Talks
Mentorship
Ana Paganini — Lisbon-born documentary photographer and emotional documentarian — offers one-on-one mentorship and practical advice grounded in a decade of professional practice across documentary, editorial, commercial and cultural sectors.
Deep archival and research-led practice
Story and project development: help shaping long-term documentary projects around memory, identity and cultural traditions.
Visual language and editing: work on sequencing, image selection, and treating photographs as Memento Mori — balancing emotional resonance with documentary rigour.
Career mentoring: advice on pitching to editorial clients, commercial collaborations, working with cultural institutions, applications for grants/awards, portfolio presentation, and exhibition preparation.
Enthusiasm and motivation for anyone wanting to deepen their knowledge on photography skills
Guidance and help building a website
Who benefits
Emerging and mid-career photographers working on documentary, memory-driven or archival projects.
Creatives aiming to bridge editorial and commercial work while preserving a strong personal voice.
Anyone preparing submissions for exhibitions, talks, festivals, or editorial commissions.
Format & approach
Tailored sessions (portfolio reviews, project debriefs, practical workshops, or long-term mentorship).
Research-led, empathetic, and practice-focused: mentorship that treats photography as both craft and a form of resistance against disappearance.
Prices
3-month mentorship (6 sessions)
Price : €600
6-month mentorship (12 sessions)
Price : €1,200
12-month mentorship (24 sessions)
Price : €2,500
To enquire about availability, and format please contact Ana at anapag@gmail.com or +351918646378
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