Welcome lectures for all photojournalism students

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Firday, February 2 all photojournalism students gathered for a full day of lectures and social events.

The students started the day with breakfast and small group meetings where they presented themsleves to each other. Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
The first lecture was held by freelance photographer Cathrine Ertmann, who talked about her contribution to the the book “Kongerigets Stamsteder” – a huge book with reportages and interviews from traditional bars around Denmark. Cathrine has covered the nothern part of Denmark, where she also lives and works. During the lecture, she also talked about her freelance business. Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
Students from all semesters and nationalities listening to Cathrine Ertmann’s lecture.
Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
In between the lectures, the students had time to discuss and get to know each other.
Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
Anders Rye Skjoldjensen and Ólafur Steinar Gestsson talked about their book “No Mann’s Land” made in co-operation with journalist Frederik Tillitz. In the book the two photographers and the journalist have visited the countries bordering the western part of Russia.
Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
Anders Rye Skjoldjensen and Ólafur Steinar Gestsson have worked together on many projects, which they also talked about. Just like they touched upon their daily life as staff photographer and freelancer. They explained how they balanced their pais work with the making of the book. Photo: Søren Pagter/DMJX
Most of the 30 students of photojournalism who will study at DMJX in the spring 2024.
Photo: Cathrine Ertmann