Photo Projects Workshop: Finding & Starting a Photo Project
About this Event
Take your photography beyond single images and learn how to turn your work into something more meaningful. This in-depth, hands-on workshop is designed to introduce you to photo projects, what they are, why they matter, and how to start building one of your own.
Some of the Topics You’ll Learn
- What defines a photo project
- How to turn individual images into a body of work
- Different ways to unify a project (theme, subject, narrative, or concept)
- How to move forward with clarity, intention, and creative confidence
Throughout the day, we’ll explore how a collection of images can be sorted and combined into a cohesive body of work, whether through subject matter, theme, narrative, or concept. You’ll be guided through real-world examples of influential projects, while also gaining insight into how structure, sequencing, and creative “rules” can shape both the process and the final result.
This is an interactive workshop with plenty of opportunities for discussion, collaboration, and idea-sharing. You will have the opportunity to participate in guided brainstorming sessions, working in small groups to develop and refine your own project ideas, from early concepts to intentional collections of work.
We’ll also cover practical and physical considerations, such as choosing a format (book, zine, or exhibition). Along the way, you’ll be encouraged to experiment, interact, and more.
What to expect:
Whether your goal is to exhibit your work, publish a project, or simply deepen your photographic practice, this workshop offers the tools, perspective, and inspiration to get started.
This workshop is part one of a two-part series. In part two, , we’ll dive deeper into sequencing and presentation.
About the instructor:
Brady Fullerton (he/him) is a lens-based artist and academic whose work explores trauma, masculinity, isolation, mental health, addiction, and beauty through the quotidian and mundane. Brady holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and uses art to explore philosophical questions and navigate his mental health. His award-winning photographic work has been exhibited in solo exhibitions, group exhibitions, online, and in print. Brady is deeply committed to his community and serves on the boards of the Exposure Photography Festival and TRUCK Contemporary Art. He is currently working on several projects, including Nowhere, a photographic exploration of trauma and memory in his hometown of Drumheller, Alberta. The Alberta Foundation for the Arts and Calgary Arts Development generously fund this work.
Please Note:
This is an In-Person, Paid Event. Paid events are non-refundable. Your registration is required. Your registration assists us in gauging attendance numbers and we'll provide you with a reminder and further details about the event. Should you have any questions or issues, please email [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 103.95
