Weston Photography Newsletter: February 2018

Weston Photography Newsletter: February 2018

Greetings and happy Valentine's Day!

The last few weeks on Wildcat Hill have been filled with windless, warm, sunny days which have us looking forward to spring and the start of the 2018 Weston Workshop season!

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Kim Weston to Lecture at an Exhibition of his Grandfather's Work in Los Angeles
Exhibition & Events, Edward Weston & History George Bleasdale Exhibition & Events, Edward Weston & History George Bleasdale

Kim Weston to Lecture at an Exhibition of his Grandfather's Work in Los Angeles

In a special behind-the-photo tour of the exhibition, Edward Weston’s grandson, Kim Weston, will share the more intimate story of his photographer-grandfather. Attendees of this sold-out tour will learn how Edward's life inspired future generations to see the world through a black and white lens.

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Printing in Edward Weston's Darkroom

Printing in Edward Weston's Darkroom

Have you always wanted to visit Wildcat Hill and see Edward Weston's Darkroom? Here is your chance! In this 25-minute video Kim takes you into Edward Weston’s original darkroom and shows you the very simple techniques that Edward used throughout his life - a historical journey back in time to see how this master used basic tools to make incredible art.

This negative called “Spring” was photographed at Wildcat Hill in 1943. The nude in the photo is Charis Wilson, Edward’s last wife. Edward Weston photographed many wonderful photographs of Charis around his home during the 1940’s.

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Spain Photo Workshop Highlights!
Photography Workshops, Exhibition & Events George Bleasdale Photography Workshops, Exhibition & Events George Bleasdale

Spain Photo Workshop Highlights!

Beyond a unique photographic experience, here are the highlights that will complement our program during this fabulous workshop: On April 16th, after our welcoming arrival in Barcelona we will visit the Picasso Museum and see the exhibition Picasso/Dali. Dali/Picasso. For the first time in history, two legends side by side in an exhibition celebrating the surrealism. In the outskirts of Barcelona we will visit the famous Cathedral of Cava: CODORNIU where we will have lunch. Grupo Tragaluz will offer us a extraordinary culinary experience during our nights in Barcelona, where we will try mediterranean food and tapas, served with the best catalan wines. Also during the weekend in the Costa Brava, we will stay in PERELADA, a unique vineyard close to the Dali Museum in Figueres.

Finally on the afternoon of April 22nd, at the end of our workshop, we will have a private visit to Foto Colectania Foundation, the most important photographic archive in Spain. More surprises will happen along our program. But for these you have to join us...

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