Mirror? If the river could speak The process for a community photography project.

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