TEACHING
Photographer and educator, Sal Taylor Kydd
Sal is a veteran workshop leader and educator and has led workshops and conducted portfolio reviews across the country and internationally, with Maine Media, Santa Fe Workshops, LACP in Los Angeles and Nord Photography in Norway.
To contact Sal about mentorship, speaking engagements, portfolio reviews and jurying, please contact her here.
Testimonials
"Sal, an incredibly patient and generous instructor (with a great sense of fun), is that rare type of artist who can articulate her version and inspire others to do the same using our own voices and our own imaginations, memories and stories. Sal is super organized and keeps to time; every student in the class gets a real opportunity to share and discuss the work. The assignments are fun but also challenging. And they open up space for individual creativity.. A Selwyn, student
“I really appreciated Sal’s taking the time to get to know each of us and her encouragement and support as I tried new approaches to creating images. She’s obviously a teacher who cares about her students and I wholeheartedly recommend this workshop!” C Mervis, student
WORKSHOPS WINTER/SPRING 2025
Exploring Photostyles 1
Mondays, 10am - 12pm EST, Jan 30 - Mar 13
This course is designed for advanced beginners, who are looking to broaden their visual interests and add a new intensity to their work in exploring a range of photographic genres. Inspiration and knowledge are derived from lectures that examine the work of major photographers in specific fields, providing a context for each week’s work..
(skips Feb 20) Register
Exploring Photostyles 2
Thursdays, Mar 20 - April 24
This course is designed for intermediate level photographers who have taken Exploring Photographic Styles I, or have some exposure to the different genres of photography, and are looking for further opportunities to deepen their work and develop a consistent style, in one or more of the photographic genres.. (skips April 24) Register
Text and Image 1
Tuesdays Jan 14 -Feb 25 2pm - 4pm EST
This is a class for photographers looking to experiment with incorporating writing into their creative practice in combination with their photography. Assignments will provide prompts and inspiration to help you think about how to bring writing into your photographic practice to create new conversations in your work. Each meeting will include opportunities for critique of your images and discussion of how to incorporate text into your narrative. There will also be time for discussion and workshopping of your writing together with the rest of the class. Exact dates to come. Register.
Text & Image 2
Tuesdays March 18 - April 29, 2pm - 4pm EST
This is a class for experienced photographers who are looking to develop their book project, using photography in combination with the written word. Over six weeks we will look at how you can combine your writing and photographs to enhance your narrative. Examples of artists who combine text and image in various forms both on and off the page will be shared for inspiration, as well as a look at different avenues for publishing your work in today’s publishing landscape. Extensive discussion will examine the sequencing of text and image to create unexpected moments in your narrative, as well as other design and layout considerations. All forms of writing are encouraged from prose to poetry. Exact dates to come.
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Island Perspectives, Rockport Maine
July 28 - Aug 1
Join me for an immersive five-day workshop, set against the breathtaking backdrop of a few of the stunning islands off the coast of Maine. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to hone your photographic skills while capturing the natural beauty and rich character of coastal Maine.. More Info
Creative Retreat in Italy
Oct 14 - 21
This workshop provides a unique opportunity to join with other photographers in a supportive, creative retreat amidst the rolling hills of Tuscany. This is an opportunity to develop your voice in a place rich with cultural history and devastatingly beautiful landscapes. More Info
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MENTORSHIP
Getting out and making the work is the first essential part of being an artist, but it can be hard to find the time and the motivation to commit to a daily practice and stay on task. With this in mind I am offering a mentorship program, through weekly phone calls and sharing work online, I can help you reignite your creative spark and develop a new series, or work on editing an existing body of work.
The other step in this journey lies around getting your work exposure and managing your online presence. Before I became an artist I worked for many years in web development and product marketing, and I am now helping other artists manage their online presence so it speaks to their artistic vision and aesthetic.
How I can help:
getting creative - connecting to your personal vision
professional and career coaching - what’s next? feeling stuck.
portfolio development - putting together a body of work
professional development - artist and project statements, working with galleries
portfolio review preparation - goals, the portfolio, supporting materials
photobook design and development - from concept to publishing
the artist website - creating a professional online platform
