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Join Jock Sturges in San Miguel de Allende for an exploration of the technical and psychological challenges of working with models in the process of creating exceptional portraits and figure studies. Paramount to the goals of the week is a close examination of the relationships between photographers and their models, with an emphasis on learning to accept rather than direct “poses.”
On the technical side, Jock introduces a rapid, intuitive use of the camera that liberates photographers from deliberate methodology and pushes them toward creative spontaneity. Mornings are spent on critiques and discussions of images created the day before, as well as lectures and demonstrations. Afternoons are devoted to group and solo assignments, working with male and female models on location in some of San Miguel’s enchanting private gardens, homes, and selected public spaces that embody the unique ambience of this colonial city.
Instructor(s)
Jock Sturges is a fine-art photographer known for his nudes and extended portraits
of families in Northern California counter-culture communities, Ireland, and
France. His large-format images borrow significantly from classical periods
in both photography and painting. Represented by 25 galleries in nine countries,
Jock’s work is found in the collections of major museums including the Museum
of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum in New York, and the Bibliothèque Nationale
de France.
His books include Jock Sturges, published in conjunction with a major
exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt, Jock Sturges: New Work
1996-2000, The Last Day of Summer, Radiant Identities, Notes, Misty
Dawn: Portrait of a Muse, and Life Time. Jock has taught and lectured
around the world. Most recently he has been working in the world of high-fashion
with publications such as L’Uomo Vogue, Japan Vogue, Rebel, POP,
and Arena Homme Plus, among others. This is Jock’s fifth year teaching
for the workshops in San Miguel.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is for experienced photographers
who have a solid background working with the human figure. A working knowledge of your digital SLR camera and digital workflow is essential. Please see General Information for Mexico.
A sample of recent figure studies is required for admission.
Accommodations Available:
Double accommodations included in Package Price. Single supplement is $300 additional.
Tuition & Fees:
The package price for each workshop includes tuition; group transportation as necessary; model and location fees if applicable; double occupancy hotel accommodations for seven nights, Sunday through Saturday nights (single supplement available for $300 additional); most meals; and shuttle transportation between the airport in León and San Miguel.
Package Price: $2,595.00
