Outside the Box: Experimental Photography
This course encourages students to explore alternative approaches to photography through hands-on studio work and experimentation. Guided by my straightforward teaching philosophy—centered on technique, intention, and execution—I help students make stronger formal decisions that enhance their work. I believe that experimentation is the most effective way to understand one’s artistic capabilities, making creative freedom the foundation of learning.
Participants will learn analogue darkroom techniques, experimental studio lighting, and unorthodox image-making methods, all within a supportive environment that values both success and failure as integral parts of the creative process. I actively foster a space where students are encouraged to embrace mistakes, recognizing that “we fall forward,” and that imperfections often serve as stepping stones toward new ideas and artistic breakthroughs.
In this class, openness to new concepts, active participation, and sharing work for critique are essential. I employ a teaching approach that emphasizes informal dialogue, discussion, and community sharing, grounded in my belief that valuing handmade images and understanding the importance of creative exploration cultivates meaningful artistic growth. By experimenting freely, students develop personal photographic expressions and learn to see the potential hidden within missteps, transforming imperfections into opportunities for innovation.
Through this process, students not only expand their technical skills but also develop confidence in their unique voice, embracing the unpredictable as part of their artistic journey.
