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, PhD, MSW, is Professor at the Waldron College School of Social Work at Radford University. He received his PhD from the University at Albany and his MSW from the Catholic University in Munich, Germany and held faculty positions in the US, Germany, and Switzerland. Matthias Naleppa studied photography at the Prager Fotoschule in Kefermarkt, Austria.

Kristina M. Hash, PhD, LI CSW, is Professor in the School of Social Work, Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, at West Virginia University. She holds a PhD in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, a Master of Social Work Degree and Graduate Gerontology Certificate and Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education from West Virginia University, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Catherine University.

Anissa T. Rogers, PhD, MA, MSW, LCSW, is Professor at California State University, San Bernardinoâs School of Social Work. She received her PhD, MSW, and Gerontology Certificate at the University of Utah; MA in Counseling Psychology at Ball State University; and BA in Psychology at the University of Utah. She has held faculty positions in social work at Plymouth State University, University of Portland, and CSUSB.