The workshop is hosted by the world renowned photojournalist Gary Knight, a Canon Master. The workshop is organised to provide the youngsters an opportunity to gain greater understandings of the technicalities of editing, along with the subtleties and nuances of capturing beautiful images whilst having access to Canon equipment. In addition to Gary Knight, there will be several guest lectures by other successful creative artists.
Projects submitted by students will be reviewed by Gary Knight before the photographs are showcased in an exhibition at the end of the workshop.
Anurag Agrawal, Managing Director, Canon Middle East said: “Canon is keen to provide continual support to creative minds in the EMEA region. Our equipment is being used across the world by young and old, alike, as it has the power to generate incredible images. With Canon’s professional workshops, students in evolving communities are being given the opportunity to grow under the instruction of some of the best photojournalists; we hope our students will become Canon Masters in their own right someday.”
Dr. Barnabas Githiora, Chair, Department of Communication and Journalism, Kenya Methodist University, said: “The Canon and Kenya Methodist University 2015 workshop offers an excellent opportunity for participants to learn the art and science of photography. The workshop participants will relish the chance to interact with guest speakers who are sharing their wide knowledge and experience of the subject with the students. At the end of it all, we hope the participants will have a better understanding of photography as a powerful tool for social and economic change.”
Commenting on the workshop initiative, Gary Knight said: “This is the third Canon workshop I have been a part of in Nairobi in recent times. Each time it confirms that the talent in Kenya is terrific. I am really committed to working with students and young photographers across the region, for they encapsulate the passion and creativity that we are so keen to keep fuelling across Africa and the Middle East.”
