Documentary Photography Course “As It Is”

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Already know how to use your camera and want to go deeper? Want to learn how to see more than just a frame — and tell real stories through your photos?

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Join the free summer KiNO photo course “As It Is” in Zaporizhzhia. This course is for teens and young adults (14–20 y.o.) who already has basic photography skills. In two months, you’ll create your own documentary photo project — and present it at a public exhibition in the city center.

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What to expect:

🔸 Inspiring lectures from working photographers — those who shoot personal and social stories, publish in the media, and exhibit internationally.

🔸 Lots of hands-on practice — we’ll be shooting around the city, in the studio, and at home. Learning to see light, catch the moment, and build a visual language. Canon will provide cameras for the course.

🔸 Curatorial support — we’ll help you find your theme, style, and build a strong series.

🔸 Final public exhibition — your work will be shown in the heart of Zaporizhzhia.

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📍 Location: Youth Center & Tourist Information Center, Zaporizhzhia

📅 When: Every Saturday, July 5 – August 31

👥 Who: 14–20 y.o. with basic photography knowledge

💸 Cost: Free (supported by Canon)

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Applications are accepted until July 1, 2025.

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Teachers

Zaporizhzhia

Elena Tita

Documentary photographer. Since the first days of the full-scale invasion, she has been documenting the impact of war on civilians through vivid color imagery. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in films, books, and media — offering students a way to see history through personal stories and raw presence.

Zaporizhzhia

Grisha Chepurnenko

Portrait and landscape photographer. Works across a range of analogue cameras, guiding students through shooting, developing, and printing film by hand. He teaches technical mastery and encourages seeing emotional depth in everyday scenes through shadows, light, and texture.