Organizer Information:
Ann Griffin is a graphic designer specializing in editorial design and photobooks, based in Zurich. She collaborates with Sina Niemeyer, a Berlin-based photographer and artist whose work explores power structures and invisible themes. Together, they offer intensive workshops that combine theoretical input with practical project development.
Title & Description:
Applications are open for the Photobook Workshop Berlin 2026.
This five-day intensive workshop invites photographers to develop their projects into a physical book dummy. The program is designed to guide participants through the entire process of making a photobook, from the initial concept to the final sequence and material production.
The workshop combines practical sessions (editing, sequencing, creating a dummy) with theoretical inputs (insights into the book-making process, production techniques, and materials). Participants will receive individual and group feedback to refine their artistic and visual approaches. The goal is for each participant to leave with a first physical dummy of their project.
Category:
Photography / Design / Publishing (Photobook making).
Eligibility:
- Who: Photographers with a regular artistic practice.
- Project Status: Participants should have a photography project in an advanced stage, ready to be edited (50–100 images).
- Typology: Open to all styles (documentary, artistic, still life, research-based, archival, etc.).
- Equipment: Participants must bring a laptop with Adobe InDesign.
- Language: English.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Instruction: 5 days of intensive tutoring with Ann Griffin and Sina Niemeyer.
- Feedback: In-depth individual and group critique sessions.
- Outcome: Creation of a physical book dummy ready for presentation or further development.
- Networking: Connection with a small group of peers (Max 8 participants) and professionals.
- Materials: Basic materials for dummy making are included.
Application Fee:
Free to Apply.
Program Costs:
- Workshop Fee: Sliding scale from €680 to €880 (Self-assessed based on income).
- Expenses: Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and meals.
Application Requirements:
To apply, send an email to mail@anngriffin.ch with a single PDF containing:
- Project Description: Max 1 page.
- Images: 50–100 images of the project (or a Dropbox link).
- CV/Bio: Including contact details and website.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
- Early Bird Deadline: March 10, 2026
- Workshop Dates: April 20–24, 2026
Location:
Berlin, Germany (AFF Galerie, Kochhannstr. 14).
Contact Information:
Email: mail@anngriffin.ch