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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.
Miho Kajioka
Miho Kajioka
Miho Kajioka
Miho Kajioka
Miho Kajioka
Miho Kajioka
From June 18 to 21, 2026

MIHO KAJIOKA

Building Your Photo Book, From Vision to Book
Sale price€1.590,00 Finance my workshop

This four day workshop focuses on the photo book as a professional and practical tool to build, edit and present a photographic project, rooted in the unique atmosphere of Venice.

Led by Miho Kajioka, the program approaches the book not as a technical design exercise, but as an artistic and editorial process. While this is not a technical book design workshop, participants are encouraged to develop the essential skills needed to create their own dummy books independently, before collaborating with professional designers, editors or publishers.

Miho strongly believes that artists benefit from first shaping their projects themselves. Learning to edit, sequence and structure one’s own work helps clarify themes, strengthen authorship and build confidence in decision making. These competencies are valuable not only for books, but also for preparing exhibitions, presentations and future publications.

Participants learn how to transform a series of images into a coherent visual narrative through selection, sequencing, rhythm and layout. The book format becomes a tool to refine ideas, strengthen storytelling and define a clear artistic direction.

The workshop is fully hands on. Participants print their images and work physically on large tables, moving, comparing, cutting and reordering photographs to create simple dummy books. This tactile and analogue process encourages focus, intuition and critical thinking, while supporting concrete learning outcomes.

Venice becomes an extension of the classroom. Its soft light, reflections, textures and slow rhythm invite observation and sensitivity. Each day alternates between studio editing sessions and time walking through the city to photograph, explore and gather new images that can directly enrich the project.

The objective is not to finish a perfect book, but to develop a strong concept, a clear structure and a personal voice, supported by group feedback and individual mentoring.

By the end of the workshop, each participant leaves with an edited sequence, a physical dummy photo book, and practical methods to continue developing their work autonomously.

Bio

Miho Kajioka (b. 1973, Japan, lives in Paris) Kajioka was born in Okayama, Japan, and at the age of 18 moved to California, where she studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and began there as a painting major, but little by little turned to photography. She finished her fine arts degree in Montreal, Canada. However, she began her career as a journalist, producing TV news and documentary programs for foreign news outlets, and didn’t produce art for more than 10 years. It was after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that Kajioka was reconnected with her art. Kajioka’s work has been exhibited in France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, US and Japan. Kajioka’s book ‘so it goes’ won Prix Nadar 2019.

Pedagogical learning

• Use the photo book as a primary tool to structure and develop a photographic project
• Select and edit images with clarity and coherence
• Build a strong and meaningful visual sequence
• Work through a hands on and intuitive process using printed images
• Present and clearly explain their project and creative approach

Skills targeted

• Photo book dummy creation
• Image editing and sequencing
• Visual storytelling
• Critical analysis and peer feedback
• Independent project development

Target audience

This course is designed for photographers, visual artists and image makers who wish to develop or structure a photographic project through the photo book format.

It is open to beginners, emerging and experienced practitioners who already have an existing body of work or an ongoing project.

Participants should be motivated to experiment, work hands on with printed images and engage in group feedback and discussions.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of photography and image making
• An existing body of work or an ongoing photographic project to develop
• Ability to bring and print images for editing during the stage
• Willingness to work hands on with paper prints and simple book making materials
• Openness to experimentation, group feedback and collective discussions



WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • The complete workshop: from Thursday morning till Sunday evening
  • Welcome dinner
  • Any equipment loans
  • 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
  • Return 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

Morning

Introduction of Miho’s work, practice and artistic approach to the photo book.
Participants introduce themselves and present their projects using printed images laid out on the table.
Each participant has time to explain their intentions, followed by group discussion and feedback.
First collective reflections on editing, sequencing and book thinking.

Afternoon

Individual one to one meetings with Miho.
Participants begin working on their projects.
Printing images, sorting, selecting and starting first sequences.
Optional time outside to walk through Venice, observe, photograph or gather new material.

Day 2

Morning

Project progress reports.
Short presentations from each participant followed by feedback from Miho and the group.
Focus on image selection, coherence and strengthening the narrative.

Afternoon

Independent working time.
Printing, editing, sequencing and building dummy books.
Participants may stay in the studio or go out to photograph in Venice.
Miho remains available all day for consultations and guidance.

Day 3

Morning

Group critique and project updates.
Discussion of sequencing, rhythm, pacing and book structure.
Refining concepts and clarifying each participant’s direction.


Afternoon

Open working session.
Further editing and dummy construction.
Time in Venice to shoot new images and experiment.
Individual support and mentoring available throughout the day.

Day 4

Morning

Final editing and book shaping.
Participants organise their images, refine sequences and complete their dummy photo books.
Preparation for the final presentation.

Afternoon

Final presentations around a large table.
Each participant presents their dummy book and explains their process.
Group feedback and discussion.
Closing session and wrap up.
The program may be adjusted by the photographer to best respond 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
Miho Kajioka
Miho Kajioka Sale price€1.590,00