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Frédéric Stucin
Frédéric Stucin
Frédéric Stucin
Frédéric Stucin
Frédéric Stucin
From April 15 to 18, 2027PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

FRÉDÉRIC STUCIN

The Portrait: From Encounter to Series
The Encounter, the Light, the Image
Festival Workshop
Sale price€1.490,00
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This portrait workshop is an opportunity for Frédéric Stucin to share a practice he has been developing for more than twenty years, between press commissions, personal projects and major campaigns.

At the heart of his approach: the relationship with the model. How to approach them, how to talk to them, how to build the trust from which a true image can emerge. Participants then learn to construct a world through light — natural or artificial — drawing on the unique setting Venice offers: its reflections on the water, its alleyways, its façades and the particular softness of its light.

The workshop continues with editing: knowing how to choose an image, then learning to look further to build a coherent series.

A Venetian immersion to experiment with the portrait, from the encounter to the editing, and to refine one's eye alongside one of France's most recognised portrait photographers.

Please note: this workshop is conducted in French.

DURATION & LOCATION
San Servolo - 4 Days

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION

French

REQUIRED LEVEL

All levels

MAX PARTICIPANTS

12

BIO

Frédéric Stucin, born in 1977, studied at the Arts Décoratifs de Strasbourg and graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure Louis Lumière. Based in Paris, he has worked since 2002 with the French daily Libération, photographing numerous public figures — actors, singers, writers and politicians. His images are widely published in the French and international press: Elle, Le Monde, l'Obs, Grazia, GQ, Les Inrockuptibles, Vanity Fair, Time Magazine, Newsweek, Stern.

Alongside his editorial work, he pursues personal projects, including a black-and-white street photography series in the United States, an avowed nod to the great American masters (Garry Winogrand, Lee Friedlander, Harry Callahan). One of France's most recognised portrait photographers, he regularly leads workshops, notably on portraiture at the Rencontres d'Arles.

PEDAGOGICAL LEARNING

  • Learn to approach, direct and put a photographed person at ease
  • Build a visual world through light, natural or artificial
  • Draw on a place — here, Venice — to nourish the image and the narrative
  • Move from the single image to the construction of a coherent series

SKILLS TARGETED

  • Directing a model and building trust
  • Working with natural and artificial light
  • Creating a visual world and atmosphere
  • Editing and selecting images
  • Building a coherent photographic series

TARGET AUDIENCE

Photographers and image-makers who wish to deepen their practice of portraiture — from the relationship with the model to the construction of a series. The workshop is open to all levels and is conducted in French.

PREREQUISITES

  • Autonomous use of a camera
  • A camera with memory cards
  • A laptop if possible (not mandatory)
Detailed program
Day 1 — Thursday 15 April

Morning: participants arrive before midday and settle into the workshop space. Afternoon: welcome and introduction — a presentation of Frédéric Stucin's work and a first review of the participants' work.

Day 2 — Friday 16 April

Morning: the relationship with the person being photographed — approaching them, talking to them, building trust. Afternoon: a shooting session around light, natural or artificial, with individual guidance.

Day 3 — Saturday 17 April

Morning: continuation of the shooting and deepening of each participant's visual world. Afternoon: editing — choosing an image, then building a series for the final presentation.

Day 4 — Sunday 18 April

Morning: collective presentation of the work in the auditorium, feedback and exchange. Afternoon: closing of the workshop.
What's included
  • The complete workshop: from Thursday, April 15, 2027 at 2:30 p.m. to Sunday, April 18, 2027 at 1 p.m.
  • 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners, 2 cocktails
  • Access to the closing evening
  • Any equipment loans
  • Access to any tourist sites or places of interest planned as part of the workshop
What's not included
  • Return transport to Venice and San Servolo
  • The ACTV pass and the vaporetto journeys required throughout the workshop
  • Accommodation: rooms are available on site in San Servolo; otherwise you will need to arrange your own accommodation in Venice
  • Lunch is on your own: there is a cafeteria in San Servolo
  • Vaporettos and other water taxis 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
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 any adaptation of conditions.

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