Posted on 2021-04-09
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COMPLETED: Mexico, Storytelling for Photographers

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Description

This talk is now completed but you can still book JP Stones to talk at your CameraClub or Society. Please contact him for available dates...

JP has spent the last 5 years photographing the same group of Mexica, or Aztec, dancers. In that time he learned how connected the Mexica are to their mythology. To the stories passed down across many generations. Stories that, in some cases, are thousands of years old. That's when he decided that as these stories were so vital to Mexica culture, they needed to play a bigger role in his portraits.

This is a talk is about what happened next. About how a desire to tell actual stories visually ending up changing his entire creative process, and the way people react to his photos.

JP Stones is a published photographer with over 25 years of experience. He is English but has spent much of his life moving from one country to the next. India, England, France, Australia and the US. And now the Pacific coastline of Mexico. JP teaches cultural workshops for the photographer who understands that the essence of a country lies within its people & traditions, not just its photogenic landmarks.

In this talk, JP will cover

* How being more intentional has changed his approach to photography.
* Why his goal isn't just creating beautiful work, but making an emotional connection.
* How much of a story can one photo really tell?
* How thinking in stories will help guide your entire decision creative decision-making process.

Starts at 19.30 GMT +1. A link will be sent to you when you book your place...

Win a Vanguard VEO RANGE T37M Backpack. Follow us on Instagram and tag a friend in one of our Mexico posts! You will be entered into a prize draw The winner will be announced during JP's talk...

Duration

  • 90 minutes

Languages spoken

English

Time Zone

GMT +1

Delivered by

  • Zoom
  • Other

Reviews

  • Gary
  • Jun 3, 2021
  • Cool presentation and great insights. I enjoyed the talk.

  • Naas Photography Group
  • Our photography group thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. JS's images were amazing and really told a story. He explained his ideas and processes in a clear and concise manner. It took us out of our usual realm of Irish landscapes to see some stunning Mexican cultural images

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