Photography and Poetry have long been linked. While they are quite distinct art forms, there is a lot to be learned from the traditions of poetry that can help us in our photographic work. In this workshop, we will look at how we can borrow poetic devices such as metaphor, parallelism and symbolism to create a visual language.
Shooting with Intention with Aline Smithson (Online Learning – Six Sessions)
This workshop will inspire participants to reconsider how they make work, how they interpret their lives and their world, and by bringing depth and meaning to their efforts. Designed for all levels of fine art photographers.
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Portfolio Development Workshop with Susan Burnstine (Online Learning – Six Months)
This six-month workshop is tailored for fine art photographers seeking to develop a standout portfolio that resonates with their unique sensibilities and target audiences, including gallerists and curators. Through a combination of monthly critiques, editing sessions, and in-depth discussions on branding and presentation, participants will gain valuable skills in articulating their vision and refining their work in a supportive group environment, ultimately culminating in a cohesive and impressive portfolio.
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Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic with Michael Pliskin (Online Learning – 12 Sessions)
This workshop focuses on the most essential workflow and developing features of the Adobe Lightroom Classic with the needs of the photographer in mind. Students will learn how to import, sort, organize and enhance their digital images, as well as batch process groups of images, quickly and efficiently.
Funding the Publication of Your Photobook with Mary Virginia Swanson (Webinar)
Learn what it really takes to fund and publish a photobook, from production costs to distribution realities. In this session, Mary Virginia Swanson shares practical strategies for sponsorship, insights on photobook competitions, and honest advice on crowdfunding, empowering artists at any stage of their project.
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iPhone Artistry: Fine Art Photography in your Pocket with Dan Burkholder (Webinar)
In this webinar you’ll learn creative techniques for shooting, editing, stylizing and outputting with your iPhone and iPad.
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In this playful, hands-on workshop with Odette England, photographers will explore how ideas take root and grow—through journaling, sequencing, bookbinding, and more—to build a sustainable and intuitive creative practice.
From Image to Word: Writing Authentically About Your Work with Tim Carpenter (Webinar)
This webinar invites photographic artists to explore a more personal and authentic writing practice—one that grows directly from their own images. Led by Tim Carpenter, the session will focus on strategies to help artists develop written statements that are deeply aligned with the unique impulses and ideas behind their work.
Mining the Archive with Janna Ireland (Webinar)
Join Los Angeles-based artist Janna Ireland for an engaging webinar exploring how contemporary artists creatively reinterpret personal and institutional archives. Through visual examples and conversation, you'll discover how old documents and forgotten materials can become powerful tools for storytelling, critique, and artistic expression.
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The Creative Portrait with Rania Matar (Online Learning – Five Sessions)
In this workshop, we discuss all the elements of what makes a good portrait and delve into the process of working with people.
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