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PHOTO|FROME Portfolio Reviews
Saturday 8th July - Sunday 9th July
Between 10am and 4pm
Photo|Frome is offering portfolio reviews on Saturday 8 July and Sunday 9 July 2023
These are for anyone who would like a professional, third-party and objective view of their work. If you want to develop your visual story-telling ability, commercial approach, consider going for further qualifications, create a book or exhibition, or just want to get better, then these reviews are for you.
On Saturday, 8 July, there will be 25-minute face-to-face meetings between the photographer and two experienced, professional reviewers. We are able to offer two streams of reviews. On Sunday, 9 July, there will be two group sessions each lasting 2.5 hours, morning and afternoon, where photographers can benefit from both the professional reviewers’ thoughts and those of peers.
Review sessions cost £30 each, special discounts for registered students (get in touch via institutional email address). Limited to 20 places available for the individual reviews, 12 places (two groups of six) for the group sessions. 32 places in all. Booking is now open (individual / group).
How can I prepare?
- It’s important to know what you would like from the review. Is it about your photographic style, your story-telling, your future opportunities or something else?
- Having photographs printed is always a good way to conduct such reviews, not least as it allows conversation about sequencing.
- The expectation is that a photographer will have between 10-20 images to review, preferably in one series of work.
- Have a clear, verbal introduction to your series – your intent, contextual considerations (e.g. potential audience; narrative construction; ethical concerns and so forth), and your own thoughts on strengths and areas for improvement in the series. But don’t overdo it – let the reviewer ‘discover’ your work. 2/3 minutes max, please.
- Be prepared to take notes, ask questions and have fun! This is not an exam or an inquisition – it is a chance to talk with experts and learn new things to help your photographer develop, no matter what stage you are currently at.
- Please be on time for your appointment out of respect for others.
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