Last spring I was invited to propose a course to teach at Penland School of Craft, in North Carolina, during summer 2022. Months later, registration for “Focused Photography” is now open! Every single person who has commented to me about Penland has had the most positive things to say about the school, its facilities, and Blue Ridge Mountains atmosphere. So, if you’re interested and can make it to NC for a couple weeks this summer (housing options are available through Penland), enroll now.
Course description
I believe that when photography is used as a tool for making art, your results should reflect predetermined, honed ideas. Students will begin by assembling a collection of reference images, preliminary studies, and sketches. Then they will determine technical strategies, equipment, and materials; make mockups; execute three photoshoots; and review and refine the results. We’ll cover a flexible range of technical skills based on each student’s project as it evolves. Demonstration will be based on digital technology, but students comfortable with film cameras and darkroom printing are welcome to use an analog workflow. Each student, whether a beginner or an experienced photographer, will complete a small body of work in which nothing was left to chance. All levels.
The course will run July 3–15. Registration and enrollment information may be found here.