Nikon-NOOR Academy | Bulgaria Masterclass Overview

Between July 14 to July 18, 2019, the Nikon-NOOR Academy held the Masterclass at PhotoSynthesis in Sofia, Bulgaria. This masterclass launched the Nikon-NOOR Academy in 2019, which will later take place in Spain and Austria.

© Mihaela Aroyo

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Participants

Fifteen young visual storytellers gathered for an inspiring four days of learning and sharing with NOOR photographers.

© Mihaela Aroyo / Jodi Hilton / Marina Byanova / Vladimir Zivojinovic

MIHAELA AROYO | MARINA BYANOVA | JODI HILTON | KATJA GOLJAT | ROSINA PENCHEVA | ROSSENA PETCOVA | SERGIEVA SPASIYANA | MARJAN YAZDI | GEORGI KOZHUHAROV | STOYAN NIKOLAEV | ALEKSANDAR NIKOLOV | HRISTO RUSEV | ANASTAS TARPANOV | VLADIMIR ZIVOJINOVIC | ANDRAS ZOLTAI

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Tutors

Three NOOR visual-storytellers taught the 2019 Nikon-NOOR Academy in Bulgaria. The masterclass was moderated by NOOR Digital Director Pierre Mohamed-Petit.

Bénédicte Kurzen

Nina Berman

Kadir van Lohuizen

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Do you want to be part of the long Nikon-NOOR Academy list of alumnus? Apply for our Masterclasses in Spain and Austria:

Announcing the 2019 Nikon-NOOR Academy

The NOOR Foundation and Nikon Europe are delighted to announce the 2019 series of Nikon-NOOR Academy Masterclasses. The first of the new series of masterclasses with free tuition will take place in Bulgaria 15-18 July, and the dates for Austria and Spain will be announced in September.

During each of the four-day trainings, 15 selected participants will work together with three NOOR authors as their tutors, to share experiences, work on portfolios, improve editing skills and learn how to create more impactful visual stories. NOOR and the NOOR Foundation are committed to encouraging aspiring photojournalists and documentary photographers. Masterclasses are provided free of charge for all participants, made possible with the continued support of Nikon Europe.

Nikon-NOOR Academy Masterclass in Zurich © Jon Lowenstein / NOOR

All masterclasses are open to young and emerging visual storytellers from all nationalities and locations within Europe.  We highly encourage visual storytellers from Bulgaria, Austria and Spain to apply to their local country’s masterclass.

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Fee: Free of Charge
Tutors: Nina Berman, Kadir van Lohuizen and Bénédicte Kurzen.
Dates: 15 - 18 July 2019
Deadline to apply: Sunday, June 9 2019, 23:59 CET

Open to all young & emerging visual storytellers from all nationalities. We highly encourage applications from Bulgarian photographers. There are no age restrictions, however the masterclass is more suited for emerging photographers at a early/mid career stage. Applicants are required a basic knowledge of English as the masterclass will take place in English.