Description

One of the friendliest countries in the world, Ghana offers many colorful experiences to its visitors. Under the guidance of two professional photojournalists, you will develop a personal documentary photo project as a means to bolster your skills and your portfolio. In pursuing these projects, you will track the lives of Ghanaians from a village at the base of a majestic mountain to the crowded marketplace in the metropolis of Kumasi. This Advanced Photo Workshop is aimed at students looking to take their photography to the next level and focuses on teaching advanced topics and narrative story telling through photography.

From the Mountain Paths to the City Streets
Our journey begins by traveling to the lush and mountainous Volta region of Ghana where we will be welcomed into a small agricultural village. You will have the opportunity to witness, learn, and document how the local people support themselves through cotton-production, bee-keeping, kente-cloth weaving, and yam farming. By participating in a village homestay, you will have first-hand access to family life and traditions. After a week's stay in the Volta region, we will head to the city of Cape Coast to enjoy a day unwinding in hammocks between palm trees on a stunning tropical beach. From there, we will continue working on our photojournalism projects in the Ashanti Kingdom's capital city of Kumasi. We will capture images of city-dwellers and discover the challenges that these people face in contrast to the challenges posed by life in the village. Using the photography skills honed on the program thus far, the trip will culminate in a final shoot in Kejitia Market, the largest outdoor market in West Africa.

Photo Documentary Workshop
Go on assignment and complete a documentary project while you develop your technical skills and learn about life as a professional photographer. This is an advanced photo workshop that will teach you how to gain access and interact with subjects, overcome language barriers, and understand cultural differences. Professional photojournalists will mentor you as you leave your comfort zone and experiment with new techniques and styles. After two weeks of exposure to the vibrant Ghanaian culture, you will have a truly impressive portfolio to show for it.

Who Should Come
The Advanced Photo Workshop is an experiential learning opportunity for the avid photographer. If you are passionate about photojournalism or documentary photography, this is the trip for you! Since this program is aimed at students with previous photography experience, we require that you answer the following questions in one double-spaced page or less and submit between five and ten of your best photographs.

What is your photographic experience? Have you had formal training in school?
What kind of camera do you shoot with and what lenses do you have?
Are you comfortable with the following photographic terms: rule of thirds, shutter speed, aperture, focal length, depth of field, and ISO?
Why do you want to go on this program?
What do you hope to learn from this experience?

Highlights

LIVE the life of a photojournalist as you participate in a village home stay in the welcoming community of Adaklu Abuadi.

CRAFT your own unique documentary photo project as you uncover the stories of local Ghanaians.

DEVELOP your photography portfolio in a workshop environment with professional photojournalists.

PORTRAY the contrasting lifestyles of Ghanaians in rural and urban environments.

EXPERIENCE the natural beauty of Ghana by hiking to waterfalls in the jungle and relaxing on stunning stretches of beach.

Travel Types

• Photography
• Tours
• Student Tours

Type of Programs

• Adventure Travel
• Student Tours

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3,695

Program Fees Include:

The above cost includes all ground transportation in-country, 3 meals a day, housing, staff through the duration of the program, professional photography staff member and photography lessons, and all excursions on the program itinerary not listed as optional.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 business days

Rustic Pathways's Mission Statement

Rustic Pathways is a pioneer in providing superior quality travel and service programs for students and families in some of the world's most welcoming countries. Rustic Pathways demands professionalism and integrity across all of its operations, insists on quality in all aspects of its programs, and places the safety of its students above all other considerations. We enrich the lives of our students and our staff, benefit the parts of the world we serve, and build cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation.

Year Founded

1983