THE COLLECTIVE
Welcome to The Collective by Sebastian Liste
a monthly training, mentorship, and community for photographers, storytellers, and visual thinkers
The world is changing,
It’s time to document the stories of this new world.
It’s time to bring clarity to your projects, grow your creative practice,
and build a sustainable career as a Visual Storyteller.
“This is the time for your Vision to shine”
Are you tired of not making the impact you want with your stories?
Have your pitch and proposals being rejected or not replied to, again and again?
Have you faced burnout because you work so hard for not enough reward?
Do you have big projects but worry about how to make them happen?
Are you tired of having your best projects and shoots hidden in a hard drive?
Wondering how you can actually make a living with your work?
I HAVE BEEN THERE TOO.
But after a decade of hard work and determination, I’ve built a sustainable career that allows me to explore my curiosity and work in stories that matter.
INSIDE THE COLLECTIVE WE GET INTO INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING, PRACTICAL ADVICE, AND VALUABLE INSIGHTS TO HELP YOU ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS, MINDSET & CAREER.
COMMUNITY
A safe space to build meaningful connections
PROGRESS
Infuse your work with meaning and elevate your career
INSIGHT
Get an exclusive look into my processes, methods & vision
CREATIVITY
Make actionable steps towards establishing your creative practice
IN THIS SPACE I WILL SHARE MY PRACTICE AND THE METHODS I USED TO ESTABLISH MY CAREER AS A VISUAL STORYTELLER
JOIN THE COLLECTIVE
Establish your Voice as a Visual Storyteller
Find purpose and set intentions for your work
Learn to Edit your Stories
Pitch your Projects
Grow your Creativity
I designed THE COLLECTIVE as a safe environment to create a global community of Visual Storytellers determined to build a vibrant and sustainable career.
“This space is dedicated to you, to feed your curious and creative mind”
-monthly content-
Educational Lessons
Behind The Scenes
Guest Expert
Creative Challenge
Live Q&A
THE COLLECTIVE IS…
An innovative learning platform and a thriving community to support your creative process through fresh educational content delivered weekly.
WHAT IS INSIDE THE COLLECTIVE?
EDUCATIONAL LESSONS
Thoughtful training designed to help you clarify your vision as a storyteller and to help build a sustainable career.
The training will be created to fit every stage of your creative path from beginner to pro.
BEHIND THE SCENES
Get the ins-and-outs of my Studio, how I edit, pitch, prepare budgets, equipment… I get very open in this space.
When I´m shooting in the field I will take you with me and show you lots of exciting practical details.
GUEST EXPERTS
Interviews, insights, and advice from top leaders of our Industry: photographers, editors, book designers, curators, etc.
CREATIVE CHALLENGE
Every month all members will boost their creativity with these challenges.
LIVE Q&A
Monthly Discussions with Sebastian Liste
Dive in!
YOU ARE SO CLOSE TO ELEVATING YOUR WORK, CLARIFY YOUR VISION AND GROW YOUR CAREER!
Enrollment is 24€ a month.
You have access to all the content as long as you are a member. No strings attached. You can stay for as long as you like.
Doors close on Monday, Jan 18th at Midnight.
EXPERIENCE THE COLLECTIVE At home or on the go: In your computer - In a cool APP for your phone or tablet
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT SEBASTIAN LISTE
Sebastián Liste is a documentary photographer and sociologist, specialized in long-term, in-depth projects.
His work has been published in National Geographic, The New York Times Magazine, TIME, The New Yorker, Paris Match, The Sunday Times Magazine, and other international publications.
His documentary projects have been widely exhibited, recognized, and supported by organizations such as World Press Photo, Magnum Foundation, Getty Editorial Grant, and the Alexia Foundation.
Sebastián Liste is a frequent lecturer on visual storytelling at universities, photography schools, photo festivals, and he conducts photographic workshops, online and around the world.
He is a member of NOOR Images and Leica Ambassador.
What my students are saying:
“Sebastian has given my photography a clear direction. He has enabled me to be more self-reflective, critical, independent, and confident. He recognized my strengths & pointed out the things that I needed to fix. His discussions have enhanced my visual literacy, self-curation, and visual storytelling. His learning has awarded me a unique, fresh, and more personal manner to work, which has helped me open my creativity and given me a new way of looking.”
-Masood Sarwer
“Having Sebastian as an instructor was a game-changer for me: it impacted how I photograph and made me more “aware.”
In my personal experience, there was a before and an after. Sebastian was also a good mentor for improving editing skills. A great experience - with a nice and fun person!”
-Emiliana Malffato
“I did my first workshop with Sebastian in 2015, and it was an experience that helped guide my professional career. In Sebastian's work, there is always a sociological and anthropological look that makes his work relevant. Nowadays, that gaze is more essential than ever in any documentary photographer, and Sebastian knows how to transmit it to his students.”
-Guillem Trius
“Sebastian has allowed me to open my work prospects and vision of photography. Sebastian is very good at listening, and he was sensitive to the experience of each student. He has been a true mentor for many of us.
I recommend his learning to all photographers who want to improve their skills and share them with the world.”
-Mahe Elipe
“As someone who has grown up in Istanbul and believes in the power of the collective, it is incredible to be able to gather so many people together and offer experience and knowledge to people. There are plenty of technical issues in our profession. But how to tell a noble story, how to end that story, and how to get it out to the right audience is crucial. Thanks to Sebastian for the answers to all these questions.”
-Kerem Yucel
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHO CAN JOIN THE COLLECTIVE?
The Collective is designed for photographers, storytellers, and creative thinkers.
AM I READY FOR THE COLLECTIVE?
Doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a pro, here there is space for you to grow and expand your career.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO STAY IN THE COLLECTIVE?
As long as you would like! You can cancel your subscription at any time.
WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?
You can totally work on your own pace and the Live lessons will be recorded so you can watch them when it fits you best.
IS THERE A SCHEDULE FOR THE MONTHLY CONTENT?
Yes!
Every monthly session includes these 5 lessons:
Educational Lesson
Behind The scenes of my Studio or my Work on the field
Guest Expert Interview with Leaders of our Industry
Creative Challenge
Live Q&A Discussion
You can check out the Syllabus for the next 6 months here.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE LIVE SESSIONS?
No problem! All the sessions will be recorded and uploaded to my educative platform so you can watch them on your own path!
WHAT TYPE OF COMMITMENT IS REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THE EDUCATIVE MATERIAL?
No strings attached! We are all busy, I get it. That’s why you can follow the content at your own pace.
WHO IS BEHIND THE CREATION OF THE COLLECTIVE CONTENT?
Sebastian Liste is the creator and curator of this platform and all its the content included in The Collective.
HOW OFTEN WILL SEBASTIAN BE INTERACTING WITH THE COMMUNITY?
Sebastian will be in the community answering questions in weekly basis and he will be hosting Live Q&A discussions monthly.
FOR HOW LONG WILL THERE BE ACCESS TO THIS OPPORTUNITY?
The Collective will only open a couple of times per year.
This time the doors will close on Monday, January 18th, 2021 at 11:59 pm CET.
Follow Sebastian’s Journey!
