Spend fifteen-days studying in Turin, Italy with visiting faculty from the International Center of Photography (ICP). This intensive workshop offers a deep dive into documentary photography while introducing students to the tools necessary to make effective visual stories about the world.
Join us from July 2– 16, 2026, for the 11th edition of of this program, in partnership with CAMERA, designed for both the working professional and the emerging imagemaker. This densely packed, immersive workshop provides photographers with an accelerated environment to develop their visual voice and make effective work in the ever-changing world of visual storytelling.
While working collaboratively in a supportive community, each photographer will work on a short story of their choosing while exploring their individual voice as an image maker. Through fieldwork, critiques, one-to-one meetings with faculty, and the honing of editorial skills, each participant will improve their understanding of how to best sequence and edit their unique story into a concise narrative. The program will culminate with a final slideshow presentation that will be shared with the public on final day of the workshop.
What Students Will Get Out of This Workshop:
- Learn what makes a photograph successful
- Learn how to talk about your work and the work of others
- Consider your tool choices. What camera equipment are you using and how best to connect your technical knowledge to your creative goals. Sort out any camera control issues you may be having from exposure to depth of field to lens choice.
After The Program:
Photographers who complete the Turin Intensive are automatically accepted into the One Year Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism Program or the Creative Practice Program at ICP with priority consideration given to fellowship opportunities. Past participants of the CAMERA/ICP summer program have expanded their professional opportunities after completion of the summer program. Some have attended the One Year program at ICP, and many have successful freelance careers, publishing, exhibiting, receiving grants and fellowships, and being part of the international photographic community.
Meet the Team:
Karen Marshall: Chair of the Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism program at ICP and Andrew Lichtenstein, core faculty at ICP, are New York based documentaryphotographers who have mentored and inspired emerging photographers from around the globe to be the next generation of image makers. Their holistic teaching philosophy encourages students to think outside the box and discover their individual voice while creating effective stories.
Gaia Squarci and Alessandro Ghirelli: Italian photographers and graduates of the ICP Documentary Practice and Visual Journalism program. Both are established photographers, mentors, and teachers and will add to the discussion bringing additional perspectives on integrating the tools necessary for making effective stories in a competitive market.
The application for the 2026 Summer Intensive Program in Visual Storytelling in Italy is open.
- Apply here
- Deadline: May 17, 2026
- Communication of admitted students by May 22, 2026
- Program Dates: July 2 (Thur) – July 16 (Thur)
- Application fee (USD): $10.00
- For more information about the program, faculties, rate and payments, click here.
Header image: Chiara Agostinetto