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Workshop ‘The Art of Visual Storytelling’ with Ilvy Njiokiktjien
Muntpunt
Workshop
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Workshop ‘The Art of Visual Storytelling’ with Ilvy Njiokiktjien

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Dates and timing

Wednesday, May 31 - 13:00 - 18:00
Thursday, June 1: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday, June 2: 10:00 - 18:00

Day 1

12:45 - 13:00: Check-in
13:00 - 13:30: Introduction
13:30 - 15:30: Lecture on visual storytelling & my own long term project 'Born Free'.
15:30 - 16:00: Group discussion and Q&A
16:00 - 16:30: Break
16:30 - 17:30: Presentation of participants' portfolios and short feedback by Ilvy Njiokiktjien
17:30 - 18:00: Assignments and instructions for

Day 2
10:00 - 14:30: Shooting assignment in the field (start earlier if you like of course)
14:30 - 17:30: Feedback & Editing and selecting images from the assignment
17:30 - 18:00: Review of the day and instructions for Day 3

Day 3

10:00 - 13:00: Shooting assignment in the field (start earlier if you like of course)
13:00 - 14:30: Editing and selecting images from the assignment
14:30 - 15:00: Break
15:00 - 16:30: Lecture on how to pitch your story to media/musea/photo festivals
16:30 - 18:00: Final review of participants' portfolios and making slideshow.

*Ilvy may adjust the schedule according to the preferences and the needs of the participants.



Language

This workshop will be held in English.

The mother tongue of the photographer is Dutch. When all participants indicate in the registration form that they speak Dutch, the language of the workshop will be changed to Dutch.

Fee

The tuition for this workshop is 325 euros.

If you would like an invoice, please send an email to festival@bspfestival.org.

To bring

Participants are invited to bring their own work.

Also take your favorite camera and flash equipment with you, most preferably a digital camera. Remember to bring enough batteries and an empty memory card with enough space to take pictures during the workshop.

Furthermore you will need a laptop with software to edit/tone your images and a notebook to take down notes during the workshop.

Location

Muntpunt
Munt 6
1000 Brussel

Travel and accommodation

Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

For more information about the city, please visit www.visit.brussels.

Ensure that you have the necessary travel documents and visas to attend the event. The BSPF can provide letters of support if needed.

Conditions and cancellations

Payments are non-refundable. Please contact us at festival@bspfestival.org for special cases.

Participants must register to confirm their spot. First come, first served. Fill in the form and pay below to secure your spot in time.

The BSPF is not responsible for reimbursing travel expenses if a workshop is cancelled. We recommend that you purchase refundable airline tickets and/or travel insurance.

The BSPF reserves the right to cancel groups of less than 6 students. Participants will either receive a full refund or be offered a spot with another photographer. In the event of cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, participants will be notified at least 5 days in advance.

Questions?

If you have any further questions, please send an e-mail to Lies De Jaegher via festival@bspfestival.org.

Dates and timing Ilvy

Wednesday, May 31 - 13:00 - 18:00
Thursday, June 1: 10:00 - 18:00
Friday, June 2: 10:00 - 18:00

Day 1

12:45 - 13:00: Check-in
13:00 - 13:30: Introduction
13:30 - 15:30: Lecture on visual storytelling & my own long term project 'Born Free'.
15:30 - 16:00: Group discussion and Q&A
16:00 - 16:30: Break
16:30 - 17:30: Presentation of participants' portfolios and short feedback by Ilvy Njiokiktjien
17:30 - 18:00: Assignments and instructions for

Day 2
10:00 - 14:30: Shooting assignment in the field (start earlier if you like of course)
14:30 - 17:30: Feedback & Editing and selecting images from the assignment
17:30 - 18:00: Review of the day and instructions for Day 3

Day 3

10:00 - 13:00: Shooting assignment in the field (start earlier if you like of course)
13:00 - 14:30: Editing and selecting images from the assignment
14:30 - 15:00: Break
15:00 - 16:30: Lecture on how to pitch your story to media/musea/photo festivals
16:30 - 18:00: Final review of participants' portfolios and making slideshow.

*Ilvy may adjust the schedule according to the preferences and the needs of the participants.



Language Ilvy, Max, Jan, Valentina en Evelien

This workshop will be held in English.

The mother tongue of the photographer is Dutch. When all participants indicate in the registration form that they speak Dutch, the language of the workshop will be changed to Dutch.

Fee Ilvy

The tuition for this workshop is 325 euros.

If you would like an invoice, please send an email to festival@bspfestival.org.

To bring Ilvy

Participants are invited to bring their own work.

Also take your favorite camera and flash equipment with you, most preferably a digital camera. Remember to bring enough batteries and an empty memory card with enough space to take pictures during the workshop.

Furthermore you will need a laptop with software to edit/tone your images and a notebook to take down notes during the workshop.

Muntpunt

Muntpunt
Munt 6
1000 Brussel

Travel and accommodation

Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

For more information about the city, please visit www.visit.brussels.

Ensure that you have the necessary travel documents and visas to attend the event. The BSPF can provide letters of support if needed.

Conditions and cancellations

Payments are non-refundable. Please contact us at festival@bspfestival.org for special cases.

Participants must register to confirm their spot. First come, first served. Fill in the form and pay below to secure your spot in time.

The BSPF is not responsible for reimbursing travel expenses if a workshop is cancelled. We recommend that you purchase refundable airline tickets and/or travel insurance.

The BSPF reserves the right to cancel groups of less than 6 students. Participants will either receive a full refund or be offered a spot with another photographer. In the event of cancellation due to insufficient enrollment, participants will be notified at least 5 days in advance.

Questions

If you have any further questions, please send an e-mail to Lies De Jaegher via festival@bspfestival.org.

THE ART OF VISUAL STORYTELLING

Join renowned visual storyteller Ilvy Njiokiktjien in this hands-on workshop that delves into the art of impactful visual storytelling. With years of experience working on her award-winning 'Born Free' photography project, Ilvy will guide participants in developing their individual visual voices as storytellers while working on new stories or continuing existing photo projects.

Throughout the workshop, Ilvy will cover essential methodologies for story development, planning, photography, and pitching to media outlets, galleries, photo festivals, and museums.

With personalized guidance and feedback, participants will be able to refine their skills and projects throughout the workshop. By reviewing their work and engaging in class discussions, participants will gain invaluable insights into the world of visual storytelling.

Join Ilvy Njiokiktjien for this accessible and professional workshop and take your storytelling skills to new heights in today's media landscape.

Ilvy Njiokiktjien
Ilvy Njiokiktjien is a photojournalist, filmmaker, podcast host and educator who has been creating and sharing stories for almost two decades. She is based in Utrecht, the Netherland, is represented by VII Photo agency and is a Canon Ambassador.
Njiokiktjien is committed to documenting the social and political issues that shape our world. Her work is characterized by a sensitive eye and a compassionate and personal relationship with her subjects.
For 12 years, she chronicled South Africa’s first post-apartheid generation. Njiokiktjien became intrigued by these young adults and portrayed them in her own, personal and intimate style. “Equality is there on paper, but a majority of young people believes white South Africans still have better chances, as the legacy of centuries of inequality is still there.” The result is the project "Born Free – Mandela’s Generation of Hope", which sparked a documentary, an interactive website, a book, feature articles, and a traveling exhibition.
Her work with Urkraine’s LGBTQ community in March 2022 tells the tale of people’s loves and fears – and their resolve in the face of Russian aggression. Njiokiktjiens latest project on co-housing follows people who opt to live in non-traditional groups or who welcome extended family members into a shared home. Njiokiktjien has consistently been at the forefront of new methods of visual storytelling. Way ahead of time, she started combining photography and film. She also has experimented with VR to bring the stories closer to the audience. Years ago she discovered the value of podcasts to share stories, which has resulted in hosting various podcasts and online interview programs for VII Insider and Canon.
Since 2017 Ilvy is represented by VII Photo, an international collective of leading photojournalists dedicated to exposing and reporting on issues around the world throught photography and multimedia, and has served as a Canon ambassador since 2012. She’s the first woman to win the Dutch Silver Camera Award for photographer of the year and was named the first ever Photographer Laureate of the Netherlands in 2013. In addition to numerous awards from international organizations such as World Press Photo and POYi, Njiokiktjien’s images have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, The Guardian, Stern, Der Spiegel, TIME, and other major outlets. She has exhibited at Visa pour l’Image in France, New York’s Photoville, and museums and festivals around the world.

ilvynjiokiktjien.com
Ilvy Njiokiktjien
Ilvy Njiokiktjien is a photojournalist, filmmaker, podcast host and educator who has been creating and sharing stories for almost two decades. She is based in Utrecht, the Netherland, is represented by VII Photo agency and is a Canon Ambassador.
Njiokiktjien is committed to documenting the social and political issues that shape our world. Her work is characterized by a sensitive eye and a compassionate and personal relationship with her subjects.
For 12 years, she chronicled South Africa’s first post-apartheid generation. Njiokiktjien became intrigued by these young adults and portrayed them in her own, personal and intimate style. “Equality is there on paper, but a majority of young people believes white South Africans still have better chances, as the legacy of centuries of inequality is still there.” The result is the project "Born Free – Mandela’s Generation of Hope", which sparked a documentary, an interactive website, a book, feature articles, and a traveling exhibition.
Her work with Urkraine’s LGBTQ community in March 2022 tells the tale of people’s loves and fears – and their resolve in the face of Russian aggression. Njiokiktjiens latest project on co-housing follows people who opt to live in non-traditional groups or who welcome extended family members into a shared home. Njiokiktjien has consistently been at the forefront of new methods of visual storytelling. Way ahead of time, she started combining photography and film. She also has experimented with VR to bring the stories closer to the audience. Years ago she discovered the value of podcasts to share stories, which has resulted in hosting various podcasts and online interview programs for VII Insider and Canon.
Since 2017 Ilvy is represented by VII Photo, an international collective of leading photojournalists dedicated to exposing and reporting on issues around the world throught photography and multimedia, and has served as a Canon ambassador since 2012. She’s the first woman to win the Dutch Silver Camera Award for photographer of the year and was named the first ever Photographer Laureate of the Netherlands in 2013. In addition to numerous awards from international organizations such as World Press Photo and POYi, Njiokiktjien’s images have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Geographic, The Guardian, Stern, Der Spiegel, TIME, and other major outlets. She has exhibited at Visa pour l’Image in France, New York’s Photoville, and museums and festivals around the world.

ilvynjiokiktjien.com

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