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Objectives & Benefits
Refine Core Narrative: Quickly identify and strengthen the central story and visual structure of your photographic project.
Actionable Editing: Receive rapid, tailored insights on how to edit and sequence your work to maximize impact.
Professional Alignment: Clarify your project's potential for publication (photo book or zine) and discuss alignment with professional standards.
Target Participants
Photographers with one complete or ongoing body of work who are ready for intensive editing and sequencing advice.
Artists seeking expert confirmation or redirection on their current visual narrative.
Visual Storytellers needing a focused, professional assessment of their project's publication viability.
The capacity is highly limited to 2 participants per day, with each booking securing a dedicated one-hour private review slot.
Schedule & Duration
This workshop is offered on four days during the Ephemere Photo Fest: October 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th (Monday – Thursday).
Time: 12:00 – 14:00 (Two individual 1-hour slots available per day.)
Fees & Refund Policy
The workshop fee is $35 (or approximately 5,500 JPY) per participant.
Confirmation & Payment: Your application is confirmed upon receipt of the full payment. You must ensure you can attend before reserving your slot.
Refund Policy (Strict): Due to the limited slots and immediate proximity to the festival, all bookings are non-refundable.
Language of Instruction
This workshop will be conducted in English.
Required Equipment & Materials
Participants must bring at least 25 printed images from one consistent body of work. Any size or format is acceptable (convenience store, home printer, or cheap lab prints are fine). Working with tangible, physical prints is essential for the sequencing and editing discussion.
Workshop Flow (60 Minutes Per Person)
Pre-Workshop: Participants will submit digital images of the work they intend to review (via the application form) for initial preparation.
During the Session:
(5 min) Introduction/Goal Setting
(45 min) Focused Review, Narrative Feedback, and Interactive Sequencing with Prints (fluid based on participant goals/challenges)
(10 min) Actionable Next Steps and Q&A
Post-Workshop: Participants are entitled to one follow-up email containing additional insights and advice. This email will be sent after the Ephemere Photo Fest (after October 12th).
About the Mentor
Anne Murayama, the founder and curator of ephemere., brings a wealth of expertise to each session as an image-based artist, independent curator, and publisher. Her work is known for its intimate and evocative visual style, especially in black-and-white photography.
Experience and Guidance
With over a decade of experience and numerous international exhibitions and publications, Anne has honed her ability to guide photographers through the nuances of visual storytelling. Her deep understanding of both artistic and practical aspects of photography allows her to offer personalized, insightful feedback.
Commitment to Development
Anne is dedicated to helping photographers develop and share their unique visual narratives. Her commitment to nurturing each participant’s creative vision ensures that they receive the tools and support needed to transform their portfolios into compelling and professionally refined projects.
Learn more about Anne Murayama
Contact Us
If you have any questions or need further information before submitting your application, please feel free to email us at workshops@ephemere.tokyo.