Workshop with
Peter Van Agtmael
REGISTRATION FORM
PUBLIC TALK WITH PETER VAN AGTMAEL
- The entrance fee is 38 BGN.
- Seats are limited.
- This registration guarantees your participation in the event.
- The fee must be paid on the spot by card.
- The presentation is free for the 12 participants in the full three-day workshop.
DESCRIPTION
BECA and Magnum Photos are pleased to support you in this important outcome offering you exclusive guidance from Magnum photographer Peter van Agtmael.
Join us for a three-day workshop on mastering the art of photo sequencing in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Peter van Agtmael, who just published his latest photobook Look at the U.S.A: A Diary of War and Home, will guide you on your project’s approach and the next steps. Over two days, you’ll dive deeply into the art of sequencing and editing, with hands-on exercises, group portfolio reviews, and personalized feedback to help you refine your visual narrative.
This workshop is designed to empower you to present your work more effectively —to industry professionals, and public audiences alike.
This immersive and intimate group setting workshop invites photographers seeking to get a better understanding of the subjective process of editing and sequencing a body of work and how this can transform the way you see and approach your projects.
Editing is a hugely important and valuable process with different stages and uses. Not to be confused with post-processing your images with programs like Lightroom or Photoshop, editing is the process of looking deeply at the photographs you are making, to interrogate them with a critical eye, to review and reject the weak images, and to find something remarkable on the contact sheet or screen.
This workshop is open to 12 participants and is suitable for photographers with a substantial body of work seeking guidance in the final stages of their projects, as well as photographers embarking on new projects and in the research stage. Each participant will have the opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the editing process for long-term projects and selecting the optimal format for their presentation.
THIS WORKSHOP OFFERS
- Exclusive Mentorship from Peter van Agtmael: Participants will receive personal guidance from a renowned Magnum Photographer, providing insights based on his expertise in photo-documentary work and long-term projects.
- Support in Project Development: the workshop is focused on helping participants refine and progress their personal, long-term photo-documentary projects, addressing specific challenges related to sequencing and editing.
- Learning about Sequencing and Editing: Attendees will engage in practical exercises that teach the art of sequencing (arranging images in a meaningful order) and editing (selecting the strongest images), crucial skills for telling compelling visual stories.
- Group Review Sessions: The workshop includes group critiques where participants can receive constructive feedback not only from Peter van Agtmael but also from peers, creating an environment for learning and exchange.
DAY ONE
- 19:30 – 21:00 Public Lecture — Presentation by Magnum photographer, Peter van Agtmael
DAY TWO
- 10:00 – 11:00 Welcome — Introduction of Learn’s and BECA’s staff, and the participants
- 11:00 – 13:30 Group Reviews — Presentation of participants’ projects
- 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch Break
- 14:30 – 17:00 Workshop — In groups, participants work with a selection of Peter van Agtmael’s images to create a narrative sequence
DAY THREE
- 10:00–11:30: Workshop — Participants work on creating a narrative sequence with the project of another participant and present it to their peers
- 11:30–13:00: Workshop — With the support of Peter van Agtmael, participants work on their own project and create a sequenced selection of images
- 13:00–14:30: Lunch Break
- 14:30–17:00: Group Reviews — Participants show their final selection of images to Peter and their peers
When & Where:
March 7—9, 2025
BECA Center of Visual Storytelling,
57 Vasil Levski Blvd.
Sofia, Bulgaria
Fees: 700 € (incl. VAT)
The full fee must be paid upon acceptance.
Deadline to sign up: January 23, 2025
Selection Requirements: This workshop is open for 12 participants upon acceptance. Participants will be chosen by Peter Van Agtmael. They will receive a confirmation message by January 31, 2025.
Scholarship: BECA Before Creating Academy is happy to sponsor one scholarship that will be given to a BECA Student photographer. The successful candidate will be selected by Peter Van Agtmael and Dimitri Stefanov.
Language: The workshop will be held in English.
partner
- Full fees must be paid to confirm your spot on the workshop.
- BECA and Magnum reserves the right to cancel groups with less than 9 participants. Students will be given a full refund. In the event of cancellation, students will be given at least 3 weeks advance notice.
- BECA and Magnum reserves the right to change or alter the program advertised.
- Cancellations: BECA and Magnum will reimburse all the registration costs except for a 10% of the costs for administrative fee, if you inform us of cancellation at least 45 days before the first day of the workshop. Beyond this time limit, we will charge the following: 50% of the cost if cancelled between 44 and 30 days before the Workshop commences. 100% of the cost if cancelled less than 29 days before the Workshop commences.
- The fee does not include travel to and from the workshop, accommodations and meals.
CONTACT
For any queries relating to this workshop please email moc.g1742989832nitae1742989832rcero1742989832feb@o1742989832lleh1742989832
