About the job
Call for ApplicationsNetwork of Local Photographers – Tanzania
Voices for Animal Welfare (VfAW) is building a network of local photographers in Tanzania who are interested in developing their skills in animal photojournalism, documentation, and ethical storytelling.
This opportunity is mainly designed for photographers who already have strong technical photography skills, but who may not yet have experience in photojournalism. Through training and field practice, selected participants will learn how to document animal-related realities with accuracy, respect, and ethical responsibility.
We are seeking skilled and committed photographers who are interested in capturing meaningful visual stories related to animal welfare, human-animal interactions, farming systems, companion animals, local practices, and community contexts.
About the Opportunity
Selected applicants will take part in an initial unpaid training phase designed to strengthen:
ethical photography practices
visual storytelling skills
photojournalism principles
animal welfare and behavior
caption writing and contextual documentation
fieldwork readiness in animal-related environments
This phase is part of a selection process for a future paid project in Tanzania, if confirmed.
Our objective is to identify reliable photographers who can grow into animal photojournalists and contribute to long-term documentation projects led by VfAW.
What We Offer
Training in ethical animal documentation and visual storytelling
Opportunity to be selected for future paid assignments
Collaboration with experts in animal welfare, law, and photography
Certificate of participation
Credit and visibility when work is published
Integration into a professional and mission-driven network
Requirements1. Technical Photography Skills
Advanced knowledge of photography
Strong command of manual settings: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
Ability to produce high-quality images
Ownership of a camera, preferably DSLR or mirrorless
Ability to work in low-light or challenging field conditions
Ability to provide image metadata
Respect for post-processing integrity, with no addition or removal of elements
2. Interest in Photojournalism and Storytelling
Interest in learning animal photojournalism
Ability or willingness to create meaningful visual stories, not only individual images
Understanding of context, including environment, conditions, and interactions
Willingness to learn how to tell a story through a sequence of 5–10 images
Basic caption writing or willingness to learn how to describe images clearly
3. Animal Interest and Context Awareness
Interest in animals, including farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife
Willingness to work in animal-related environments
Knowledge of local traditions or practices involving animals is an asset
Species knowledge is appreciated
4. Ethics
Strong commitment to ethical photography
Respect for animals, communities, and environments
Willingness to follow strict ethical guidelines
Ability to document difficult realities without staging, manipulation, or sensationalism
5. Professionalism and Availability
Availability for unpaid training sessions
Availability for field practice
Reliability and respect for deadlines
Good communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Interest in long-term collaboration
Availability for future paid opportunities if selected
6. Language
Fluency in Swahili and English
Application Process
To apply, please click on "Apply".
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Selection Process
Initial review of applications and portfolios
Shortlisting of candidates
Invitation to complete a short quiz on photography, ethics, storytelling, and commitment
Interview with the VfAW team
Participation in the training phase
Final selection for future paid projects, if confirmed
Our Vision
Through this initiative, VfAW aims to build a strong local network of photographers in Tanzania who can progressively develop into animal photojournalists. The goal is to document animal-related realities with accuracy, respect, and ethical integrity, while contributing to awareness, education, and long-term impact.
Training Overview
Selected participants will join an initial unpaid training phase combining online learning, group discussions, and field practice in Tanzania.
The training will introduce participants to:
the difference between photography and photojournalism
ethical animal documentation
animal welfare and behavior
visual storytelling and building a photo story
working respectfully with animals, communities, farms, markets, and shelters
basic caption writing and contextual documentation
image selection and post-processing integrity
field behavior, consent, and safety
The training will include practical exercises and may involve documenting animal-related environments such as farms, markets, shelters, and community settings.
The initial training phase is expected to last approximately 4 to 6 weeks, combining online sessions, practical assignments, and field practice. The final duration may be adjusted according to the level and availability of selected participants.
This training is part of a selection process for future paid opportunities, if confirmed.
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