The Houston Center for Photography is excited to present a two-day photography masterclass with Elinor Carucci.
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Intuition and experimentation are an integral part of the creative process, yet developing a theme as a way to direct your work is essential in creating meaningful work. This masterclass focuses on students’ work. Its goal is to develop and define each participant’s personal vision and direction for a series they might want to embark on or have already started. Each day we will review students’ portfolios and projects, discuss their interests and goals, and engage in group critiques helping participants recognize, consider, and apply elements that are critical for the development of their photographic practice. Subjects will include emotional and conceptual aspects of the work, decision-making, technical consideration (including post-production), editing & sequencing, and recommended next steps.
Elinor Carucci will present her world-renowned editorial and artistic work in-depth and provide students with invaluable practical information on topics such as the complexities of photographing your personal environment, presentation formats (digital vs. print), working with curators, photographing for magazines and working with photo editors, gallery representation and working with gallery owners, how to define, articulate, and present your projects, and much more. Bodies of work of leading photographers will also be presented and analyzed while discussing the artists’ process and technical and/or conceptual approaches.
Dates: February 24 - 25, 2024
Meetings: Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST
Location: Houston Center for Photography
Cost: $750 (HCP members receive a 10% discount)
Instructor: Elinor Carucci
Skill Level: Intermediate-Advanced
Participants: 10
Objectives:
Get a unique personal deep dive into Elinor Carucci’s canonical photography
Recognize the complexities and opportunities in creating intimate personal work
Understand how to take your practice to the next level
Identify and clarify the main ideas and themes your work will focus on
Have your work reviewed in depth and receive valuable recommendations for moving forward
Review and discuss critical elements for working on a project (editing, sequencing, etc)
Receive invaluable practical information about photography best practices
Expand your artistic background by analyzing projects that can inform your work
Collaborate with like-minded creatives and engage in thought-provoking artistic discussions
Prerequisites:
The desire to create and present a body of work. Students should be able to present (digitally or as prints) a selection of images representing their photographic practice or related to a project they’ve been working on.
All camera types and artistic processes are welcome.