Photographing the Banal: From Camera to Publication - San Francisco

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September 17-19, 2026 - Learn to see the everyday in a new way, while taking a project from concept to completion in this masterclass with Quinton Gordon & Leica Store San Francisco
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USAK-MC-SF-GORDON-26
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San Francisco , In-person,
$999.99
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Description:

Designed for photographers looking to develop their creative vision, build new bodies of work, and explore the possibilities of photo books, this three-day workshop supports participants in achieving their goals while working in their own familiar surroundings and learning the fundamentals of self-publishing artist books.

Over the course of the workshop, you will be introduced to the various avenues for publishing your work as a photobook, and how this process can support creative growth and achievement.

A final publication featuring work produced collectively during the workshop will be designed by Quinton Gordon and published through Blurb. The book will be available for purchase later.

Who Should take this workshop:

This workshop is for intermediate to advanced photographers interested in expanding their creative vision, opportunities, and exploring the world of self-publishing. 

Topics Covered:

  • Seeing the everyday - making the banal interesting
  • Developing a project idea and direction
  • Editing, sequencing and publication design
  • Introduction to self-publishing, production and marketing

What to Know about this workshop:

 Participants should bring a laptop and be comfortable using photo editing software during the workshop.

Details:

Location: In-person at Leica Store San Francisco
Duration: 3-days
Class Size: 10 Students Max

Agenda:

Thursday:
Morning: Introductions, Lecture and Discussion
Afternoon: Photo Assignments on location

Friday:
Morning: Editing + Sequencing, Intro to Self-Publishing
Afternoon: Photo Assignments on location

Saturday:
Morning: Editing, Sequencing + Design
Afternoon: Final Review of Individual and Group Work

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Quinton Gordon

A Canadian writer, photographer and filmmaker whose work deals with our relationship to culture, landscape, and notions of identity and belonging. His work has been published widely and his photographs reside in both private and public collections internationally. He has been an instructor with the Leica Akademie USA since 2011.


In 2012 he published his first artist book, Mile Zero: A Place Uncertain, followed by *DUSK* (2018), *EDGE* (2020), and *PRESENCE* (2024)—all limited-edition, handmade artist books. 


Outside of his professional practice, Quinton is an active public speaker, workshop instructor, and mentor. He is the founder and publisher of Turn Signal Magazine, a subscriber based online and print publication featuring articles, stories, workshops and videos about travel, art, books, photography, and culture. He is currently directing and producing a documentary about Japanese/Canadian stone sculptor Kent Laforme.

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