OSCE organizes photography and photojournalism master class for persons with disabilities in Turkmenistan

An OSCE-organized photography and photojournalism master class for persons with disabilities took place from 22 to 26 February 2019 in Ashgabat.

The five-day class introduced 17 participants to the basics of photojournalism and build their photography skills.

The master class was delivered by national experts who provided insights into the history of photography and its types. They also explained the rules of composition and the basics of light as well as the use of photo cameras and photo equipment.

The participants discussed the role of photography in journalism, principles of photo journalism and skills that photo reporters should possess to create powerful, yet impartial and truthful stories.

“Being one of the most creative forms of journalism, photojournalism tells us a news story through images, which communicate information, send messages and evoke emotions,” said Natalya Drozd, the Head of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat.

“The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat organized the master class as part of its activities in the area of media development and journalism education. We believe that this event will help our participants discover their own talents and identify opportunities to create photo reports that show the world as they see it”.

The practical part of the master class included indoor and outdoor photo sessions.

The Centre plans to exhibit the photographs of the participants at a photo exhibition “The World Around Us” dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the OSCE Centre in Ashgabat which will be celebrated in April 2019.