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Si vous residez en France, il est désormais possible de profiter de vos droits à la formation professionnelle pour participer à un workshop Venezia Photo. Selon votre statut, deux dispositifs existent pour vous accompagner dans le financement partiel ou total de votre workshop à Venise.
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
Charles Negre
STILL LIFE 24-27 September

CHARLES NEGRE

Arranging Things
A Course on Still Life Photography
Sale price€1.590,00 Finance my workshop

"We work seriously without taking ourselves seriously."

Charles Negre

This workshop explores still life photography through a conceptual and applied approach to image-making. Led by Charles Negre, participants will develop a deeper understanding of set design, studio photography, the challenges of constructed images, and the creative processes behind them.

Over four days, participants will experience the different stages of a complete editorial project, from research and concept development to production, shooting, editing, and public presentation. Through practical experimentation and collective discussion, the workshop encourages participants to sharpen their sensitivity to objects, composition, and visual storytelling while gaining valuable insight into both personal and commercial photographic practices.

Several studio sets will be available throughout the workshop, featuring a variety of objects and still life arrangements to photograph and interpret. Participants will also benefit from one-to-one mentoring with Charles Negre, who will provide individual guidance on concept development, image-making, editing, and project direction.

Bio

Charles Negre was born in Mâcon, France, in 1988 and graduated from ECAL (École Cantonale d’Art de Lausanne) in 2010.

Based between Lausanne and Paris, his practice is dedicated to still life and studio photography, exploring this timeless genre as a way of questioning contemporary systems of image production. His work moves between long-term personal projects, exhibitions and books, commercial commissions for luxury brands, editorial assignments for publications such as M Le Monde, The New York Times, and Vogue, as well as teaching Applied Photography in the Master Program at ECAL.

Pedagogical learning

  • Develop a deeper understanding of studio and still life photography
  • Learn methods for researching concepts and developing ideas
  • Transform concepts into coherent photographic images
  • Gain greater autonomy on a studio set
  • Understand the relationship between editorial, commercial, and personal photography
  • Learn how magazines and commissions can influence a photographic practice
  • Develop and present a complete photographic project

Skills targeted

  • Studio photography workflow
  • Still life composition
  • Concept development and visual research
  • Lighting and studio production
  • Image editing and post-production
  • Presentation and articulation of a photographic project

Target audience

This workshop is designed for photographers, photography students, visual artists, and image-makers wishing to deepen their understanding of studio photography and still life practice through a conceptual and project-based approach.



Prerequisites

  • Autonomous use of a camera
  • Previous experience in photography (studio photography experience is a plus)
  • Interest in concept development and visual research
  • Willingness to participate in discussions and critiques
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively : participants may choose to work individually or in pairs throughout the workshop

Required Equipment

Personal photographic equipment including:

Digital camera with batteries and charger
Lenses of choice
Memory cards
External hard drive or USB key with sufficient storage
Personal laptop with charger
Editing software installed and updated Tripod
Personal lighting equipment (optional, if owned)
A portfolio ready to be presented at the beginning of the workshop
Research materials related to potential concepts (keywords, sketches, reference images, moodboards, visual notes)
A selection of personal objects meaningful to you, to be used in still life compositions

WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • The complete workshop: from Thursday 24th September 10 am till Sunday 27 September 4 pm
  • Welcome dinner
  • Any equipment loans including printing facilities available throughout the workshop
  • Access to any tourist sites or places of interest planned as part of the workshop
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
  • Meals (except from the welcome dinner) - there is a cafeteria and a restaurant available on San Servolo Island
  • Transport to Venice and San Servolo
  • Accommodation: 100 rooms are available on site, in San Servolo, otherwise you'll need to arrange your own accommodation in Venice.
  • Vaporettos and other water cabs outside the excursions scheduled as part of the workshop
  • All insurance cover for lost or stolen luggage, delayed or cancelled transport, theft or breakage of equipment during the workshop.
Detailed program

DAY 1 - September 24th

Morning 10 am

Welcome and group introductions
Presentation of Charles Negre’s work, artistic approach, and professional practice.
Overview of the workshop structure and objectives.

Afternoon

Introduction to concept research and idea development.
First studio setups and practical exercises.
Exploration of methods for generating concepts and transforming ideas into images.

DAY 2 - September 25th

Morning 9 am

Group discussion and sharing of project ideas.
Collective feedback on concepts and visual directions.

Afternoon

Shooting session in the studio or on location.
Participants begin developing their individual or collaborative projects.

DAY 3 - Sepember 26th

Morning 9 am

Project development and shooting sessions.
Refining concepts, compositions, and visual direction.

Afternoon

Continuation of production work.
Participants complete the photographic phase of their projects with individual guidance from Charles Negre.

DAY 4 - September 27th

Morning (9:00 am)

Post-production and image editing.

Preparation and finalization of images for presentation.

Afternoon (till 4 pm)

Presentation of completed projects.

Collective presentation and group discussion.

Review of processes, outcomes, and future directions for each participant.

The programme may be adapted by the photographer according to the needs and dynamics of the group.
Evaluation methods
  • Continuous assessment through daily individual feedback and group discussions.
  • Final presentation of each participant’s work during the collective screening.
  • End-of-session evaluation and self-assessment form to measure satisfaction and learning outcomes.
  • Access to a shared alumni group for post-workshop dialogue and creative exchange.
After the training
  • Participants’ work may be featured through Venezia Photo’s communication channels (newsletter, website, social media).
  • A private online group will allow participants to stay connected, share projects, and continue discussions beyond the workshop.
ACCESSIBILITY

All efforts are made to accommodate participants with disabilities. Please contact us in advance for adaptation of conditions.

Language of instructor

English

Duration & location

SAN SERVOLO 4 DAYS
Charles Negre
Charles Negre Sale price€1.590,00