Event:Wiki Loves Africa 2026 - Photo Essay Session - AR
About the Session
As part of Wiki Loves Africa 2026, this training session introduces participants to the art of the photo essay — using images to tell compelling visual stories that document Africa’s rich cultural heritage under this year’s theme, “Rites and Rituals.”
Photo essays go beyond single images. They combine carefully selected photographs, structured storytelling, and contextual captions to communicate deeper meaning. This session will equip participants with the skills to document ceremonies, traditions, festivals, spiritual gatherings, and cultural practices in a way that aligns with Wikimedia standards.
This training empowers contributors to go beyond documentation — to tell meaningful African stories visually.
Trainer
Faraj Ibrahim is a Wikimedian based in Oujda, Morocco, and serves as a member of the governing board of the Higher Institute of Nursing and Health Techniques of Oujda, where he also heads the Student Affairs Unit.
A passionate photographer and member of FIAP, he actively contributes to citizen science initiatives such as Zooniverse and The Globe Observer Program. Within the Wikimedia movement, he contributes extensively to Wikimedia Commons campaigns including Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiki Loves Africa, Wiki Loves Folklore, Wiki Loves Love, and WikiKsour, and served as a jury member for the Maghreb Environment Photo Contest 2023. His Wikimedia journey began in 2016 when he started uploading photographs for Wiki Loves Monuments, later becoming a finalist in four consecutive seasons.
Objectives
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Understand what a photo essay
- Learn how to plan and structure a strong photo essay
- Identify and select meaningful, high-quality images
- Write clear, contextual, and informative captions
- Arrange images to create narrative flow
Who Should Attend?
The session is open to all Wiki Loves Africa participants, photographers (from beginner to advanced level), Wikimedia contributors, cultural documentarians, storytellers, bloggers, and anyone interested in visual storytelling are all encouraged to attend this session.
Event Details
- Event Type: Online Webinar
- Platform: Zoom
- Date: 11 March 2026
- Time: 16:00 UTC
- Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours