This intensive professional workshop will support a limited number of photojournalists in developing their journalistic, investigative and visual storytelling skills. It will provide them with tools to document urgent climate related issues from their own communities and perspectives. 

The workshop will focus on visual storytelling and photojournalism in the context of the climate crisis, with particular attention to its local and regional impact. Participants will be encouraged to look closely at the environmental stories unfolding in their own communities.

During the workshop, Kadir van Lohuizen will share his experience, methods and approach to photojournalism, investigative storytelling and long-term visual projects. He will also focus on the use of video and using multiple platforms to create impact.

There will be no mandatory assignment or formal deliverable following the 3-day workshop. Participants will be encouraged to continue exploring the stories and ideas discussed during the masterclass and, where relevant, develop them into their own photographic projects.

CONDITIONS

·    Applicants must be based in Serbia. 
·    Applicants must be aged 35 or under.
·    Applicants must be proficient in English.
·    Submitted work must consist of still photography.
·    All submitted work must be authored by the applicant. AI-generated photographs will not be accepted. 
·    One application per person. 
·    Application must include minimum 15 images, and a CV and a motivation letter.
·    The workshop will take place in Belgrade. Accommodation or travel expenses are not provided. 
·    A daily subsistence allowance will be provided. 
·    Participants will be selected by a jury consisting of Kadir van Lohuizen, photographer, and David Pujado, independent curator for the workshop. 

APLLICATION AND CALENDAR

Applications should be sent to climatecrisisopencall@gmail.com.

Maximum dimension for individual photo is 1920 pixels on the longer side, 72 dpi, in JPEG format with the highest compression quality.

Submission deadline: 8 October 2026, 23:30 (CET)
Notification of selected participants: 10 October 2026
Workshop: In person, Belgrade, 15 to 18 October 2026