Photovoice: A Radical Tool Local Intelligence Gathering - November 2, 2013
THE STORY OF EACH PHOTO
FRAMING THE STORY
THE ROLE OF PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOGRAPHER TODAY
PHOTOGRAPHY INTO THE FUTURE
PHOTO & VOICE
USE OF PHOTOVOICE Participatory Photography Community Development, Public Health, Education Roots in Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed Marginalized and Disadvantaged Participation and Authorship Being Seen and Heard
PLANNING A PHOTOVOICE PROJECT THE STORY THE PHOTOS THE VOICE THE AUDIENCE THE IMPACT
THE STORY What story do you want and need to tell? What are the key messages? What should be the tone and style to best communicate your key messages?
THE PHOTOS What photos will best convey the messages? Do people taking the photos have the tools to take these photos? What support do you need for photographers? Workshop, equipment, organizing photos Choosing the photos - set up criteria: how many and what kinds
Who are the people whose voice will be represented? Audio recording or written testimonials Speaking about the chosen photos - scripted versus spontaneous THE VOICE
THE AUDIENCE Who needs to hear this story the most? Why? Dedicate at least 1/3 of your resources to distribution How will you reach your audience? Hard copy media, online, conferences, presentations (city council), direct e/mail, art & photo gallery
THE IMPACT What is the ideal outcome for making this Photovoice project? Specific changes to policy, reach # of people, empower further action among participants, etc. What are the core goals? In case ideal outcomes are beyond resources? Tie back to distribution - what will people feel? What will people do?
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS
SO WHAT IS A PHOTO WITH A VOICE WORTH?