WHERE PHOTOGRAPHY AND MUSIC MEET
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS, SLIDESHOWS, PARTIES, MUSIC
A SCHEDULE THAT REFLECTS WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE!
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! ALL LEVELS WELCOME BRING YOUR ENTHUSIASM
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MUSICIAN BUT YOU NEED A CAMERA AND PASSION
Andy Levin is a master photographer who was a Contributing Photographer at LIFE MAGAZINE in the 1980’s. He is recognized for his work on Coney Island in the 1980’s, as well as his documentation of the human spirit– from New Orleans to Cuba. He was a finalist for the Eugene Smith Grant for his work on the changing environment and global warming, which was based on his documentation of Hurricane Katrina.
His past workshops have been attended by photographers who are currently among the best young talents in the field! Lance Rosenfield, Lorena Vashetti, Brian Frank, Kevin Jones, Dominic Bracco, Kirsten Luce, Charles Silver, Jerome Pennington. Jonathan Lipkin, Dana Tune, Guyla Sopronyi are just some of the photographers who have attended…..Stanley Greene, Donna Ferrato, Alan Chin are a few of the photographers who have mentored.
THE PROJECTS
CUBA (LIMIT 10) Our goal is to photograph the rhythm of life of Havana, a city in which music flows from every block, we will immerse ourselves in the neighborhoods. from Old Havana to Playa and in between, and have the opportunity to both photograph and learn from some of the world’s best musician. For this project we have reserved a luxury villa near Independence Plaza that will serve as our central location. We have four bedrooms in this location which has an expansive garden with tropical birds and flowers. Better yet it is the home of the wife of Cuba’s most famous composer, Compay Segundo, who wrote the song Chan Chan in 1984. The song was featured in the album Buena Vista Social Club and became an international hit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Chan_(song) We will have group breakfasts here, slideshows, and presentations and the use both private transport and communal taxis to move around the city. Local students will assist you in finding themes to photograph. This is a fantastic opportunity to travel to a city where photography can still be practiced in the streets, meet new people, and enjoy the rhythm and sounds of Cuba. I will share with you what I have learned about photography and all of the techniques and tips that result in original images and a great photographic experience. A typical day would be a group breakfast, slideshow presentation, presentation on Cuba by local sociologist Abelson Valerio, and then venture off for an afternoon of photography, a group trip to the Malecon at night, and then visit to a night club. We will keep you occupied!
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Welcoming meal, all breakfasts, two group lunches, snacks and food daily, open bar, and closing slideshow and party. Daily viewing sessions, portfolio reviews and mini-workshops
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED: Airfares, visa, airport transfers (but we can arrange for you)
WHERE DO I STAY? We have four bedrooms at the villa and more available at a mansion in the area. We can alternately help you find other accommodations and transportation to our villa, but for the maximum experience stay with the group.
HOW CAN I GO? You will make your own travel arrangements under one of twelve categories, and if you wish to stay in Cuba, we can help introduce you to our friends who will expedite your trip. You can also simply check the box which says journalist as your work will be appearing in a 100Eyes website created for this project —we will provide you with a cover letter. We stay exclusively a private apartments and eat at restaurants that are permitted under US law, For more information about travel to Cuba here is a good resource
DATES: APRIL 4th-11th 2019
COST: WORKSHOP ONLY $2000 per person WORKSHOP WITH HOUSING $2,750 PAY DEPOSIT BY CREDIT CARD
Payment of deposit secures your spot and is non-refundable. This workshop is limited to 10 students so we encourage you to book your spot as soon as possible. If for any reason you need to withdraw from the workshop, please notify us in writing 60 days before the first date of the project, There is a $500 cancellation fee (your deposit). If notification of cancellation is made after March 1, 2018 and your spot is filled we will issue a full refund minus your $500 deposit/cancellation fee. If you cancel after March 1, 2018 and your spot remains unfilled, we must retain all fees paid. We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical emergencies, disasters or unforeseen circumstances. Please insure that these last-minute emergencies are covered by your travel insurance policy.
Cuba requires purchase of a VISA that includes health insurance. You will purchase this throufg
NEW ORLEANS (LIMIT 3 ) An ongoing and open enrollment at my studio, where you have the option of staying in one of three guest apartments. $2000 for five days of intensive immersion into the New Orleans culture including mini-workshops with Mardi Gras Indian singers, jazz musicians and cultural presentations. Immerse yourself in New Orleans culture and photograph the rich culture. This workshop can be flexible and depending on the seasons and dates include events that are not publicized or are unique to neighborhoods. Feel free to ask about the various options and chose something that interests you. Dates, and number of workshop days are flexible. 4 to 6 days
WHAT IS INCLUDED: Welcoming meal. morning coffee at the studio.* Portfolio review, daily editing sessions. mini-workshops and closing photo presentation at the studio.^ Personal attention from Andy over the course of 5 days! $1500-$2,500
WHERE DO I STAY? You are free to make any hotel reservations that you like, or ask about rates to stay at the studio! We cam help with hotel suggestions and of course have great meal suggestions as well! Your experience will be filtered by my 15 years in New Orleans!
DATES: Open enrollment
Jerry Moran, Photographer New Orleans, La
“There are very few people-= maybe only one, that I would trust as far as giving me feedback about my work, Andy is that person. If you can find spend time with with him, make it happen.
THE BACKSTORY
The goal of sound and vision workshops is photography as a way to understand music, and to use music as a way to understand life. This can be as simple as the rhythm of everyday life, or as complex as interpreting a song with a photograph. In cities like New Orleans and Havana life and music has intertwined for generations, to the that both cities would be unrecognizable without the other. New Orleans and Cuba were both the sad destinations of slaves from Africa by way of Haiti, who brought with them the gods of the Yoruban pantheon and the rhythms of traditional African culture. In Cuba these rhythms combined with the Spanish (itself a blend of African and Castillian) into Afro-Cuban music. Our goal is to explore the idea of music with our cameras and to help you to develop a unique vision, or carry along mine!
Past participants include Dominic Bracco, Kirsten Luce, Lance Rosenfield, Lorena Vashetti, Charles Silver, Jerome Pennington. Jonathan Lipkin, Dana Tune Guyla Sopronyi Donna Ferrato, Stanley Greene, Karen Mullarkey, Alan Chin, Laurie Wasselchuk, Kevin Downs
Be prepared to create great photographs inspired by musical…..or to dance, or drum. At the least be prepared to listen!
We will be traveling to places that I have photographed for years and have returned to again and again. I would like to share these experiences with you!
Workshops are open to all levels (those needing more technical help would be encouraged to come to New Orleans)
ast participants include Dominic Bracco, Kirsten Luce, Lance Rosenfield, Lorena Vashetti, Charles Silver, Jerome Pennington. Jonathan Lipkin, Dana Tune Guyla Sopronyi Donna Ferrato, Stanley Greene, Karen Mullarkey, Alan Chin, Laurie Wasselchuk, Kevin Downs
Andy Levin is a master photographer who worked as a Contributing Photographer at Life Magazine in the 1980s. After a long career in New York, he moved to New Orleans in 2004 and has remained in the city since, documenting Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Levin has also worked extensively in Haiti and more recently Cuba. Levin has been interested and played music since childhood, and studied Cuban percussion with Luis Andino, a master Cuban drummer in New York, and more recently guitar with Charles Moore. He also plays some piano including that of Professor Longhair, and is especially interested in the music of Cuba.