WORKSHOP FILMS SERIES #1
With the guidance of professional photographers, our four workshops films teach the positive link between photography and mental health. Each workshop is accompanied with a task encouraging the practice of smartphone photography as a mindful technique.
To assist you through the workshop series and tasks download our easy to follow how-to guide.
Introduction: Rankin
Workshop 1: Rankin
World-renowned photographer, Rankin, introduces mind-mapping and discusses how photography images can have a direct emotional impact.
Complete Rankin’s task and try the mind-mapping technique yourself.
Select photos from RANKIN’S ARCHIVE or the GETTY IMAGES ARCHIVE that leave you with a strong feeling and share these images and emotions with us. On Instagram you can send us your photo as a direct message or tag us in your post @showtellphoto
Workshop 2: Emma Hardy
With a focus on practical photography tips, Emma Hardy encourages children to focus their lens on the detail and live in the moment to create thought-provoking pictures.
Complete Emma’s task and share your images with us.
On Instagram you can send us your photo as a direct message or tag us in your post
Workshop 3: Francis Augusto
Francis shares his top tips for taking beautiful portrait images with a camera phone – with his brother Samuel, we learn how to use lighting to photograph different emotions.
Complete Francis’ task and share your images with us.
On Instagram you can send us your photo as a direct message or tag us in your post
Workshop 4: Daniel Regan
Daniel Regan takes us on a walk through the woods, his creative exercises will inspire children to use their own personal experiences and feelings to take emotive photographs.
Complete Daniel’s task and share your images with us.
On Instagram you can send us your photo as a direct message or tag us in your post
The Cisco Photography Awards
We are absolutely thrilled to reward a selection of schools and young people across the UK with a professional photography pack to encourage further mindful photography practice.

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