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FAQ – Fotografiska Academy: Documentary Photography

Who can join this course?

The course is aimed at emerging and mid-career photographers, artists, students, and anyone with basic photography skills who wants to deepen their practice through documentary work. We are asking you to bring an ongoing project or an idea that you wish to develop.

How much does the course cost?

The course fee is 350 € (280 € for Fotografiska Members), which includes all four course sessions, select materials, four exhibition tickets and a celebratory reception at Bar Verōnika.

When and where does the course take place?

The course is held at Fotografiska Berlin, Oranienburgerstraße 54, 10117 Berlin, on the following dates:

• Monday, 3 Nov 2025, 18:30 – 21:00

• Monday, 10 Nov 2025, 18:30 – 21:00

• Monday, 17 Nov 2025, 18:30 – 21:00

• Monday, 24 Nov 2025, 18:30 – 21:00 (Plus drinks and snacks at Bar Verōnika).

Please arrive at the main entrance by 18:15 to be guided to the study room.

What do I learn?

• An understanding of documentary photography and the relationship between creative expression and ethical responsibility

• Learning how to conceptualize, plan and creatively problem solve your creative work

• Developing a personal visual language that is both sensitive and critically informed

• Learn research methods, narrative construction and strategies for presenting work across media and exhibitions

What equipment do I need?

• A DSLR camera

• 1 pen

• 1 notebook (capable of being carried on your person while photographing

OPTIONAL, BUT GOOD TO HAVE

• 1 photo project; if you have a series or portfolio already, both a high-resolution PDF of the work or work prints of the project in the A5 format in matte paper only. No glossy, please.

• 1 copy of A Dictionary of Color Combinations, Japanese Edition, Volume 1, by Sanzo Wada

• 1 favorite photo book for each class (ideally always a different one)

What is the cancellation policy?

More than 7 days before the course start date: Full refund.

Less than 7 days before the course start date: No refund.

Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of receiving a cancellation request or notification of course cancellation.

Who can I contact for more information?

For any further questions, feel free to reach out to us at programming.berlin@fotografiska.com. Our team is happy to assist you!