Welcome to SDN Education, an initiative of the Social Documentary Network offering classes taught by outstanding instructors for photographers and people interested in advancing their knowledge and skills in the field of documentary photography and photojournalism. In addition to studio classes on the theory and practice of creating documentary projects, we also offer lecture classes in photo history, discussion groups, and more. 
 

Fall 2024 Classes
Next classes offered in Fall 2025
 

Photographers' Tool Kit
Real world tools for documentary and editorial photographers

Instructor: Amber Bracken
6:30–9:00 pm Eastern via Zoom
Eight Thursdays beginning October 3, 2024
Level: Open to all levels 
Course fee: $625
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Photographs, Politics, and Perception

Instructor: Michelle Bogre
7:30 – 9:00 pm Eastern via Zoom
Six Wednesdays beginning October 30 (no class Nov. 27)
Course fee: $400
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Copyright for Photographers
Know Your Rights

Instructor: Michelle Bogre
One day virtual workshop
Sunday, April 21
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Eastern via Zoom
Course fee: $225
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Street Photography in East Boston

Instructor: Lou Jones
A two-day, in-person workshop. Class meets at Lou's studio in East Boston
Saturday, April 27 and Saturday, May 4, 2024
9:30 am – 5:00 pm Eastern
Course type: Shooting, critique, and discussion
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Telling a Story
Learn the Visual Language of the Photo Essay

Instructor: Ed Kashi
A two-day in-person workshop. Saturday, March 23 and Saturday May 4
9:30 am – 5:00 pm each day
Class meets at the Magnum Foundation, New York, NY
Course fee: $650
Prerequisite: Students must be intermediate to advanced level
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