CANON STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 2022
The 2022 edition of the Canon Student Development Programme has concluded. Sign up now and be the first to hear when applications for the 2023 programme will open!
CANON STUDENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Want to check out what this year’s students got up to?
In 2022, the programme offered students from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa an incredible opportunity to meet leading industry experts, attend key industry events and have their portfolios professionally assessed.
June 2022
100 students, selected by editors from top media agencies including AFP, Getty Images and Reuters, received 1-2-1 mentorships.
© Noah Leonard Bizer
AUGUST 2022
The top 30 students were invited to a career-defining workshop in Girona, Spain and at Visa pour l’Image in Perpignan, France.
SEPTEMBER 2022
5 students were offered an exclusive place at the Hamburg Portfolio Review.
© Noah Leonard Bizer
OCTOBER 2022 – MARCH 2023
Final 5 receive additional mentorships, up to £8K of Canon kit & £1.8K grant.
Essential information about Modules 1 - 3
MEETING THE PROS
Over the summer, 100 students received three online sessions with a professional mentor, who offered tailored insights and guidance on refining their portfolio.
SHARING IDEAS
30 students were invited to a 5-day workshop in a beautiful Catalan farmhouse in Girona, Spain, which concluded with a final night stay at the Visa pour l’Image photo festival in Perpignan, France.
© Alina Birjuk
FEEDBACK
Students took part in a lighting masterclass with Canon Ambassador Paolo Verzone and attended Group Portfolio Reviews and talks, hosted by internationally acclaimed photographers and editors.
3-DAY TRIP
5 students, Alexandra Corcode, Mohamed Mahdy, Kasia Ślesińska, Chris Trinh and Simon Wohlfahrt, were granted an exclusive place at the second edition of the Hamburg Portfolio Review (HPR) from 16 to 18 September.
© Noah Leonard Bizer
ASSESSMENT
Students took part in the full programme of HPR activities, showcased their work during individual portfolio reviews and attended a special tour of Hamburg, visiting the editorial offices of Der Spiegel, Die Zeit, Geo and Stern.
© Aliona Kardash/stern
LONG-TERM SUPPORT
The final 5 also received a 6-month mentorship, up to €9K worth of Canon kit & a €2K grant, to help them take their next step on the road to turning pro.
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