By Jekaterina Saveljeva | Founder and Workshop Facilitator
This October @femLENS held the first in-person documentary photography workshops since the start of the pandemic, and the workshops were in East Jerusalem with a group of Palestian women.
We had five days of theoretical and practical exercises on the premises of the beautiful Maison d’Abraham in East Jerusalem.
Our work cannot be done without partners. This time we worked with @awcjerusalem - Women’s Centre AIThouri Silwan which was established in 2007 by a group of Palestinian women. They work towards active participation of women and children in decision making, help to enhance economic empowerment, increase leadership and participation in the public sphere.
femLENS’ documentary photography workshops not only help to encourage creative expression, but are also a designed space where women feel comfortable to share their feelings and experiences, to experiment, learn, critique and support each other. Women learn photo techniques, storytelling, the structure of a story, research, planning shots, photo editing and sequencing. They explore new technologies and Internet services, expanding an essential tech skillset. During our workshops, participants decide on themes to guide their photo-taking, working with their communities, not against them. Exploring important themes and issues, highlighting achievements and celebrations.
Each of our groups is so different, with their own observations and experiences (though there are some universal themes!), which is exactly why we think their perspectives are so valuable, and which is an opportunity for us to learn beyond our own experiences.
We are looking forward to sharing some of the photos and photographic stories created by Palestinian women in the coming weeks! And we are so grateful for being part of making this long-term goal happen through your generous donations. We plan to continue to work with Palestinian women to bring their perspectives and ideas to a wider audience around the world. Thanks for being with us!
By Jekaterina Saveljeva | Founder and Workshop Facilitator
By Jekaterina Saveljeva | Founder and Workshop Facilitator
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