The Photobook Process: Editing, Sequencing, and Design with Calin Kruse (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
- Thursday
July 23, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Thursday
July 30, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Thursday
August 6, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Thursday
August 13, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Thursday
August 20, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am - Thursday
August 27, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
In this six-session course, students will transform an existing body of photographic work into a thoughtfully edited and sequenced photobook dummy through critiques, presentations, and individualized guidance. Along the way, participants will explore narrative structure, pacing, and publishing pathways while developing a deeper understanding of contemporary photobook practices.
Six Sessions
Tuition: $775 (Become a Member today and receive 5% – 20% off!)
Limited to 12 participants.
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About
Online Learning
The photobook is one of the most powerful ways to give photographic work a lasting, cohesive form. In this six-session course, students will develop an existing body of work into a thoughtfully edited and sequenced book project.
The course begins with an introduction to contemporary photobook practices, including a presentation of books designed and published by the instructor. Through group discussion and short presentations, participants will begin to consider how their own work might translate into book form. Subsequent sessions combine group critique with individualized one-on-one meetings, focusing on editing, sequencing, and conceptual development.
Students will refine their projects through weekly assignments, exploring narrative structure, pacing, and material considerations while engaging in ongoing dialogue with peers. The final session is dedicated to presenting completed book concepts and receiving feedback, along with an introduction to pathways for self-publishing or working with established publishers.
By the end of the course, participants will create a developed photobook dummy and have a clearer understanding of how to bring their work into book form.
Calin Kruse studied Graphic Design. He is the founder and maker of dienacht Magazine and dienacht Publishing, director of the Leipzig Photobook Festival, and is a photographer himself. Calin is also a curator, holds guest talks, lectures, makes photobook workshops and masterclasses around the world (Berlin, Vienna, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Istanbul, Moscow, Lagos, Georgetown, Mexico City, Yerevan, Rangoon, etc.), and reviews portfolios for photography and photobook festivals.
Details
- Six Sessions
- Dates: Thursdays, July 23 – August 27, 9 am – 11 pm PST
- Enrollment Limit: 12 students
- Skill/Experience Level: Open to all levels
- Tuition: $775 (Become a Member today and receive 5% – 20% off!)
- Location: Online
A details email complete with the Zoom link will be sent to the attendees prior to the start date. If you have additional questions please email info@lacphoto.org.