Documentary Photography for Mobile
A course by Cris Burmester , Photographer, Documentary Maker, and Author
Discover documentary photography to capture images that raise awareness and give a voice to different social causes
Discover documentary photography to capture images that raise awareness and give a voice to different social causes
Photography goes far beyond just imagery. It's capable of kick-starting debates and even reshaping reality. Photographer and documentary maker Cristiano Burmester, whose work has appeared in magazines like National Geographic, Photo Techniques, and Terra, specializes in socio-environmental projects to help raise public awareness of social issues.
In this course, learn to put together a professional photo series using your phone. Cristiano teaches socio-environmental photography concepts and techniques for getting the most out of your phone. By the end, you'll have developed a powerful narrative to help shed light on your chosen topic.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (16)
- 544 students
- 16 lessons (2h 2m)
- 14 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Bridge
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a photo series about a relevant social issue, exploring the boundaries of your camera phone.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in exploring the world of documentary photography and in raising and fostering debates through their photographs.
Requirements and materials
No previous photography experience is necessary for this course.
In terms of materials, all you need is a camera phone. A photography camera as well as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom would also be useful additions.
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A course by Cris Burmester
Cristiano Burmester has been a professional photographer since 1993. Throughout his career, he has reported on nature, science, the environment, his travels, and for social documentaries. His pieces have been published in magazines such as Horizonte Geográfico, Terra, Náutica, Mergulho, UnespCiência, National Geographic, and Photo Techniques.
Since 1999, he has been taking photographs for advertising agencies, publishing houses, and companies like Competition, DM9DDB, Editora Abril, Editora SENAC, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Reebok, SmartFit, Sony, and Terra. His work has received international recognition and appeared in both individual and group exhibitions in various countries including Italy, Mexico, and the UAE. He also teaches journalism and advertising at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Inspirations
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U2
Planning a Project
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Potential of Communication through Photography
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Equipment and Visual Language
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Photography: Synthesis, Series and Essays
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Theme, Plot and Story
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Research, Sources and References
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U3
Fieldwork
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The Environment Record
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Photographing People
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Nuances and the Contradictory
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U4
Editing and Post-production
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Material Organization
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Digital and Narrative Editing
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Personal Vision and Visual Narratives
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U5
Share and Engage
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Social Networks
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Publications
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Partnerships
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FP
Final project
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Professional Mobile Photography for Socio-environmental Projects
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jonascandalija
Un buen curso para introducirse en conceptos básicos del mundo de la fotografía documental. Sencillo, ameno y útil.
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dias.odilon
Muito interessante, ajuda bem na realização de projetos de trabalhos com fotos documentais e arquivamento de imagens.
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paulapimiento
Me gusta muchísimo este curso, completo, bien estructurado y bien explicado.
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najwa.benchebab
Un contenu simple et intéressant pour structurer son travail photographique documentaire. Merci
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midoart
good