Masterclass: Lina Scheynius & Calin Kruse / dienacht Publishing

For any photographer, the recording of images is the first part of their journey with a story. The process that begins after the camera has been put down is often more challenging. The photographer is required to reflect, to speak and even to write so that their work can have a full life.
This masterclass is a collaboration between the Swedish photographer Lina Scheynius and book publisher Calin Kruse.

is about the creation of photobooks on the one hand, as well as about rethinking the project in the context of a photobook as a specific medium, on the other hand. We will work closely with the participants on the production of a dummy from their own photo projects, focusing on the analysis of the project, editing, sequencing, design and the importance and choice of materials in the production of photobooks.

This workshop culminates with each participant creating a photobook dummy.

Part 1 – 3 days: April 23-25
* Introduction by Lina to her work and her approach to working with intimacy
* Introduction to our books and zines
* Presentation of different zine formats and examples
* Introduction of the participants’ work and development of first ideas
* First drafts of editing and sequencing
* Assignments for all participants to work on before the second session

Part 2 – online. 1 day: week starting May 17
* Review of the assignments
* 1:1 and group discussions
* New assignments, including taking additional photographs if necessary
* Preparation for producing a physical zine

Part 3 – 3 days: June 11-13
* Finalising the files
* Visiting an art supply shop to look at papers and materials
* Printing
* Binding
* Finalising the zine