Masterclasses
Hands-on sessions with working editors and photojournalists on storytelling, craft, and the realities of the field.
Dates to be announced
Imagine Lens Festival
A gathering for photojournalists, students, and visual storytellers
A multi-day celebration of photojournalism from the Imagine Photojournalist Society — masterclasses, portfolio reviews, exhibitions, and field sessions that bring editors, photographers, educators, and learners together in Jaipur.
What to expect
A festival built around the craft
Days of learning, looking, and making — designed for everyone from first-time students to working photojournalists.
Portfolio Reviews
One-to-one reviews where mentors look at your work and help you sharpen your visual voice.
Exhibitions
Curated walls of documentary and press photography, including work from the Camera Commandos programme.
Field Sessions
Guided shoots on location around Jaipur — practise reporting and documentary technique with mentors alongside.
Networking
Meet editors, peers, and institutions — the conversations that turn into assignments, mentorships, and collaborations.
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating outstanding visual storytelling from members, mentees, and the wider community.
Programme
Day by day
Full programme coming soon
The day-by-day schedule is being put together. Register below to be notified the moment it is published.
Speakers
Voices on the programme
Editors, documentary photographers, educators, and public voices from across the seminar's editions. The full line-up for this event will be announced here.
Media, public policy, civic journalism
Vipul Mudgal
Director and Chief Executive, Common Cause
Editorial leadership and public interest journalism
Siddharth Varadarajan
Founding Editor, The Wire
Visual editing and long-form photographic practice
Bandeep Singh
Photo Editor, Fortune India
Newsrooms, reporting, regional journalism
Rohit Parihar
Deputy Editor, India Today
Documentary photography and mentorship
Prashant Panjiar
Co-founder, Nazar Foundation
Photojournalism, documentary practice, society leadership
Purushottam Diwakar
International photojournalist
Education and institution building
Ina Shastri
Vice Chancellor, Banasthali Vidyapith
Grassroots leadership and social change
Neeru Yadav
Sarpanch, Lambi Ahir Village
FAQ
Good to know
Is there a fee to attend?
Ticketing and any fees are still being finalised. Register your interest and we will share full details — including cost, if any — as soon as they are confirmed.
Who can attend?
Everyone with an interest in photography and visual journalism — students, working photographers and photojournalists, educators, and enthusiasts are all welcome.
Where and when is it?
The festival will be held in Jaipur. Exact dates are to be announced — register your interest and you will be among the first to know once they are set.
Do I need to register?
Yes — registering helps us plan and ensures you hear about the programme, speakers, and dates first. Use the form on this page to register your interest.
Registration
Register your interest
Dates and the full programme are still being finalised. Register your interest and you will be among the first to hear when everything is confirmed.