David Alan Harvey
The Photographic Essay
June 7-12
"Mastering the essay approach to photography is
the key to opening the door to strong book publishing
and serious gallery shows. Understanding narrative and
having 'something to say' will separate you out as an
'author' at a time when almost everyone with a cell
phone can make technically 'correct' pictures and there
is such a plethora of mediocre work raining down on
us.
You will be working very hard in this class to overcome
this mediocrity. Or, I should say 'we'. Together through
your shooting and my tough but constructive critiques,
we will build an essay to be shown to all at the end
of the week.
This will be as challenging as any workshop I teach.
There are always growing pains in my classes, because
I will tell you the truth about you and about your work.
Most of my students are the types of photographers who
are actually trying to enter our craft in a professional
way. I owe you an honest appraisal. However, I also
totally love and encourage the photographer who may
take the more subjective esoteric approach. I try to
make the artists fly and then let them be. I love the
blend of humanistic photography with the more stylistic
and when the two come together, there is magic.
Realistic visions into the world of publishing, assignments
and exhibitions will be keyed off of my current experience
and work in these arenas. I am less of a teacher, and
more of a guide who lives daily with the challenges,
obstacles, and yes, the rewards of being a professional
photographer. Sit down and let me tell you how it is!
My job is to push you to YOUR PERSONAL next highest
level and I do not come to class with preconceptions
about who you should be. This will be a collaboration,
it has to be 'full on.' And at the same time I will
want you to be at peace and at one with a subject of
your choice."
David Alan Harvey
At age twelve, Virginia native David Alan Harvey
purchased a used Leica with newspaper route money and
began photographing his family and neighborhood. At
twenty, he lived with and photographed a black family
in Norfolk, Virginia, producing his first book, “Tell
It Like It Is” in 1966. Since then, David has
shot over forty essays for National Geographic Magazine
and his work has appeared in many magazines, anthologies,
and exhibitions. He has published two major books, "Cuba"
and "Divided Soul", both based on his extensive
work of the Spanish cultural migration into the Americas.
His latest book "Living Proof" documents David's
intense journey into the world of hip-hop culture. David
joined Magnum Photos in 1993. He currently lives in
New York.
For information on housing accommodations during the
Workshops please click to our HOW
TO page.
Advanced Class - Submission of sample portfolio
required.
Enrollment limited to 18 students. (SOLD
OUT)
Tuition: $850 (includes Festival Pass) (accommodations
and meals not included)
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