Photovoice Method Summer School
Including all the tools and guidance you need to confidently plan and implement your own photovoice project
Access to PhotovoiceWorldwide Asynchronous Course
(Early Bird pricing ends 20 days before start date.)
Upcoming Dates:
June 2026
2, 4, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18
12 – 2 pm EST (Sessions 1 – 7)
12 – 3 pm EST (Session 8)
9 sessions, 2/ 2.5 hours each
Intensive
Mornings/early afternoons EDT
June 2026
Max Attendees: 16
$1195 regular price / $999 Early Bird
Online
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Photovoice Method Summer School
Who is this workshop for:
- Students, researchers, PhD candidates, faculty
- Educators, activists, artists, and community organizations
- Nonprofit staff, evaluators, and photographers
Instructor(s)
Laura Lorenz, PhD, MA, MEd (she/her)
Erica Belli (she/her)
Jen Fricas (she/her)
The Photovoice Method Intensive School is a new PhotovoiceWorldwide program. Intended to support first time facilitators, practitioners and researchers in their photovoice journey, this intensive two weeks-training provides all the tools necessary to successfully plan, organize and conduct a project safely and ethically.
The 9 sessions are:
- Session 1: Welcome and Q&A. Introduction to the photovoice planning page
- Session 2: Photovoice Ethics
- Session 3: Strategies for engaging your group
- Session 4: Leading photo discussions
- Session 5: Captioning
- Session 6: Data Interpretation and Outreach
- Session 7: Planning for Photovoice
Session 8: Anticolonial Photovoice
- Session 9: Mentoring
What the program includes
Two weeks prior: Access to PhotovoiceWorldwide foundational asynchronous course
This comprehensive instruction guide provides all the basic (and more!) information to get you started with photovoice. From understanding the roots of the method, to planning your sessions, to understanding who your stakeholders are and how to interact with your group, this virtual, self-paced course provides a strong foundation in photovoice methodology and supports self-directed learning by leaving room for questions. itioners and researchers in their photovoice journey, this intensive three weeks-training provides all the tools necessary to successfully plan, organize and conduct a project safely and ethically.
Session 1: Welcome and Q&A. Introduction to the photovoice planning page
This session is your chance to start asking questions, get acquainted with your summer-school classmates, and learn more about the photovoice planning page, an indispensable resource when planning your own photovoice project.
Session 2: Photovoice Ethics
Ethics are at the core of any photovoice project. In this interactive session, we will explore ethical considerations through hands-on work with real-world case scenarios, that critically engage with issues of consent, representation, and safety. Through discussion and problem-solving, you will gain tools to navigate ethical challenges and ensure that your photovoice work aligns with best practices in participatory research.
Session 3: Strategies for engaging your group
Engaging participants in a photovoice project goes beyond taking photos—it is about fostering meaningful collaboration and inclusion. This session introduces strategies, both arts-based and non-arts-based, to encourage participation, deepen reflection, and support diverse ways of expression. You will discuss and gain hands-on experience with engagement techniques designed to make photovoice projects more dynamic, inclusive, and participant-driven.
Session 4: Leading photo discussions
Facilitating meaningful discussions around photographs is a key skill for any photovoice facilitator. This session will equip you with practical techniques to guide co-learners in interpreting and discussing images in ways that encourage storytelling, reflection, and collective analysis.
Sessions 5: Captioning
A compelling caption can transform an image, adding depth and personal meaning. In this session, we will explore creative and participatory approaches to caption writing, helping participants move beyond descriptions to craft captions that capture emotions, themes, and lived experiences to find their own voice. Hands-on exercises will provide the opportunity to experiment with different captioning techniques.
Session 6: Data Interpretation and Outreach
What happens after the photos are taken and captions prepared? This session will guide you through the vital process of analyzing photovoice data and identifying common themes. We will consider different strategies for sharing and disseminating findings. We will explore creative and impactful ways to present photovoice work, from community exhibits to policy engagement, ensuring that co-learners’ voices reach wider audiences. .
Session 7: Planning for Photovoice
A well-structured photovoice project requires thoughtful planning. In this session, you will work through case scenarios to develop a solid project framework, considering elements such as recruitment, logistics, facilitation, and ethical considerations. This hands-on approach will help you refine your photovoice project planning skills, anticipate challenges before they arise, and identify supports.
Session 8: Anticolonial Photovoice
Photovoice should not reproduce extractive or colonial research practices. This session will introduce key principles of an anticolonial approach to photovoice, helping participants critically examine their own work and consider power dynamics, representation, and epistemology. Through guided discussion and reflection, you will explore ways to integrate anticolonial methods throughout your project’s lifecycle.
Session 9: Mentoring
This session is a tailored class designed to support you in finalizing the planning of your photovoice project. You will have the opportunity to meet individually with a photovoice mentor who will share their feedback and expertise so you can feel confident about your project before the end of the Summer School.
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