He talks about the world of photography and photojournalism, and how photographers need to adapt to the digital age. What kinds of stories perform well online? How do you combine all those different roles – from writing and photographing to filming and producing? He also shares how the landscape of editorial and project-based photography is changing, and what that means for today’s photographers.

She shows how staged photography can be a powerful tool to deepen and enrich a documentary story. By reconstructing moments and collaborating with her subjects in a playful or surreal way, she blurs the line between reality and fiction – precisely to reveal deeper truths.

Beyond the Shot – Understanding People and Places Through Photography
In this masterclass, Jim Huylebroek – a staff photographer for The New York Times – shares how his approach to photography goes far beyond just creating beautiful images. It’s about building genuine connections, immersing yourself in local cultures, and gaining deeper insight into the human stories behind the lens.

Eva Verbeeck is a photographer and filmmaker. Her work focuses on the search for identity, connection, and gender, as well as the quiet, often unnoticed moments of everyday life. In this masterclass, Eva guides you through her way of seeing and shares how you can develop your own vision and voice within photography.

Ami Vitale is an American photographer, writer, and documentary filmmaker. Her masterclass is about “Being successful in today’s media landscape: finding meaningful stories, ethical considerations, and reaching your audience.

In this online masterclass, photojournalist Jérôme Sessini shares how his fascination with Mexico grew into a project spanning over 20 years—almost an obsession. He explains why repeatedly visiting the same places and subjects has deepened and changed his perspective. Discover his unique approach and learn how long-term dedication can be a powerful tool in documentary photography.

Stig spoke about: (RE-)SEARCHING FOR IDENTITY.
A constant exploration of identity and intention through his evolving visual style, both in himself and his subjects.
He presented unpublished work from his ongoing project EAST LOS, in collaboration with Luis J. Rodriguez.

Ed Kashi’s masterclass focused on his work as a photojournalist and filmmaker, documenting social and geopolitical issues. He discussed how he deliberately chooses underrepresented subjects to offer new perspectives on familiar stories.