Creating a Photographic Portfolio:
A workshop for Visual Artists and Craftspeople
All artists need good photographs of their work for :
- Submissions to public and commercial galleries
- A documented record of their works
- Support for marketing works at fairs, craft shows, and exhibitions
This workshop series will give artists and people some of the skills they will need to create an effective and appealing photographic portfolio of their work.
Participants will learn how to photograph samples of their own work using natural and artificial lighting and how to use backdrops and other techniques to create appealing photographs.
Workshop Presenter: Doug Jones
Doug has been a professional photographer for a number of years and has experience in photographing art and craft works.
Workshop Format: 2 sessions -- 10 am - 2pm on Saturdays, usually 2 or 3 weeks apart
Session 1
Introduction to films and lighting
Camera controls -- exposure, lenses
Backdrops, settings
Photographing sample works brought by participants
Session 2
Evaluation of photographs
Creating a portfolio - photographic presentation, album formats
Writing a biography and resume to accompany your
portfolio
Cost: $75 -- includes film, processing, and presentation materials
Participants should bring to the sessions:
35mm single lens reflex camera (Session 1)
3 samples of their artwork to be photographed (Session 1)
a light snack -- coffee and tea will be served
To register -- for more information call Doug at 250-547-9464
or send him an email
Session Dates: To be announced
Deadline to register: To be announced
