Beyond the Single Image
Create Your Body of Work - Themes, Projects & Portfolios CALL OR EMAIL TO SIGN UP“One image is an idea. A body of work is a way of thinking. A collection of singular (5 star) images doesn’t necessarily create a body of work. Five star images prove your competency.
A theme provides a cohesive meaning to a set of images. Themes declare your voice. Themes are what define a body of work.” – John Paul Caponigro
Single images can only say so much. Groups of cohesive images build on each other to tell a much stronger story of our artistry. We all know this from the experience of studying the work of our favorite photographers or artists in print or digital media. Just seeing a single image, no matter how powerful it is can only hold our attention for a limited engagement. But if we are presented with a set of strong images that all center around a consistent theme or impression, we have something to really dive into and get immersed in the work.
But it’s not just a piece of cake to create a strong set of images, portfolio or body of work. There’s an art to the process and much can be gained from learning a few best practices; and investing the time to develop your ideas, curate your photos, draft a set and iterate what works and doesn’t to make the strongest set of images.
Work with Chris in once or twice per month one-hour online sessions to discover potential themes in your photo library; begin developing short- and long-term projects; and curate a powerful portfolio of your work. We will explore ways to share your works in progress and evolve your portfolio. Initial commitment is for 6 sessions. Additional support can be booked in blocks of 3 sessions.
Topics include:
- Reviewing your work to discover possible themes for a cohesive set of images
- Easy ways to create Diptychs & Triptychs
- Curating a cohesive, theme-related group of 12-20 images
- Feedback on technical and artistic elements of your images
- How well your images complement one another in relation to your theme
- Creating and publishing a book layout with Lightroom Classic
Pricing for six sessions: $270 ($45/session); payment by check, and sent by mail
Call or email to sign up: 828.707.6500; or [email protected]
