Workshop
Photography as
Storytelling.
Photography isn't just about taking pictures; it's about seeing differently. This immersive, hands-on workshop explores how photography can be used to tell stories, spark connection, and shape the identity of a team, brand or institution.
This dynamic, hands-on workshop introduces participants to photography as a powerful tool for storytelling, communication and brand building. Through creative tasks and guided exploration, teams will learn how to see the world differently — and to capture it with purpose.
Participants will explore core photographic principles such as composition, light, colour, portraiture and reportage, all while working collaboratively in small groups. The result? A curated body of images that reflect shared values, creativity, and the identity of your team or organisation.
- Corporate teams looking to build cohesion and creativity
- Marketing, comms or brand teams in need of authentic visual content
- Educational institutions seeking innovative ways to explore photography, visual storytelling and a sense of place
- Strengthened collaboration and creative problem-solving
- Fresh visual content for internal or external comms
- A mini photo exhibition or digital gallery for brand or institutional storytelling
- New creative skills and a shared sense of achievement
- Internal exhibitions for staff or student engagement
- Brand content for websites, social media or recruitment campaigns
- Legacy publications (zines, print booklets, internal comms pieces)
- Ongoing visual storytelling workshops or toolkits
What You'll Take Away
From the Workshop
Please note:
This workshop was first created and delivered at Pembroke College, University of Oxford, as part of the renowned WorldStrides Oxbridge Academic Programs. Developed to inspire and challenge students from around the world, it has since been adapted for broader audiences — from academic settings to corporate and creative teams — offering a dynamic and engaging approach to learning, collaboration, and storytelling.
Below are some examples of the images taken by the Class of 2025.
Street Photography Exercise
Visual Storytelling Exercise
Light Painting
Street Photography — Oxford
Colour & Light — Oxford
Radcliffe Camera — Oxford
Architecture Detail — Oxford
City Scenes — Oxford
This workshop is open to anyone interested in photography and is suitable for all types of cameras — whether you're using a 35mm film camera, a DSLR, or a smartphone. It's also ideal for those who want to use creative experiences as a way of learning, team building, or exploring new perspectives.
If you'd like more information or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.
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