Self Assignment: Opportunities For Creative Advancement

The Westchester Photographic Society invites the public to a presentation of

Dennis Thornton –
Self-Assignment: Opportunities For Creative Advancement

This event will take place on Friday August 9, 2024 , at 7:30 PM  (Eastern) via Zoom

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To join this event and receive the link, please register by email to

meetings+aw@wpsphoto.org

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Topic

Self-assignments are both challenges and opportunities for the photographer to advance their creative interests, develop/refine skills, expand their comfort zone and foster personal satisfaction by fulfilling a goal and producing new unique images.

The goals, of this program are to provide the audience with a working definition of “self assignments” and how they differ from other image sharing activities.  The moderator will inform the listeners of the diversity and potential technical and creative benefits of these activities.  Examples of and resources for exploring ideas for self-assignments will be provided. Potential hurtles that may interfere with the initiation and completion of self-assignments will be noted.  Strategies and encouragement for enjoining oneself in self-assignments will be promoted.

The theoretical aspects of self-assignments will be brought to life via member’s presentations.   Three WPS photographers will discuss their personal projects. Each presenter will identify motivational/inspirational factors contributing to the selection of their given self-assignment.  They will illustrate the progress through their respective projects through presentation of images captured and a narration of the steps taken.  Last, each presenter will share some of the benefits derived from the investment in their self-assignment.

Fellow members will be encouraged to get inspired and volunteer to give themselves a self-assignment.