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Foundry Instructor Michael Robinson Chávez exchanges introductions with his students at the start of Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012

Explore past Foundry Photojournalism Workshop galleries:

Buenos Aires, Argentina 2011
Chiang Mai, Thailand 2012
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2013
Antigua, Guatemala 2014
Bali, Indonesia 2015
Cape Town, South Africa 2016
Mexico City, Mexico 2017
Kolkata, India 2018

All images courtesy © Suzie Katz

Foundry Buenos Aires, Argentina 2011

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Foundry Chiang Mai, Thailand 2012

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Foundry Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 2013

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Foundry Antigua, Guatemala 2014

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Foundry Ubud, Bali 2015

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Foundry Cape Town, South Africa 2016

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Foundry Mexico City, Mexico 2017

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Foundry Kolkata, India 2018

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Opening Night and Introductions 

Foundry Photojournalism Workshop kicks off with an afternoon and evening of introductions, networking, and a little fun, as students, teachers and faculty mingle and converse.

Photographs from the first day of Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Photos courtesy, ©Suzie Katz

Foundry Photojournalism Workshop Co-Founder Eric Beecroft addresses instructors as Foundry 2011 kicks off in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Eric Beecroft shares some laughs with Foundry instructors during the opening night of Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Registration at Foundry 2011. In addition to choosing their course, students sign up for one-on-one portfolio reviews later in the week. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Students weigh the choice of which Foundry\'s world-class photographers will review their portfolio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Students weigh the choice of which Foundry\'s world-class photographers will review their portfolio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructors Guy Calaf and Andrea Bruce mingle with the crowd as students gather for Foundry. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry provides more than just photojournalism classes. It creates an international hub for new connections.
Instructors are introduced at the beginning of the evening. After, they gather their individual classes for closer introductions and an idea of what to expect during the week. From Left: Maggie Steber, Tewfic El-Sway, Adriana Zehbrauskas and Michael Robinson Chávez. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructor and Los Angeles Times photojournalist Michael Robinson Chávez says a few words to the gathered crowd during Foundry\'s opening ceremonies. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Co-Founder Eric Beecroft introduces some of the instructors from the 2011 workshop. Instructors Walter Astrada, Neal Jackson, Kael Alford, and Alison Morley stand behind Beecroft on the stairs. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Co-Founder Eric Beecroft introduces Instructor Walter Astrada to the crowd of Students. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Excited students surround Foundry Co-Founder Eric Beecroft. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
An instructor at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop receives a bottle of wine from Co-Founder Eric Beecroft. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Workshop Coordinator Mansie Midha at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructor Henrik Kastenskov gathers with his students and prepares them for the week ahead. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructor Alison Morley and her class become acquainted with each other. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructor Andrea Bruce listens to a group of Foundry Students at the 2011 Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructor Tewfic El-Sawy meets some of the Foundry students. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
As the students gather for Foundry 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a student points his camera towards the faculty and instructors on the balcony above. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
An electric mood fills the crowd as Foundry Co-Founder Eric Beecroft introduces instructors at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2012 begins! Foundry Co-Founder Eric Beecroft welcomes students to the Workshop in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
The instructors for the 2012 Foundry Photojournalism Workshop gather on the balcony as the Workshop kicks off. From left: Ron Haviv, Jared Moossy, Ashley Gilbertson and Andrea Bruce. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Founded to provide an affordable, yet high-caliber workshop outside of the Western world, students represent many different countries at Foundry 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Foundry Instructor Neal Jackson greeting students as he documents Foundry 2012 for his blog. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012

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Evening Presentations

Foundry's instructors present some of their work, and introduce themselves to the students.

Photographs from evening presentations at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Photos courtesy, ©Suzie Katz.

Ron Libre is the Director and Founder of Documentary Arts Asia (DAA). Generously hosting Foundry 2012 in Chiang Mai, DAA exists to support the production and dissemination of documentary photography and film in Asia. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
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Foundry 2012 Instructor Adriana Zehbrauskas also presents at
Ashley Gilbertson takes the stage as his evening presentation at
Ashley Gilbertson shares the story behind one of his most well-known images from the Iraq War. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Ron Haviv speaking on evening panel at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Psychologist Paul Harper begins his presentation on PTSD at Foundry. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
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As part of its community mission, the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop is among the few organizations that are trying to address photographers\' PTSD. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Instructor Walter Astrada opens up about the psychological difficulties that photographers often face in their line of work at the Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Eric Beecroft introduces an evening panel at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
A group of students sit and watch an evening presentation at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Co-Founder Eric Beecroft introduces panelists for an evening presentation on working in Latin America. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Andrea Bruce speaks in front of students at her evening presentation at Foundry in Argentina. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Ron Haviv at Foundry 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Instructors Michael Robinson Chávez and Ron Haviv speak during a panel discussion at Foundry 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructor Guy Calaf speaks during a panel on PTSD and trauma while Foundry Co-Founder Eric Beecroft looks on. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Ben Rusnak addresses students during Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Instructors Michael Robinson Chávez and Ron Haviv share a laugh during a panel discussion at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Andrea Bruce shares moving experiences at an evening presentation during Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Students watch a panel discussion taking place at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry instructor Maggie Steber speaks as part of a panel during Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry instructor Maggie Steber speaks as part of a panel during Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry instructor Maggie Steber speaks as part of a panel during Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011

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Workshops and Classes

Foundry Photojournalism Workshop kicks off with an afternoon and evening of introductions, networking, and a little fun, as students, teachers and faculty mingle and converse.

Photographs from the workshops and classes at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Photos courtesy, ©Suzie Katz.

Alison Morley draws on her experience as a photo editor as she teaches from real-world examples at Foundry 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Workshop provides a significant discount for attendees who live in the regions which host the workshop. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Students in a lively group critique at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop in Chiang Mai. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Henrik Kastenskov\'s classes emphasize a multimedia approach to photojournalism. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
A student in Henrik Kastenskov\'s multimedia class at Foundry 2011 notes, \"Bad sound kills good photography.\" Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Henrik breaks down what goes into an effective soundtrack for multimedia presentation. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
In 2010, Henrik Kastenskov received the Danish Picture of The Year award for his work on \"A Matter of Decency.\" The web documentary profiles the refugee experience in Denmark. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Henrik Kastenskov shares more tips on effective sound delievery. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Henrik Kastenskov makes the case for thinking like a photographer when it comes to audio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Michael Robinson Chávez gives input on student work at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Michael Robinson Chávez moves through more feedback on student work in his classroom in Chiang Mai. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Michael Robinson Chávez gives advice on how to capture moving subjects. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Michael Robinson Chávez has students consider a photograph from both an artistic standpoint and a journalistic one. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Michael Robinson Chávez reminds students to consider how images work in sequence as well as how they work individually. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Ashley Gilbertson looks on as a student shows off some prior work. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012.
Ashley Gilbertson shares a laugh with students at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2012. Courtesy © Suzie Katz 2012.
Ben Rusnak discusses concerns for photographers that exist outside the picture frame at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Students attending Ben Rusnak\'s class at Foundry 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Maggie Steber addresses her class at Foundry. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Ben Rusnak talks to his class at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Workshop Coordinator Kirsten Luce attends Foundry Photojournalism Workshop in Buenos Aires. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructor Neal Jackson addresses his students in Buenos Aires. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Students attend an evening presentation at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop 2011. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011


 

Portfolio Review Night and Individual Reviews

Foundry Photojournalism Workshop offers students a chance to have their photography portfolios reviewed by the instructors. Students sign up to have their work seen and edited by the professional editors and working photojournalists who teach at Foundry. This gives these students the rare opportunity to work one-on-one with their teachers, who give their advice and critique to their pupils.

Photographs from portfolio reviews at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Photos courtesy, ©Suzie Katz.

Portfolio reviews offer students the chance to have their photographs looked at by any of the talented instructors at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Kael Alford reviews a student\'s portfolio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Alex Kornhuber works with a student during Portfolio Review Night. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Tewfic El-Sawy looks over a student\'s work during Portfolio Review Night. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Andrea Bruce reviews a student\'s portfolio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Alison Morley reviews a student\'s portfolio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Ron Haviv reviews a student\'s portfolio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Ron Haviv reviews a student\'s portfolio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Ben Rusnak reviews a student\'s portfolio. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Foundry Instructor Ron Haviv looks over a student\'s portfolio while Eric Beecroft looks on. Courtesy © Suzie Katz 2011
A student attentively receives feedback on his images. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2011
Students grab a bite to eat while they sign up for portfolio reviews with Foundry instructors. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Ron Haviv works wit a student during Portfolio Review Night at Foundry 2012 in Chang Mai, Thailand. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Ron Haviv works wit a student during Portfolio Review Night at Foundry 2012 in Chang Mai, Thailand. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Ron Haviv works wit a student during Portfolio Review Night at Foundry 2012 in Chang Mai, Thailand. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Maggie Steber works with a student during a portfolio review at Foundry 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Maggie Steber works with a student during a portfolio review at Foundry 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Maggie Steber works with a student during a portfolio review at Foundry 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Ashley Gilbertson works with a student during portfolio review night. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz, 2012.
Ashley Gilbertson works with a student during portfolio review night. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz, 2012.
Ashley Gilbertson works with a student during portfolio review night. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz, 2012.
As portfolio night continues, instructor Ashley Gilbertson converses with a student by the window. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Andrea Bruce looks over photographs from a student during Portfolio Review Night at Foundry 2012. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Andrea Bruce looks over photographs from a student during Portfolio Review Night. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012

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Photos courtesy, ©Suzie Katz.

The full moon presides over Foundry Photojounalism Workshop 2012 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Outdoors at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Instructor Magie Steber works one-on-one with a student. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Outdoors at Foundry Photojournalism Workshop in Chiang Mai, Thailand, Instructor Magie Steber works one-on-one with a student. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Foundry Instructor Andrea Bruce works with a student poolside in Chiang Mai. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Foundry Instructor Andrea Bruce works with a student poolside in Chiang Mai. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Foundry Photojournalism Workshop continues outdoors, where Instructor Magie Steber works one-on-one with a student. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Foundry Photojournalism Workshop continues outdoors, where Instructor Magie Steber works one-on-one with a student. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012
Capturing the excitement of the Foundry experience for posterity, Andrea Bruce has her students leap into the pool for their class photo. Courtesy, © Suzie Katz 2012