Among the many ways of combating nothingness, one of the best is to take photographs,
an activity which should be taught to children early on, as it requires discipline,
aesthetic education, a good eye, and steady fingers.
Julio Cortázar, “The Devil’s Drool.”
At ANDANA, we’ve been teaching photography with an artistic approach since 2016. This course provides strategies to engage students and creative ways to implement photography projects using the expressive techniques of contemporary art.
This course is not a rigid method or manual. Instead, it’s a guide to discovering a world full of possibilities, using photography as a creative teaching tool to inspire expression and creativity.
The training consists of an introductory module, five content modules you can complete at your own pace, and an additional module with supplementary materials.
It includes reading materials, images, videos, and downloadable resources to support your photography workshops for children and youth. You will also get teaching resources, guidelines for pitching your offer, and additional materials for creating your presentation.
This training provides access to a Facebook group with the instructor, where participants can engage with others undergoing the same training.
By the end of this course, you will have designed your first photography workshop for children and youth, feeling confident and ready to lead it. You will also be able to download your certificate.
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Amparo Muñoz Morellà
Psychologist, educator, and researcher in photography and personal development. Co-director of ANDANA and creator of this course.
Communicator with over 20 years of experience in community intervention and social integration through artistic tools. Her work focuses on exploring photography as a strategy to boost creativity, foster self-knowledge, and improve emotional well-being.
Through specialized training in Mindfulness for Children and Adults and a Master’s Degree in Psychotherapy: Third-Generation Therapies, she has developed this innovative methodology that combines mindfulness and photography to foster introspection, authenticity, and personal transformation. Her work as a communicator extends through articles, courses, and masterclasses on the connection between psychology and the image.
In collaboration with Javier Sancho Boils, Amparo founded ANDANA, a project that combines photography and personal development. Since 2015, they have been leading workshops that use photography as a tool for personal and social development for various organizations and government entities.
Author of the books Fotografía para crecer. Guía práctica para enseñar fotografía en la infancia y adolescencia (Photography to Grow: A Practical Guide for Teaching Photography to Children and Adolescents), Descubre la fotografía. Mirar, crear y disfrutar desde la infancia (Discover Photography: Look, Enjoy, and Create from Childhood), You Are What You Look At, and Photography to Get to Know Yourself. Origin.
You can learn more about her work, conferences, courses, and workshops at amparomunozmorella.com
After leaving my activities with children due to work reasons, I looked for a way to continue working with them through photography, and this course has been perfect. The course is very thorough, and the Facebook group fills in any information gaps. You never stop learning. You learn about artists and games that you can apply, which is super enriching. After conducting my first workshop, I am happy to do what I love.
I find the online specialization course documentation on leading photography workshops for children and youth very thorough, realistic, and based on real life. The teacher, Amparo Muñoz Morellá, provides excellent support and helps with any questions that may arise during the course. What I liked most was finishing with a children’s photography workshop project ready to go. Thank you!!
I really liked finding a website like this where photography is used as a tool. It has given me just what I needed to dare to put my ideas into practice. Now, they are a reality. I love Amparo’s attention to detail, delicacy, and passion for her work and workshop. It’s great!!
They are true professionals. The added value is that Amparo is wonderful with children. The children learned by enjoying themselves.
I decided to sign up for the online specialization course on leading photography workshops for children and youth because I found it interesting. In a way, it came at a good time in my personal journey with photography. From the very first day, you can feel that this course was created with love for photography—with care, respect, and great professionalism. The instructors generously share their knowledge, experience, and support with the students.Even though it is an online course, you feel accompanied at all times. There is always someone attentive, providing quick responses to any questions or concerns that arise.After completing the course, all I can do is express my gratitude to the people behind ANDANA. A big hug.
This extraordinary course has an excellent guide who enjoyably leads you without too many formalities. Apart from her charming personality, she is always on the lookout for any doubts that may arise. If you can, definitely take this course (or any of their other courses). It is very much worth it as you learn a lot. 100% recommended.
When you have the opportunity to combine a hobby, a dream, and a desire to learn as much as you want to teach, and you are given the chance to create, organize, and plan a future surrounded by children with cameras in their hands… You can only want to start and soar!
I took the course and started preparing my own Photography Workshop. Interacting with children and beginning to guide them through this exciting world of creative images was an extraordinary experience. The material sent by Amparo is super clear and very comprehensive, and she is always available to answer questions. It provided me with the necessary tools to give clear and understandable explanations to young children. I live in Argentina, in a small city, and the response and support from families were highly positive. Personally, I feel happy and grateful for having taken this course.
I am a designer and a teacher of visual communication. I have been considering creating a photography workshop for children for a couple of years. One day, by chance, I found the Andana website and did not hesitate to sign up for the course. Today, that small intention has become a project. The first one in my city: Junín, Argentina. Thank you for accompanying me, for always being available, for continuously providing us with information, for sharing experiences, and for spreading the passion for photography. A pleasure!
Hello, everyone! On Saturday 12, I started with the Photography Workshop for Children. There are eight 2-hour-long classes. The entire experience was amazing! We were on a roll! And the children went home feeling happy. As you warned me, Amparo, I would not have enough time! So, with each class, we always have something to look forward to for the next. I’m beyond happy! Thank you, Amparo Muñoz Morellà, for all your support. The “Lead a Photography Workshop for Children and Youth” course was instrumental in encouraging me and shaping this photography adventure. I’m very fortunate to have found you. I feel supported!
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Start: January 5, 2026 – Enrollment is open until January 5 or until all spots are gone.
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Yes, you will have permanent access to the training platform for the Online Specialization Course on Leading Photography Workshops for Children and Youth and all its contents. Once you complete the course, you will have access to it forever. You will also receive access to any future updates.
Amparo Muñoz Morellà (Catarroja, 1973) is a licensed psychologist (CV05104), educator, and researcher with over 25 years of professional experience in psychosocial care through Spain’s Primary Social Services.
Throughout her career, she has supported hundreds of people facing extreme vulnerability, social exclusion, life crises, and natural disasters—always integrating a humanistic, respectful, and person-centered approach into her work. Her approach combines evidence-based psychology with creativity, art, and a deep connection to personal values.
She specializes in Mindfulness and Contextual Psychotherapies. She completed the Advanced University Program in Mindfulness for Children and Adults, as well as a master’s degree in Psychotherapy: Third-Generation Therapies at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR). This training allowed her to deepen her knowledge of models such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and the integration of mindfulness into psychological, educational, and community support processes.
Since 2015, she has co-directed ANDANA—a pioneering initiative that brings together photography, psychology, and personal development. Through this platform, she has led workshops, courses, and conferences, as well as support processes for both individuals and professionals—including educators, social workers, and mental health practitioners. In her training programs, Amparo uses artistic tools—primarily photography—as a means of emotional expression, self-knowledge, stress regulation, and personal transformation.
Her methodology is experiential, creative, and accessible. She combines mindfulness exercises—such as conscious breathing, active listening, and embodied presence practices—with photography and writing prompts, allowing participants to look inward, reconnect with what truly matters, and develop self-care skills. Her workshops are designed to foster transformative experiences through conscious observation, contemplation, and visual storytelling—both individually and in group settings.
Amparo is currently conducting university research on the therapeutic benefits of using photography in processes of self-knowledge and emotional well-being. In her research project, titled Evaluating the Use of Photography as a Tool for Self-Knowledge and Well-Being within the Context of Third-Generation Therapies, she has designed, implemented, and evaluated a structured program that integrates mindfulness and photography practices. This research, grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness, uses internationally validated instruments to evaluate its impact.
In addition to her work as a psychologist and trainer, Amparo is the author of several books exploring the educational, emotional, and creative value of photography—including Photography to Grow: A Practical Guide for Teaching Photography to Children and Adolescents, Discover Photography: Look, Enjoy, and Create from Childhood, You Are What You Look At, and Photography to Get to Know Yourself. Origin. These publications are intended for both curious individuals and professionals, offering a unique perspective on photography—not as a technical skill but as a tool for personal exploration, emotional development, and transformation.
Amparo has trained teaching teams, therapists, social workers, youth facilitators, and cultural professionals in the use of photography and mindfulness as tools for intervention. She has also worked with adolescents and older adults in community, intergenerational, and recovery processes aimed at restoring well-being after experiences of adversity.
Her work is marked by sensitivity, closeness, professional rigor, and a deep confidence in the transformative power of the gaze. Participants in her training programs often highlight the warmth of her guidance, her ability to create safe and welcoming environments, and her skill in making complex concepts accessible through real-life experiences.
You can learn more about her professional background, methodological approach, and training offerings at amparomunozmorella.com and on the blog at andanafoto.com.
The course is four weeks long; however, you can complete it at your own pace. You will need approximately 40 hours.
The course consists of an introductory module, five modules with the training contents, and an additional module with annexes.
Modules 1 and 2 will be available in the first week, while the remaining modules will become available at a rate of one per week.
You will find reading materials, images, videos, and downloadable resources to support your photography workshops for children and youth. You will also get teaching resources, guidelines for pitching your offer, and additional materials for creating your presentation.
During the first 4 weeks, you can progress through the course at your own pace. You can also post any questions in the Facebook group.
You will also have access to future course updates.
Throughout the training, you will develop all the necessary skills, step by step, to create a comprehensive instructional guide for your first fully designed workshop.
After completing the course, you will be able to download your certificate.
Yes, we don’t cover using an SLR camera during the course. Today, most children and young people use smartphones exclusively.
However, if you’re familiar with using an SLR camera, you can also incorporate specific technical content into your teaching.
Yes. This course includes access to a private Facebook group where you can interact with the instructor and other participants. Joining this group is voluntary.
ANDANA successfully leads the Creative Photography Workshop for Beginners across various private and public institutions, including educational centers, cultural organizations, municipalities, Community Prevention Units (UPCCA), and community-based initiatives. You can explore related articles here:
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The original price is in US dollars, as the training platform operates in USD. This ensures a smooth exchange process for other currencies.
Although the price is displayed in US dollars at the time of enrollment, you can pay in any currency. Our payment processors (Stripe and PayPal) will automatically convert your currency to USD, and the charge will appear on your statement in your local currency.
Do you have any questions or encounter any problems while completing your enrollment? Email us at english@andanafoto.com
