Visual Naratives l Photography Workshop with Susan Burnstine

Saturday May 16th 10am-4pm

This one 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.

Students should bring their portfolios and cameras for shooting exercises. 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.

Susan Burnstine is an award winning professional fine art and commercial photographer based in Los Angeles. Susan is represented in galleries across the country, widely published throughout the world and has also written for several photography magazines, including Black & White Photography (UK) and Camera Arts. Winner of B&W Magazines 2008 Portfolio SpotLight Award.

"Susan has an extraordinary gift at identifying the deeper basis for an artist's work and what areas he/she should be focusing on and developing further. That's quite a bit more valuable than what is usually communicated in a "portfolio review". Prior to her workshop, I felt that I needed some better focus with my new photo series, and I feel that I really received that from her. It's also my perception that her feedback to the other members of the workshop was equally insightful and helpful. Thanks for facilitating and hosting her workshop!"

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