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VII Community

VII Community provides ongoing education and support to a network of VII Academy alumni and Foundry Photojournalism Workshop participants numbering more than 1,200 professionals. VII Community members are connected to the profession through online discussions, presentations, reviews, in-person global meet-ups, and a Discord platform for regular exchanges.

VII Community is a program of The VII Foundation in partnership with PhotoWings.
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INITIATIVE

Square Mile

Square Mile is an initiative that presents diverse photographic explorations by members of VII Community. It is a geographic framework, signifying a local focus on spaces where personal, local, and global influences intersect. 

Santa Cruz del Islote, the only artificial island among the 10 in the San Bernardo archipelago. With 700 people on one hectare, it is considered the most densely populated island in the world. Oct. 13, 2018. © Charlie Cordero
Santa Cruz del Islote, the only artificial island among the 10 in the San Bernardo archipelago. With 700 people on one hectare, it is considered the most densely populated island in the world. Oct. 13, 2018. © Charlie Cordero

WHAT WE DO

Live discussions with experts covering storytelling, writing, ethics, resilience, marketing, editing, grant writing, and beyond.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SERIES

MONTHLY EVENT

Monthly meetings with members to discuss various topics, share valuable insights and exchange ideas regarding the community’s needs.

COMMUNITY HANGOUT

MONTHLY EVENT

Group workshops will feature a guest editor or expert providing feedback on projects submitted by alumni.

WORKSHOPS

WEEKLY EVENT

Question and answer sessions aimed at learning about gear, techniques, and career development from field experts.

ASK ME ANYTHING

WEEKLY EVENT

20-minute portfolio reviews by guest editors, professionals, photographers, curators, and other industry experts.

PORTFOLIO REVIEWS

ANNUAL EVENT

The VII Community 1-to-1 Program pairs visual practitioners with experienced advisors to help enhance their skills and achieve career success.

1-TO-1 PROGRAM

ANNUAL EVENT