A Photobook Seminar with Mary Virginia Swanson and featured guests

The journey to bring your project to book form can take many paths: utilizing “print-on-demand” technology, working closely with an experienced team of publishing professionals, and choosing to self-publish and/or produce your book in limited editions. Depending on the role of a publication in your practice, there is much to consider while making decisions. There will be ample time for Q&A at the end of each session.

1 – 2pm  Lecture “To Be Published, or Self-Publish? An Overview of Options” with Mary Virginia Swanson

2:15 – 5:15pm Panel “Creating a Photobook,” with Laurie Churchman, Gianluca and Gianmarco Gamberini of L’Artiere, Will Harris, Gregory Eddi Jones, John Joyce, Andrea Modica and Ron Tarver

5:30 – 6:30pm Book signing and reception

Tickets are $50 each. Space is limited; please reserve your spot in advance.

Mary Virginia Swanson has dedicated her career to helping artists find the strengths in their work, identify appreciative, responsive audiences, and present their work in an informed, and professional manner. Swanson’s in-depth knowledge, professional experience, reputation and relationships throughout the photography industry cover a broad range of perspectives on both the making and marketing of photo-based work.

A respected contributor to the field, she frequently serves as a judge at contemporary photography and photobook competitions, conducts public presentations at festivals and lectures at numerous colleges throughout the year. Swanson’s lecture-based online courses, in-depth workshops and private mentoring have proven to advance photographers in moving their careers to the next level. Swanson’s current research explores the photographic artist’s book, where the book is the final work. She is based in Tucson, Arizona.