Kalpesh Lathigra

KALPESH LATHIGRA:
“THE NON LINEAR NARRATIVE“

NEW FALL DATES! FEW SEATS LEFT

[6-WEEK ONLINE CLASS]
KALPESH LATHIGRA:
“THE NON LINEAR NARRATIVE: USING NON LINEAR NARRATIVES IN CONTEMPORARY DOCUMENTARY AND PORTRAITURE PRACTICE”
MONDAYS SEPTEMBER 11 – OCTOBER 23, 2023

This course will look at long-form contemporary documentary photography and portraiture which sits at the confluence of art. We will explore linear and non linear narratives and how these can change and impact an audience. How can research from many areas from poetry, writing, music, archives and photography can impact our process. How this research can bring about serendipitous connections to your work and expand its meanings.

How we can make Portraits that at first glance seem ordinary but become extraordinary using practical exercises that impact the result.

The class is suited to photographers with a project already in progress or one that is in its early foundations who can benefit from exercises that will help develop their ideas and think outside the box in their approaches. We will have constructive crits and editing of your work. There will be both research and practical assignments to help develop your practice. We will discuss how these projects can cross over into various spheres from editorial, books to exhibitions.

SCHEDULE: Meets online on Mondays, from noon- 3pm (New York), 9am-12pm (Los Angeles), 5-8pm (London, UK) on the following days: September 11, 18 & 25, and October 2 & 9 (Group Meetings) + for private one-on-one sessions (30 minutes per participant) on either Monday October 16 (Group A) or October 23 (Group B). A list of materials to prepare, along with upload portfolio page links and Zoom classroom logins will be provided a week before the start of class.

STRUCTURE:  Group-based critiques/reviews, directed activities + final one-on-one meeting. Enrollment limited to 12 participants.

All images © Kalpesh Lathigra

ABOUT KALPESH LATHIGRA

Born in London, England in 1971 and studied photography at the London College of Printing. After leaving the course in 1994, he was awarded The Independent Newspaper Photographer Traineeship. Kalpesh worked for The Independent as a staff photographer for one year before freelancing for the national newspapers in the UK for 6 years covering news and features. In 2000 , he gave up working for newspapers and made the decision to work on long term projects and magazine and commercial assignments. In the same year he was awarded a 1st Arts prize in the World Press Photo. In 2003, he embarked on a project documenting the lives of Widows in India, receiving The W.Eugene Smith Fellowship and Churchill Fellowship. His first book “ Lost in the Wilderness” , a body of photographs on the Oglala Sioux and Pine Ridge Reservation was published in 2015. Noted by Sean O Hagan – The Guardian critic as one of the photo books of the year. His new work Memoire Temporelle will be published in Spring 2022. Kalpesh continues to work for the leading international magazines on documentary and portraiture assignments alongside personal projects. He has exhibited both as a solo artist and group shows. Kalpesh has been a visiting Lecturer at Syracuse University (USA) and London College of Communication, London and numerous academic institutions across the United Kingdom.

https://www.kalpeshlathigra.com/
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DETAILS & FAQ

TUITIONS & APPLICATION DEADLINES

REGULAR Applications Deadline:
Thursday, August 31, 2023
$795 USD

PAST ATTENDEE Applications Deadline:
Thursday, March 30, 2023]
$695 USD

PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIP (50%)
No scholarships are available in this program at this time.

EARLY BIRD REBATES
No Early-Bird rebates are available in this program at this time.


APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Applications to register are free (no fee to apply). Enrolment is limited to 12 participants. Photographers from all educational backgrounds and at all career stages are welcome to apply (film & digital). A portfolio of 10-20 images focused on past and/or ongoing projects must be submitted as a prerequisite for consideration (please include images from no more than 2 different series/projects).

Applications are reviewed on a weekly basis, with regular email communication from reception to final decision. The entire review and acceptance process usually takes 8-12 days from the day your application is received.

REGISTRATION PAYMENTS & DEADLINES

Applicants invited to register are required to confirm their seat/participation by sending either a $395.00 USD tuition deposit, or a full Regular/Past Attendee tuition payment. 

If opting to send a tuition deposit, the remaining tuition balance will then come due in full by Monday, August 14, 2023 at the latest.

A free monthly payment plan is also available on request (inquire for more details with Bastien at bastien@fotofilmic.com).

CANCELLATIONS & WITHDRAWALS

The deadline for confirmed participants to withdraw and request a refund is Monday, July 17, 2023 at Midnight PST. Please note all withdrawals are subject to a $250.00 USD cancelation fee. No refunds can be issued past the deadline. In the event the class is not meeting minimum enrolment (8 participants) or needs to be canceled for any other reasons, registered participants will receive a full tuition refund with no cancelation fee applied.

QUESTIONS/CONTACT

For any questions or inquiries, please contact FotoFilmic Co-Director Bastien Desfriches Doria directly at bastien@fotofilmic.com

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