Fotografie Forum Frankfurt
Braubachstraße 30-32, 60311 Frankfurt am Main
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Masterclass
FERHAT BOUDA“UN VOYAGE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE// A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY”
“UN VOYAGE PHOTOGRAPHIQUE// A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY”
Saturday/Sunday, April 12, August 2nd and October 11, 2025, 10 am–5 pm
The masterclass is designed as a three-part workshop series.
Subjects
Portrait, Landscape, Conceptual Photography, Composition, Camera Techniques
Masterclass structure
This Masterclass offers the opportunity to reflect on your personal photographic approach, gain inspiration from different perspectives, and develop a finer sensitivity for capturing moments that truly resonate.
Equipment
Participants are asked to submit a series of 15–20 images as JPG files (15x10 cm at 300 dpi) by April 13, 2025 to akademie(a)fffrankfurt.org.
Location
Fotografie Forum Frankfurt
Braubachstraße 30–32, 60311 Frankfurt
Ferhat Bouda, Tagebuch, © Ferhat Bouda, Agence VU, 2025
Ferhat Bouda, © Kiên Hoàng Lê
Language: German
Price members: 400 EUR
Price non members: 500 EUR
Number of participants: Min. 8 / max. 10 persons
Registration deadline: April 8, 2025
Duration: three days in total
In this six-month master class, Ferhat Bouda will explore with the participants a fundamental question for anyone starting in photography: How do I find my subject, my theme – and, most importantly, how do I bring it to life?
A photographic theme is both personal and universal. On the one hand, it emerges from what is close to us: our family, friends, and everyday life. On the other hand, it is about recognizing a deeper meaning: Why do we take photographs? What do we want to express or convey through our images?
By photographing our surroundings, we learn to observe more closely. We discover how to tell stories – capturing both joyful and painful moments. In doing so, we preserve the essence of a moment, one that can reflect the present, the past, or even the future. This is precisely where Bouda’s photography is rooted: in an honest gaze at what moves us.
But how can this approach be transferred when we step beyond our familiar environment? How do we photograph in foreign countries, tell stories of other cultures and people – while remaining respectful and authentic? This workshop will focus on these questions, exploring how photography can serve as a bridge between our own perspective and the world.
From the series Tamurt (Land), Kabylei, Algerien, 2018; Jugendlicher beim Laden des Gewehrs, Zouara, from the series Imazighen in Libyen, 2011; From the series Dans L’intimité des Touareg, Niger, 2016; Dzud (Extremwinter); Johnoo, 14 J., und Boogie, 18 J., in der Kanalisation von Ulan Bator, from the series Mongolei, 2010; From the series Occupy, Frankfurt, 2011. All © Ferhat Bouda, Agence VU, 2025
Topics covered in this three-part workshop series
- Exploring your personal motivation for photography
- Discovering what fascinates you about a subject or theme – whether it is a place, an object, or a community
- Approaching themes in new and unfamiliar contexts with curiosity and empathy
- Learning to use the camera as a tool to tell meaningful stories for yourself and others
Ferhat Bouda (*1976) grew up in northern Algeria (Kabylia) and has been living as a freelance photographer in Frankfurt am Main since 2005. The Kabyles belong to various Berber tribes that share a common language. Growing up in the mountainous region, Bouda was introduced early on to the cultural movement of the Amazigh people (Berbers). As a teenager, he became actively engaged in advocating for the recognition of his native language, Kabyle.
As an adult, he left Algeria with the goal of studying film in France, saying, “so that one day my grandmother can watch films in her own language.” However, by chance, he picked up a camera, which sparked his passion for documentary photography. He later pursued photography studies in Paris.
Since 2014, Bouda has been a member of the VU’ Agency in Paris, through which he has photographed numerous international stories, publishing in various magazines and newspapers. His most significant photographic project documents the lives of Berbers and nomadic communities across North Africa and the Sahel region, with numerous exhibitions showcasing his work.
His photographs have been exhibited at the Visa pour L’Image photo festival in Perpignan, France, the Akademie der Künste in Berlin, and the Galerie SCAM in Paris, among others. In 2022, the Fotografie Forum Frankfurt dedicated a major solo exhibition to his work. Bouda has received several prestigious fellowships, including the Boulat Prize (France) in 2016, the Hessian Cultural Foundation Grant, and the Ellen Auerbach Scholarship of the Akademie der Künste in 2020.
Register now for the Masterclass with Ferhat Bouda:
For this event the access is limited and a previous registration is necessary.
After the submission of your data we will send you a confirmation by e-mail. This e-mail also includes the bank information for the transfer of the workshop fee. Your payment should reach our account fourteen days before the start of the workshop and is necessary for the participation. In the event of your absence without prior notice of at least 14 days we can unfortunately not refund the fee of the workshop.
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Do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail at anmeldung@fffrankfurt.org or telephone at 069 291726 if you have any questions regarding workshop schedule, registration or payment.
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FOTOGRAFIE FORUM FRANKFURT
The Fotografie Forum Frankfurt (FFF) is one of the leading centres of photography in Europe. As an exhibition space, institution and event forum the FFF deals with all aspects of photography. Since its founding in 1984 it has presented more than 290 exhibitions with historic and contemporary artists. Additionally, the programme of the FFF comprises of regular workshops, talks and discussions with internationally renowned photographers, artists and experts.
