Anush Babajanyan

DATES: Sept 28 - Nov 9, 2026

CLASS SIZE: Limited to 10 Participants

Over seven weeks, we will work together on your documentary project. While each week includes a live session, the program is built around your own story, with weekly feedback, discussion, assignments, and individual guidance.

The program is for photographers who are beginning a documentary project, continuing work on a long-term story, or simply looking for support with editing and sequencing.

Throughout the program, I'll share examples from my own long-term projects, discussing not only the final photographs, but also the research, access, editing decisions, and the realities of working in the field. My hope is that you'll leave not only with a stronger project, but also with a way of working on your stories that stays with you long after the program ends.

WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE

• Finding Stories

• Research, Access and Trust

• Editing: Discussion of Your Images

• Archive and Structure

• Sequencing and Toning

• Advancing Your Narrative

• Pitching, Publishing and Career Growth

HOW WE’LL WORK TOGETHER

• Seven live sessions with group discussions, Mondays, 19:00–21:00 Central European Time / 1:00 pm–3:00 pm New York time, with one daylight-saving exception

• Weekly assignments

• Every participant receives seven individual Office Hour sessions throughout the program (30 minutes)

• Weekly Resources

• Lifetime access to session recordings and course materials

WHAT STAYS WITH YOU

• A documentary project with room to grow.

• New ways of seeing, researching, and shaping stories.

• The confidence to continue your storytelling journey long after our time in the Studio.

REFLECTIONS FROM PREVIOUS PROGRAMS

“I had a very special and unforgettable experience of connecting with wonderful people through photography in a legendary city like Yerevan by this workshop. I can't thank the amazing woman Anush Babajanyan enough for creating this sophisticated environment that makes one feel lucky to be a part of it, and for taking care of every detail from start to finish. Looking forward to reunite anywhere on the earth again but starting with dream city Yerevan.“ Bahar Baba

“I attended the 2025 workshop in Yerevan run by Anush Babajanyan. I enjoyed it tremendously for three reasons. First, Yerevan it is all there to be enjoyed for its views, life, cafes and restaurants and the homely feeling one gets when visiting the city well-preserved oldest quarter or the open air carpet market. Second, Armenians are friendly, welcoming and easy to start a conversation. Third, but not last, Anush is a fantastically great host, workshop organiser and your best photo editor, always attentive to your needs. Anush will suggest and discuss the theme and main objectives of your Yerevan project well in advance and find the best fixer for you. Anush after every day shooting session, and sometimes late at night, will review your material, select your best frames and plan your next move with both you and your fixer in a friendly and cosy environment like the Varpet Café, last time. To sum it up, I recommend the workshop to photographers of all levels. You will greatly enjoy it.” Ezio Gianni Murzi

"I’ve always looked up to Anush as a role model — a respected professional photographer, someone I imagined would be almost impossible to reach. But in person, she is the opposite. From the very beginning, her communication was warm, clear, and thoughtful. Everything was organized and planned at such a high level that I felt supported even before the workshop began. Once in Yerevan, Anush gave us her full time, energy, and best advice. She created a space where we felt comfortable, encouraged, and inspired to grow. Her generosity, openness, and genuine support made this experience unforgettable." Nairi Bandari

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