Image © David Chan (Mentee from recent program)

This is a unique opportunity for photographers who are interested in creating a new project or developing a current series under the guidance of world class educators and artists.

Your mentors will guide the development of your work through individually tailored research and exercises to help you develop your own voice and style.

This will provide you with the structure and understanding required to create a strong and considered photographic project. If you don’t have a project idea ready, we’ll develop one together.

Your guest speakers and reviewers will inspire and challenge you to think differently, and provide expert industry advice and feedback on your work.

You are free to choose between documentary, multimedia or conceptual approaches to your projects.

The program will conclude with a project review and personalised feedback from Carly Earl, Photo Editor - The Guardian and your mentors.

Completed projects will have the opportunity to be showcased at the Contact Sheet bookstore and our online platforms.

Further program information, dates and costs below. 

Please note we offer this program either face to face or online. Full course outline with dates, times are below. We offer a free 20 minute portfolio review to discuss your work and the course content. Email contact@contactsheet.com.au or call +61 410 315 865 for your free portfolio review.

Your team:

Dr Paul Lowe Guest Speaker and reviewer Reader in Documentary Photography at the London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London, UK. Paul is an award-winning photographer and educator, whose work is represented by the VII Photo Agency.

Carly Earl Photo Editor | The Guardian Guest Speaker and reviewer Carly is an award-winning photojournalist who joined Guardian Australia early in 2018. She has worked for over a decade in the media as a photojournalist, videographer and picture editor.

Paul McDonald Artist, Educator and Curator Your Mentor  Paul McDonald is a socially engaged artist, educator and curator whose personal practice explores masculinity and mental health. His photographic work has been published both nationally and internationally. He is currently represented by The Little Black Gallery, London as part of the creative collaborative BOYS! BOYS! BOYS! M.A Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, with Distinction. London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London, UK.

Stephanie Rose Wood Artist and Educator Your Mentor Stephanie Rose Wood is a Melbourne-based documentary and portrait photographer focused on producing long-form documentary projects, shooting editorial for publications and working as an educator. Her photographic practice is research-driven and explores themes of community, ritual and the psychology of belief. M.A Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, with Distinction. London College of Communication, University of the Arts, London, UK.

Face to Face (Sydney)

Click here for program dates, times and fees. Please note we offer a payment plan option for this program. 

Online (Available Worldwide) - Please note times are Australia, Sydney EST.
Click here for program dates, times and fees. Please note we offer a payment plan option for this program. 

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Our Friends for this program 

Momento Pro - Self Published Books
Rewind Photo Lab - Film Processing, scanning and printing

Contact Sheet is a registered education organisation with Momento Pro*. If students would like to use their services, you will receive 30% of your first book or box order. 10% discount for further orders will be automatically applied at Checkout.

*It is not required to use Momento Pro for this program. We will discuss other presentations and options relevant to your work. Please note the production cost of the book is not included in the course fees.