sam Abell’s The Poetic Photo Essay - Online Master Class, Level II
A Nobechi Creative Exclusive
LETTER FROM SAM ABELL:
This advanced workshop--the first I've offered--is for photographers who know how to make images and now want to do something meaningful with their work. Because I want the same thing, the workshop will be intensely real.
Our time together, and apart, will be devoted to three endeavors--generating new work, analyzing existing work and focusing both forward.
Each participant will commit to creation of a photographic essay to be completed during the workshop. The essay can be done in any style as long as it is in the distinctive style of the author-photographer. As new work accumulates it will be discussed and the essay edited into existence. The end result will be a concentrated body of work worthy of publication or exhibition.
In addition to the creation and editing of new work there will be presentations on the elements of photographic style, the history of classic essays and an overview of the publishing/exhibiting options available to photographers. I will also show and discuss my own past and current aspirations for creating concise photographic essays.
One-on-one sessions will be devoted to concentrated conversations about editing existing and new work as well as setting goals for 'getting the work out there.'
Together we will share the experience of taking a subject--be it a place, a person or an idea--and turning it into something unique and involving: an original photographic essay that expresses the soul of that subject. I want this from my work. And I want it from your work too.
I invite you to join me and a select group of other photographers searching to find a place in the world worthy of their work.
Sam
SCHEDULE:
This class has two streams of the exact same content. Each has a slightly different schedule so please read carefully before choosing your class.
Although sessions will be recorded for viewing on a private channel exclusive to participants so that you can review Sam’s lessons after the workshop is complete, due to the intensive nature of this class, it is important to be present as much as possible for each session. Please note that you will also need to dedicate time outside of class to work on your assignments each day.
One-on-ones and a follow-up session after the workshop is complete will also be scheduled in addition to the above-listed group classes.
Participants will also receive an invitation to their own private group within Ibasho, our community photography platform available only to those in your class so that you can share photos, feedback and ideas.
CLASS LEVEL:
This class is only for advanced photographers who have already enrolled in the Sam Abell Online Master Class Level I. Students should have an understanding of how to prepare images for feedback sessions as technical settings are not taught in this class.
CLASS SIZE:
Limited to 8 students
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Required equipment:
Computer/Tablet (Viewing on a smartphone is not recommended due to the screen size)
Internet Connection
Zoom Account (free subscription level is fine)
Digital Camera and file handling software
Please prepare a portfolio of 20~30 images ahead of time for your one-on-ones
Tuition
$2350 per person.
*Japan Residents select the Japan option (10% tax will be added).
This class ran in January and February 2022. Please fill out the form below to be notified when new dates are announced.
Testimonials
“I am so incredibly thrilled that you are providing these rich, online learning experiences!
Sam’s workshop was the most powerful workshop I have attended.”
““Sam has a way of teaching that makes you feel like he has taken you gently into his mind to see the wonder that he so magically creates in his photographs, yet show humility in his work by sharing the lessons from his long dedication to his practice that got him to those photos in the first place. The week of learning was intensive, but never did it feel intense, as meaning labored, because Sam made the classes so enjoyable and engaging. I loved listening to his stories. Likewise, he puts so much thought into the work we made during the week, giving real insightful feedback as well as pulling out his own photographs whenever he felt that it helped us to better understand what he meant. I found his lessons were very grounding and inspiring, which will stay with me for a very long time.””
“Sam’s workshop has been the most impactful and influential. I go back and watch the videos, I review my notes, I think about class when I’m out composing my photographs and when I look at the photos of others. It is his perfectionism, his attention to detail, and his focus on the structure which continue to shape my approach to photography. I’m always looking for the horizon line and attempting to employ the no-touching policy. I try to compose in full-frame, step back from a scene instead of forward, and work to exclude objects around the edge of the frame that would distract.
In short - Sam has made my photographic life much more difficult, but infinitely more rewarding when it all comes together!
Love what you’re doing at Nobechi!”