Alexander Ward: Photography Mentorship
Suffolk/Essex based photographer Alexander Ward has put together a mentorship programme for emerging talents to advance their creativity. Passionate about sharing his photographic intelligence with others the mentorship is just as much about working with individuals to nurture their practice as it is connecting artists and becoming stronger together. Read on for further details from Alexander (deadline for applications: 30th September).
“I believe that in a healthy society we should help each other build and grow, and as creatives we should pull together to create communities which lift everyone up. My mentorship embodies this through working together to develop and grow photographers, helping them to take their work to the next stage.”
- Alexander Ward
What does my mentorship look like?
Fundamentally, I’ll be there to support your growth as a photographer in whichever direction we agree. Together we will:-
Understand where you are and where you want to be
Develop your technique and style
Tackle challenges and barriers
Critique your work
Plan shoots and your next stages
Professionalise your work
Expand your work and broaden your comfort zone
We will speak via Zoom/Skype regularly (typically once a month) but I’ll be there on email/whatsapp when you need some extra help. If geography allows, we’ll meet where able.
I’ll help you stay focused, provide guidance on your work and direction and set challenges to explore your boundaries.
Eligibility
You will either be a passionate new artist or emerging - this offer isn’t open to full-time professional photographers
You must be able to commit to your growth and development
You must be able to commit to speaking at least once a month
You won’t be committed to any current mentorship programmes
You will have a DSLR camera with a manual setting
You will be over 18 years old and a permanent resident of the UK
Mentorship will last at least six months
Listen to Alex talking about the mentorship programe with Jon Wright of BBC Suffolk above.
Deadline 30th September
Photography © Alexander Ward
