Resources for Photographers|Actual Experience Rather than Theoretical Advice.
This is s ateaser. the full article can be found on my Substack for paid subscribers.
I’ve spent a long time making photographs, building projects, publishing books, teaching, writing grants, working with clients, traveling for assignments, and figuring out how to make a living while continuing to make the work. I didn’t just pull this out of my ass.
Through a Lens Darkly is where I write about what I’ve learned.
This is a collection of actionable, practical things I’ve made for photographers and artists—how to get a project into shape, write about it, apply for opportunities, making a book (everyone’s dream), protect your copyright, teaching, and making a living without abandoning the work itself.
It’s a guide on how to be confident in your own process.
Grants, Proposals & Getting the Work Seen
The paperwork is part of the work.
How to write about your project without strangling it with art-speak. How to make a grant application persuasive. How to put together a CV that doesn’t make a selection committee work too hard. How to prepare for a studio visit.
5 Tips to Writing the Perfect Photo Project Summary — my five-part formula for writing a project summary for grants, curators, collectors and gallerists.
Grant Writing for Photographers — downloadable PDF guide, $10.
Writing a Strong Photography Project Summary — downloadable PDF guide, $10.
Artist CV for Photographers — downloadable PDF guide, $10.
Preparing for Grant Season — my approach to the obvious and unspoken rules of grants and residencies.
I requested an AI image of a unicorn riding a pony.