobtrusive and easy to operate thus maximising quality contact with community members
Introducing the low cost camera and film
Introducing the low cost camera and film
Taking photosTaking photos
Workshop 3
Organisation
Sharing developed photos and organising them into themes
Making plans for shooting one more roll of film
Workshop 3
Organisation
Sharing developed photos and organising them into themes
Making plans for shooting one more roll of film
Understanding personal preferences by clustering and grouping photos
Developing the ‘voice’ of the photos by sharing stories behind the shots
Reviewing other participants’ photographs to learn about their preferences and develop new perspectives
Sharing experience of meeting community members and exploring environmental issues with them
Understanding personal preferences by clustering and grouping photos
Developing the ‘voice’ of the photos by sharing stories behind the shots
Reviewing other participants’ photographs to learn about their preferences and develop new perspectives
Sharing experience of meeting community members and exploring environmental issues with them
Reviewing photosReviewing photos
Building visual literacy and the ‘story’ or ‘voice’ behind the
photos
Building visual literacy and the ‘story’ or ‘voice’ behind the
photos
Workshop 4
Photo and voice selection
Workshop 4
Photo and voice selection
Grouping photos and stories
Identifying personal viewpoints and preferences
Eliminating photos and choosing final 3 based on combination of strength of image and community story- not simply photographic beauty, skill or technique
Grouping photos and stories
Identifying personal viewpoints and preferences
Eliminating photos and choosing final 3 based on combination of strength of image and community story- not simply photographic beauty, skill or technique
Selecting 3 photos eachSelecting 3 photos each
Workshop 5
Choosing and all agreeing title and description of the
photography exhibition
Workshop 5
Choosing and all agreeing title and description of the
photography exhibition
Brainstorming to choose exhibition title/subtitle
Deciding on curation approach - look and feel of the exhibition
Agreeing the central message of the exhibition
Identifying ways participants can personally get that message across in the exhibition by engaging directly with people
Ensuring the community is involved and invited to the exhibition opening
Brainstorming to choose exhibition title/subtitle
Deciding on curation approach - look and feel of the exhibition
Agreeing the central message of the exhibition
Identifying ways participants can personally get that message across in the exhibition by engaging directly with people
Ensuring the community is involved and invited to the exhibition opening
Finding consensus within the team
Finding consensus within the team
Activity
Curating the exhibition
Activity
Curating the exhibition
PreparationsPreparations
Activity
The exhibition opening
Activity
The exhibition opening
Reflection and renewalNext steps
Reflection and renewalNext steps
Exhibition has been displayed in several local schools, an international education conference and in the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
The participants all report a much heightened awareness of environmental issues affecting communities in Hanoi
Exhibition has been displayed in several local schools, an international education conference and in the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
The participants all report a much heightened awareness of environmental issues affecting communities in Hanoi
The participants all feel more confident and informed to discuss and advocate environmental issues with their:
-peers -other community members -international educators -environmental activists -school students-policy makers
The participants all feel more confident and informed to discuss and advocate environmental issues with their:
-peers -other community members -international educators -environmental activists -school students-policy makers
Below is the list of action ideas the participants and community members want to implement after this project:
An education program for primary school children that relates water pollution to health
A community team to monitor sanitation issues in the markets and public places along the river
A book compiling of good practices residents use to protect the river
Below is the list of action ideas the participants and community members want to implement after this project:
An education program for primary school children that relates water pollution to health
A community team to monitor sanitation issues in the markets and public places along the river
A book compiling of good practices residents use to protect the river
The 19 young people are looking forward to cooperating with organisations and individuals to realize these plans in their community.
Thank you
The 19 young people are looking forward to cooperating with organisations and individuals to realize these plans in their community.
Thank you