Creators In Focus

Creators In Focus organized a Jharia Coal Mines (Jharkhand, India) Documentary Photography Workshop under the guidance of Photojournalist and The Burning City author Vishal Kumar Singh. Vishal Kumar Singh

This workshop was not just about learning photography, but also about connecting, exchanging perspectives, and growing together as documentary photographers.

Image: Vishal Kumar Singh

This is a pure documentary photography workshop.

-No shots are arranged
-No scenes are created or staged
-Photography must be done candidly

Participants must observe real situations on the ground and photograph according to live conditions

There are no pre-arranged setups or planned shots — everything is real and unfolds naturally.

However, Creators In Focus will guide participants based on the type of photographs and stories they wish to capture, helping them develop their documentary vision and storytelling approach.

📌 Workshop Details
🗓️ Duration: 2 days (It depends on you how many additional days you would like to extend ).

⏰ Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Evening: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

👥 Participants:
Only 3–4 participants per workshop to ensure focused and personalized guidance.

📅 Dates:
Participants can choose their preferred dates.

📩 To Join the Workshop
👉 Instagram: Creators In Focus
https://www.instagram.com/creatorsinfocus/

Important Notice:
If any kind of incident occurs at a location and photography is not permitted there, then "Creators in Focus" will not be held responsible for it.

Jharia -the burning city:
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Photo: Vishal Kumar Singh
Creators In Focus conducts immersive documentary photography workshops in real-world locations like the Jharia Coalfields. The workshops are designed to give participants hands-on experience in storytelling through photography.
Participants learn how to document real human stories—focusing on subjects like the lives of coal mine workers, their struggles, working conditions, health challenges, and environment. The program includes on-field shooting, visual storytelling techniques, ethical documentation, and guided mentorship.
Creators In Focus aims to help photographers build strong, meaningful narratives while working in challenging environments, turning real experiences into powerful visual stories.

Creators In Focus: Where Stories Become Legacy:

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Creators In Focus Creators infocus has officially evolved into a fully established Book Publishing House, ready to bring compelling stories and visionary projects into the world.

We are sharing a glimpse of this incredible journey through a series of images that capture the making of The Burning City—a powerful 7-year-long coal mines project by photojournalist and founder Vishal Kumar Singh Vishal Kumar Singh This work is deeply immersive and rooted in real, lived experiences. From the earliest stages of editing to the final printing process, these visuals reveal the dedication and craftsmanship behind the project.

At Creators In Focus, we are committed to discovering, nurturing, and publishing artists who are passionate about telling their stories. No matter the form or medium, if you have a project you believe in, we are here to help shape it into a beautifully published work.

This is more than publishing—it’s about giving voice to stories that deserve to be seen, felt, and remembered.

Vishal Kumar Singh
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Creators In Focus organized a Jharia Coal Mines (Jharkhand, India) Documentary Photography Workshop under the guidance of Photojournalist and The Burning City author Vishal Kumar Singh.

This workshop was not just about learning photography, but also about connecting, exchanging perspectives, and growing together as documentary photographers.

Image: Vishal Kumar Singh

This is a pure documentary photography workshop.

-No shots are arranged
-No scenes are created or staged
-Photography must be done candidly

Participants must observe real situations on the ground and photograph according to live conditions

There are no pre-arranged setups or planned shots — everything is real and unfolds naturally.

However, Creators In Focus will guide participants based on the type of photographs and stories they wish to capture, helping them develop their documentary vision and storytelling approach.

📌 Workshop Details
🗓️ Duration: 2 days (It depends on you how many additional days you would like to extend ).

⏰ Timings:
Morning: 5:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Evening: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

👥 Participants:
Only 3–4 participants per workshop to ensure focused and personalized guidance.

📅 Dates:
Participants can choose their preferred dates.

📩 To Join the Workshop
👉 Instagram: Creators infocus
https://www.instagram.com/creatorsinfocus/

Important Notice:
If any kind of incident occurs at a location and photography is not permitted there, then "Creators in Focus" will not be held responsible for it.