Alex and Rebecca are not just exceptional photographers, they are masters of language and place, as well. You will come away with a much richer understanding of your own inspirations and creativity.
We will meet in the mornings and critique as a group each student’s ongoing work. We will also have brief meetings at the end of the day to discuss some of the daily problems that have emerged, and some group dinners in Cusco. The rest of the time participants should be prepared to be out photographing in Cusco, refining their vision.
Throughout the workshop, we will try to build a coherent set of images for each photographer that will begin to represent his or her photographic stance or attitude toward the world of Cusco. We will view this work as a group at the end of the workshop.
Significant emphasis will be placed on the relationship between images, such as the sequencing and the interaction of images. Alex and Rebecca will also explore with the class a series of topics, including the challenges of working in a different culture, the emotional and psychological implications of working in color vs. black and white; and how long-term projects evolve into books and exhibitions.
We will celebrate our week’s work with a festive peña of live music, drink and traditional food at the Weintraub compound, prior to heading to The Sacred Valley for the optional excursion to the monumental Machu Picchu with Max Milligan.
