Organizer Information:
Ann Griffin is a Zurich-based graphic designer specializing in editorial design and photobooks. She is a juror, educator, and board member of near. (Swiss Association for Contemporary Photography). Sina Niemeyer is a Berlin-based photographer and artist whose personal work explores the invisible, power structures, and patriarchal violence. The media partner for this event is PiB (Photography in Berlin).
Title & Description:
Applications are open for THE PHOTOBOOK PROCESS – WORKSHOP WITH SINA NIEMEYER AND ANN GRIFFIN.
This five-day intensive workshop for up to eight participants combines theoretical input with individual project development. Sina supports the further development and finalization of participants' projects through different artistic methods and editing processes. Ann focuses on book design, production, and the publishing world, guiding participants in creating a book dummy and exploring publication strategies. The aim is to accompany participants comprehensively on their journey from an unfinished project to a dummy ready for publication.
Category:
Photography / Design / Publishing.
(All typologies welcome: documentary, artistic, still life, research-based, archival, etc.)
Eligibility:
- Who: Photographers with a project in an advanced stage.
- Capacity: Maximum 8 participants.
- Materials: Must be able to bring at least 60 images (photography, archive material, writing, etc.) for the editing process. The work must be near-publication and function as a consecutive narrative.
- Equipment: Participants must bring a Laptop + Adobe InDesign.
- Language: English.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Instruction: 5 days of intensive instruction with Sina Niemeyer & Ann Griffin.
- Sessions: Includes practical sessions (individual/group feedback, final editing, creating a first book dummy) and theoretical sessions (book-making insights, the photobook as an object, production roles, distribution, and self-publishing).
- Included: Individual and group feedback, basic materials, snacks, coffee & tea, and a possible public presentation.
Application Fee:
Free to apply.
Program Costs:
- Workshop Cost: €680–880 per person (self-assessed sliding scale). €680 is the minimum needed per person to cover all costs.
- Excludes: Travel to Berlin, accommodation, and meals.
- Payment: Due after the application is confirmed (mid-March).
Application Requirements:
Selection is based on your project, which will be developed further during the workshop. The aim is to bring together a group of participants with projects at a similar stage. Please submit:
- Project Description (max. 1 page).
- Images: 10–30 images as a PDF.
- CV and/or short biography.
- Details: Contact information and website.
How to Apply?
Book online via the provided Google Form.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2026.
- Workshop Dates: April 20–24, 2026.
Location:
Berlin, Germany (AFF Galerie, Kochhannstr. 14, 10249).
Contact Information:
Emails: studio@sinaniemeyer.com | mail@anngriffin.ch
Booking Link: Apply Here