Resources

Education and Skill Development

Top 10 Training Programs for Aspiring Documentary Videographers

10 Local Project Ideas for Aspiring Documentary Filmmakers and Visual Storytellers

Top 10 Documentary Filmmaking Training Programs in North America

Research and Inspiration

documentary filmmaking books

10 Best Documentary Filmmaking Books

Ten Best Physical Magazines for Documentary Photographers

Ten Most Popular Documentary Photography Books of All Time

Gear and Equipment

Parfocal Lenses: A Complete Guide for Documentary Filmmakers and Visual Storytellers

10 Cameras with a Spy Element: Tools for Creative and Purposeful Street Photography

Lens to Landfill: Recycling and Upcycling in Digital and Analog Photography

Legal and Business

Legal Considerations for Documentary Photographers: Navigating the Terrain

Ten Most Important Legal and Ethical Considerations for Documentary Photographers

Funding and Grants

The Top 10 Documentary Photography Awards and Competitions | 2024

Understanding a Documentary Filmmaking Deck

Networking and Community

The Importance of Portfolio Reviews: What to Expect and How to Make the Most of Them

Top 10 Online Platforms for Selling Documentary Photography Prints

All You Need To Know About Exhibiting Your Documentary Photography

10 Best International Communities and Forums for Documentary Photographers

Top Ten Best Methods to Network as a Documentary Photographer

Inspiring Sustainable Practices in the Camera World

Software and Tools

Photographic Workflow: Effective Image Organization Techniques

Exploring Post-Production Possibilities for Documentary Photographers

Ethical and Cultural Considerations

BBC Faces Backlash Over Removal of Gaza Documentary: Censorship or Editorial Oversight? + Video

Exploring A Cook’s Tour: A Documentary-Style Food TV Series and Its Lessons

The Eternal Debate: Luck vs. Skill in Documentary Photography

Should All Photojournalists Be Activists? An Examination of Roles, Responsibilities, and Modern Shifts

Understanding Cultural Sensitivity in Documentary Filmmaking

Ten Most Important Legal and Ethical Considerations for Documentary Photographers

Marketing and Promotion

Building a Documentary Portfolio: Showcasing Your Vision and Craft

The Importance of Portfolio Reviews: What to Expect and How to Make the Most of Them

Top 10 Online Platforms for Selling Documentary Photography Prints

Mental and Physical Wellbeing

10 Traumatic Situations Visual Journalists Could Encounter in War Zones

Leading Professionals in Trauma: Experts Shaping Mental Health