Telling Stories Through ICM Photography: A Guided Course to build a Project

A hands-on photography course for creatives who want to bring more meaning, direction, and storytelling into their work. Whether you’re looking for fresh inspiration, a new approach, or a way to shape your images into a cohesive project, this course will guide you through the process. Offered by the ICM Photo Academy, this blended course combines structured learning with interactive sessions to guide you in crafting meaningful visual stories through photography. 

A version of this workshop was previously known as "New Beginnings" - a course we developed together with Stephanie Johnson.

Special Launch offer!

20th April - 16th June
£250 (instead of £350) use code: tellingstories100
 


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Course structure

Five Instructional Recorded Lessons - Released weekly on Mondays, these sessions cover:

Finding a source of inspiration as a springboard to your series:
Explore how you can draw from anything that moves you—memories, everyday life, nature, emotion, or the work of others—to spark and shape your own creative path.

Introduction to Visual Storytelling: Learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling, how to create a cohesive photography project, and how to bring meaning to your images

Techniques and Inspirations: Explore different approaches and sources of inspiration to enhance your creative vision.

Mood Through Movement and Light: Learn to use movement and lighting to evoke specific emotions in your work.

Curating Your Project: Master the art of selecting, sequencing, and curating images to build a strong photography portfolio or storytelling project  


Five Live Q&A Sessions: Engage in interactive discussions every Thursday to address questions and deepen your understanding. Afternoon/evening UK time (tbc depending on where people are joining from).

Final Live Wrap-Up Session: Conclude the course by sharing insights and reflecting on your creative evolution.

Private Facebook Group: Connect with fellow participants, share your progress, and engage in discussions throughout the course. 


Who should enroll

This course is suitable for both beginners and experienced photographers, regardless of whether they specialize in ICM photography. It is ideal for those who:

- Wish to find a new direction in their photographic journey by combining a message or a story to their image series.

- Want to develop and present cohesive photographic projects.

- Have a collection of images but struggle with finding a direction or purpose for them.

- Want to overcome creative blocks and reignite their passion.


Course Outcomes

By the end of this program, you will have:

- A clearer understanding of how to approach visual storytelling.

- The ability to craft and curate a personal photographic project.

- Renewed confidence in your creative vision. 





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Why You Can’t Miss This Course:

  • Get clear on your creative direction—no more feeling stuck
  • Turn your photos into meaningful stories and projects
  • Learn to build something personal from just a spark of an idea
  • Grow your creative confidence with expert guidance
  • Connect with a supportive community through live sessions

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