What is Climatography
The first of its kind 6-Week (or 3 day intensive) program exploring self, community & climate change through the medium of photographic expression. Participants are invited to use photography as a medium of expression of their lived experiences in relation to Earth, the More-than-human world & climate.
Alison Beaumont has completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Photography at Robert Gordon University and brings this methodology and learning to the Climatography series.
The program follows principles of therapeutic photography with the intention of providing participants with the opportunity to develop self-efficacy and empowerment to with an outcome of enacting social change individually or in their communities. As the Gibson’s model illustrates there is a whole series of explorations that take place as the series progresses.
No previous experience with using photography is needed, participants will use their own cameraphone or camera. Technical assistance will be provided as needed.
How
Visit the events and workshops page for upcoming offerings or scroll down for more details.
Below is an overview of how the program is offered, if you would like Alison to facilitate this program in your community or online please contact her directly to discuss.
6 Week Program Structure
6 x 90 minute video or in-person sessions (depending on session you sign up for)
Private online forum to share images with fellow participants
Weekly photo assignments with themes
Weekly discussions to explore images, ideas and concepts
Final Photo-voice assignment
Optional opportunity to have images featured on Climatography social media channels and/or future public exhibition opportunities
3 Day Intensive Program Structure
3 x 6 hour days of in-person sessions (includes 1-hour lunch break)
Daily photo assignments with themes
In-person sharing and discussions to explore images, ideas and concepts
Private online forum to share images with fellow participants
Final Photo-voice assignment
Optional opportunity to have images featured on Climatography social media channels and/or future public exhibition opportunities
Accessing the program with supportive pricing
Depending whether the offering is in-person or online will determine cost, see individual offerings for prices. Alison wants to ensure that the program is accessible to as many people as possible, a sliding scale means you can find the appropriate price point for your means and if you have the means to support others there is also an option to sponsor a spot.
Why
As the climate crisis deepens we are all needed, every one of our actions make a difference. As we face up to what is in front of us and future generations, there are big feelings. Photography is an accessible creative medium with which to dive deeper into the theme of climate. Using the photography allows for thoughtful observation, mindfulness, creativity and abstraction in image making, with each image acting as a vehicle for discussion around a theme.
When we are able to create community and connection around a cause there is a higher probability that individuals will take their thoughts and ideas out to their own communities. By participating in the Climatography it is hoped that participants will create a ripple effect within their own lives and communities to enact meaningful changes to support our Earth and the More-than-human world.
