This workshop provides a comprehensive approach of contemporary photographic portraiture for practitioners who have a minimum experience in photography and aim to go deep into the practice of portraits. It is organized in three axis. First, the conceptual basis of photographic portraiture will be discussed with examples from photography history to contemporary visual artists. Second, the technical and procedural aspects will be disentangled through hands-on exercises designed to build confidence and expertise for making strong portraits. In the third module of the workshop, the different approaches, discussions and exercises will be mobilized around the participants’ projects. They will develop an authorial project around photographic portraiture. This involves collective critical sessions, technical assistance and conceptual support as a guidance through the creative process. As a result of the workshop, a collective zine of the group’s work will be produced at the closing of the workshop.
Methodology: Through a combination of lecture-based classes, open discussion, readings, and analysis of artistic references, the workshop will provide the theoretical foundation for creative and artistic practice in photographic portraiture. Home assignments will be proposed to challenge students to go further in their ambitions to develop a series of portraits. Practical in-class demonstrations will make technical and formal aspects more transparent and accessible to all. Conceptual and critical follow-up will allow students to develop a coherent photographic project through a visual investigation of contemporary issues or through the exploration of personal questions. Regardless of the approaches and topics chosen, notions such as visual narrative, alterity, the gaze, and collaboration will be part of a shared vocabulary during the activities and discussions.
The course is structured according to the following modules:
Theoretical classes:
Alfredo Brant - 6 classes
Practical classes:
Alfredo Brant - 7 classes
Project classes:
Alfredo Brant + Bruno Pelletier Sequeira - 7 classes
Calendar: The sessions will take place at Atelier de Lisboa every Monday.
Class: The group will have a maximum of 12 students.
Price: Monthly payment: 160€ Number of payments: 5
Applications: Candidates must pre-register on the Atelier de Lisboa website and send a portfolio and a biography to atelierdelisboa@gmail.com, after which an interview may be scheduled. Contact Atelier de Lisboa for any clarification.
Discounts and Benefits: Project Courses are most important to the School and the monthly fees include the use of Atelier de Lisboa resources. The monthly fees include, with no additional fares, access to: Black and White Dark Room, Digital Lab, Reading Room and Working Space.
Black and White Dark Room: Atelier de Lisboa has a Black and White Dark Room, available to project students for the development of their works. Such usage has no additional fees and it may take place in accordance with the School's schedule (Monday to Wednesday, from 3pm to 10pm), upon booking. Film and photographic paper are to be acquired by each student.
Digital Lab: Atelier de Lisboa has a Digital Lab, available to project students for the development of their works. Such usage has no additional fees and it may take place in accordance with the School's schedule (Monday to Wednesday, from 3pm to 10pm), upon booking. Printing papers are to be acquired by each student.
Reading Room: Atelier de Lisboa's book collection is available for consultation and work by the project students, from Monday to Wednesday, from 3pm to 7pm. Between 7pm and 10pm, book consultations may not interfere with the ongoing classes.
Working Space: Atelier de Lisboa's Working Space is available for students to work with no restrictions, from Monday to Wednesday, between 3pm and 7pm. Between 7pm and 10pm, the space's availability may be conditioned by the ongoing classes.
