Sarajevo: On Assignment
23 -27 September 2026
INTRODUCTION
 

This is a five-day immersive experience for only five participants, designed to work as if commissioned by a magazine on a real documentary assignment.

 

The workshop begins with a pre-departure online session where participants will learn how to research a story, identify potential subjects, and prepare for working in an unfamiliar environment. Together, we will arrive in Sarajevo with an open mind and no fixed outcome, approaching the city as photographers would on a real editorial assignment.

 

Over five days in the field, participants will work alongside Jorge Delgado-Ureña to develop a story idea, gain access to subjects, build trust, create portraits, and identify the key moments and scenes needed to construct a compelling visual narrative. Daily editing sessions, discussions, and critiques will help refine each participant’s approach while exploring the challenges and decision-making involved in documentary storytelling.

 

The workshop culminates in a final edit, where participants will learn how to select and sequence photographs into a cohesive story. More than a photography workshop, this is an opportunity to experience the complete process of visual journalism—from research and access to storytelling and editing—under the constraints and demands of a real-world assignment.

 

Following the workshop, the strongest body of work produced during the week will be published on The Raw Society's Substack, giving participants the opportunity to see their work presented in a professional editorial context.

TOPICS OF THE WORKSHOP:
  1. Architecture of a story.
  2. Looking for the lead Picture, 
  3. Editing with purpose.
  4. Post-processing professional level
  5. Creating a statement and developing a concept
  6. The invisible stage. Research and preconiceved ideas.

 

The Raw Society will issue a month valid press pass for the purpose of the workshop.

To join the workshop, interested participants will need to submit a portfolio of 10-15 photographs via the form on this page. Accepted participants will be notified via email. 

DAYS

5 days

GROUP SIZE

5 people, selected via portfolio submission.

DATES

23 -27 September 2026

PRICE

2200€/person*

 

Price does not include accommodation, meals, local transportation or flights, however recommendations will be given upon booking. 

 

*Members: 10% discount on the above price.

To apply for this workshop, please email us below with a link (wetransfer, google drive or drop box) of 10-15 photographs of your work along with your social media handle (instagram or website).

YOUR MENTOR: JORGE DELGADO UREÑA

Jorge Delgado-Ureña is a photographer, writer, and educator, and Director of Photography and co-founder of The Raw Society. His work is rooted in documentary storytelling, personal narrative, guiding photographers toward a more intentional and meaningful creative practice.

With almost two decades of travel and fieldwork across regions including Iraqi Kurdistan, Mexico, Nepal, Morocco, and Ukraine, Jorge’s photography explores themes of identity, culture, ritual, and the human experience during moments of transition or conflict. His photographs have been published in several local and international magazines, including National Geographic, Ijsberg Magazine, and La Vanguardia, among others. His work has been exhibited at venues such as El Colegio de Periodistas in Barcelona, Spain, Germany,  the UK, the USA and Nepal.

He teaches workshops around the world and has mentored hundreds of photographers in authorship, visual storytelling, editing, and the development of a personal point of view.

Beyond his photographic work, Jorge is an established writer whose essays blend travel narrative with creative philosophy and reflective commentary on the role of the photographer today. His writing appears on Substack, in interviews, and throughout the educational materials of The Raw Society.

Jorge is currently authoring The Photographer’s Way: On Storytelling, Presence, and the Creative Life, a book that intertwines personal experience, philosophical insight, and practical guidance for photographers seeking deeper meaning and a stronger creative voice.

 

DISCLAIMER

We reserve the right to improvise (always with the objective to improve your overall experience), and change plans due to adverse weather conditions or complications that may arise that are out of our control. Great photography and safety are our number one priority.

 

We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if the minimum number of participants is not met (which is highly unlikely). 

 

Please do not purchase air travel before confirming with us. 

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PRINTS for Nepal

UNTIL 27 SEPTEMBER
HASTA EL 27 DE SEPTIEMBRE

Following the devastating floods in Nepal, The Raw Society has brought together a special print sale to support affected communities as they recover and rebuild.

100% of funds raised will go towards flood relief and recovery efforts in Nepal.

Tras las devastadoras inundaciones en Nepal, The Raw Society ha organizado una venta especial de fotografías para apoyar a las comunidades afectadas en su recuperación y reconstrucción.

El 100 % de los fondos recaudados se destinará a las labores de ayuda y recuperación en Nepal.