about

This is photovoice field notes, a new(ish) project I've, Dr. Amanda O. Latz, been dreaming about and working on for some time. Thanks so much for being here.

This is a space for people who are curious about the photovoice methodology and using photography, storytelling, empathic understandings, and critical dialogue to better understand the world around them for the purpose of making positive change. Whether you're a seasoned academic, a nonprofit leader, a graduate student, or simply someone drawn to the power of images and voices, photovoice field notes is for you.

At its heart, this project is about creating space for reflection, learning, and connection around the practice of photovoice—a critical participatory action research approach that invites people to share their experiences and perspectives through photographs and narratives.

Below are some additional details.

four note friday

I've been publishing a weekly newsletter called four note friday since July of 2025. Each issue, posted on Fridays, includes four reflections, insights, tips, resources, activities/exercises, or provocations drawn from my experience with photovoice.

These notes (might) include:

• Questions and tensions in photovoice work
• Reflections on the academic literature and news articles
• Ideas for activities and exercises
• Updates on resources, workshops, events, or tools

All issues are completely free! Check in out—either through subscription or directly from the site. 

What’s Coming Next?

This is just the beginning. I hope. Thus far, I have been tinkering around with a podcast and a book version of (some of) these posts. I hosted a small workshop in May of 2026. Some photovoice office hours were held. All these endeavors are still unfurling. Over the coming months, I plan to keep photovoice field notes in a state of slow growth:

• Office hours are in motion! Learn more and sign up here.
• MORE digital downloads will be shared to support your photovoice projects in the works.
• New podcast episodes are on the way!
• Another in-person workshop is now open for registrants!

My aim is to build this project and this site slowly, steadily, and intentionally while being attuned and attentive to feedback along the way. Photovoice is near and dear to my heart, and I want leverage this space to learn and grow alongside like-minded others.

Keep up with the work!

Right now, the best way to keep up with this work is to:

• Subscribe to the newsletter (free!)
• Share the site with others who may benefit
• Reach out if you’re working on a project and want to connect (photovoicefieldnotes@gmail.com)

Thanks again for being here.

Warmly,
Mandy (Dr. Amanda O. Latz)
photovoice field notes
photovoicefieldnotes.com