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Leonardo DeGorter

Continuing Studies Instructor

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Bio

Leonardo is a documentary photographer. His passion for the natural world led him to explore his native Brazil with a camera. His stories focus on our relationship with nature and have been published in National Geographic Brazil, The Globe and Mail and Canadian Geographic and others. He earned a Master of Journalism degree from UBC before joining ECU as a Continuing Studies instructor in 2025.

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Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Photography CSPH 010 CS26/SP

Description

In an era where social media and cell phone cameras have normalized documenting our daily lives, this course aims to explore the possibilities of capturing space, place, and the everyday in a broader sense. Focusing on the city, its neighbourhoods, communities, and public and private spaces, this course invites you to discover approaches to visual storytelling with the goal of creating thoughtful and meaningful photographic work. In-class discussions will cover ethics, research methods, fundamental lighting principles, and technical strategies essential for completing each individual project. This course may offer project-oriented field trips, either self-guided or in small groups.

Material List: Be prepared for your course. Download the material list to purchase items before your first class.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.