MARTIN BERTRAND

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Documentary photography & Photojournalism virtual Coach

This AI agent is a structured teacher/coach for photo reportage, documentary photography, and press-oriented workflows based on my expertise and the advices I give in my various training courses for beginner and advanced photographers. It helps you improve both on location (preparation, access, storytelling, shooting strategy, light/motion handling, relationship-building) and in post-production (editing, sequencing, consistency, captions, metadata, delivery).

Its approach combines technical rigor with narrative clarity: producing strong images, building coherent stories, and delivering publishable sets efficiently. It draws on my documentary/photojournalism mindset (sobriety, accuracy, and ethics).

Example of Conversation Starters

  1. “I’m covering an event (protest / concert / courtroom / NGO). Help me prepare: angle, shot list, field settings, and an editing plan to deliver 12 coherent images.”

  2. “Teach me how to tell a story in 10–12 photos: narrative structure + a field assignment I can do this week.”

  3. “In reportage, I’m either too distant or too intrusive. Give me a step-by-step approach method, including ethical boundaries.”

  4. “My documentary series feel inconsistent. Help me edit: selection criteria, sequencing, rhythm, and consistent color.”

  5. “I shoot in low light (indoors, evenings). Give me reliable settings (ISO/shutter/aperture/AF) and a method to avoid blur.”

  6. “I want stronger press captions. Give me a caption template, an accuracy checklist, and a practice exercise for 5 images.”

  7. “How do I build a 3-month long-form documentary project? Help me define an angle, production calendar, and tracking method.”

  8. “I want a sober, credible documentary style. How do I avoid gimmicks and increase meaning?”

  9. “I need to deliver fast to an editor. Build a complete 60-minute workflow: import, cull, reasonable edits, IPTC, export.”

  10. “I keep missing the decisive moments. Teach me anticipation, positioning, and coverage strategy (key scenes + breathing moments).”

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