Publish Your Photography Book: Revised & UpdatedMVS On the Road
To learn from MVS, attend one of her public appearances listed below, or attend one of her upcoming workshops. If you are considering meeting privately with MVS, know that she frequently adds a day or two to the agenda of her personal appearances around the country to work with photographers (priority given to existing clients).
New in 2019: When I am at my home office in Tucson, consultation availability for new and existing clients will be Wednesday & Thursdays, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM MST. Existing clients will also have consultation availability Monday, Tuesday, Friday at 4:00-6:00 PM MST.
March 23-24, Denver, CO: MVS Participating in the Month of Photography Portfolio Reviews
| March 23, 2019 9:00 am | to | March 24, 2019 3:30 pm |
Month of Photography 2019 | PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
Hosted by Colorado Photographic Arts Center
Registration closes February 20, 2019
“MoP Portfolio Reviews are an unparalleled opportunity for registered artists to spend dedicated time with 30 influential professionals in the local and national photography community.
Gallery owners, museum curators, editors, publishers, and collectors from Colorado and all over the US will gather in Denver to review work. Whether you’re seeking exposure for a finished portfolio or feedback on a body of work in progress, MoP reviews can help you advance your practice and career. In previous years, numerous photographers have left with opportunities to exhibit, publish, and sell their work.
Reviewers
View the list of confirmed Reviewers for MoP 2019. The review appointments will be selected by a lottery system before the event and based on your list of your preferences. Reviewer preference forms will be emailed in February to participants who have registered for the event. We will email you your appointment list one week before the event.”
Registration
To register, please visit https://cpacphoto.org/mop-2019-portfolio-reviews/.
The registration fees are $352 (8 reviews), $528 (12 reviews) and $704 (16 reviews).
March 21 & 25, Denver, CO: MVS Available for Consultations
| March 21, 2019 | to | March 25, 2019 |
MVS will be available for a limited number of consultations while in Denver, Colorado while attending Colorado’s Month of Photography.
If you have worked with Ms. Swanson in the past, please feel free to contact her directly at mvs@mvswanson.com to schedule a session.
If this would be your initial consultation, please visit “Mentoring with MVS” and follow the links to submit a client fact sheet; upon receipt she will be in touch with you to schedule your initial consultation.
Sessions are confirmed in the order requests are received.
March 11-20, Tucson: MVS Available for Consultations
| March 11, 2019 | to | March 20, 2019 |
MVS will be available for a limited number of consultations while at home in Tucson, Arizona.
If you have worked with Ms. Swanson in the past, please feel free to contact her directly at mvs@mvswanson.com to schedule a session.
If this would be your initial consultation, please visit “Mentoring with MVS” and follow the links to submit a client fact sheet; upon receipt she will be in touch with you to schedule your initial consultation.
Sessions are confirmed in the order requests are received.
March 7–10, Cleveland, OH: MVS Available for Consultations While Attending SPE
| March 7, 2019 | to | March 11, 2019 |
MVS will be available for a limited number of consultations while in Cleveland, Ohio while attending the SPE National Conference.
If you have worked with Ms. Swanson in the past, please feel free to contact her directly at mvs@mvswanson.com to schedule a session.
If this would be your initial consultation, please visit “Mentoring with MVS” and follow the links to submit a client fact sheet; upon receipt she will be in touch with you to schedule your initial consultation.
Sessions are confirmed in the order requests are received.
February 24th, Las Vegas: MVS to Present at Nature Photography Summit
| February 24, 2019 | ||
| 8:30 am | to | 11:30 am |
SUPER SESSION: The Life of a Project: From Concept to Presentation
NANPA | Nature Photography Summit
February 21–23, 2019 in Las, Vegas, NV
In this visually rich presentation, Mary Virginia Swanson outlines steps that every photographic project should take as it heads through production to publication/exhibition. What early research can facilitate access and secure the funding and equipment needed? How can you maximize time and funds? What do you need to know about target audience(s) to determine your final product: limited edition handcrafted prints? Lower cost printing/surfaces? Banners for public art display and ease in touring an exhibition? How do you choose an exhibition venue, prepare strategic proposals and suggest educational programming that fits each venue? Is a publication of the work desirable? What should it cost, and which publishers should you approach? Should you license your work? If so, how do you identify buyers and inform them of availability.
Mary will lead The Life of a Project: From Concept to Presentation at 8:30 am on Sunday, February 24, 2019. This Super Session is available as an add-on to your regular Summit registration.
Feb. 13–16, NYC: MVS Available for Consultations
| February 13, 2019 | to | February 16, 2019 |
MVS will be available for a limited number of consultations while in New York City.
If you have worked with Ms. Swanson in the past, please feel free to contact her directly at mvs@mvswanson.com to schedule a session.
If this would be your initial consultation, please visit “Mentoring with MVS” and follow the links to submit a client fact sheet; upon receipt she will be in touch with you to schedule your initial consultation.
Sessions are confirmed in the order requests are received.
Jan. 6-12, Tucson: The MVS Master Class
| January 6, 2019 | to | January 12, 2019 |
FINDING YOUR AUDIENCE: THE MVS MASTER CLASS
WHERE: Tucson, Arizona at the Homewood Suites by Hilton at St. Philips Plaza (room reservation details below)
WHO: Photographers serious about their creative practice and who wish to take their work to the next level.
Acceptance by application and portfolio only; apply here.
TUITION: $1350 | $1100 for Master Class Alumni & Existing Clients*
The Annual MVS Master Class is intended for photographers who have begun to present their work to targeted audiences, with career strategy at the core of our discussions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of today’s fine print markets ranging from private, public and corporate collections, as well as related professional practices, including print presentation, publication and exhibition projects; securing support for your projects; and developing a marketing strategy for your work are among the topics that will be discussed in this immersive, advanced-level workshop.
The week will be comprised of classroom lectures by myself and special guests, as well as numerous site visits. The 2019 guest lecturer list confirmed as of September 2018 includes Susan kae Grant, Joan Liftin, Lisa M. Robinson, studio visit with Wayne Martin Belger, and more. Each participant will have a portfolio review with James Hajicek + Carol Panaro Smith and myself towards the end of our week together.
A visit to the Center for Creative Photography’s Volkerding Research Library, as well as current exhibitions Richard Avedon Relationships and selections on view in the Heritage Gallery, in addition to behind the scenes visit to Etherton Gallery and other venues. A personal library of exceptional small press publications, promotional tools and marketing examples, exhibition proposals, and other materials that add to an understanding of a professional practice today will be available to participants in the classroom.
While much of our time will be spent in the hotel’s classroom, on site visits and meeting with special guests, time will be scheduled for participants to share their work informally with our group—always a highlight. Plan on bringing current projects, promotional pieces and publications to share with fellow participants.
As in the past, this year’s discussions and seminars will be at an ADVANCED level; acceptance is by application only.
Class size is limited.
I promise an engaging dialogue about our industry and your practice that will help you focus your energies and unleash your creativity during a stimulating visit to the Sonoran Desert. I look forward to working together in Tucson early in the new year!
-Mary Virginia Swanson
APPLY NOW!
For the further details on this class go to this page in the Workshop section of our website.
*To qualify for the discounted tuition you must be an alumni of the MVS Master Class (held annually since January 2014) or are a current client of Ms. Swanson’s and have consulted with her within the past two years.
Dec. 19 – Feb. 11, Tucson: MVS Available for Consultations
| December 19, 2018 | to | February 11, 2019 |
MVS will be available for a limited number of consultations while at home in Tucson, Arizona.
If you have worked with Ms. Swanson in the past, please feel free to contact her directly at mvs@mvswanson.com to schedule a session.
If this would be your initial consultation, please visit “Mentoring with MVS” and follow the links to submit a client fact sheet; upon receipt she will be in touch with you to schedule your initial consultation.
Sessions are confirmed in the order requests are received.
December 16-17, New Orleans: MVS Available for Consultations
| December 16, 2018 | to | December 17, 2018 |
MVS will be available for a limited number of consultations while in New Orleans, Louisiana for PhotoNOLA.
If you have worked with Ms. Swanson in the past, please feel free to contact her directly at mvs@mvswanson.com to schedule a session.
If this would be your initial consultation, please visit “Mentoring with MVS” and follow the links to submit a client fact sheet; upon receipt she will be in touch with you to schedule your initial consultation.
December 8-9, NYC: MVS Attending & Participating at APAG Annual Seminar
| December 8, 2018 | to | December 9, 2018 |
American Photography Archives Group
Fourth Annual APAG Seminar
At the School at ICP at 1114 Sixth Avenue, NYC.
MVS will be attending both days of the seminar as well as presenting:
Licensing and marketing: learn all about it from the experts
Presented by Mary Virginia Swanson and Julie Grahame
Saturday, December 8th, 2:30–4:00 PM
SEMINAR FEES:
(Includes 3 panels each day, breakfast, afternoon coffee, breakout sessions and Sat. evening party)
One Day – APAG member $225 / non-member $250
Two Days – APAG member $400 / non-member $450
Additional attendee from an archive/photo studio – member $175 each day
Register online here: https://www.apag.us/seminar/