I am happy to announce that I've joined the team of extremely talented and dedicated teachers over at The Bloom Forum for my first three week long online workshop! Click Here to register for an active or silent seat and for more information.
Mae Burke’s passion for motherhood is evident in every image that she takes personally and professionally. In this three week course, Mae will lead students into a better understanding of Motherhood Portraiture and how to effectively tell mothers stories. By the end of the three weeks, students will have a deeper insight into telling their own story and their clients’ by applying their knowledge to their personal or professional portfolios.
Students will be able to confidently tell the story of motherhood that encourages, empowers and brings together their audience.
Multiple live chats will be held throughout the weeks and available to active seats. Silent seats will have access to two live chats (one during the intro, and one at the conclusion of the course).
WEEK ONE
Why & How to Tell Mother's Stories
- Introduction video with Mae Burke
- Why you need to be telling mothers’ stories
- A history of motherhood in art
- Motherhood from three points of view (including videos of Mae shooting from three points of view)
- Mandatory weekly shooting assignment
- Optional daily shooting prompt
Your Story
- Personal storytelling
- Self-portraiture
- Involving children
- Documenting versus creating (videos of Mae shooting personal images at home)
- Culling & editing to create a cohesive collection (video of Mae culling and editing personal images)
- Mandatory weekly shooting assignment
- Optional daily shooting prompt
WEEK THREE
Her Story
- Incorporating your personal experience to connect with another mother
- Creative shooting to incorporate on location
- Sharing and listening (video of Mae shooting an entire session)
- Culling & editing to create a cohesive collection (video of Mae culling and editing client images)
- How to build a questionnaire that allows your subjects to be vulnerable
- Mandatory weekly shooting assignment
- Optional daily shooting prompt
"I see things differently than I did before....it goes so far beyond education and instruction on the "how to's." Mae literally bares her deepest heart to reveal how to achieve meaning and depth into our images. After all, if there is no emotion, then what is the point of the image? I will forever be grateful for Mae's influence. It has been instrumental in finding, fostering and creating my vision through the lens." - JACKIE
