Photography in Social Work and Social Change Theory and Applications for Practice and Research

Photography is taking on an ever-stronger role and prominence in social work practice and research. An increasing number of projects and articles utilize or describe photography as a method for practice, or present research on applied photographic methods. Photography in Social Work and Social Change provides a comprehensive overview of photography in these areas. It features original applied content, state-of-the-art case examples, and user-friendly guides to introduce readers to the theory, methods, ethics, technical aspects, and cultural considerations of this practice. It bridges theory and knowledge with applications that can be replicated by students, practitioners, and researchers. With step-by-step guidelines, this book will be the go-to resource for anyone interested in photography in social work.

Matthias J. Naleppa, MSW, Ph.D., is a faculty member at the Waldron College School of Social Work of Radford University in Virginia. Dr. Naleppa studied photography at the Prager Fotoschule in Kefermarkt, Austria.

Kristina M. Hash, LICSW, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School Social Work and Director of the Gerontology Certificate Program at West Virginia University.

Anissa Rogers, MSW, PhD, is Professor of Social Work at the University of Portland in Portland, Oregon where she currently serves as Director of the Social Work Program and Co-Director of the Gender and Women's Studies Minor.

Preface

Part I

Chapter 1: History of Photography in Social Work
Chapter 2: Practice, Research, and Ethical Issues in Photography

Part II

Chapter 3: Phototherapy
Chapter 4: Digital Storytelling
Chapter 5: Photovoice
Chapter 6: Photomapping
Chapter 7: Photo Ethnography, Documentary Photography, and Photo Journalism

Part III

Chapter 8: Cameras, Photographs, and Presentation
Chapter 9: The Future of Photography in Social Work

Appendix

Authors and Contributors