make stories that make a positive impact
There are no pre-requisites for any of our online courses, though we do highly recommend that you complete our Ethical Storytelling Certification, which will give you a valuable foundation to support a more purposeful practice.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at info@photographerswithoutborders.org or book a call here.
2025 courses
Please register for the courses that interest you below while we have space:
A powerful certification that can be applied to photography, filmmaking, general storytelling, and in various other settings. This certification will make anyone a valuable asset anywhere.
A practical online course that gives participants a strong foundation in conservation/outdoors/environmental storytelling. Learn from National Geographic Explorer Danielle Khan Da Silva, Sony’s Erin Sullivan (“Erin Outdoors”), Natascha Hirt, and Evermaven’s Dave Coulson as they take you through how to work in this space, with necessary tools such as how to pitch a story to potential funders and editors. Participants can do this course at their own pace using the pre-recorded lesson plans.
An online course that takes you step-by-step through making a documentary-style video.
Join us May 10-23, 2025 on this in-person community-based conservation storytelling workshop to a stunning volcanic region where ocean meets jungle on the west coast of Colombia. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
This is a non-refundable deposit that will be subtracted from the total amount.
We also offer private B2B opportunities for training and capacity-development. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at info@photographerswithoutborders.org or book a call here.
GRADUATE CENTRE
Take a look at some work from our former Storytelling School grads:
Anyone can join our courses, but you will get the most out of the experience by being a member. Learn more about joining our community here. We also have scholarships available for those with financial needs.
Making a beautiful image is one thing, but putting together a story is another. A course for photographers of all levels focusing on how to craft an impactful visual narrative. Though not mandatory, we highly recommend taking our Ethical Storytelling Certification before taking this course. This virtual, 4-part workshop is the perfect way to put ethics into practice.