Documentary Photography: Tips by Mads Nissen | Wedio

Meet your new instructor Mads Nissen, who, in his easy-to-follow masterclass, will go through all the need-to-know for documentary photography. Full free masterclass AVAILABLE NOW! Check it out at: Here’s what you can expect from Mads’ masterclass about documentary photography: The importance of getting up close: Dare to dare yourself What never to leave out in documentary photography. a. Having something on your mind and making sure to show it b. Expressing empathy, c. Being vulnerable and emotional, d. Capturing the various emotions. Letting documentary photography be your gateway to healing How curiosity and the need to change the world can be your motivators Having a precise angle and purpose is essential: Cut any unnecessary clutter. Less is more: Why simplicity is critical in documentary photography - Use natural lighting - Achieve an organic result with a small camera - Don’t overdo your white balance. Do your research: What you need to do before you start shooting. - Research locations - Check the latest weather reports - Find times of the day to film - Source proper equipment - Hire extra crew (if needed) - Etc. Mads Nissen is a Danish documentary and war photographer working with many social and contemporary issues such as homophobia, civil war in Columbia or Libya, and the covid crisis. His interest in photography started when he was around 18 years old while living in Venezuela. Now more than 20 years later, he’s still looking to share hard-hitting stories, show the struggles in other people’s lives, and present humanity through a lens. As a documentary photographer, Mads seeks to make the world a better place. In his own words, taking just a tiny step, influencing one person’s life, is the most outstanding achievement. His best work includes “Amazonas”, a book about the Amazon Forest, and “We are indestructible”, a book shot in Columbia covering the fight for peace and the history and culture of violence. Moreover, his piece about homophobia in Russia has put him on the documentary photography map. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:35 What is documentary photography? 01:43 How to capture emotions in documentary photography? 03:44 How to find the story? 05:05 How to develop further and take your work to another level? 06:15 Mistakes to avoid 07:00 Lighting in documentary photography 08:26 Camera equipment for documentary photography 10:12 Editing documentary photography 11:34 Making a difference with documentary photography (& ethics behind it) 12:24 Tips & tricks 13:05 Credits About documentary photography: The world changes at the speed of lightning. Human rights issues, natural disasters, political conflicts, and scientific breakthroughs have become a norm within today’s society. Documentary photography aims to immortalize some of these moments and perhaps even initiate a change in people’s minds and hearts. What is documentary photography? Watch Mads Nissens’ masterclass to get exclusive insight into documentary photography and learn the basics of documentary photography. You can also read on to learn about the history and the various types of documentary photography, bringing you some tips and tricks on how you can get started. Sneak peek: When your pictures are never good enough it’s because you’re not close enough – not physically, but emotionally. Explore documentary photography in the link below: #documentaryphotography #photography #photographertips #wediocommunity #masterclass Gear used to film this masterclass: Main footage: Sony PXW-FX6 Godox VL300 video light Sony micro port set Samyang 1.5 prime 50mm Samyang 1.5 prime 85mm BTS footage: Sony Alpha A7SIII DJI Ronin RS2 gimbal Sony 24-105mm 4.0 (autofocus lens) Cinematography: Kasper Vejlø Kristensen from : Rent Sony cameras: Discover more lenses: Explore the lighting possibilities: More about Mads and his work on his site: Mads’ Socials: @Instagram: @madsnissenphoto @Vimeo: Mads Nissen @Twitter: @MadsNissenPhoto Wedio Socials – find us on: @Instagram: @wedio_community @Facebook: @WedioGlobal @LinkedIn: Rent more gear on Subscribe to our gear at If you have any questions, let us know in the comments or reach out to us on our site and at info@. Feel free to reach Mads with more questions on his site or social media 🤗