Stories in the world cannot be told except by living them first-hand.
It is those stories that, when placed close to each other, can stir consciences, open gaps, and broaden horizons.
And they are stories that cannot be experienced from afar.
To tell them, one must immerse oneself. You have to get dirty with them.
Our intent is to help you realize your goal of becoming a professional reportage photographer.
AND OURS WILL BE A RELATIONSHIP OF TRUST.
Mentorship is individual, personalized and tailored to your level of preparation.
But it won’t be a walk in the park: we want commitment and dedication from you.
We will encourage you to think and see differently, but it’s up to you to put it into practice.
COMPETENCE and EXPERIENCE are two keys to success for a FOTOREPORTER.
And our Mentorship is based on just that.
“Nothing is happening, what am I photographing?“
Before you set out, you have to know what you want to tell, otherwise, yes, nothing may happen, but simply because our eyes are not able to see the multitude of things that are happening instead.
Knowing what you will tell is a skill and is among the things we can teach you in the Mentorship.
It sounds trite, but it is not enough to say “I’m going to photograph that” and then bring home a complete work.
“During the aquazone my passport got wet and now in customs I have a problem.”
Always put your passport and credit card in an airtight bag when travelling, so even if the monsoon surprises you, you’ll be prepared. Knowing how to deal with small – or big – hitches when on assignment comes with experience, professionalism, and love for your job.
But why waste time-and sometimes even work-when someone can give you tips?
Spoiler: there can be endless snags, but if we add up DooG’s experiential background, a good chunk of them have already been solved. And this is also among the things that during the mentorship we want to SHARE with you.
IT IS NOT A PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL !
We want to take you to the next level in your career as a photojournalist.
With Mentorship we take care of you to achieve, together, your goals.
