Welcome to Portfolio reviews with Magnum Photos! Join us at the Magnum Photos Gallery & Bookshop for a unique opportunity to have your work reviewed by the experts at Magnum Photos.
Are you a freelancer from Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest or Newham aged 18-30 who wants to know more about protecting your creative work? Join Sonia Jeunet, Director of Education for global photography agency, Magnum Photos. For this all-day in-person masterclass to get advice on your photography portfolio and learn more about how photography agents work.
This session is part of our Freelance Exchange series to support young East London freelance creatives.
Please note this is NOT relevant for moving image/ film or video works, and is designed for people interested in documentary photography.
What you will learn:
💡 What a photography agency is and how it works.
💡 Tips on how to carve out a sustainable career as a photographer.
💡How to be kind when navigating this sector and why it's important.
💡How to make a good portfolio (e.g. for competitions) and experiences of being on panels with peers.
💡Light touch insights on contracts and negotiating prices.
💡Understanding if it's important or not to be part of an agency.
Whether you're a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, this event is your chance to get valuable feedback and insights on your portfolio.
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from the best in the industry and take your photography to the next level. See you there!
About Sonia Jeunet
Sonia Jeunet is the Director of Education at Magnum Photos, based in London.
As head of the department, she develops the curriculums and partnerships for Magnum’s educational programs. With 15 years of experience in the industry, she has worked with leading industry professionals, institutions, and photographers. Prior to that, she worked at Panos Pictures in London and NOOR in Amsterdam, as Commissioning Editor, Photo Editor and Project Manager
She teaches regularly about professional practice and has given lectures at Westminster University, Photofusion, Minority Rights, Anadolu Kültür, and the Photography Foundation, among others.
Participant Information:
This event will take place at the Magnum Photos Gallery & Bookshop loacated in East London.
Please note these sessions are fully funded and free to attend for freelancers from Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest aged 18-30.
We want everyone to be able to take part in this event. Please email us at info@anewdirection.org.uk and include 'Access Requirement for Event' in the subject line to let us know of any requirements that will enable to to access and feel supported during the session.
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