MENU MENU MASTERCLASS WITH MASTERCLASS WITH GERHARD STEIDL GERHARD STEIDL November 9, 2013 It is not too far-fetched to say that every photographer wishes to be published by Steidl. So when the chance came to attend a masterclass by the master himself, I jumped on the opportunity. Even though my book was already at the binders, it was undoubtedly the lesson of a lifetime. To listen and learn from the master book publisher in person, is to be soaked in inspiration itself.
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1. To create a photo book, you have to think theatre.To create a photo book, you have to think theatre.
2. When sequencing a book, constructs an untoldWhen sequencing a book, constructs an untold
storyline inside your mind.storyline inside your mind.
3. Decide on covers last, when minds are sharpenedDecide on covers last, when minds are sharpened
after layout is completed. Do not be afraid to tryafter layout is completed. Do not be afraid to tryunexpected pictures – always surprise theunexpected pictures – always surprise thereaders.readers.
4. Form should follow function.Form should follow function.
5. It’s better to live with a fine art print than aIt’s better to live with a fine art print than a
badly printed book.badly printed book.
6. Always look at your own book in the worstAlways look at your own book in the worst
possible light: does it still look good?possible light: does it still look good?
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Gwen Lee and her
team at Singapore International Photo Festival (SIPF) for making
the screening and masterclass by Mr Steidl possible.
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