Hi everyone,
Some new workshops posted for the end of the year and into next. We are just wrapping up our creative retreat in Tuscany, what an amazing week it has been. Don’t delay on signing up if you’re interested in next year - spots are limited!
WORKSHOPS 2024
Oct 7 - 11 - Spirit of Place in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Join me on an extraordinary journey to explore the captivating beauty and rich cultural heritage of San Miguel de Allende through the lens of your camera. In this immersive photography class, you will embark on a creative exploration of "spirit of place" – capturing the essence, energy, and unique character of this enchanting Mexican town. Together we will visit sites of cultural and photographic interest, giving you ample time to shoot and develop your own distinctive style. Register
Exploring Photostyles 2
Fridays, 10am - 12pm EST, Nov 15 - Dec 18
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.. (Note last class is on a Wednesday) Register
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
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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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)
Fall 2025 - Photography and Writing Creative Retreat in Italy
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. Email for information about 2025!