Our workshops are open to all photographers — whether you're a hobbyist learning to tell stories with pictures, an early-career documentary photographer wanting to grow, or a working professional looking to tell more ethical stories across cultures. Wherever you are in the world, there's a place for you here.
Workshops
Membership Offer40 days to the eventSat 22 AugOnlineA portfolio is more than a selection of images. Join curator Anna Kućma and the No! Wahala team for a practical 2-hour workshop on editing, structuring, and presenting your work with clarity and intention.
Scholarships & Sponsorships
Scholarships
For each workshop, we reserve a few free or discounted places for photographers who cannot afford the ticket price but are eager to learn and participate fully. We prioritise applications from photographers who live and work within the African continent. Photographers from other underrepresented communities are also encouraged to apply. To apply, click the button below. Scholarship places are limited, so we encourage early requests. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Sponsorships
We also welcome individuals, organisations, or companies that would like to sponsor others to attend, whether it’s emerging photographers, students, or your own staff. Sponsored places provide recipients with full access to the workshop and its materials.
To sponsor one or more places, email partnerships@nowahalamedia.com with: Your name or organisation, how many places you would like to sponsor, and whether you have specific people in mind or would like us to select from our scholarship list.
Testimonials
Christine A, UK
"An excellent workshop. The participatory exercises alongside the presentations were valuable, especially KC's individual feedback on each participant's storyboard. The explanation of the difference between a photo essay and a series was particularly helpful."
Kondwani J, Malawi
"The workshop pushed me to think beyond just intention and into responsibility, and what that really looks like. It made me reflect on how much power we wield as photographers and how language itself shapes ethical practice."
Amera E, Libya
"The workshop helped me slow down and look at my practice with more intention. I became more confident in defining my thematic focus and in trusting my lived experience as a valid entry point for documentary work."
Michi M, UK
“I now understand more clearly the distinctions between documentary photography and photojournalism. The session inspired me to do more within my photo series work.”
Taslimah W, Nigeria
"The breakout session and coming up with a photo story really stood out for me. I was particularly glad to learn that storytelling in photojournalism goes beyond single images".
Hickmatu A, Sierra Leone
"The workshop opened my eyes to many things and helped me accept them, speak up, and understand myself better as a photographer, giving me greater confidence and clarity around what truly works for me in my documentary practice."