Seasons & Episodes
Beginnings
Learn about your tutor's background and early artistic development, including how a search for creative expression led h
Approaching Photography
This lesson covers a range of topics, from the limitations and possibilities of the photographic medium to the language
Inspiration & Influences
This lesson, Soth shares his sources of inspiration, from sculpture to poetry. He gives an insight into who and what has
Creative Development
Soth describes his experiences and milestones in the development of his artistic practice, from early projects - success
Key Projects: Sleeping by the Mississippi
In this lesson, your tutor discusses the evolution of his breakthrough project Sleeping by the Mississippi, which culmin
Key Projects: NIAGARA
NIAGARA, Soth's sophomore project, represented a new challenge in the photographer's career. He shares his experience of
Key Projects: Broken Manual
Soth presents Broken Manual, a project which explores the desire to disappear. Telling the story of people who crave an
Key Projects: Songbook
Songbook, Alec's fourth major monograph, began as a series of newsprint publications - the LBM Dispatches - created with
Key Projects: I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating
This lesson focuses on Soth's most recent project, I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating. A lyrical exploration of
Building a Narrative Project
This lesson explores a variety of topics on the theme of building narrative photographic projects, from ideas and resear
Case Study: The Griz
In the first of three case studies, we follow Soth as he navigates an arranged portrait scenario with a famed local fish
Case Study: The Canvas
In this case study, we witness how a serendipitous encounter by a lake can result in unexpected yet effective outcomes.
Case Study: The County Fair
In our final case study, Soth takes us to a County Fair in search of subjects. Through observing a variety of photograph
People
Why photograph people? In this lesson, Soth shares an insight into why he makes photographs of people, how he selects su
Editing & Reflection
In this lesson, we learn how Soth approaches editing and sequencing, two vital components of photography. Soth also refl
Photobooks: Part One
During this lesson, Soth walks us through the evolution of his seminal photobook, Sleeping by the Mississippi, from spir
Photobooks: Part Two
In this second lesson covering photobooks, Soth speaks about Broken Manual, Songbook and I Know How Furiously Your Heart
Outputs
Soth shares his experience with his projects’ outputs outside of books, including methods of producing and sequencing
Advice
In our final lesson, Soth shares advice on topics including: assertiveness when shooting, flexibility in artistic style,