Susan Carr 1963–2012
For over twenty-five years, Susan Carr was my colleague and closest of friends. She was the most intuitive photographer I’ve known. Her images are true, and rich in the spirit of a life fully lived. Susan brought these strengths to everything she did, whether that be teaching, editing, writing, or her many enduring friendships.
Posted by Gary Cialdella | February 20, 2013 |
Enhancing Your Creative Potential: Photographers, explore new possibilities in the work you create.
For information and registration: Maine Media Workshops

This workshop addresses the process and practice of moving your work to the next level. Whether your emphasis is primarily fine art, documentary, or assignment photography this intensive session provides useful information and practical choices. Our goal is to define each artist’s creative goals, and provide practical measures to move your work to the next creative level.
Through presentations, critiques and hands-on photographic exercises, students explore new potentials in the work they create. Topics include: portfolio reviews, defining personal vision, exploring the problem solving model, the importance of projects, presentation and craft.
Topics and activities:
- Understanding problem solving strategies in art making
- Increased skill in identifying the goals and objectives of your work
- Skills for articulating the strengths of your work
- Writing an effective artist statement
- Direction on pursuing your goals
- Action plan for improving your portfolio
Participants should bring a finished portfolio, or portfolios and numerous examples of works-in-progress or new directions. Work need not be matted.
Posted by Gary Cialdella | February 20, 2013 |
Photographers, join us this summer
The Art and Business of Photography, August 26 – September 1 2012. For information and registration: Maine Media Workshops
The Enhanced Portfolio Review - Madison, Wisconsin September 8th and 9th 2012. The Center for Photography at Madison, 303 S. Peterson Street (near Williamson) Madison, Wisconsin. Register
This two-day intensive workshop is designed to evaluate and strengthen your photography portfolio. Whether your goal is a personal project, exhibiting your work or pursuing photography professionally, this workshop will give you a concrete guide to improve the presentation of your work and outline steps to achieve your artistic objectives.
What you will go away with.
- Identify the goals and objectives of your work
- Skills for articulating the strengths of your work
- Action plan for improving your portfolio
- Direction on pursing you goals
What do you need to bring?
Each participant should bring a minimum of 30 prints. Prints can be any size and can represent a single or various projects and/or styles. Prints do not need to be matted and they should NOT be mounted in a book. You need to be able to reorganize and edit the work throughout the weekend.
The workshop will be held at the “Center for Photography at Madison” and run in conjunction with an exhibition of Susan Carr’s photographs at the Monroe Art Center. Carr’s opening reception in Monroe is a perfect way to start the weekend. The opening reception runs 5 pm to 7 pm at 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566.
Workshop Details:
- 10% discount to members of Monroe Art Center, The Center for Photography at Madison, American Society of Media Photographers (ASMP), Society for Photographic Education (SPE), Advertising Photographers of America (APA).
- Enrollment limited to 10 participants. This limit ensures that proper attention is given to each participant. It also means you should ACT NOW and register here.
- Schedule: September 8, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM / September 9, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Posted by Susan Carr | May 23, 2012 |