Do you often find yourself struggling with the organization or direction of your photo collections? Would you like to express your voice more clearly and poetically?
One effective way to visualize the final presentation of your body of work is by turning it into a tangible object. During the course, we will produce work prints and thumbnails to experiment with editing and sequencing, and we will use mock-ups and book dummies to explore various approaches to drafting a book. Students are encouraged to bring their ongoing work and new project ideas for development.
This 2-day intensive workshop is designed for students who want to transform their initial photographs into a final book. Students will develop project ideas with the goal of creating, editing, sequencing, and structuring images within a book format.
This workshop is well-suited for students who already have a group of images or a body of work they want to edit and sequence for publication.
Photographers of all levels, from beginners just embarking on their photographic journey to seasoned enthusiasts, are warmly welcomed to join this workshop. Our approach is designed to be inclusive and accessible, with a focus on fostering community, creativity, and learning in a relaxed and supportive environment, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a more approachable alternative to traditional academic photography programs.
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Sunday October 8th 12pm to 3:30pm :
Introduction to the instructor's work, books, and practice, as well as exposure to other photo books and book artists.
Exploring the communication of images, the concept of the book form, and related topics.
Students are encouraged to propose project or book ideas for workshopping and to introduce their in-progress work intended for publication (minimum 20-25 images, either newly created or in-progress).
Work on editing these images to form a "core" sequence or grouping.
Sunday October 15th 12pm to 3:30pm :
Continue editing and expanding upon the core sequence with additional images.
Produce more images or work prints.
Create a physical dummy using work prints.
Discuss modes of production and printing.
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About the Instructor:
Nicholas Pollack is a New York-based photographer whose recent monograph, 'Meadow' (2022), was published by Hirmer Verlag in Munich. His works have garnered international acclaim and are held in prestigious collections, including the Museum of the City of New York and the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University.
In 2016, Pollack received nominations for both an ICP Infinity Award and the MACK First Book Award, and he was shortlisted at Self Publish Riga. Additionally, he published a monograph for his celebrated project 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' (2015), which can be found in numerous collections, including the Whitney Museum of American Art Library and the Museum of Modern Art Library. Nicholas's photography has been featured in renowned publications such as Juxtapoz Magazine, Vice, and Vogue.
He holds an MFA in Photography from the University of Hartford and a BLA in Literature and Photography from Sarah Lawrence College. Furthermore, he has shared his expertise by teaching photography programs at esteemed institutions, including the International Center of Photography, University of Hartford, and Pace University, among others.
Prerequisite: Students must provide an edit of up to 50 small work prints (4x6 or 5x7 prints) from a project they are working on.
Tuition: $299 with a Maximum of 10 students.
Early Bird Promo: $50 off if you sign up before September 22nd.
Use code MAKEAPHOTOBOOK at checkout.
Minimum 50% enrollment is required to conduct the class. Class and schedule are subject to change.