The look between different lenses: the photovoice as a participative scientific method

Abstract

This article intends to promote a theoretical reflection on the applicability and uses of participatory photography approached by Photovoice method, contextualizing the photographic image importance as a methodological tool in social and collaborative researches. Finally, we will raise a debate about the Photovoice methodology benefits and potentials, as well as some dilemmas, challenges and limitations of participatory photography as action research tool.

Keywords

• Photovoice, fotografia participativa, metodologia visual, pesquisa-ação