A Hands-On Guide for Photographers within self publishing with Matt Martin.
With the concept of the self published or published photographic book becoming more and more out of reach for many due to high price costs and an overwhelming market, we want to be able to give you insight into the DIY practice of the artist book.
To design a workshop that actually gives you the skills to produce your own photographic publication, by hand, with resources that are actually accessible and means you leave with a finished product along with a new excitement for the practice. Alongside a clear understanding into not just connecting your work to the page, but how the process of DIY artist book making can help create more than just a singular vision. It helps creates conversation, community and the feeling that each day you can go out into the world and create something special.
Matt Martin has been producing exhibitions, workshops and publications for over 15 years. He has produced workshops for Magnum Photos, Photoworks, the Photographers Gallery as well as designing artist books for a wide range of clients, alongside exhibition & brand catalogues for Adidas, Dr Martens, Build Hollywood and more. For the last 5 years he has been the curator of Photobook Cafe, London and now co runs BEACON Projects, a new gallery, printers and photobook project space based in Penzance, Cornwall.
TO BOOK PLEASE EMAIL MATT MARTIN VIA - info@thephotocopyclub.com
FEE £350.00 Includes materials* and the production of 1 artist book
This fee does not include travel or accommodation.
*We have a selection of papers to choose from and book binding tools. All artist books are laser printed and production is limited to show you what you can produce in a simple but effective DIY style. You will also be given the opportunity to print more copies of your books if needed, quote will be given on request.
Workshop Overview:
This is an immersive, 4 person workshop, designed to teach photographers the complete process of creating a photographic artist book, from concept development to the final printed piece. The workshop covers the artistic and technical aspects of artist bookmaking, including sequence, layout, editing, design, and self-publishing.
You will also have the chance to learn how to create a fine art photographic print with printer and photographer Charlie Jay.
You will need between 20-40 images provided digitally and physical 6x4 prints for this workshop and a laptop with access to INDESIGN or a book making software of your choice. Basic Knowledge of these programs are helpfull but not essential.
FRIDAY - 12 - 5pm
Module 1: Introduction to Photographic Bookmaking
Module 2: Concept Development & Curating Your Work
SATURDAY - 10 - 5/6pm
Module 3: Layout and Design
Module 4: Digital Tools for Photobook Design
SUNDAY - 10 - 5/6pm
Module 5: Editing and Proofing Your Book
Module 6: Printing and Binding
The weekend will end with learning how to produce a fine art photographic
print guided by Charlie Jay
Materials & Deliverables:
A finished artist book and print at the end of the session
A list of recommended software, printing, and publishing platforms
A list of recommended reading and examples of great photobooks
This workshop is for:
Photographers looking to create their own photobooks
Experienced photographers with a body of work they want to publish
Beginners interested in exploring photobook creation as a means of storytelling
