Boot Camp
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Laura Valenti, Founder of Light Atlas Creative (and former Photolucida Outreach Director) will be your Boot Camp guide.
“Take this class. Take this class. Run, don’t walk. Take this class. One of the best investments I have made in myself. I wish I had been able to take this course before attending my first review a couple of weeks earlier. I met with two of the people who were interviewed, and it would have been helpful. Not only that, but just hearing the reviewers points of view confirmed my experiences, and would have gone a long way to put me at ease.” -Diana Nicholette Jeon
This e-course is an in-depth look at the world of photography portfolio reviews, from the inside out. The brass tacks: participating in a review is one of the best ways to make connections with the photography professionals who are poised to promote your work. A portfolio review is an opportunity to get the conversation started around your photography, to receive suggestions about how your work could be stronger, and to get insider information about what different photo professionals are looking for.
In short – serious emerging photographers can’t afford to miss these events.
Attending a portfolio review doesn’t have to feel intimidating. Boot Camp gives you all the insider knowledge you’ll need to knock your upcoming portfolio review out of the park.
What’s Included?
Portfolio Review Boot Camp includes helpful essays, audio lectures, and interviews with seasoned review professionals from the museum, gallery, publishing, and media worlds. You’ll hear from:
* Alyssa Coppelman (Oxford American, Harper’s Magazine)
* Michelle Dunn Marsh (Photo Center Northwest, Minor Matters Books)
* Wally Mason (Sheldon Art Museum)
* Dina Mitrani (Dina Mitrani Gallery)
You’ll also get direct feedback and advice on your preparation details, so you can feel confident you’re making the right choices. After all, registering for a review is an investment – you’ll want to make the most of it.
* A lesson on how to prepare for ONLINE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS is also covered!
What’s Boot Camp Like?
You’ll receive two new lessons every day for six days. The online classroom is a great, user-friendly space for learning and sharing. You’ll be able to post images and questions, interact with fellow students, and get direct feedback and support on your posts. One of the best parts? The community. You’ll learn A LOT from seeing how other photographers are preparing for their upcoming reviews.
Unlike a traditional classroom experience, Boot Camp lessons can be taken at any hour of the day or night, so you can jump in whenever it works for your schedule. There are no awkwardly scheduled webinars, no commuting to a stuffy classroom in rush-hour traffic. Tune in when it’s best for you. You’ll have access to all of the course material for three months after it ends, so you can revisit it at any time in that window.
Past Participant Feedback
“I didn’t want to let another day go by without saying how delighted I was to have taken your Bootcamp class in late January. It was comprehensive in every way from the materials, to the interviews, to the class comments and your thoughtful responses to them. I am so very glad I enrolled in it. You are a knowledgeable and gifted instructor and all those who take your classes have much to benefit from. So, hats off to you, Laura!! Thank you so much. Bootcamp was wonderful!” – Mary Ciullo
“I participated in Laura Valenti’s Portfolio Review Boot Camp which was invaluable. I gained a lot of insight not only with my own questions but by reading about other artist’s struggles and how she directed them to solve them on their own. The interviews were excellent as well!” – Molly McCall
“This course was outstanding from three points of view: Laura Valenti was remarkable. She shared, guided and kept us engaged which can be tricky with online learning. The workshop design could be a model for other groups. I have yet to see anything like it. Lastly, the wealth of information, access to expert interviews, and the experience of the participants was so much more that I had ever expected.” -Lesia Maruschak
“Thank you Photolucida, this has been a great week! The interviews were fantastic and invaluable for helping us to get an idea of what different types of reviewers are looking for. Laura Valenti’s critiques were thoughtful and to the point and I loved her enthusiasm. It really shows she cares about giving us a great resource and wants us make a good impression at reviews. I’m very happy I signed up!” -Meike J. Paniza
“The Portfolio Review Boot Camp has been such a great experience, thank you so much Laura V! I have learned a lot and met inspiring fellow photographers. Every day I looked forward to the class and was very sad when it ended! Will definitely recommend it to other photographers.”
-Shari Yantra Marcacci
“As a photographer who is just starting to learn about the importance of Portfolio Reviews, this course was invaluable in providing practical guidance on preparation.” -Michele McCormick
“Loved the class – all three elements were very informative: the guidance provided directly by Photolucida, the recorded interviews, and the links to additional material. The class is also a great opportunity to interact with other photographers, see their work, and hear their thoughts on both their work and yours.” -Phil Eidenberg-Noppe
“This was a super little primer for me! The structure is logical and ever so helpful! I loved getting to interact with other artists and hear and see what they had to say.” -Vanessa Powell
“This class was very helpful! It was great to learn the “nuts and bolts” to prepare for a portfolio review, and to hear different opinions on that. Also, the interviews were a fantastic way to hear about a reviewers perspective.” -Caroline MacMoran
“This was my third online class with Laura Valenti and it was another good experience. I have not yet done a portfolio review, so this was a great introduction. I now have a better idea what to expect in a portfolio review, and I will likely get more out of it.” -Larry Huhn
