Self-Publishing, From Start to Finish with Kris Graves (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- Tuesday
October 7, 2025
10:00 am - Tuesday
October 14, 2025
10:00 am - Tuesday
October 21, 2025
10:00 am - Tuesday
October 28, 2025
10:00 am - Tuesday
November 11, 2025
10:00 am
Learn how to produce, design, and publish your own photo book in this hands-on course led by renowned artist and publisher Kris Graves. Ideal for photographers ready to share their stories on their own terms.
Six Sessions
Tuition: $675 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
This course is strictly limited to 15 students.

© Photo by Kris Graves
About
Online Learning
Unlock the power of your photographic vision by mastering the art of self-published photo books. This comprehensive class will help you through every essential step of bringing your photographic narrative to life.
In this six-session online class, we’ll delve into crucial pre-production planning, explore the intricacies of lithography for high-quality reproduction, and demystify effective design principles. Learn how to research and select the perfect materials, navigate the process of contacting printing presses and strategically find buyers for your unique publication. Furthermore, we’ll uncover avenues for gaining invaluable institutional support, empowering you to create, distribute, and champion your own compelling photo book from concept to completion.
By the end of the course, you’ll have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to transform your photographic ideas into a professionally executed, self-published book.
Kris Graves (b. 1982 New York, NY) is an artist and publisher based in New York and California. Graves creates artwork that deals with societal problems and aims to use art as a means to inform people about cultural issues. Using a mix of conceptual and documentary practices, Graves photographs the subtleties of societal power and its impact on the built environment. He explores how capitalism and power have shaped countries — and how that can be seen and experienced in everyday life.
Details
- Six Sessions
- Dates: Tuesdays, October 7 – November 11, 10 am – 12 pm PDT
- Enrollment Limit: 15 students
- Skill/Experience Level: Open to all levels
- Tuition: $675 (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
- Location: Online
A details email complete with the Zoom link will be sent to the attendees prior to the start date. Please read the instructions included in the email. If you have additional questions please email info@lacphoto.org.