Photography Workshop 2023

DATES: June 4 - 18 June 2023

From capture to the finished print we address how technical control informs our thought process and creative voice. How 'craft', technique and skilfulness are essential to the creative process fostering greater potential for expression of ideas.

We will address the entire digital photography workflow including observation, abstract nature of the craft, camera work, color theory, full system calibration, building ICC profiles, importance of quality materials as well as scanning and the film-to-digital process.

The primary processing environment is our state of the art digital lab and modified Epson Pro7900 and 3880 and SP5000 printers. We are printing our fine black-and-white work using Jon Cone’s incomparable PiezographyPro carbon black ink sets on our customized 3880s, and color work with both ConeColor Pro HDR and Epson Ultrachrome HDR inks.

“When keen observation, technical ability, practiced knowledge of craft and aesthetic awareness coalesce one is much more likely to make a successful statement and realize the goal of creating a fine photograph.”

-John Pack

Instructor Bio: John Pack

John Pack has been director of the Aegean Center since 1984 where he also teaches digital and analog silver photography. A ferociously proud autodidact he began his formal education in the arts in California in the late 60’s at California College of Arts and Crafts. The seeds of what he considers a true education were planted during his time with mentors Leon Ginsburg and Ignacio Peri at Laney Experimental College in Oakland California in 1970.

After leaving the Bay Area John lived for several years on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Arizona invited to develop an audio-visual program. During his time with the Navajo he produced his widely collected portfolio, “GANADO”. He later taught photography at the University of New Mexico-Gallup where he developed and directed his “Tour of Light” photographic workshops. Also a scholarship recipient with Ansel Adams 1982, it was during this time he began further refining his own philosophy and approach for a small group Socratic, mentor based educational program in the arts.

John has exhibited widely and his work is held in museums and private collections world wide. You can see his work, “The Greater Journey” here: www.greaterjourney.org. Currently is working on a body of work from 1983 to the present called, “Στο Παριανό Φως” (In the Parian Light).

June 2023 | Dates & Pricing

photography

DATES: June 4 - 18  (15 DAYS) 

COST: €3,600 EURO (or Equivalent IN U.S.$ Dollars)

Price Includes:

Workshop instruction: (5 hours a day, except Sundays)
Occasional evening lectures
Single Room Housing
Full breakfast every day at a local cafe
Unlimited access to the Center's entire facility
Several shared taverna meals
Transport for scheduled course activities
Boat trip day excursion*

*Weather Permitting
Transportation to and from Greece and the Island is NOT included