VII Photo contributing photographers Eric Bouvet, Ed Kashi, Ashley Gilbertson, and Ilvy Njiokiktjien will be running a series of three-day and half-day workshops that teach some of the fundamentals of photographic practice at The VII Foundation’s French headquarters in the heart of the city. These workshops will be an enriching and transformative experience for photographers of all levels, offering a rare chance to learn from some of the most respected names in the industry as the world’s pre-eminent photo festival spills out on to the streets around you.
Participants of all the workshops will work closely with the VII Photo photographers in a dynamic setting as the city prepares itself for the Rencontres d’Arles Photo Festival which opens the same weekend. All students will have the opportunity to attend a private group session with James Nachtwey where he will discuss his approach to assignments, using a well-known body of work as a case study, and answer questions during a Q&A session. The program will conclude with a small reception exclusively for the workshop participants, where you can engage and network with all of the teachers as well as visiting VII Photo photographers and their friends from the profession who are in the city for the festival.
The workshops
The three-day workshops, held from June 29th to July 1st, will cover various aspects of the photographic craft and industry. Eric Bouvet will help participants discover and cultivate their unique photographic voice while Ed Kashi will guide photographers in mastering the fundamentals of video storytelling. Ilvy Njiokiktjien will share essential strategies for building a sustainable photography career.
In addition to the three-day workshops, The VII Foundation will also offer a half-day workshop on the morning of July 2nd. Ashley Gilbertson will lead participants through the art of street photography, focusing on capturing candid moments and creating stunning images of everyday life.
The workshops are suitable for all skill levels. You must bring your own equipment suitable for the workshop; an equipment list will be provided before it starts.
Enroll before Sunday, June 9, at 23:59 CET.
Join us in Arles for a rare rendezvous with James Nachtwey, one of the most celebrated photojournalists of our time. During this open conversation and Q&A, James will showcase a collection of seminal photographs from his illustrious career. He will discuss his approach to assignments, using a well-known body of work as a case study, and answer your questions.
In this three-day workshop, participants will embark on a journey of self-discovery to uncover and cultivate their unique photographic voice.
In this three-day workshop, participants will learn essential strategies for building a sustainable career in the photography industry. The course will cover key topics such as grant writing, crowdfunding, pitching projects, and securing assignments.
In this immersive half-day workshop, Ash Gilbertson will guide you through the art of street photography. Students will gain the confidence to approach strangers, learn techniques for capturing candid moments, and discover how to create stunning images of everyday life.
