The Simplicity and Complexity of Publishing a Photography Book: Should I Publish My Book (now)? with Melanie McWhorter (Webinar)
- September 17, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The decision to publish a photography book and the book itself can be as complex or as simple as the artist may make it. The search for the ideal object for your photography should prompt a personal discussion that ranges from pragmatic to the philosophical – the process can be exciting and/or daunting and the earlier considerations should bring up many questions to ponder before setting out on the journey.
Realizing a Photography Agenda with Paula Tognarelli (Webinar)
- October 22, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar will involve Tognarelli’s thoughts on what it takes to develop and realize a photography agenda. Using a personal style that is honest, is rooted in empathy, humor and practical examples, Tognarelli will touch on workaday matters, industry practices and?the “do not dos.”
Editorial Assignments for the Fine Art Photographer: Keeping Your Artistic Voice with Elinor Carucci (Webinar)
- November 12, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Elinor Carucci’s intimate explorations of her own life have informed powerful bodies of work, which boldly consider the imperfections of the human condition and the ruthless passage of time.
Navigating the Professional Landscape with Rachel Boillot (Webinar)
- July 30, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar will discuss the logistics of maintaining a professional practice. Topics include cultivating audience and community, funding your work, navigating opportunities that require artist investment, the role of collaboration, finding a structure that works for you as a creative, and setting attainable goals for your art practice as a photographer.
What We Don’t See with Mari Howells (Webinar)
- August 6, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Often photographers view what to include as the primary problem in taking a picture; however, an important and less-considered aspect of a photograph’s meaning resides in what we don’t see. In this webinar, Mari Howells will discuss incompleteness in photography and its relationship to the imagination.
The Soul of Infrared Photography: From the Basics to the Sublime Laurie Klein and Shelley Vandegrift (Webinar)
- November 19, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Infrared Photography allows us to see a world that doesn’t exist, a world where our artistic soul resides. Join us as we talk about the soulfulness of storytelling with infrared. From the basics of getting started to the production of sublime finished images.?
Preparing for Portfolio Reviews with Jennifer Murray (Webinar)
- July 16, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Learn how best to prepare for portfolio reviews in this webinar with Jennifer Murray. Whether you’re a seasoned artist attending an upcoming portfolio review event, or just starting out, Jennifer will begin with portfolio review basics – what are portfolio reviews, what to expect, and how to use your time.
To Be Published or Self-Publish? Options & Considerations for Artists Today with Mary Virginia Swanson (Webinar)
- September 24, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The print-on-demand revolution as well as an increasing number of small presses interested in photography titles has opened up new publishing possibilities for artists. In this informative and richly illustrated presentation, Mary Virginia Swanson will demystify the process of making a photo book from the perspectives of traditional trade, small press, and self-publishing paths, helping participants determine the pros/cons of each.
Protecting Your Work in the Digital Space with Anibal Luque (Webinar)
- September 10, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
There comes a point in every artist’s career where there is a paradigm shift in focus. You’ve put in the work to hone your craft, develop your voice, and get your ideas out into the world. As your success increases, your art grows into a brand and your practice into a business.
Pricing Your Photographs and Inventory Management with Juli Lowe (Webinar)
- October 8, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar focuses on how to proper edition and price your photographs for the fine art market
Travel Photography: Your Story of Place with Jeff Curto (Webinar)
- August 13, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Traveling – and travel photography is about more than just seeing and recording a beautiful view. While social media emphasizes the “instagrammable” moment, at its best, travel photography tells a story about the way a place looks, feels, smells, tastes and sounds.
Composite Imaging: Part II, Themes and Practices with Ann Mitchell (Webinar)
- August 20, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Ann Mitchell will take you from initial concept through capture, editing and output, helping you understand the five key elements that are essential to a successful composite.
The Creative Process of Making a Photo Book with Mona Kuhn (Webinar)
- November 5, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar focuses primarily on the creative process of making a photo book.
Self-Promotion and Leave Behinds with Jeanine Michna-Bales (Webinar)
- October 29, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Jeanine Michna-Bales will discuss various approaches to self-promotion and how to leave a lasting impression on industry professionals like curators, photo editors and gallerists.
Gallerists and Dealers: What You Need to Do to Impress Them or How to Make it Without Them with Sasha Wolf (Webinar)
- October 15, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, art dealer Sasha Wolf will discuss what art dealers look for before signing an artist for representation.
The Practice of Enchantment with Keith Carter (Webinar)
- August 27, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Keith Carter will reveal the enchantment of finding your voice, navigating the occasional tumultuous terrain of a career in fine art, and learning to find the joy in the work itself.
Why You Should be Using a Light Meter with Ian Spanier (Webinar)
- March 19, 2022
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Join Westcott Top Pro and Sekonic Ambassador Ian Spanier for this enlightening look at why light meters are such an important tool in your kit.
Personal History: Working with an Archive with Priya Suresh Kambli (Webinar)
- May 21, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Priya Kambli will talk about her work, where she aims to understand the formation and erasure of identity that is an inevitable part of the migrant experience, exploring the resulting fragmentation of family, identity, and culture.
The Inner-Workings of Long-Term Projects with Cheryle St. Onge (Webinar)
- May 7, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Cheryle St. Onge will discuss the mechanics of creating and launching long-term projects.
Pushing Your Work Forward with Jonathan Blaustein (Webinar)
- June 25, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join Jonathan Blaustein in a webinar designed to push your work forward. Jonathan will discuss important technical elements of your photography, while also delving into subject matter and personal style.
Pixels, Paint, Pastel and Pencil: Altering Images with Kate Breakey (Webinar)
- June 18, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, Kate Breakey will show you how to extend your vision further and make your images total unique using a variety of art media to hand-color inkjet prints.
Text and Image with Aline Smithson (Webinar)
- May 14, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar examines the relationships between photographs and words and will give photographers a broad overview of using text and image in, on, and accompanying photographs.
MFA in Photography? Why? Where? How? What Else? with Betsy Schneider (Webinar)
- April 30, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar explores the benefits and drawbacks of studying photography at the graduate level including how different programs offer different experiences, what it takes to get into various MFA programs, how funding works (or doesn’t) and what opportunities open up after graduating with an MFA.
Branding to Sell Your Fine Art Work with Brooke Shaden (Webinar)
- April 23, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar we will examine and deconstruct the three major tenets of branding: visual, communication, and personal.
Create Expensive-Looking Images on the Cheap with Alex Stoddard (Webinar)
- April 2, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
This webinar will teach you how to make impactful fine art images without breaking the bank – sometimes spending nothing at all.
How to Choose Yourself as an Artist with Michael Foley (Webinar)
- March 26, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, you will learn and sharpen your skills to effectively get your work seen and discovered by your audience. Michael Foley will introduce you to less traditional and unorthodox approaches to present and sell your work.
Challenging Reality with Photo Montage with Fran Forman (Webinar) – June 4
- June 4, 2022
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar, we will look at how found, taken, and scanned images can be composited seamlessly and often intuitively to create a new reality.
Documents of the Imagination with Lois Greenfield (Webinar)
- December 11, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar Lois Greenfield will discuss her unique method for photographing dancers, and how she catches moments beneath the threshold of perception, revealing what the human eye can’t see.
Both Sides of the Lens: The Art of the Self-Portrait with Kat Kiernan (Webinar)
- November 13, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In this webinar we will use examples from photography history to discuss self-portraiture as a means of expressing identity as well as how the self can be used to illustrate a concept or idea.
Artist Books and Photography: A Perfect Pairing with Zoe Strauss (Webinar)
- November 6, 2021
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Photography and artists books pair perfectly together. In this webinar, Zoe Strauss will be going over how to construct a drum bound book, perfect for displaying photos.