“The photographer is, primarily, a subject-selector. Much as it might offend the artistically inclined, the history of photography is primarily the history of the subject matter. So a photographer’s first decision is what to photograph. Your curiosity, fascination and enthusiasm for this subject can be communicated to others through the pictures you take of it.” David Hurn

A Story is Born: The Photo Story Seminar is two days of instruction aimed at photographers who have either recently embarked on a major body of work or are searching for the next story on which to dedicate their focus.

This seminar will explore different approaches to selecting a subject, researching and shooting their story, ways of editing and, of course, the billion dollar question: where the story should go and how to make it work for you.

Five renowned documentary practitioners representing the different disciplines within creating and disseminating photography will each discuss their approaches and experience gained from their years working at the height of their profession.

Welcome drinks with the seminar speakers and Foto8 team, followed by a keynote presentation and Q and A.

10:00am - 5:30pm:

Series of Talks, discussions and Q and A’s.