Embracing the Process

November 21-23, Friday through Sunday

Details—

Register via email: Jonwalkerphoto@gmail.com

You can fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

First step to sign up is send an email saying you are interested in attending the workshop.

Jon will open the workshop by sharing his experience making street photographs — discussing process, intuition, and storytelling through images. Using material from his zine Water for Wildflowers along with recent, unpublished work, he’ll invite conversation about visual narrative and how photography can serve as poetic metaphor.

On Friday, participants will have the opportunity to share their own photographs for constructive critique and introduce their personal approach to image-making.

Saturday will focus on photographing in the streets, with a midday break to pause, reset, and reflect before returning to shoot.

Sunday will be a final group critique where students may share images from the workshop or other projects. There may be time set aside for a photo walk depending on student preferences.

Topics covered in this workshop will include:

  • “Hearing the Music”

  • The language of storytelling

  • Purposeful wandering or gathering through stillness

  • Saying “Yes” to gifts

  • Camera tips and tricks

  • Making chance a friend

  • Sketching for success

Workshop Itinerary

Friday, November 21: 6:00 P.M. — 9:00 P.M.

Jon will introduce his work and influences in street photography. Students will introduce their portfolios for group critique and share what they hope to learn as they continue their practice.

Saturday, November 22: 10:00 A.M. — 5:00 P.M.

Full day shoot in Flushing, Queens, with a break for lunch. Students will meet in Manhattan before taking the 7 train to Queens. Students are encouraged to bring a digital camera in order to have images from the workshop for critique on Sunday.

Sunday, November 23: 12:00 AM — 6:00 P.M.

Half day — Group will reflect on their experiences making photographs on the street. Final critique for photographs made during the workshop or other projects, as well as a possible photo walk. The intention is to allow students time to edit photographs from the workshop.

How to sign up: Email Jonwalkerphoto@gmail.com — Students will submit a portfolio of 20 photographs. These images will be used for group discussion. After sign up, more information will be provided via email about how to prepare your images for critique.

Workshop cost: $400 via venmo or paypal.

Email for payment details. Students will provide for their own accommodations and food during the workshop.

Class size limited to 8 students.

Refund policy:

Full refund prior to November 5.

Half refund available until November 12.

No refund after November 12.

This workshop is intended for students of photography who want to gain confidence and direction in making photographs on the street. Beginners are welcome. Photographers who want to make their own zines or develop long term projects are ideal students.

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