Watch how years of documentary work get shaped into a project that reaches the world's biggest stages
In this live editing session, Sebastian Liste works through Those Who Stay, a long-term documentary project by mentee Djamal Benmokhtar, documenting the women of coastal Senegal whose husbands, fathers and sons have left for Europe.
The session goes beyond the images themselves. It shows how a photographer moves from years of accumulated access and intimacy to a project with a clear point of view, the kind of editorial clarity that publications, grants, and major festival selections demand.
Watch the actual decisions behind selection, sequencing, and meaning, made in real time, on work that has already proven what focused documentary practice can achieve.
Djamal has been developing his practice inside the mentorship for some time now.
Last September, his project Le Voyage was selected for a screen projection at Visa pour L'Image in Perpignan, one of the most important stages in international documentary photography.
Watch the presentation from that night.
Ready to bring that same clarity and direction to your own project?
If you have a body of work that you want to develop, position, and move toward real opportunities, book a call to talk about where your project is, where you want to take it, and how mentorship with Sebastian can help you get there.
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WHO IS
SEBASTIAN LISTE?
Hey there! I'm Sebastian Liste.
I approach my work with integrity, passion, and respect, and I believe that stories have the power to create impact and inspire action. I am driven by the power of images, to reveal truth, evoke empathy, and drive change.
As an industry leader, I produce work for media companies, startups, institutions, and non-profits worldwide. Over the past 15 years, I’ve built a career photographing impactful stories for clients like National Geographic, The New York Times, and TIME Magazine. My work has been exhibited globally and recognized with numerous prestigious awards.
Through years of trial and error, I developed a powerful framework for creating meaningful projects, building an engaged audience, and achieving the freedom and recognition I once aspired to.
Now, I’m sharing that same system with photographers who are ready to take their craft seriously, tell stories that matter, and make a lasting impact through their work. Because I believe ambitious photographers like you deserve the opportunity to share your vision with the world.
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