17 Famous Documentary Photographers to Know and Learn From
Discover 17 famous documentary photographers, from Lewis Hine and Dorothea Lange to Zanele Muholi, and what travel storytellers can learn from their work.
Travel Photography
10 Famous Travel Photographers to Follow (and What to Learn)
Famous travel photographers to study, from Cartier-Bresson to National Geographic photographers, with clear lessons on light, access and storytelling.
From Our Classrooms to National Geographic: Héctor Ruiz Golobart’s Story
One of our students in the Master in Travel Journalism, Héctor Ruiz Golobart, has just been featured in an interview with National Geographic Traveler Spain, where he speaks about his work as an ethnographic photographer across Africa. It’s a recognition that fills us with pride, and one we wanted to share with our whole community. … Read more
STJ and Food and Travel México Formalise a Partnership to Open Real Doors in Specialist Journalism
STJ has signed a collaboration agreement with Food and Travel México, a leading publication in travel journalism and gastronomic communication in Latin America. Through this exclusive channel, STJ students and graduates can access real content projects with this international publication and publish under their own byline.
Travel Photography: A Guide to Telling Your Travels Through the Lens
Never before have there been so many cameras. We carry one in our pocket, one on our wrist, one in the car. Taking a photo has become so routine that we barely notice it anymore. And yet, taking photos and telling the story of a journey are still two very different things. Travel photography lives … Read more
Ethical Dilemmas in the Field – A Reflective Travel Chronicle
Ethical reflection based on a Travel Photography class (Anibal Bueno) on photographing children, consent, and monetization; professional judgment and a responsible approach.
Writing Through the Lens
Personal and technical reflection on how to approach the photographic coverage of cultural events. Catarina shares her narrative approach through her own methodology based on the composition of scenes in three planes and expresses her desire to document the Carnival of Brazil with a close look at the symbolic, the chaotic, and the human.
Through the Lens: Thimphu Tshechu
By Sam Rippon I found myself reflecting not just on the mechanics of taking a good photo, but on the intention behind each frame. It’s emphasised that the role of a photographer at a cultural event is not simply to record what’s visible, but to communicate what’s meaningful. With that in mind, I’ve begun imagining … Read more
The Invisible Half: A Chronicle of Cultural Boundaries and Journalistic Integrity
A profound reflection on the ethical dilemmas of travel journalism in cultural contexts with gender restrictions, based on a real experience in Oman. The author recounts how barriers to representing female voices led him to rethink his narrative approach, opting for transparency as a form of integrity. A powerful text on the limits of representation and the need to construct ethical narratives based on an awareness of our own limitations.
“The Woman Who Never Left Her Mud House”
A sensitive and deeply ethical chronicle about a journalist who travels to Asir, in southern Saudi Arabia, to document the ancient mud houses built by women. There she meets Noura, a woman who never left her ancestral home. Through intimate storytelling, the author reflects on the limits of journalism, the dignity of those portrayed, and the memory contained in inhabited spaces. A moving piece that prioritises respect over visual impact.
