Next Workshop
Location: TBD
Date: Summer 2027
Cost: TBD
Instructors: Gary and Vivian Chapman, Ken Robinson
2027 Trip: TBA
Where Photography and Missions Meet
We take your passion for photography and empower you to capture compelling images that resonate with ABWE’s global mission.
The purpose of Storytellers Abroad: Stock Missions Photography is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to shoot thematically and post-produce properly, ensuring your photos contribute meaningfully to missionary storytelling.
This isn’t just another photography workshop. Through it all, the focus is missions.
What You Will Learn
Missions Photography Techniques: Learn the art of shooting missional themes, focusing on composition, lighting, and storytelling to create images that communicate the essence of gospel missions.
Global Perspectives: Gain insights into the diverse cultures and contexts where ABWE operates. Understand how to capture images that reflect the unique stories and challenges faced by missionaries worldwide.
Metadata Mastery: Implement a post-production workflow that enhances the discoverability and usability of your photographs by ABWE missionaries.
Practical Shooting Sessions: Engage in hands-on photography sessions alongside renowned missions photographers. Produce images that will immediately go into the hands of missionary workers to communicate God’s work.
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“This was life changing. It pushed my mind so much further toward Christ, and toward my calling.”
— Nathan H., Workshop Participant
Who Should Attend
A Storytellers Abroad: Stock Missions Photography trip is a great opportunity for you if you are driven by the possibilities of using visual storytelling in biblical missions, and any of these apply to you:
- A photographer with intermediate to professional-level skills
- Passionate about making a difference through your craft
- Currently producing photo/video content for ABWE, or have done so in the past
- A college student in a photography-related program, desiring to explore God’s direction in your life
- Eager to uncover next steps in contributing to ABWE’s visual storytelling
What You Need
- An understanding of technology, terminology, and image processing methods
- Your own camera (DSLR/mirrorless preferred) and computer to edit photos on
- A desire to learn how to apply your skills in a cross-cultural setting