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This training course is open primarily to IRD scientists (researchers, doctoral students, post-doctoral students) and IRD program managers, posted in mainland France or in representation, in a position to take photographs in the context of their research practices and fieldwork.

Non-IRD colleagues in the units will also be able to register, subject to availability (CAUTION: their mission and travel expenses will not be covered by the IRD - but the IRD will cover their accommodation and catering expenses during the training course).

The training group is limited to 10 participants.

Pedagogical objectives

• Understand the importance and challenges of the scientific image.
• Acquire practical and operational notions to produce striking photographs.
• Learn how to produce quality photographs on a specific theme (landscapes, portraits, etc.).
• Acquire basic post-production techniques.
• Store and organize your photographic assets.
• Share and promote your images at IRD.
• Search for images in external resources.
• Acquire the essential notions of copyright and image rights.

Prerequisites

• Want to improve your photographic techniques
• Have a project that combines science and photography

Details

• This training course is organized on a residential basis in La Ciotat (Bouches-du-Rhône), with the possibility of arriving on site the day before (Monday November 17 after lunch/dinner and overnight stay).
• How to register: fill in the pre-registration form and have it signed by your line manager. It must be returned by e-mail before July 6, 2025 to laurence.hayat@ird.fr and daina.rechner@ird.fr.

The practical details of the training course will be sent to you once your registration has been validated.