The Art of the Portrait with Xavier Tavera

110 South Main Street,Crookston MN 56716

06 November, 2021

Description

Learn various approaches to taking photographs from internationally recognized photographer Xavier Tavera. Saturday, November 6th 1-5PM Sunday November 7th 12-3PM Studio 110 - Crookston Join us for a powerful workshop on the art of portraiture photography with internationally recognized photographer Xavier Tavera. The weekend session will begin Saturday with a deep dig into the varying approaches Tavera takes when producing a thematic series of images beginning with deeply constructed processes he has used in the past with choreographed props and backdrops etc... He will also discuss ways in which he has worked to create portraits within people’s home, work and land environments and how he has used these elements to craft the set. These presentations will include hands on practice with participants as they learn through practice. The workshop will wrap on Sunday with a review of live action photography where there is no control over the environment, and how you as a photographer can immerse yourself within the environment. This workshop is free and open to the public but is limited to 10 participants. Please make sure you register. For more information please send an email to [email protected] The Art of the Portrait is one of four Arts & Diversity Workshops presented with support from the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council with additional support provided by the MN State Arts Board Creative Arts Program, the National Endowment for the Arts Cares Act, the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation and the McKnight Foundation (Art In This Present Moment). In Progress’s mission is to diversify cultural dialogue and pave the way for new voices in the field of digital art making.   In Progress provides opportunities for newly developing artists to develop their skills as digital storytellers  and leaders through the use of photography, video, music and other forms of digital media.  This small non-profit has been promoting the voices of  new and emerging artists since its inception in 1996.  Those of us that work with In Progress are committed to breaking down barriers of geography, class, education, and culture.   We use digital art making as a tool for public discourse, while building the skills of new makers so they may create, teach and lead.