Develop your photographic voice in Paris.

Join the International Center of Photography (ICP) and Spéos International Photography School for an immersive two-month summer program in Paris, running from June through July 2026.

Through hands-on practice, mentorship, and exploration, this program brings together ICP’s approach to visual storytelling and Spéos’s expertise in technical training and professional practice.

About the Program

This collaborative program combines ICP’s focus on photography as a tool for inquiry with Spéos’s emphasis on technique and professional development.

Work across a range of photographic approaches—from documentary and portraiture to more experimental practices—while developing a personal project shaped by the visual and cultural landscape of Paris.

Learn through making, discussion, and direct engagement with the city.

What You’ll Experience

  • Workshops
    Hands-on sessions focused on technique, storytelling, and creative development.
  • Mentorship
    Learn from ICP and Spéos faculty through close guidance and ongoing feedback.
  • Critiques
    Share your work and participate in group discussions that support reflection and growth.
  • Photographing Paris
    Work on location throughout the city, exploring its neighborhoods, streets, and cultural spaces.
  • Project Development
    Build a body of work over the course of the program.

 

Image: © Jimena Zabaleta

 

Who This Program Is For

Open to photographers at all levels, this program is designed for those looking to expand their practice in an international and collaborative environment.

Whether you are developing new skills or refining an existing approach, you will be supported in exploring your ideas and advancing your work.

Program Details

  • Apply here
  • Program Dates: June — July 2026
  • Location: Paris, France
  • Language: English
  • Tuition fees:
    – Students from France and the EU: €3,500
    – International students: €4,500
  • Equipment: Participants are expected to bring a digital camera (DSLR or hybrid mirrorless).