Bearing Witness: Ethics in photography and Visual Storytelling

Workshop

In a time when images shape what the world remembers and what it chooses to forget, being a visual storyteller carries a moral weight. This workshop begins with the act of witnessing not as passive observation, but as a conscious choice to see, to feel, and to take responsibility for what is seen.

For photographers and visual artists, bearing witness is no longer just about documenting events. It’s about confronting power, questioning intent, and understanding how every frame holds both possibility and consequence. Ethics is not a boundary, it’s the backbone of storytelling that honors those we portray and protects the integrity of our craft. Through reflection, discussion, and creative practice, this workshop invites participants to explore how care, accountability, and courage can deepen artistic impact. Together, we will ask what it truly means to look, to testify, and to create in times of injustice, and how witnessing can become an act of resistance, empathy, and repair.

About the photographer

Eman Mohammed is an award-winning Palestinian photojournalist and Senior TED fellow. Eman’s passion for photography is grounded in her Palestinian roots and heritage. She

began her photojournalism career at 19 in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. For the first decade of her work, she focused on documenting the lives of the people of Palestine under Israeli occupation and the ongoing siege in Gaza. She found refuge in long-term photo essays that tackle human rights issues and challenge stereotypical narratives.

Participant Requirements

  • Access to a stable internet connection and Zoom .
  • A project your working on or an idea for a project your interested in developing with a selection of 8-10 photos
  • Photographers, Photojournalists, visual storytellers in the Arab World.

Workshop Details

  • Dates: 29/11 - 6/12  and 13/12 from 6 PM - 9 PM Palestine time.
  • Location: Online
  • Fees: 20 Euro  (refundable)
  • Capacity: Limited to 10 participants
  • Deadline:  November 24th, 2025  

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