A key ingredient of any great photograph is the communication of an idea, thought or feeling. Art is the expression of what is inside of you trying to get out. The ability to verbalize or write about what you see in your photography leads to a greater understanding of yourself as well as your work. The next step is to write an Artist Statement using this newly discovered insight about your art. This two-part workshop will help you do just that.
Workshops
August 22, 2013
June 03, 2013
Workshop
“Holistic Photography: Finding Yourself in Your Art”
A photograph is the result of a three-way connection between the photographer, subject, and viewer. You can try to be objective but there will always be a part of yourself in your photos. You will inevitably bring your feelings, past experiences, and pre-conceived ideas to the relationship with your subject. From that relationship your own distinctive style eventually emerges.
This workshop is about identifying your signature style, learning where it comes from and how to use it. We will also discuss ways to get yourself into a mental state that allows the best of yourself to shine in your art. As National Geographic photographer, Sam Abell, once said, “Who we are is the most important thing about photography”. This two and a half hour class, held at the Albuquerque Photographers’ Gallery, is geared toward intermediate to advanced photographers who have been photographing long enough for a style to emerge. Participants should bring 8-10 prints of their favorite photos for in-depth evaluation.
Date: Wednesday, June 19th, 2013, 6-8:30 PM.
Cost: $45 (plus NM Gross Receipts tax)
Limit: 8 participants
Instructor: Janet Worne
505-506-0327 - janet.worne@comcast.net - www.janetworne.com
To sign up: http://www.abqphotographersgallery.com/ or call 505-506-0327.
Janet has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years, most of that time as a photojournalist. While working for newspapers in three states, she has covered a wide variety of subjects, including sports, news, features, and art. She has won numerous awards from ANMPAS, Associated Press and the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), among others. Some of her work is in the permanent collection at The National Museum for Women in the Arts in DC. She has taught college level photojournalism and served as a mentor for NPPA. Janet currently lives in New Mexico,
pursuing fine art photography.
February 24, 2013
New Workshop
My newest workshop is one that I think will be loads of fun and very illuminating:
“Holistic Photography: Finding Yourself in Your Art”
A photograph is the result of a three-way connection between the photographer, subject, and viewer. You can try to be objective but there will always be a part of yourself in your photos. You will inevitably bring your feelings, past experiences, and pre-conceived ideas to the relationship with your subject. From that relationship your own distinctive style eventually emerges.
This workshop is about identifying your own distinctive style, learning where it comes from and how to use it. We will also discuss ways to get yourself into a mental state that allows the best of yourself to shine in your art. As National Geographic photographer, Sam Abell, once said, “Who we are is the most important thing about photography”.
This two and a half hour class, held at the Albuquerque Photographers’ Gallery, is geared toward intermediate to advanced photographers who have been photographing long enough for a style to emerge. Participants should bring 8-10 prints of their favorite photos for in-depth evaluation.
Date: Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 6-8:30 PM.
Cost: $45 (plus NM Gross Receipts tax)
Limit: 10 participants
To sign up: http://www.abqphotographersgallery.com/ or call 505-244-9195
September 29, 2012
Workshops
I am now teaching workshops at the Albuquerque Photographers' Gallery and so far, it has been going very well. My first, Personal Vision: Taking Control of the Creative Process", was held on September 12th. It was sold out and everyone seemed interested and engaged.
I've just scheduled my second workshop for Wednesday, November 7th, 2012:
“People Photography: A Photojournalist’s Approach”
Ever wonder how some news photographers are able to photograph people in a way that looks natural and captures their personality? The ability to approach strangers, to connect with them quickly on an emotional level and come away with a revealing photograph, is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. But it can be learned.
“People Photography: A Photojournalist’s Approach” draws on the instructor’s nearly thirty years ofphotojournalism experience to give participants insight on how to create meaningful photographs that show emotion and tell a story. Learn how to connect with and relax your subject, how to use environment to make a more telling portrait, how to capture genuine moments as they happen, and how to use available light to your advantage. This is not traditional studio portraiture.
This two-hour class is geared toward advanced beginning to intermediate photographers, or those at any level who are looking for a little extra inspiration. You may bring one or two of your own photos (either a print or jpeg on a flash drive) for critique, depending on available time at the end of the class.
For more information check out the APG website, or email me. You can also check out my work at www.janetworne.com*Janet Worne has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years, most of that time as a photojournalist. While working for newspapers in three states, she has covered a wide variety of subjects, including sports, news, features, and art. She has won numerous awards from ANMPAS, Associated Press and the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA), among others. Some of her work is in the permanent collection at The National Museum for Women in the Arts in DC. She has taught college level photojournalism and served as a mentor for NPPA. Janet currently lives in New Mexico, pursuing fine art photography.
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