Photovoice

Photovoice is a unique type of participatory action research that uses photography to capture the conditions in a community. It provides a diverse set of data that stem from each person’s point of view and photography techniques. This section contains lessons that explain this data collection method and how it can lead to grassroots change.

Methods to Present Photos

Objectives

To practice different methods of making meaning from photos
To determine which methods will be best for future advocacy or presentations

Stories and Tactics Behind Pictures

Objectives

To practice “reading” pictures
To understand photography tactics

Ethics and Photography

Objectives

To understand different ethical situations in taking pictures of people
To develop a standard procedure and form for getting consent

Practicing Photography

Objectives

To practice taking photos
To creatively depict different attributes of a place

Point of View in Photography

Objectives

To practice interpreting stories from pictures
To practice telling stories with pictures
To learn the SHOWeD framework

Creating a Storyline with Pictures

Objectives

To learn how pictures can tell stories
To practice telling a story with pictures

Writing Your Story

Objectives

To practice writing about a picture story
To see how words and pictures are interconnected in storytelling

Identifying & Photographing Issues Using SHOWeD Process

Objectives

To use SHOWeD process for issue pictures
To work toward making an issue map

Identifying & Photographing Assets Using SHOWeD Process

Objectives

To use SHOWeD process for asset pictures
To work toward making an asset map

Issue Mapping Through Photovoice

Objectives

To use SHOWeD framework to dig into concerns/problems
To create an Issue Map from pictures
To analyze an Issue Map from pictures
To name root causes of issues

Asset Mapping Through Photovoice

Objectives

To use SHOWeD process for assets
To create an Asset Map from the picture
To analyze an Asset Map from the pictures
To name root causes of assets

Methods to Present Photos

Objectives

To practice different methods of making meaning from photos
To determine which methods will be best for future advocacy or presentations