
Documentary & Storytelling Masterclasses
Laurin Strele’s workshops are immersive, small-group programs focused on visual narrative, ethics, and building long-form stories with intent. Each workshop blends fieldwork, critique, and one-to-one mentorship to help photographers develop a clear voice and a refined storytelling process.
Upcoming Workshops
 
INDIA | DECEMBER 2025
Documentary & Storytelling Workshop
With Laurin Strele & Shivam Pandey
Limited to 10 participants
More info
€3,900 — includes hotels, guides, and local transport.
- Location: Kolkata & Varanasi, India
- Dates: December 2025
- Group Size: Max 10 participants
- Language: English
- Leads: Laurin Strele & Shivam Pandey
Full Itinerary: Street, people, culture, and story-driven projects across Kolkata & Varanasi with fieldwork, mentoring, and daily reviews.
Questions? WhatsApp me 
IRAQ | JANUARY 2026 — SOLD OUT
Documentary & Storytelling Workshop
With Laurin Strele & Ethan Swope
Limited to 10 participants
 
ETHIOPIA | MAY 2026
Documentary & Storytelling Masterclass
With Laurin Strele & Ethan Swope
Limited to 10 participants
More info
€4,900 — includes hotels, selected meals, in-country transport incl. domestic flights, entrance fees, guided excursions, and full mentoring.
- Location: Omo Valley & Lalibela, Ethiopia
- Dates: May 2026
- Language: English
- Leads: Laurin Strele & Ethan Swope
Explore tribes, rituals, and the unique cultures of Ethiopia’s south with storytelling mentorship and editing reviews.
Questions? WhatsApp me 
TBA | AUGUST 2026
Documentary & Storytelling Workshop
Details announced soon
Limited to 10 participants (est.)
 
TBA | OCTOBER 2026
Documentary & Storytelling Workshop
New location announcement soon
Limited to 10 participants (est.)
 
TBA | DECEMBER 2026
Documentary & Storytelling Workshop
Details to be announced soon
Limited to 10 participants (est.)
Past Workshops
Workshops and mentorships held across Iraq, Syria, Bangladesh, China, and Cuba, focusing on cultural context, visual ethics, and long-form storytelling in small groups.
Apply For A Workshop
Prefer email? Send your application with name, background, portfolio link, and preferred workshop.
Also available: 1-on-1 workshops in special locations, just email or WhatsApp.
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