Nagasaki: The Art of Storytelling - A Master Class Workshop in Japan with Gerd Ludwig

Dates: September 27th - October 9th, 2025

This rare opportunity is a comprehensive master class taught by veteran National Geographic photographer Gerd Ludwig, geared toward professional and dedicated amateur photographers who want to take their craft to the next level and do so by creating visual stories on themes explored in the rich tableaux that the City of Nagasaki has to offer.

Focusing on the aesthetic, technical, and logistical aspects of developing photographic storytelling with a personal vision, the masterclass is divided into two sections:

To maximize time in the field, Section One begins about ten days before departing for Japan with three online sessions. It kicks off with a day of portfolio reviews, followed by two days of theory and instructions.

Section Two takes place on the ground in Japan, where participants will photograph a subject of their choice over nine days. During this period, Gerd will check in regularly and occasionally join participants in the field. Editing days will be interspersed, with Gerd providing hands-on guidance through the selection and refinement process.

The final day and a half will focus on culling, toning, and sequencing images, culminating in a joint presentation of the completed stories to conclude the masterclass.

In this master class, out of deference to a variety of budgets, we are offering two different plans: (1) a full-service option with hotels and domestic flights arranged and (2) a self-service option where only the class itself is included and participants can make their own travel and hotel arrangements.

Class size:
Minimum of 6 participants. Limited to 8 participants.

For more information and to reserve your spot, go to Nobechi Creative.