The Workshop

The Montana Photo Workshop, hosted at the University of Montana School of Journalism, is a 4-day intensive photojournalism workshop that brings college student photojournalists and young photographers, with less than 3 years professional experience, together with a team of dedicated instructors from the University of Montana and associated partners. We seek to educate and inspire young storytellers with real-world, professional, dynamic and meaningful mentorship while exploring a diverse set of stories from the greater Missoula community. We aim to make this an affordable workshop for students and early career professionals. We uphold high ethical and educational standards as we empower the next generation of visual storytellers with new skills, techniques and confidence.

The workshop will accept up to 16-20 students, keeping the instructor to student ratio at 2 instructors for each 5 students.  Students will be divided into teams to cover stories and themes in the greater Missoula community. The key learning from the workshop will occur during the field sessions, editing sessions and critiques. Additionally, participants will learn from instructor presentations and portfolio reviews during the workshop.

The Dates

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 –  Sunday, September 1, 2024

Participants and instructors arrive in Missoula by Wednesday evening, August 28, for an informal meet and greet from 7-9 p.m. The workshop will begin Thursday morning and will commence on Sunday, September 1, 2024 with a public celebration of the work. Monday is a travel day.

Instructors

Stacy Revere, sports photographer, Getty Images

Chris Johns, former editor and photographer, National Geographic

Bronte Wittpenn, staff photographer, San Francisco Chronicle

Parker Seibold, staff photographer, Colorado Springs Gazette

Lisa Krantz, assistant professor, University of Montana School of Journalism

Jeremy Lurgio, professor, University of Montana School of Journalism

Tommy Martino, freelance photographer and chief photographer, University of Montana

Keith Graham, former professor, University of Montana School of Journalism

*** Additional instructors may be added to the workshop.

Application Deadline

July 19th, 2024

Application

Please fill out the application using the link below. Acceptance to the workshop will be based on a variety of factors, including your portfolio of up to 20 images, your resume, experience and the additional information you provide. Online portfolios are encouraged.

Applications will be reviewed and participants will be notified of acceptance by July 26, 2024. Acceptance does not guarantee seating in the workshop. The application is for approval to attend the workshop. Confirmation of guaranteed seating in the workshop will occur when payment is completed by August 2, 2024. Financial aid will be available for students with financial need.

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If you have any questions, please email jeremy.lurgio@umontana.edu