Self - Portrait Photography Workshop

A workshop aimed at enhancing your visual literacy and photographic expression through self-portraiture, offering both auditory and visual learning experiences.

Start : July 15, 2024

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Online

Photography alters our perception of the world and our connection to reality, fostering profound processes of self-discovery. Understanding who we are and harnessing this understanding are crucial steps toward achieving happiness.

Self-portraiture serves as a tool for self-exploration, enabling individuals to reveal their bodies privately or publicly, expressing emotions and unveiling their inner essence. In a self-portrait, every detail is deliberate; nothing is merely ornamental. It functions as a map of our inner world, offering a testament to our identity and how we present ourselves.

In the SELF-PORTRAIT workshop, you will explore photography's potential as a means of self-discovery and personal expression, grounded in psychological theory and the creative processes of contemporary art. You will delve into visual culture and study artists who have used their bodies, fears, and life experiences to create impactful and transformative art. Through this journey, you will learn to articulate your emotions through images, creating photographs that resonate deeply in a personal and intimate process.

The workshop sessions are designed to guide you as you explore different aspects of yourself:

- I Am Movement

- I Am Body

- I Am Skin

- I Am Emotion

- I Am Words

- I Am Joy

- I Am Strength

- I Am Pain

- I Am Mystery

- I Am Tribe

- I Am Gaze

- I Am What I Imagine

- I Am Shadow and Reflection

- I Am Time

- I Am Rarity

Approach this experience with an open mind and curiosity. Allow yourself to observe without bias or judgment, accepting each insight as it comes. Immerse yourself in this journey through your emotions, uncovering mysteries, embracing your strengths and challenges, and viewing yourself as if for the first time.

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Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is crafted for those interested in delving into visual culture and using photography as a means of personal growth and creative exploration, particularly through self-portraiture.

"This class reinvigorated my life" ~happy student

This course is ideal if you're looking to enhance your creative abilities in photography and to explore your artistic expression across diverse disciplines such as writing, painting, or the performing arts.

How does this work?

To finalize your registration, simply click the “Sign Up” button.

Upon registration completion, you will promptly receive a confirmation email. The week of the course start you will gain access to the classroom and initial content.

If you do not see the confirmation email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.

Starting on the scheduled date, you will receive an email containing the link to access new content.

For any questions, queries, or suggestions, please utilize the support section on the training platform.

You will have continuous access to all materials on the training platform.

Furthermore, you have the option to purchase a gift card with a personalized message. The gift card can be emailed on your preferred date or printed out, as per your choice.

"This class made me feel like an artist again, rather than just churning for editorials" ~Jason

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Give this experience as a gift

You can buy a gift card with a personalized message that will be sent by email on the day of your choice. You can also print out the gift card to give in person. You can also print a gift card.

Frequently asked questions

How is this class different from the other "Through the Lens" course?

The training content in both workshops is distinct and entirely unique.

In the "Through the Lens" workshop, you will explore photography's potential as a tool for self-discovery, communication, and personal growth. Grounded in psychological theory and contemporary artistic processes, this workshop guides you in creating autobiographical images reflecting your life, thoughts, emotions, memories, and authenticity.

Similarly, the "Self-Portrait" workshop shares the same foundational methodology. However, it focuses exclusively on the practice of self-portraiture under the theme of "I Am," exploring the body and delving into the depths of our intimate selves.

Both workshops feature a rich array of resources including audio recordings, videos, images, and curated music playlists. You will study artists who have fearlessly incorporated their bodies and life experiences into their art.

Through your personal journey in these workshops, you will discover how photography can initiate profound processes of personal growth, authentic communication, and creative expression.

How long is the content available? Are there deadlines?

The online training materials are accessible indefinitely on the training platform. There are no deadlines, but we do encourage you to work on the projects consistently and share if you wish via your own social media.

You are free to revisit them at your convenience and go through them as often as you wish. Each participant can proceed at their own preferred pace.

Can I share what I make? How do I do it?

You can find images and words as meeting points on Instagram. You will receive a Hashtag for this purpose. By following this Hashtag and the @creativecroi account, you will see everything shared by the other people participating in this experience. If you want to share any content, simply post it and tag.

You are not obligated in any way. This course is about you learning for YOU to create.

I dont have a great camera. I dont have a DSLR, can I still participate?

No Worries! You don’t need one. I believe art can be made with less professional gear. I began teaching photography when we still used dark rooms and grainy film, and I think just like gear the artist tool box evolves .

We all take most of our daily photographs with our cell phones nowadays. We create, share, and communicate with these devices, so using them in this experience is valid.we don't currently offer [specific service inquiry]. However, we do offer [alternative service] which might be helpful.

Will my process or progress be monitored?

The journey of self-discovery is deeply personal and individualized. The exercises provided will guide and assist you in focusing temporarily on what you wish to explore. Discovering yourself through photography entails delving into your own autobiography and creating a sacred space that is uniquely yours. Here, you can interpret, project, and gain profound insights from your work.

It's crucial to recognize that if someone else were to interpret your work, it would no longer hold the same personal meaning it should for you.

Keep in mind that excessive explanations may limit the space for your creativity and emotions. It's essential to embrace a sense of freedom and release any judgments about the images you produce. Every creation is inherently perfect because it reflects your distinct perspective.

This experience is designed to be enriching and transformative, promoting personal growth and self-discovery.

Please note that Creative Croi does not assume responsibility for using this training for therapeutic purposes.

Is there a set schedule?

The workshop does not follow a fixed schedule. Once you have access to the content, you can enjoy the experience at your own pace. However, the universal timing often plays in, so if you were called to take the course - try to stay on progress of sessions. Sharing and following within the hashtags on social media is also a way to stay connected without expending all of your creative energy on specific emotional output.

An email with the link to the training platform will be sent to you. You are free to decide when to access the sessions and complete the suggested exercises.

How much time do I need to devote to this?

You will need 10 to 15 minutes to listen, read, and watch the content you will receive.

This is the minimum time you will have to invest. However, you can spend all the time you need with the content.

What payment forms do you accept?

You can pay by bank card (Credit or Debit), PAYPAL, Apple Pay, and Google Pay all through our stripe. In all cases, payments are secure with SSL encryption. If you need to make other arrangements, send a note.

Instructor : Monica Fish

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