Photo Zines—Concept to Creation
Join us for one of two 2025 summer photo zine workshops. The first will begin in early June and the second in late July. Make your date selection at the bottom.
OVERVIEW:
Too often we think of our photographs as singular, solitary images. We take a shot and we move on. Let’s view them instead as groups and collections of images that reflect thematic, narrative, and visual relationships.
This workshop is designed to coach you through the process of creating a cohesive photo zine using a selection of your own work. Photo Zines—Concept to Creation is a project-based experience. You, Ted, and fellow photographers will meet virtually for several sessions to consider the many creative and practical aspects of making your own photo zine. We’ll address essential content and design aspects, inspire one another through conversation, and workshop ideas that support the development of your final product.
Photo Zines—Concept to Creation is designed with three key goals in mind:
— Make time for thoughtful focus on ONE photography project
— Walk away with a unique photo zine, designed and ready for publication
— Connect with other passionate photographers
Key Components and Content:
A brief survey of photo zines and books to inspire and provide context for your project.
Presentation and dialogue about zine concepts, image selection and pairing, sequencing, layout, printing, and more.
Prompts and thinking exercises to workshop ideas and refine your vision.
Three large group meetings and one small group meeting. All meetings will occur online. For the small group session, you’ll meet with Ted and 2-4 other photographers to present in-progress ideas and gain feedback.
Guidance, recommendations, and resources for design templates and tools, printers, and distribution.
DATES & SCHEDULE:
Sign up for the June workshop OR the July/August workshop
JUNE 2025
June 7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session I
June 14, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session II
June 15-27, TBD (Central Time) - Session III (small group)*
June 28, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session IV
JULY/AUGUST 2025
July 26, 4:00-6:00 pm (Central Time) - Session I
August 2, 4:00-6:00 pm (Central Time) - Session II
August 3-15, TBD (Central Time) - Session III (small group)*
August 16, 4:00-6:00 pm(Central Time) - Session IV
*For Session III, you will sign up for a small working group session designed for sharing in-progress ideas with peers for feedback. You’ll be invited to sign up for a small group time prior to the Session I start date.
LOCATION:
Join us for this live, virtual program from the comfort of your own space.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Photographers interested in organizing a small body of work into a thoughtful, cohesive product. All experience levels are welcome! Whether you are a novice or seasoned photographer, you can expect to take away new insights and knowledge.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Limited to 20 participants.
We will meet online via zoom. Zoom video conferencing software can be accessed free of charge at zoom.us. Please be sure to install and test the software on your device prior to the first session.
The ideal experience involves attending the live weekly sessions with Ted and fellow photographers. We realize that unavoidable circumstances may arise. Recordings of all sessions as well as additional resources will be shared promptly with all participants.
We may photograph select workshop experiences for future use. The workshop registration form will include photo release information.
We’re committed to producing high-quality experiences. Online sessions bring potentially unique challenges, such as varied internet speeds, traffic on Zoom servers, and the performance of each participant’s hardware. We’ll do our best to support the ideal experience for each participant.
Reach out to studio@tedforbes.com with questions about the workshop.
TED FORBES
Ted Forbes, the celebrated creator of The Art of Photography on YouTube, is a leading figure in photography education. In addition to making several publications of his own work, Ted has reviewed hundreds of photo zines and books during his popular “Mail Time” series on the channel. Learn more about Ted.
FEE INFORMATION
Payment is due in full to secure your spot for the Photo Zines workshop.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Cancel by May 31 for the first workshop or July 19 for the second workshop and all fees will be refunded less the $25 administrative fee.
Cancel less than seven days before the start of either workshop and no refund will be given.
All refund requests must be submitted via email to studio@tedforbes.com. On occasion, a course may cancel due to low enrollment or unforeseen conflicts. If such a case occurs, all participants will be refunded in full.
Join us for one of two 2025 summer photo zine workshops. The first will begin in early June and the second in late July. Make your date selection at the bottom.
OVERVIEW:
Too often we think of our photographs as singular, solitary images. We take a shot and we move on. Let’s view them instead as groups and collections of images that reflect thematic, narrative, and visual relationships.
This workshop is designed to coach you through the process of creating a cohesive photo zine using a selection of your own work. Photo Zines—Concept to Creation is a project-based experience. You, Ted, and fellow photographers will meet virtually for several sessions to consider the many creative and practical aspects of making your own photo zine. We’ll address essential content and design aspects, inspire one another through conversation, and workshop ideas that support the development of your final product.
Photo Zines—Concept to Creation is designed with three key goals in mind:
— Make time for thoughtful focus on ONE photography project
— Walk away with a unique photo zine, designed and ready for publication
— Connect with other passionate photographers
Key Components and Content:
A brief survey of photo zines and books to inspire and provide context for your project.
Presentation and dialogue about zine concepts, image selection and pairing, sequencing, layout, printing, and more.
Prompts and thinking exercises to workshop ideas and refine your vision.
Three large group meetings and one small group meeting. All meetings will occur online. For the small group session, you’ll meet with Ted and 2-4 other photographers to present in-progress ideas and gain feedback.
Guidance, recommendations, and resources for design templates and tools, printers, and distribution.
DATES & SCHEDULE:
Sign up for the June workshop OR the July/August workshop
JUNE 2025
June 7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session I
June 14, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session II
June 15-27, TBD (Central Time) - Session III (small group)*
June 28, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session IV
JULY/AUGUST 2025
July 26, 4:00-6:00 pm (Central Time) - Session I
August 2, 4:00-6:00 pm (Central Time) - Session II
August 3-15, TBD (Central Time) - Session III (small group)*
August 16, 4:00-6:00 pm(Central Time) - Session IV
*For Session III, you will sign up for a small working group session designed for sharing in-progress ideas with peers for feedback. You’ll be invited to sign up for a small group time prior to the Session I start date.
LOCATION:
Join us for this live, virtual program from the comfort of your own space.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Photographers interested in organizing a small body of work into a thoughtful, cohesive product. All experience levels are welcome! Whether you are a novice or seasoned photographer, you can expect to take away new insights and knowledge.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Limited to 20 participants.
We will meet online via zoom. Zoom video conferencing software can be accessed free of charge at zoom.us. Please be sure to install and test the software on your device prior to the first session.
The ideal experience involves attending the live weekly sessions with Ted and fellow photographers. We realize that unavoidable circumstances may arise. Recordings of all sessions as well as additional resources will be shared promptly with all participants.
We may photograph select workshop experiences for future use. The workshop registration form will include photo release information.
We’re committed to producing high-quality experiences. Online sessions bring potentially unique challenges, such as varied internet speeds, traffic on Zoom servers, and the performance of each participant’s hardware. We’ll do our best to support the ideal experience for each participant.
Reach out to studio@tedforbes.com with questions about the workshop.
TED FORBES
Ted Forbes, the celebrated creator of The Art of Photography on YouTube, is a leading figure in photography education. In addition to making several publications of his own work, Ted has reviewed hundreds of photo zines and books during his popular “Mail Time” series on the channel. Learn more about Ted.
FEE INFORMATION
Payment is due in full to secure your spot for the Photo Zines workshop.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Cancel by May 31 for the first workshop or July 19 for the second workshop and all fees will be refunded less the $25 administrative fee.
Cancel less than seven days before the start of either workshop and no refund will be given.
All refund requests must be submitted via email to studio@tedforbes.com. On occasion, a course may cancel due to low enrollment or unforeseen conflicts. If such a case occurs, all participants will be refunded in full.
Join us for one of two 2025 summer photo zine workshops. The first will begin in early June and the second in late July. Make your date selection at the bottom.
OVERVIEW:
Too often we think of our photographs as singular, solitary images. We take a shot and we move on. Let’s view them instead as groups and collections of images that reflect thematic, narrative, and visual relationships.
This workshop is designed to coach you through the process of creating a cohesive photo zine using a selection of your own work. Photo Zines—Concept to Creation is a project-based experience. You, Ted, and fellow photographers will meet virtually for several sessions to consider the many creative and practical aspects of making your own photo zine. We’ll address essential content and design aspects, inspire one another through conversation, and workshop ideas that support the development of your final product.
Photo Zines—Concept to Creation is designed with three key goals in mind:
— Make time for thoughtful focus on ONE photography project
— Walk away with a unique photo zine, designed and ready for publication
— Connect with other passionate photographers
Key Components and Content:
A brief survey of photo zines and books to inspire and provide context for your project.
Presentation and dialogue about zine concepts, image selection and pairing, sequencing, layout, printing, and more.
Prompts and thinking exercises to workshop ideas and refine your vision.
Three large group meetings and one small group meeting. All meetings will occur online. For the small group session, you’ll meet with Ted and 2-4 other photographers to present in-progress ideas and gain feedback.
Guidance, recommendations, and resources for design templates and tools, printers, and distribution.
DATES & SCHEDULE:
Sign up for the June workshop OR the July/August workshop
JUNE 2025
June 7, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session I
June 14, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session II
June 15-27, TBD (Central Time) - Session III (small group)*
June 28, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (Central Time) - Session IV
JULY/AUGUST 2025
July 26, 4:00-6:00 pm (Central Time) - Session I
August 2, 4:00-6:00 pm (Central Time) - Session II
August 3-15, TBD (Central Time) - Session III (small group)*
August 16, 4:00-6:00 pm(Central Time) - Session IV
*For Session III, you will sign up for a small working group session designed for sharing in-progress ideas with peers for feedback. You’ll be invited to sign up for a small group time prior to the Session I start date.
LOCATION:
Join us for this live, virtual program from the comfort of your own space.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Photographers interested in organizing a small body of work into a thoughtful, cohesive product. All experience levels are welcome! Whether you are a novice or seasoned photographer, you can expect to take away new insights and knowledge.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Limited to 20 participants.
We will meet online via zoom. Zoom video conferencing software can be accessed free of charge at zoom.us. Please be sure to install and test the software on your device prior to the first session.
The ideal experience involves attending the live weekly sessions with Ted and fellow photographers. We realize that unavoidable circumstances may arise. Recordings of all sessions as well as additional resources will be shared promptly with all participants.
We may photograph select workshop experiences for future use. The workshop registration form will include photo release information.
We’re committed to producing high-quality experiences. Online sessions bring potentially unique challenges, such as varied internet speeds, traffic on Zoom servers, and the performance of each participant’s hardware. We’ll do our best to support the ideal experience for each participant.
Reach out to studio@tedforbes.com with questions about the workshop.
TED FORBES
Ted Forbes, the celebrated creator of The Art of Photography on YouTube, is a leading figure in photography education. In addition to making several publications of his own work, Ted has reviewed hundreds of photo zines and books during his popular “Mail Time” series on the channel. Learn more about Ted.
FEE INFORMATION
Payment is due in full to secure your spot for the Photo Zines workshop.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Cancel by May 31 for the first workshop or July 19 for the second workshop and all fees will be refunded less the $25 administrative fee.
Cancel less than seven days before the start of either workshop and no refund will be given.
All refund requests must be submitted via email to studio@tedforbes.com. On occasion, a course may cancel due to low enrollment or unforeseen conflicts. If such a case occurs, all participants will be refunded in full.
IMAGE NOTES:
Vapor Drawings is the first in a three volume photo zine series created by Ted Forbes.
Additional publications featured in the above images were made during 2024 Photo Zine workshops hosted by Ted Forbes and The Art of Photography. Zine makers include: Geof Crowl (Watering Our Inland Sea), Steve Klemes (The Same but different), Dean McIntyre (Infrared Musings), Tom Healy (Semblance), Paul Tocatlian (The Street is My Studio), Philip Hünnekes (/’litǝɹǝl/), Judy O’Dell (30 Square Miles: The Watershed), Mike Riley (Why Not Have It Enlarged and CCTV in Operation), John Park (Signs of Life), Adrian and Arantza Peralta (Te Espero Al Otro Lado Del Tiempo), and Lou Balicki (Look Down!). Image copyrights belong to each maker.
Many photo zines have been featured on The Art of Photography – watch the Mail Time series!