The meeting opened with a lecture by PhD Itzok Bončina on the history of photography: how the medium developed up until today and how this has affected the world, starting from ourselves and our own perception. Together we explored how photography is constantly changing not only in terms of technology but also as means of expression and communication. In the years, this has contributed to major changes in history, advertising, fashion, political messages, ecology, as well as in our awareness of global issues and responsibilities. It changed the way we tell and share our life stories, but also our sense of humour and fantasies. The group was then introduced to the basics of photography and light, which we put into practice during the afternoon workshops with VIST students.