Visual Narratives
A weekend workshop with Susan Burnstine
LightBox is pleased to announce a weekend with award winning photographer Susan Burnstine on June 9 -10, 2012. This is an incredible opportunity to have a personal in depth creative experience with one of the most talented and insightful individuals in the photographic arts today. The weekend revolves around the opening of the Plastic Fantastic Show III, for which Susan is serving as Juror. We are looking for a group of 8- 12 individuals to be part of this special weekend at LightBox.
This two day workshop focuses on exploring and realizing individual narratives through the power of photography. Using metaphor, symbolism and personal stories participants articulate or refine their visions. Whether the focus is on landscapes, portrait, still life, nature, abstract, photojournalism, self-portrait or documentary, images are deeply rooted in personal emotion despite being self-created or found scenarios. The aim is for the photographer to become emotionally connected to each image they create and to convey their vision in a true, honest and consistent manner.
Participants will explore their own personal narratives, aesthetics and psychology in image making. Through practical demonstrations, creative exercises, group discussions, brief shooting assignments and portfolio reviews, participants are encouraged and inspired to grow to the next plateau. Additional discussions will include, long term project development, techniques, editing portfolios, marketing, publishing and exhibitions.
Through portfolio reviews, group discussions, hands-on, creative exercises, and brief shooting assignments participants will be presented with a number of avenues to inspire them to grow to the next level. The goal is to help each participant develop, expand upon or refine a sense of personal style by examining and defining personal narratives in their work. Students should bring cameras for brief shooting exercises. Participants may work in black-and-white, color, film or digital. All camera formats would be welcome.
Dates & Registration
Saturday and Sunday June 9 & 10, 2012, 10am - 5pm each day. Price: $375
Contact Michael at michael@lightbox-photographic.com or 503-468-0238 for registration.