Laura Zalenga is a German conceptual photographer based in Rotterdam (The Netherlands). Born in 1990, she is popular for her approach of remaining alone in front of her camera. Her degree in architecture led to the very clear, minimalist visual language of her work, which often consists of self-portraits. Laura calls them portraits of “not-self” as she seeks to be read as an anonymous character rather than a specific person.
Said characters are often vulnerable and portrayed in situations trying to find a way to fit in. Zalenga believes in the healing power of self-portraiture, as well as the underrated depth of the genre, she gives talks and workshops on the subject. She uses self-portraiture not only to address topics that are social taboos, but also in her work with clients for brands such as Adobe, Disney, Sony and United Nations. 2019 г.
Laura Zalenga has been selected as one of seven artists from around the world for the Adobe Creative Residency. During the Fellowship year, she developed the Beauty of Age project, for which she described and interviewed 35 seniors about their lives. The project became a successful book and travelling exhibition.
PROGRAM
10:00 Welcome and introduction to the hall.
Laura Zalenga shows her portfolio and projects and gives a detailed insight into where she finds inspiration for her concepts and how she executes them. Gives background and information and also shows unedited versions of his artwork.
11:30 Practical outdoor part
Photo walk around Pomorie with the participants. Laura teaches you how to find interesting places in any environment and how to create concepts there. Two models will be present during the walk to perform concepts. Participants are encouraged to take photos during the walk.
15:00 Afternoon brunch
16:00 Back to the processing room
Laura will demonstrate her retouching process in Lightroom and Photoshop.
How it starts and does basic editing as well as building simpler composites.
17:00 Q&A.
20:30 Celebratory dinner for completed workshop (optional)
Invitation to join the team for a festive dinner. An opportunity to build friendships and talk about photography and art in a relaxed social setting.
29 April
Each participant has until the 29th of April to prepare and send to Laura two final images ( + optional and unedited version of the images)
7th May, Tuesday
ONLINE 19:00 – 20:30
Google-meet-call with Laura and all participants to get feedback on the submitted images.
Zalenga displays all of his selected, final images from the walk. Before/after image processing. Answers questions about it.
Skill level: beginner – intermediate photographers, and people curious about conceptual photography at any level
Equipment needed: photo camera.
The group is limited to 12 participants!
Once you have paid for a place at a conference or workshop, it is non-refundable. (Place is not forfeited and can be reassigned)
Note: There must be at least 5 participants for the workshop to take place. If the minimum number of participants is not reached one month before the seminar, it will be cancelled. You will be notified as soon as possible and any fees received from you will be refunded.
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