Documentary Photography Bootcamp

by Lance Lee

Documentary Photography Bootcamp is an intensive, project-based practical workshop where participants will learn how to shoot and edit feature photo stories in black & white over a nine-day period.
Designed as an effective approach to help students learn more in less time, it is designed for small groups limiting to 3 students in a class. You can either join our bi-monthly bootcamps or contact us privately to start at a time of your convenience.

The next bootcamp is scheduled March 5 - 13, 2010.

Over a two-day-one-night bootcamp on March 5 & 6, 2011 (Saturday & Sunday) followed by a one-week of private lessons, participants will immerse themselves into lots of practical shooting and learning with our instructors day & night. There will be at least one instructors to four participants to provide plenty of guidance, feedback and advice to improve on your shooting skills, techniques and approach.

After March 6 2011, Sunday, participants are encouraged to meet up with chief instructor, Lance Lee, for further shooting sessions & 1-on-1 review & feedback instructional time over the next six days. This helps to prepare themselves for their final presentation & showtime on March 13, Sunday, the finale for this bootcamp. That will be the time to share and shine.

Over this nine-days period, photographers will learn how to shoot in black & white, develop their own visual stories, refine and improve their shooting techniques & approach, learn how to edit their projects and present their works.

To get an idea how our past students have experienced in previous documentary bootcamps, check out our blog diaries.

Who: Lance Lee, documentary photographer & creative director of BCP, together with fellow instructors of the school.
See his documentary portfolio at www.lancefolio.com - Transsexual Documentary, Maha Kumbh Mela, Migrant Workers, Haemofilia, SARS 2003
Serious amateur photographers with a keen interest in documentary work are welcomed to join.

What: Documentary Photography Bootcamp (B&W)

When:
(a) Bootcamp - March 5 & 6, 2011, Saturday & Sunday (2 Day - 1 Night) camp
(b) individual one-to-one private instructional sessions (4 hours) over the next 5 days (March 7 - 13, to be scheduled individually)
(c) Group review (1pm - 4pm)  & final presentation (5pm) on March 13, 2011.

Where: Hutong alleys in 西四北二条, Beijing (north of Xidan)

Why: Learn how to work on your own photo-documentary projects, shoot in black & white, select and edit your own photo stories.

Course Fees:
4000RMB or 600USD per participant.
Fees include food and light beverages & hostel (group-sharing) accommodation on the night of October 16.

Early bird discounts applicable, inquire for further details.
Membership discounts not applicable.

Class Size:
Limited to a maximum of 9 participants only.
Kept to a small ratio of 3 students to 1 instructor for optimal learning experience

Interested but still unsure if this bootcamp works for you?
Get in touch with our instructor Lance Lee and arrange for a complimentary 1-on-1 30-mins review session. We will help you assess your current standards of photography, provide feedback on your style and photography skills. Start by calling us at +86. 150.1100.3051 or send us an email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Gallery of past students' works (May 2010 class)
- Margie, Carol Vargas, Valentina "Hair Story"

Photo by Carol Vargas

Photo by Carol Vargas

Photo by Margie

Photo by Margie

Photo by Carol Vargas

Photo by Margie

Photo by Valentina

Photo by Valentina