The Art of Visual Storytelling

This one-day workshop explores the possibilities of the supercomputer in your pocket: the Apple iPhone. The iPhone has become a ubiquitous, innovative and playful photographic tool, however, this powerful device is capable of so much more. With the ever-widening array of creative applications and an emerging practice of photographic interventions, the iPhone has also become a uniquely powerful and self-contained editing tool. Students explore how to make the most out of camera settings and learn some of the latest and more established applications to unleash the breathtaking potential of our images.

In this master workshop, artists engage in critical group dialogue and critiques to hone the fundamental aspects of their work and deepen their understanding of contemporary art practice. Advanced lens-based artists produce work at their own pace, pausing in the mornings for discussion with the instructors and peers. Topics are wide-ranging in both depth and breadth, including technique, concept, approach, and context. Students are expected to work independently and to set their own studio goals for the week. The course strongly encourages a broad interpretation of photography and welcomes artists working in installation as well. Instructor teaches mornings from 9am – noon, while afternoons are dedicated to independent studio time. Portfolios will be accepted on a rolling basis. Instructions on how to submit your portfolio are as follows: Submit digital images of your work in one single PDF (as opposed to individual JPG attachments) via email directly to Anderson Ranch Workshop Manager Esther Nooner at [email protected]. The single PDF must be less than 10 MB to be considered. Include 5-10 images of your work with image identification that lists the title, media, dimensions and year of each image. While not required, it is helpful to see an artist statement addressing the images you send. Include “Advanced Portfolio Review” in the subject line of your email, as well as the title of the workshop for which you are applying. Please provide a phone number where you can be reached and a link to your website. Submissions that do not follow the requested directions will not be reviewed. If you are accepted, a deposit of $650 will be required within one week of notification of acceptance to hold your place. Housing will be assigned on a space-available basis upon enrollment.

Immerse yourself in creating Landscape Stories with photographers Barbara Bosworth and Emily Sheffer. In this advanced workshop, participants use photography to capture the narratives of landscape. Instructors guide students through the intricacies of metaphor within image-making. From majestic mountains to serene meadows, each locale will become a canvas for storytelling. Discussion topics include natural, human, and cultural history, as they relate to landscape photography. Through lectures, critiques, and hands-on field sessions, Bosworth and Sheffer work with photographers to craft compelling visual narratives that resonate with the natural world.