25 Mar From Practice to Portfolio with Angela Faris | Oct. 7th – 28th
From Practice to Portfolio with Angela Faris | Oct. 7th – 28th
Date | Wednesdays, October 7 – 28, 2026
Time | 6 PM – 8 PM
Location | Colorado Photographic Arts Center
1200 Lincoln Street, Suite 111, Denver, CO 80203
Cost | $270 Member and $300 Non-Member
Instructor | Angela Faris
Skill Level | Intermediate/Advanced
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Objective:
This workshop is designed for intermediate to advanced photographic artists who are interested in developing a cohesive body of work for exhibition, publication, portfolio review, or continued artistic growth.
Participants should come prepared with a few images they are considering for a portfolio or series to discuss with the class.
Course Description:
Do you have more ideas than you know what to do with? Maybe you have a few series in progress, subjects you keep returning to, or images that have not quite found their place together yet.
From Practice to Portfolio with Angela Faris explores the process of shaping a photographic series that reflects your vision in a cohesive and meaningful way. Through a combination of practical advice, creative prompts, readings, and in-depth group discussion, participants will move from ideation and subject refinement toward developing a focused body of work that is both intentional and personally meaningful.
Each week will include short inspirational readings and practical prompts designed to support each participant’s individual goals. Group discussions will help students sharpen their editing skills, clarify their creative direction, and better understand how individual images can work together as a larger project.
Participants will also explore strategies for sequencing a body of work and consider potential formats for exhibition or publication.
TOPICS COVERED
- Generating and organizing project ideas
- Identifying and refining your subject
- Developing a cohesive photographic series
- Editing images with intention
- Clarifying creative direction through group discussion
- Sequencing a body of work
- Considering formats for exhibition or publication
- Building a portfolio that reflects your artistic vision
Materials Needed:
Participants should bring a selection of images they are considering for a portfolio or series. A laptop or tablet is recommended for viewing and discussing work during class.
If you have questions about camera equipment or resources, contact us at edu@cpacphoto.org in advance of the class