The Photo Book from the Artist's Perspective with Carolyn Drake

Publishing your work in book form can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be fraught with confusion and stress. In this one-day workshop with artist Carolyn Drake, participants will take a deep dive into the creative, conceptual, and practical aspects of photo book publishing. The workshop will begin with a close reading of a selection of existing, carefully crafted books, and consider questions like: What ways have photographers used the book form to enhance or transform the meaning of their work? How can you draw inspiration from existing books and apply it to your own? At what point do you approach publishers? How much design or text does your work require?

Drake will also share her experiences with the six books she has published, from the highlights and disasters of self-publishing to the benefits and challenges of working with established publishers.

What to bring:

• 20-60 cheaply printed photographs, plus outtakes if possible (can be in digital form)

• These can be from a single project or several.

• It doesn’t have to be a finished project - works in progress are okay.

This workshop is limited to 15 participants.

Date: September 20th, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 pm CT
Cost: $295
Location: Columbia College Chicago Student Center, 754 S Wabash Ave

 Refunds will be processed with a 15% fee. No refunds will be given after August 1st.