In response to a number of requests asking if we would conduct a workshop in California immediately following the Large-Format Photography Conference in Monterey, organized by Steve Simmons and View Camera Magazine, we are announcing a two-evening, one-day workshop. This workshop will be the same as the Vision and Technique Workshop that we conduct in Bucks County without the darkroom part.

On the first evening, Sunday, April 25th (about two hours after the final time for any Conference activities), we will begin by taking a brief look at participants' photographs. (We will look at them again more carefully the following evening.) We will then spend considerable time showing and discussing our own work. In this context, we talk about our photographs in terms of the visual concerns we have and our approach to "seeing." This will not be a "we went here and did this" type of presentation. To our surprise, a number of participants at our Vision and Technique Workshops have reported that this was one of the most informative and rewarding parts in terms of their own work.

The next day we will meet at Point Lobos, or another location nearby, where Paula will spend time looking on the ground glass with each participant, demonstrating a way to use the camera as a tool for fresh discovery. We have rarely encountered other photographers who use a camera this way. This has nothing to do with using swings and tilts, but is about how to approach any subject in a truly visual manner. If you have not experienced this before, we guarantee that it will open your eyes to new visual possibilities and will enrich your photographing experience beyond what you may have imagined.

Michael will demonstrate how he approaches his selected subject and the ways in which he does not limit himself to accepting his first response.

And of course, we will both be there to answer any questions you might have regarding use of filters, exposure, or anything else that you think might help you in your own work.

That evening, after dinner, we will look carefully at each participant's photographs and make comments that we hope you will find to be most useful.

This workshop is essentially similar to our Vision and Technique Workshop but without any of the darkroom demonstrations.

The workshop fee is $250 and limited to 12 participants. To reserve a place, please send a $50 deposit. The balance is due by April 1. The deposit is fully refundable until April 1. Should you have to drop out after that, the balance is refundable if we can fill your place.

Workshop participants will be offered discounts on all of our books.