John Sexton Photography Workshops

2007–2008

workshop schedule John Sexton Photography Workshops 2007–2008 INTRODUCTION hotography is an illusion. It is amazing that human beings consider a photograph to be a STAFF representation of reality. As photographers, I think we are privileged to work in the medium that has such powerful illusionistic characteristics. I clearly remember the first photographic DIRECTOR P John Sexton exhibition I attended more than thirty years ago. Seeing those photographs changed not only my photography, but changed my life. The three photographers in the exhibition were Ansel Adams, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Laura Bayless Edward Weston, and Wynn Bullock. I had never seen works of art that were so inspiring. I still find beauty, power, and challenges in the black and white silver printing process, and continue to PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSISTANTS enjoy working within that magical medium. As the technology of photographic imaging evolves, it Anne Larsen Jack Waltman is exciting to see how the voice of photographers expressing themselves — whether with pixels or silver grains — still resonates in their prints. INSTRUCTOR John Sexton The workshops included in this year’s program will provide opportunities to learn from successful working photographers. The instructors and assistants will willingly share their experiences with CORPORATE SPONSORS you — both successes and mistakes — they have NO SECRETS. The workshops are an intense expe- Eastman Kodak Company rience, in which one will be immersed in photography from early in the morning until late at night. Bogen Imaging You will be tired at the end of the workshop, but will be filled with information and inspiration. Light Impressions All of us involved in this workshop program share the desire for creating an atmosphere of excite- Myrick Photographic ment, while providing you with the knowledge and motivation you need to transform your ideas into successful photographs. All of the workshops offer a combination of instruction in the aesthetic OmegaSatter and technical considerations involved in making expressive photographs. The exploration of ideas The Tiffen Company and concepts, rather than dogma, will be emphasized in communicating information, thoughts, and perceptions in a comfortable, non-competitive environment. The workshops are intended for PRINTING the individual who is seriously interested in an exploration of photography, and who is committed Dual Graphics to actively participating and working at improving their craft, personal vision, and direction. These workshops offer opportunities to receive instruction and inspiration from photographers of distinctive abilities, and are structured to allow for an intimate atmosphere, conducive to learning, sharing, and creativity. Directed outdoor photography sessions, portfolio reviews, informal discus- sions, along with instructor demonstrations and presentations, will be included in all workshops. I am looking forward to participating with some of you in our 2007–2008 workshop program!

Cover Photographs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Front Cover A very special thanks to the Eastman Kodak Company for its continuing dedication to photographic education, and their more than two decades of generous sponsorship of my workshops. In particular, I would like to express Geologic Conundrum Banff National Park appreciation to Scott DiSabato for his commitment to this workshop program. Canada I have relied on Gitzo tripods to steadily support my cameras since 1983. My thanks to the Bogen Imaging team ©2004 John Sexton for their support of this workshop program. I express special thanks to Paul Wild, Justin Stailey, and Kriss All rights reserved Brunngraber. I am most pleased to once again have Light Impressions as a workshop sponsor. For over thirty years Light Impressions has been dedicated to supplying archival products of the highest quality to photographers. In particu- Back Cover lar, I would like to thank Larry Proctor for his assistance and support over the years. WAREHOUSE GATE I am thrilled to again have OmegaSatter as a workshop sponsor. My Omega/LPL variable contrast enlargers have LOS ANGELES, California been valuable print making tools for more than a decade, and I have relied on my Jobo rotary processor for film ©1978 John Sexton developing since 1988. I would like to thank the OmegaSatter team for their support of my program. All rights reserved It is a pleasure to have The Tiffen Company as a sponsor. Thanks to Steve Tiffen and Hilary Araujo. My Saunders enlarging easels, along with Tiffen filters, have been essential tools for over twenty-five years. All images in this brochure are The assistance and expertise offered by Stephen Myrick and his team at Myrick Photographic is extraordinary, from John Sexton’s new book Recollections: Three Decades of Photographs often involving ingenuity, exploration, and adventure in filling the unusual needs of creative photographers. For nearly 30 years, I have worked closely with David Gray Gardner and Kevin Broady on the printing of my books, posters, and workshop brochures. It is a pleasure to work with them, and the dedicated team of skilled professionals at Dual Graphics, on the production of this brochure.

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THE EXPRESSIVE BLACK AND WHITE PRINT John Sexton

APRIL 10–15 OCTOBER 30–NOVEMBER 4 FEBRUARY 19–24, 2008 FEBRUARY 26–MARCH 2, 2008 APRIL 8–13, 2008

This extremely popular workshop has been offered for twenty-three consecutive years. Each session concentrates on darkroom demonstrations in the art of black and white printing by noted photographer John Sexton. Conducted in John’s state-of-the-art studio and darkroom in the rolling hills of California, each intense workshop is limited to ten participants in order to maximize the benefit for all involved. Assisted by talented photographer, Anne Larsen, John demonstrates the decision- making process leading to the final print, including the Zone System of exposure and development, the production of high quality negatives, creative printing techniques, advanced print manipulation techniques, processing for permanence, and presentation of the finished print. Emphasizing Note: If you have attended the aesthetic considerations and consequences of each procedure, the well-organized, thorough this workshop previously and demonstrations will include: determination of proper print exposure, variable contrast printing are thinking of repeating the controls, advanced dodging and burning procedures, localized print flashing, local print reduction, experience, we encourage you to consider Fine Tuning the localized selenium intensification of negatives, and much more. Expressive Print which, by popular demand, is offered as a con- Portfolio reviews will offer constructive evaluation of participants’ prints and negatives, and dis- tinuation of this workshop, and cussions explore the possibilities involved in creating expressive prints. A directed field session on the John’s workshops at Anderson spectacular Monterey Peninsula will allow participants to put new ideas into practice. In the popu- Ranch Arts Center, The Maine Photographic Workshops, Palm lar, and unique, negative review session John will evaluate successful as well as problem negatives. Beach Photographic Workshops and the University of Wisconsin. All applicants must have a working knowledge of black and white printing technique and should be The Fine Tuning workshop actively involved in print making. Each workshop begins at 7:00 on Tuesday evening and ends about begins with a general review of 1:00 on Sunday afternoon, and includes daily refreshment breaks and three meals. Five identical ideas and procedures covered previously, before proceeding workshops are offered. If possible, please list alternate workshop dates when applying. Early enroll- with more advanced concepts ment is highly recommended as these workshops often fill immediately. and techniques. fee: $800

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sand DUNES, SUNRISE DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK California

FINE TUNING THE EXPRESSIVE PRINT JOHN SEXTON

NOVEMBER 13–18

A continuation and expansion of John’s printing workshops, this outstanding workshop is being offered for the nineteenth consecutive year. This workshop is open only to those who have previously attended one of John’s printing workshops listed in the margin. To receive optimum benefit from this workshop it is important that at least one year of active photography has taken place since attending the prerequisite workshop. Following a brief review of topics and techniques covered in the prerequisite workshop, John will discuss and demonstrate additional advanced printmaking techniques, including: the effects of var- ious developer formulas; simplified procedures that will demystify unsharp masking of negatives for local contrast and sharpness control; masked flashing for easier printing of difficult negatives; post processing negative enhancements; dye manipulation of negatives; handling problem negatives; along with many other printing and processing refinements. Each participant will have the unique opportunity to print from one of John’s negatives prior to the workshop as part of an exercise exploring the creative process of expressive printmaking. In addi- Note: In order to enroll for tion, participants will need to bring work completed since their participation in the prerequisite this workshop you must have workshop to share during the portfolio review sessions. The field session, as well as discussion ses- previously attended one of the following printing workshops sions, will explore problems and questions encountered since the last workshop. All classroom and with John: The Expressive demonstration sessions will be held in John’s darkroom and studio in Carmel Valley, California. Black and White Print at John’s studio, Anderson Ranch Arts The workshop will begin at 7:00 on Tuesday evening, and will end about 1:00 on Sunday after- Center, The Maine Photographic noon. The workshop fee will include daily refreshment breaks and four meals. Jack Waltman and Workshops, Palm Beach Photographic Workshops or Anne Larsen, both talented photographers, will serve as the workshop assistants. The workshop is the University of Wisconsin. limited to ten participants, and early enrollment is advised to avoid disappointment.

fee: $875

BOOK

WHITE BOULDER DEAD HORSE POINT, UTAH

RECOLLECTIONS: THREE DECADES OF PHOTOGRAPHS A NEW BOOK BY JOHN SEXTON

Ventana Editions published Recollections: Three Decades of Photographs in October 2006, and I am extremely pleased with the way the book turned out. The response to the book has been fantas- tic. The sales of both the hardcover edition and the Deluxe Limited Edition of Recollections have exceeded our expectations. Two of the four Deluxe Limited Edition images have already sold out, and a third image is nearly gone. The two images still available for order are White Boulder, Dead Horse Point — seen on this page, and Sandstone Forms reproduced on the Kodak sponsorship page. I have received many complimentary e-mails and letters about Recollections. I have included below a few unsolicited comments from people who have purchased the book. You can find additional comments from purchasers, as well as photographic colleagues, at my web site. The on-line Oxford Dictionary defines the word magnificent simply as “impressively beautiful;” where beauty is said to be “a combination of qualities that delights the aesthetic senses.” While both words come to mind in describing John Sexton’s new book, Recollections: Three Decades of Photographs, if we are to go by Oxford’s rather banal definitions, neither word even comes close to conveying the depths of visual and spiritual pleasures that await anyone who focuses their eye on the masterful black and white images assembled here… Autographed copies of In short, a masterpiece! — Andrew Ilachinski, www.tao-of-digital-photography.com Recollections can be ordered at discounted prices from the Yesterday we received your book Recollections. What a glorious collection of images to enhance the world of Ventana Editions online store: fine art photography! One page is more spectacular than the other. In these days when traditional photography www.ventanaeditions.com seems to be headed towards the sunset, your artistry promises a new sunrise. — Gordon & Marilyn, Idaho or by phone at 888/390-4545 or 831/659-4377. Recollections I received your book Recollections recently. While I have all your books, this is the finest of all. The quality of is also available from many printing, lithography, and binding is spectacular. I treasure your books as much as the books I have of Ansel fine book sellers. Adams and Edward Weston. Your art has inspired me to work more diligently in my own photography. Thank ISBN: 0-9672188-8-8 you for making your photography available to all photographers and collectors. — Paul, Indiana Suggested retail price: $75.00

Your vision and our products. Always innovative. Always illuminating. Yet never complete without each other. KODAK PROFESSIONAL Imaging Solutions. Proud sponsor of these workshops.

AN EVENING WITH MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN SEXTON JOHN Sexton DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTOR

March 23 – BROOKS INSTITUTE OF PHOTOGRAPHY A former director of the Ansel Adams Workshops, and the Owens Valley Santa Barbara, California Photography Workshops, John Sexton has conducted hundreds of photo graphy workshops around the world. Respected as a photographer and Lecture and book signing printmaker, Sexton prefers to photograph the quiet message of his subjects, The Marjorie Luke Theater conveying his love of light. John’s three previous books, Listen to the Trees, 7:00 p.m. – Admission: Free Quiet Light, and Places of Power showcase his finely crafted large format images, and have won numerous awards. John served as Technical and Contact: James Dewhirst – 805/690-7622 Photographic Assistant, and then consultant, to Ansel Adams from 1979 to [email protected] 1984. He continues to serve as Photographic Special Projects Consultant to www.brooks.edu The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust, and is a consultant to the photographic industry. In January 2005 John received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photographers Association. In October 2006 John’s most recent book, Recollections: Three Decades of ANSEL ADAMS: A PERSONAL RECOLLECTION Photographs, was published by Ventana Editions.

March 25 – BOWERS MUSEUM Santa ANA, California Anne Larsen Workshop Assistant In conjunction with the exhibition: Ansel Adams: Classic Images Norma Kershaw Auditorium Anne Larsen received her formal photographic training in Denmark, where Lecture and book signing she worked as a successful photographer for one of the largest commer- 1:30 p.m. – Admission: General $12.00, Members $10.00 cial studios in Copenhagen. In 1994 she moved to the United States, and has worked as John Sexton’s Photographic Assistant since that time. She Contact: Linda Kahn – 714/567-3679 is actively involved in all of the workshops offered on this program. Her [email protected] intimate still lifes and delicate photographs of the natural environment, www.bowers.org all made with a 4x5" view camera, share a common luminosity and ele- gance. In addition to John’s workshops, Anne has assisted on workshops instructed by James Baker, Morley Baer, Ruth Bernhard, Philip Hyde, and Ray McSavaney. Her prints are in numerous private and public collections AN EVENING WITH MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN SEXTON in North America and Europe. Anne assists her husband, John Sexton, in all aspects of his photography. March 28 – PALOMAR COLLEGE SAN MARCOS, California

Sponsored by The North County Higher Education Alliance Jack Waltman Workshop Assistant Lecture and book signing 7:00 p.m. – Admission: Free Jack Waltman has been on the staff of numerous photography workshop programs, including the Friends of Photography, Owens Valley Photography Contact: Anne Hathaway – 760/744-1150 x 2440 Workshops, the University of California at Santa Cruz Extension, and the [email protected] Ray McSavaney Photographic Workshops. His images often explore the www.palomar.edu abstract qualities found in the natural and urban environments. Jack has assisted John on the Fine Tuning the Expressive Print workshop since its inception. For more than two decades Jack has explored a variety of camera formats, but today he works almost exclusively with large format view SILVER – SECOND ANNUAL CONFERENCE cameras. In addition to his expertise in black and white silver printing, Jack OF BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPHY has also investigated platinum-palladium printing and cyanotypes, as well as color imagery. March 30 - APRIL 1 – Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CALIFORNIA

Ilford Photo/Harman Technology Ltd. and Calumet Photographic, along ORDERING JOHN SEXTON PUBLICATIONS with Blurb, Santa Fe Workshops, and View Camera magazine, are sponsor- books, posters, photographic prints ing the second annual Silver: International Conference of Black and White Photography. The conference will be an exciting opportunity for dedicated For information on John Sexton’s books, original photographic prints, black and white photographers and printmakers to listen, learn, network, Deluxe Limited Edition book and print sets, and posters, contact and be part of an important photographic community event. Laura Bayless at 831/659-3130, or e-mail [email protected] To purchase online visit www.johnsexton.com I am pleased, and honored, to again be a presenter this year, along with Keith Carter, Sally Gall, Ken Rosenthal, Mary Virginia Swanson, and others.

Additional details and registration information can be found at: www.calumetphoto.com/silver www.ilfordphoto.com

APPLICATION PROCEDURES WITHDRAWAL, WORKSHOP CANCELLATION & REFUND To apply for the workshop(s) of your choice, please complete and If you need to withdraw from a workshop, you must inform us no sign the application form provided in this brochure. Return it with later than 30 days prior to the first day of your workshop, and we a deposit of $150 for each workshop. The deposit includes a non- will refund your deposit or full tuition, whichever is applicable, refundable $100 acceptance fee. If you are not enrolled in a work- less the acceptance fee of $100. shop all fees paid will be refunded. If you withdraw within the period 30 to 14 days prior to the first Send your signed application form and deposit to: day of your workshop, the entire deposit of $150 will be retained. John Sexton Photography Workshops No refunds of any kind will be made for withdrawal within 14 days Post Office Box 30 in advance of the first day of the workshop, during the workshop, carmel Valley, California 93924 USA or for no-shows. There is no deadline for application. However, many of the work- If it is necessary for us to cancel a workshop, all registered par- shops fillimmediately so, to avoid disappointment, prompt appli- ticipants will be informed immediately, and you will receive a full cation is advisable. refund of all deposits and fees. Your participation for the entire workshop session is extremely Notification of cancellation due to insufficient enrollment will be important. If your schedule requires you to arrive after the start, made at least fourteen days prior to the beginning of a workshop. or to leave prior to the end of the workshop, please make other For this reason we encourage you to purchase refundable airline arrangements or plan to participate at another time. tickets, and consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. The Workshops will not be responsible for any loss on airline tickets, or ACCEPTANCE any other losses, related to cancellation. We receive many applications concurrently, and they are evaluated for enrollment based on the information submitted. Attention ACCOMMODATIONS is given to the information furnished in the “Background A block of rooms, of varying room types and price ranges, has Information” portion of the application. Please give thought to been reserved at comfortable lodges or motels for each workshop. the information you provide in this section. Upon enrollment in a Campgrounds are available near each location. We encourage you workshop, you will receive a letter providing detailed information to stay with the group to participate in the informal exchanges and suggestions for preparing for the workshop. occurring in this environment. Additional lodging information Those applicants who were on the waiting list last year will be will be sent upon enrollment. given priority for that workshop this year, but we cannot guarantee enrollment. Please return your application promptly. POLICIES If you receive one brochure and two or more wish to apply, please Please, no smoking or pets allowed on the premises. The use of copy the application form and send one completed, signed applica- mobile phones is limited to refreshment breaks and mealtimes. tion form for each participant. Consideration is given to the indi- No pets are allowed at the lodging. vidual participant’s application. International participants: Although we do reserve some spaces WAIVER OF LIABILITY to accommodate the usual delays in overseas mail service, we The Workshops shall have no responsibility or liability for per- strongly encourage you to return your application immediately, as sonal injury to any participant or damage to any participant’s these spaces cannot be indefinitely held if the workshop is filling. property, or for personal injuries or damage to the property of any other person resulting from the participant’s involvement in any If the workshop is already full when your application is received, workshop. The Workshops shall have no responsibility for the acts, we will offer the opportunity to enroll in any other workshop still errors or omissions of instructors or staff, transportation com- open, or to be placed on the waiting list and your entire deposit panies, lodging facilities, restaurants, tour guides and outfitters, will be returned to you. It is advisable to list alternate workshop or other providers of services to participants in the course of the dates on your application form if possible. workshops.

DEPOSIT & PAYMENTS The Workshops has the right to cancel any workshop and to alter the time, context, or format of any workshop in the event cir- Please make all payments in U.S. dollars, and make checks or cumstances so require. In the event a workshop is cancelled, for money orders payable to “John Sexton Photography Workshops.” any reason, the extent of the Workshops’ liability is limited to the We do not accept credit cards for workshop deposits. return of all fees paid to us. A deposit of $150 for each workshop applied for must accompany The Workshops will not be responsible for reimbursement on air- your application. This includes a non-refundable $100 acceptance line tickets due to cancellation of a workshop, or replacement of fee. Applications without a deposit cannot be processed. an instructor. We recommend you purchase refundable tickets and The balance of the fee for each workshop is due no later than 30 consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. days prior to the first day of the workshop. If you fail to pay your The Workshops reserves the right to substitute instructors if nec- balance 30 days prior to the first day of the workshop, your space essary and will attempt to inform all participants immediately if a in the workshop and your entire deposit will be forfeited, and your last minute substitution is necessary. place will be filled from the waiting list.

FEES JOHN SEXTON PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS 2007–2008 Workshop fees cover tuition only. Additional amenities may be Post Office Box 30 included, as listed in the individual workshop descriptions. Meals Carmel Valley, California 93924 831/659-3130 (unless otherwise indicated), lodging, and air fare are not included. www.johnsexton.com [email protected] 2007–2008 John Sexton Photography Workshops Application

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[ ] The Expressive Black and White Print #1 April 10–15 $800 [ ] The Expressive Black and White Print #2 Oct 30–Nov 4 $800 [ ] Fine Tuning the Expressive Print November 13–18 $875 Prerequisite Workshop: ______year: ______[ ] The Expressive Black and White Print #3 February 19–24, 2008 $800 [ ] The Expressive Black and White Print #4 Feb 26–Mar 2, 2008 $800 [ ] The Expressive Black and White Print #5 April 8–13, 2008 $800 [ ] Alternate workshop choice: ______[ ] I can’t attend a workshop this year. Please add me to your mailing list. Check your desires below: [ ] Postal Mailing List [ ] E-mail Newsletter List [ ] Please send more information on John’s books, original photographic prints, special Limited Edition prints, and posters.

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