This course takes you on a journey from street photography to documentary photography. I explain the key differences between these two genres, what you need to understand about each, and the core principles of strong documentary work. I then show how I began getting assignments, starting with my first commission at the legendary Gleason’s Gym, where some of boxing’s greatest fighters trained. I walk through the original plan for the assignment and how I executed it in practice. I also discuss the importance of long-term projects and adopting a long-distance mindset when working on documentary photography. Another crucial topic covered is publishing your work and the different avenues available for sharing it. To conclude, students are given a project designed to actively involve them—allowing them to step into new, uncharted territory in a thoughtful and accessible way.

Duration: 2h