Rooting people to the planet, one picture at a time

Why Seedlight Workshops?

Seedlight Workshops connects photographers with a passion for the environment to environmental organizations with urgent, compelling stories that need telling.

Students learn to use advocacy photojournalism to elevate environmental awareness through the creation of powerful imagery that reminds the viewer of the importance of protecting the planet.

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Advocacy photojournalism to elevate environmental consciousness.

"Your workshop really has planted some interesting seeds for me. I have so many thoughts exploding - fountain style - from my head in terms of this work. From project research to self-branding to everything in between. Your workshop has prepared me to approach my photographic ideas confidently - with thoughtfulness and thoroughness." —Megan Mallory
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The CLIMATE CHANGE PHOTO WORKSHOP SERIES - In April 2012, in collaboration with Leica, Seedlight will announce a series of 4 workshops to be held in 4 climate change "hotspots" around the world. This innovative workshop series will bring together aspiring environmental photographers to tell the story of some of our planet's most critical climate challenges and solutions.

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PEOPLE IN NATURE: Conservation Photojournalism in Maine - Photographers need stories to tell. Environmental organizations have stories that need telling. Together they can create powerful imagery that reminds the viewer of the importance of protecting the planet. This workshop is for photographers with a strong interest in environmental issues and a desire to develop stories that reveal the human connection to nature and the planet’s natural resources.

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PRESERVING PATAGONIA - Join Environmental Documentarian Bridget Besaw, in collaboration with Leica for a week amidst her project documenting the preservation and stewardship of the Aysen region of Patagonia in partnership with the Patagonia Sur Foundation, whose objective is to support and promote social and economic development in Chilean Patagonia, in concert with the protection and conservation of the region's natural resources.