photovoice field notes

Last week's post was quite enjoyable to write, so I am mimicking that process this week with a different—but similar—article. This article has a trio of authors including Drs. Mary Ann Burris (co-founder of the methodology along with Caroline C. Wang), Robin Evans-Agnew, and

A little while ago, I came across a recent (2022) article written by Caroline C. Wang, one of the original creators of the photovoice methodology. When I was writing my dissertation, I tried to reach Dr. Wang by email, and this piece helps me understand why a response was never

Working alongside photovoice project participants/co-researchers has been one of the most significant joys of my professional life. This week, I am sharing four tips to consider when working with participants/co-researchers. When we invite people into a photovoice project, we’re asking them to step into something

During the 30+ years since its inception, photovoice has been adapted and reshaped to fit various contexts. The COVID-19 global pandemic represented a new context for those engaged in research of all kinds, and photovoice was no exception. There were countless new challenges and significant considerations to be made

One of the aims of the photovoice methodology is to attract the attention of policy makers with the ultimate intent of impacting policy and practice. But how do we do this, exactly? Unfortunately, the literature on this topic is unclear and underdeveloped. Many published photovoice studies do not address, interrogate,

Imagine walking into a restaurant, sitting down, and being greeted by a server with a big smile: “Good evening and welcome. What would you like to start with? Drinks? An appetizer? . . . A menu? Oh, we actually don’t have a menu. You can have anything at all. Just let me

Using four axioms for grounding within this week's post, I provide an overview of the relationship and differences between photovoice and photo elicitation. These are two related yet distinct concepts sometimes erroneously conflated. Too often, I have seen both photovoice and photo elicitation misrepresented in the literature. Details

Following on from last week, here I outline the three aims of the photovoice methodology. Each of these themes can be traced back to the theoretical underpinnings of the approach. Can you match these aims to the theories written about in last week's post? The week's

Where do we situate photovoice within the larger landscape of the many approaches to inquiry? What are the original theoretical underpinnings of photovoice, and do they still matter today? These very questions have been on my mind for nearly a year. And while they may seem simple to answer, each

Before launching a photovoice project, it will likely be necessary to undergo institutional review board (IRB) or research ethics board (REB) review and obtain eventual approval. Not gonna lie. This can be tricky. In this post, I provide four axioms to keep you grounded during what can be a nerve-

This week’s notes are especially close to my heart. Each one is a publication that grew out of my dissertation work. Together, they tell a series of stories about photovoice (methodology) and how community college students construct their educational lives (topic). I did not publish my dissertation upon completing

Sometimes getting started with something is hard because we do not know where to begin. So, let me give you a hand and offer four places to start learning about photovoice. It is critical to engage with the work of others before diving in. The photovoice methodology is much more

Here we are. Thank you so much for being here. This first proper issue will be an introduction. I am going to pose four questions to myself and respond such that readers can gain a better understanding of who I am and what this space is all about. ☺️ Q1: Who

This is photovoice field notes, a new project I've 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