It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Yet the addition of photographs to text yields surprising results that can greatly deepen the impact of poetry, narrative and other written forms. Or, as Theodor Geisel said, “Words and pictures are yin and yang. Married, they produce a progeny more interesting than either parent.”

This highly experimental workshop will encourage and inspire students to combine text and photographs to tell their stories in a new way. You will use weekly prompts to write words about photographs and make photographs about words, using your own work, as well as responding to the work of others.

We will also review the practices of master artists and authors who have successfully combined the word and the photograph into books, conceptual projects and digital formats. You will leave with a broad understanding of the image/text form and how it can enhance an ongoing creative practice, while expanding your authentic voice. No previous photography experience is necessary (though feedback is tailored for all levels from beginner to expert). Assignments can be done with an iPhone, Android device, or the camera of your choice.