Introduction to Photobooks
History and practice
This course includes an introduction and overview into the history of the photobook together with step-by-step instructions on how to plan and create your own photobook.
The course includes a private online community (not Facebook) to share your progress.
[Possibility of running a one-day live online course instead of work-at-your-own pace version]
“testimonial for EDPS generally”
What’s included?
History of the photobook
A 1-hour webinar from Emma describing X, Y and Z.
All webinars are pre-recorded for you to watch at your own convenience. You have lifetime access to the webinars.
Planning your photobook
Two 30-minute webinars from Emma describing A and B.
Photographing for your photobook
Two 30-minute webinars from Emma describing C and D.
Printing and binding your photobook
Three 30-minute webinars from Emma explaining commercial digital printing options plus an introduction to making your own photobook at home.
What next?
A 30-minute webinar giving an introduction to publishing and selling your photobook, possible competitions and festivals you can submit to, and the new Royal Photographic Society’s photobook distinction (LRPS) option.
No more snapshots
What gear do you need?
You can complete the course with any camera at all, including a phone camera. If you want to print the lesson summaries you will need access to a printer.
What level photographer do you need to be?
This is an intermediate level course, for those who are wanting to move beyond just taking snapshots. It is not for complete beginner photographers. If you have done at least the first two modules of A Year With My Camera (technical, and composition), you will be ready for this course.
Non-UK students
The course price will be converted to your local currency at checkout. Your card provider may charge a conversion fee. Due to Brexit Emma is unable to offer the course to students in the EU because of the onerous tax reporting requirements.
Refunds
If you sign up and realise the course is not for you, a refund will be given only if requested within the first 7 days. You will have access to the course for as long as Emma is in business (minimum one year).
Feedback
There is no individual feedback on this course. The private community group is available for discussion between students.
“As a somewhat non-creative person, ‘Composition - Beyond the Basics’ was the perfect course for me! This went far beyond my expectations. I learned so much about what makes a photo more interesting and dynamic, as well as what can be distracting in a photo. The section on storytelling, juxtaposition and intimacy was so informative. Emma’s teaching style is very clear and concise”
Your instructor: Photographer Emma Davies was a Travel Photographer of the Year finalist in 2017 and has been shortlisted (2016) and highly commended (2018) in International Garden Photographer of the Year. She is published by The Telegraph, Gardens Illustrated, Outdoor Photography and Digital Photography Magazines and by the BBC. She wrote the Amazon #1 bestselling book A Year With My Camera.