Give your child the opportunity to perceive the world in their own unique way and tell their own story
Today, teenagers constantly have a smartphone in hand - but our goal is to transform it from "digital noise" into a powerful tool for self-expression. Photography is not just pressing a button; it is a decision about how to see the world, what to keep in the frame, and what to leave out.
Research and Expeditions
The course is not limited to the classroom. Our sessions will be real visual expeditions around Tbilisi:
The Core Idea of the Course
What Do Parents and Students Gain?
One outdoor session per week gives teenagers the opportunity to break away from routine, observe their environment, become more attentive to details, and gain self-confidence. By the end of the course, each student will have their own photo project - the result of their individual vision.
Certificate
Upon successfully completing the program, participants will receive a certificate.
Prerequisites for obtaining the certificate:
Technical Details
Duration: 2 months, 8 sessions (once a week), on Saturdays or Wednesdays, between 15:00 and 19:00.
Registration
Persons interested in the program must complete the registration form.
Please note: The registration form must be filled out by a legal guardian (e.g., a parent).
The registration deadline is May 4, 2026. After registration, an interview with the admissions committee will be held.
Classes will begin during the week of May 6, 2026.
After registration is complete, an interview will be conducted with the participant and their legal guardian.
Selection Criteria:
Leli Blagonravova - Documentary photographer and photojournalist with over 30 years of professional experience. Since 1995, she has been covering significant political events, wars, civil movements, and social transformations both in Georgia and in an international context.
Her documentation of the events of November 7, 2007, and the 2008 Russo-Georgian War brought her national and international recognition. For her coverage of the 2008 war, she was awarded the Order of Honor.
She served as the personal photographer of Georgia's fourth president, Giorgi Margvelashvili, and has collaborated with international organizations - UNICEF, UNDP, and UN Women - on social development and gender equality projects.
Since 2005, she has been teaching photojournalism and documentary photography at Georgian universities. Her academic interests include visual narrative, the ethics of documentary photography, and the role of photography in shaping historical memory.
In 2018, she founded her own portrait studio. She is currently working on authored photo books and continuing doctoral research in the field of photography.
Program Fee: 600 GEL
Payment Schedule: Payment is made in 2 installments:
Payment: Payment must be made to the organization's bank account. The personal ID number and program name must be indicated in the payment order.
Bank Details:
Persons interested in the program must complete the registration form.
Please note: If you are a minor, the registration form must be filled out by a legal guardian (e.g., a parent).
The registration deadline is May 4, 2026. After registration, an interview with the admissions committee will be held.
Classes will begin during the week of May 6, 2026.
After registration is complete, an interview will be conducted with the participant and their legal guardian.
Selection Criteria:
Teona Sukhiashvili
Training and Consulting Center
Address: 2 Marie Brosset St., Tbilisi, 0108
Email: t.sukhiashvili@gipa.ge
Mobile: 598119212
