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Photovoice: A Radical Tool

Learn how Photovoice uses photography as a tool for community development in marginalized areas. Explore the process of framing stories, capturing voices, and planning impactful projects. Discover the power of visual storytelling and engaging audiences for social change.

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Photovoice: A Radical Tool

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  1. Photovoice: A Radical Tool • Local Intelligence Gathering - November 2, 2013

  2. THE STORY OF EACH PHOTO

  3. FRAMING THE STORY

  4. THE ROLE OF PHOTOGRAPHER

  5. PHOTOGRAPHER TODAY

  6. PHOTOGRAPHY INTO THE FUTURE

  7. PHOTO & VOICE

  8. 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

  9. PLANNING A PHOTOVOICE PROJECT • THE STORY • THE PHOTOS • THE VOICE • THE AUDIENCE • THE IMPACT

  10. 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?

  11. 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

  12. THE VOICE • Who are the people whose voice will be represented? • Audio recording or written testimonials • Speaking about the chosen photos - scripted versus spontaneous

  13. 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

  14. 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?

  15. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

  16. A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS SO WHAT IS A PHOTO WITH A VOICE WORTH?

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