1. 

   Anonymous
   
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Kirsten or myself would be happy to answer!

2. 

   Anonymous
   
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   how do i start researching for a story? :) i would love some ideas.. :)

3. 

   Anonymous
   
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   'when will we learn about class schedules and how to find our stories, and do we need to find our stories before we start the program'

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   mansi
   Moderator
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Hey there,
   ok so to answer both your questions --

   - How to start researching your story - I think it's important to find something you're passionate about. Is it a sport? Is it a creative art form? Is it a personal story? Is it something about the culture that intrigues you? Find out what is available to you in Istanbul, what is accessible, will you need a translator/fixer to be able to approach them. The instructors will help you find a point of focus once you know what you are going to shoot. You can always bounce ideas off us.

   Eric will be adding to this...

   - It'll be of benefit to you if you have an idea about what you are going to photograph in the duration of the workshop - which is why we urge students to research, arrive a few days early, talk to local people etc. That way you hit the ground running and not spend time in the initial workshop days to search for a story.

   - Class placements are yet to happen and you will be contacted soon.

   mansi

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   nityarao
   Member
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Hi,
   I'm applying for my visa and was wondering what category to apply under. I was going to select 'single entry tourist' but I found a specific category for ppl. coming in to film and photograph - http://www.konsolosluk.gov.tr/InfoNotes/IN_Item.aspx?ID=300 and I was wondering if this is applicable to me.

   Also, was wondering who i should be talking to about a story idea I want to work. Need help finding contacts...
   Thanks,
   Nitya!

6. 

   mansi
   Moderator
   Posted 4 months ago #
   

   Re Visa, Tourist visa is ok.

7. 

   nityarao
   Member
   Posted 3 months ago #
   

   How does one usually go about looking for a fixer? Other than lightstalkers is there any other forum I can post a msg to say I'm looking for one?

8. 

   mansi
   Moderator
   Posted 3 months ago #
   

   Fixers will be available via the center we have the workshop at. A fixer for the day in Istanbul is about 40-80$ depending on where/how/who you get them thru.
   Definitely recommend LS to get a better idea of local fixers/photographers willing to help.

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