What is Climatography?
Climatography The first of its kind 6-Week online 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 & the climate as we see rapid changes.
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 around climate.
No previous experience with using photography is needed, participants will use their own cameraphone or camera. Technical assistance will be provided as needed.
6 Week Program - What’s Included
6 x 90 minute video
Private online forum to share images with fellow participants
Weekly photo assignments with prompts to allow space for discussion and mindfulness
Weekly online discussions to talk about images, experiences of climate and individual world views
Final Photo-voice assignment
Optional opportunity to have images featured on Climatography social media channels and/or future public exhibition opportunities
This session will run Tuesday evenings from 6pm PST to 7:30pm PST from July 30th to September 3rd.
The cost for the 6-week session is $72 which includes all instruction, access to the private online forums. The group will be limited to a max of 15 participants.
To register please email alisonbeaumont@outlook.com
Why Join Us?
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.
Disclaimer: These sessions are not a substitute for professional therapy or mental health treatment. While therapeutic photography sessions provide a supportive environment for discussing emotions related to climate change, they are not a therapeutic or counselling service. If you are experiencing significant distress, anxiety, or mental health concerns, we strongly encourage you to seek assistance from a licensed mental health professional