“Frontline Focus - Survival for Photographers”
About the Photo Workshop
This workshop equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate safely in high-risk and complex environments. It draws on the expertise of Mathias Heng, a photojournalist whose career has taken him into conflict zones, disaster sites, and communities enduring poverty and struggle. His powerful images highlight human resilience in the face of adversity. Most recently, Mathias has been covering the war in Ukraine, documenting the impact of conflict on civilians and the human cost of war.
Alongside him is Grant Rayner, a crisis management and travel security specialist with over three decades of field experience. His career began with 13 years in the military, serving in infantry, special operations, and intelligence roles. He then transitioned into 23 years of security consulting, undertaking assignments in more than 25 countries. His work has included crisis planning, evacuations, and guiding organizations to operate safely in volatile environments.
Participants will explore risk assessment, preparation, street-level fieldcraft, vehicle-based operations, information security, and working effectively with local guides and fixers. Interactive discussions encourage sharing experiences, creating a collaborative and practice-driven learning environment.
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Learn how to evaluate the dangers of a location—risk ratings, presence of embassies, availability of insurance, and the serious consequences of being accused as a journalist or spy.
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Understand congruency between your stated purpose and your actions, how to select clothing and equipment, and the importance of protective gear and support networks.
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Explore practical street-level techniques. Mathias shares his approach as a photojournalist, Grant brings a security perspective, and participants will discuss surveillance and counter-surveillance.
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Techniques and risks of photographing from vehicles, including equipment setup, shooting angles, and the importance of seat selection.
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Managing images responsibly, safeguarding devices that may be inspected, and using couriers for sensitive material.
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How to build trust, establish expectations, and ensure safe and productive collaboration.
Location:
Singapore
Date & Time:
20th December 2025
10am - 4pm
Fees:
SGD$690.00
Fee not included: air flight, accommodation, meals, travel insurance, visa, photography equipment
Terms & Conditions:
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Full fees must be paid on prior to the start of the workshop
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Maximum Participants: 8 participants
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We reserve the right to cancel groups with less than 4 participants, participants will be given a refund minus administrative fee.
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We reserve the right to change or alter the program advertised.
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Cancellations. We will reimburse all the registration costs except for a 10% of the costs for administrative fee, if you inform us of cancellation at least 20 days before the first day of the Workshop. Beyond this time limit, we will charge the following: 50% of the cost if cancelled between 19 and 5 days before the workshop commences. 100% of the cost if cancelled on the 4 days before the workshop commences.
Please contact: m35reportage@gmail.com or grantrayner@me.com for further information and mode of payment.