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LATEST FEATURE ARTICLES | JULY 8, 2009
BY Allison Carroll
I was two years out of the Art Institute of Boston, studying photography. I had four years under my belt of gainful employment as a studio manager for a fine-art photographer, and three summers of teaching photography to pre-college high school kids. I thought this made me fairly well equipped when I signed a contract to become a part-time faculty member of the Art Department at St. Sebastian's School in Needham, MA. Read the full article »
BY henry horenstein
In this new www.teachingphoto.com feature, photography teachers offer a tip about how they handle their classes. The first tip comes from the site’s publisher Henry Horenstein.
One of my hardest challenges is to get students to talk honestly in crits about their photographs and photographs by other students. Some classes have a couple of chatterboxes who dominate all talk; others totally shut up and look at the ceiling, if they see you looking their way. Read the full article » |
BY elizabeth mellott | march 20, 2009
When I was a college student, I was completely uninvolved in extra-curricular activities. I never attended any type of school function or field trips, and I certainly did not have the time to be in clubs or organizations. I had quite a list of excuses. I worked full-time; I attended college full time; I commuted. I could go on and on. Read more »
BY Leora Kahn| march 20, 2009
The dirt road is almost empty as we drive up to the small village in rural western Rwanda. When we get out of our car, almost immediately, we are barraged with children and staring adults, questioning what these white people are doing here. Read more »
BY Allison Carroll | January 13, 2009
No doubt many of you saw the amazing 2004 Academy Award winning documentary film, Born into Brothels, about the children born into the grim world of Calcutta’s red light district. Students from Santa Catalina School in Monterey, California saw the film, and were inspired to help by holding an auction to support Kids with Cameras, a non-profit group that works with needy kids and photography around the world. Following is the story of the auction, the kids, and Kids with Cameras, from Claire Lerner of Santa Catalina School. Read more »
BY mark morelli | January 13, 2009
Mark Morelli returned to school last year, as an MFA student at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University, in their low-residency program. A working photographer for the past twenty years, Mark decided he needed a change and entered the MFA program with enthusiasm, which was soon tempered by experience. It’s not uncommon for grad students to have mixed feelings about their journey, and we thinks teachers should listen with care. The sentiments and opinions expressed here are strictly Mark’s own, and not those of www.teachingphoto.com. But we think he makes some very good points. Read more »
BY samantha fields | September 23, 2008
As teachers, we may feel that we are the most important part of a students’ school experience. But at many schools, there is someone who may be just as important. That’s the lab technician. He or she is almost always around and available to the students—for technical assistance, cheerleading, therapy, and so much more. The way a photo tech sets up and runs the lab contributes significantly to the overall feeling and atmosphere of a program. Read more »
BY Bruce Myren | July 24, 2008
As I write this piece, I have just completed my first year in an MFA program at the University of Connecticut, at the age of 43. My journey to graduate school was a long and arduous one, involving many attempts, a few rejections, a false start and, finally, success. I hope my story encourages older artists to pursue their dreams, and gives professors a little bit of insight into the experiences of nontraditional students. Read more »
BY ERIC LUDEN | JUNE 4, 2008
Color has ruled photography for many years now, but like a lot of fine-art photographers, I prefer black and white, for its timeless quality and full tonal range. I love the way black-and-white images draw viewers in, without the distractions of color. Read more »
By HENRY HORENSTEIN | JUNE 4, 2008
In the last issue, I wrote about reasons to go to graduate school in photography. Here, I want to talk about alternatives, if you're not ready, didn't get in, or are too broke to go. Read more »
BY HENRY HORENSTEIN | MARCH 1, 2008
It's that time of year again when students are applying to graduate school. For those considering a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in photography, there are a lot of programs, but so many more perspective students. The figures are staggering. At Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where I teach, we have almost 200 applicants for 7-8 spots this year. Professor Gary Minnix at University of Illinois/Chicago reports also around 200 applicants for 15 spots in their interdisciplinary graduate program—with about 3-4 photography concentrators. Read more »
BY BANAFSHEH EHTEMAM | MARCH 1, 2008
Teachingphoto.com is about teaching photography, but not all teaching occurs in schools. Some photographers learn "on the job" by interning or assisting a working photographer. Others learn on their own by reading and working hard at what they do and love. But for most, finding a community and connecting with others who share a similar passion is important. That's where non-profit spaces, camera clubs, and other such organizations come in. Read more »
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