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DEVELOP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY BY TELLING SOMEONE ELSE’S STORY  |  TWO DAY WORKSHOP

 

Join us! Any age, any camera or phone is welcome. Let’s make this big world a little smaller – and closer.

 

Are you curious about some of the hobbies, habits, or activities of a neighbor, friend, colleague? Do you want to get to know someone outside of your social circle?

 

Telling their story through photography is a great way to get to know people, and an excellent way to help others get to know them as well.

 

In this documentary workshop you will strengthen your visual storytelling to convey your intent more effectively. We’ll cover the various elements of pre-production, production, and post-production so your photos are strong, effective, and tell the story you intend. This two-session workshop lays the foundation for visual storytelling; there is no expectation that a story will be completed at this time.

Arrangements may be made for continuation of study. 

 

 

As poet Mary Oliver says: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.

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As I say, “The shortest distance between two people is a shared moment.”  

 

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DATES & TIMES: Class Hours: 1:30 PM - 4:00PM. Class Dates: Saturday, October 5 and October 19, 2024. The workshop will take place in the Praxis Lab which houses Debra’s current exhibit and will serve as an in-depth teaching tool.

 

CLASS REQUIREMENTS: Able to operate digital camera or phone camera and be able to transfer photos to a flash drive for sharing with class.

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CLASS SIZE:  This class has a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 6.  

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WHAT TO BRING:  Bring your digital camera or phone, batteries, charger and memory cards; notebook, pen.

There will be a short assignment prior to class so we can hit the ground running.

 

COST: This 2-day workshop has a registration fee of $130 and includes the instructor’s most recent documentary book which tells someone else’s story. Please register via the online form below. Artist Members save 10% off all workshops. Use your workshop member code at purchase for discount. 

 

INSTRUCTOR: Debra Fisher Goldstein has spent the last 7 years documenting the life of a working carnival family when they return to the Minnesota State Fair each year. The book, artist talk, and exhibit are the foundation for this workshop. Her earlier book is a collection of 15 years of state and county fair photography. Other annual projects include the Great Pyrenees National Dog Show. She photographs the community outreach programs of non-profits such as Twin Cities RISE!, the Assistance League of Mpls/St. Paul, and Rimon, the MN Jewish Arts Council. She has appeared on local media for several years, showcasing her Fair photography, has mentored teens in summer photography programs, and collaborated with Braver Angels to use photography to narrow our divides.

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QUESTIONS? For more information contact or call 612-345-5571.

 

CLASS WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Payment in full is required at the time of registration. If the class is full, we will put you on a contact list for the next scheduled class. Notice of withdrawal must be made two weeks in advance. There is no penalty to transfer to the next scheduled class. A 50% refund can be issued at this time if that is your preference. There are no refunds for notice given less than two weeks before the class though transfers may be made up to one week in advance. There are no refunds for no shows.

 

Notice of withdrawal may be sent to info@praxisgallery.com