The Critics | What is Photography?

Introduction to photography as creative expression & critical inquiry, with focus on large format techniques.

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Join Parkway Social and Sandy Film Festival for an engaging introductory seminar that explores photography as both a powerful tool for creative expression and a means of critical inquiry. This lecture is designed for those new to photography or those looking to deepen their understanding of the medium, particularly in relation to large format photography.

Attendees will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of visual storytelling, composition, and the technical processes that underpin successful photographic practice. Through guided discussion and visual examples, the seminar will highlight how photography can be used to explore personal perspectives, social issues, and conceptual ideas.

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Nathan Miller is a Chicago-based artist and documentary photographer whose work spans photography, sound, and public installation, exploring themes of the human condition, Black culture, and Christian spirituality. He has exhibited nationally and internationally, with shows at the RISD Museum, Clamp Art, EXPO Chicago, and more. Miller is a lecturer at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a 2023 Incite Fellow at Columbia University.

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