Webinar: “Body and Mind in the Field — Safety for Visual Journalists”

“Body and Mind in the Field: Safety for Photojournalists” offers a comprehensive look at how photographers can stay safe—physically and psychologically—while working in today’s unpredictable media landscape. From navigating hostile environments and protest zones to managing risks in everyday assignments, this workshop provides practical strategies for assessing threats, preparing equipment, and responding under pressure. Equally essential, this workshop addresses the invisible toll of the work: stress, trauma exposure, and burnout. Participants will learn to recognize early warning signs of emotional strain, build resilience through evidence-based coping tools, and create personal safety plans that protect both body and mind.

Webinar Co-Hosts:

Dr. Lauren Walsh is a professor at New York University and Managing Director of Journalist Safety Initiatives with the James Foley Foundation.

Marcus Yam is a Pulitzer Prize-winning foreign correspondent and photojournalist for the Los Angeles Times and has documented conflict and resilience in regions from Afghanistan to Ukraine.