Create a Photobook
A course by Tommaso ParrilloPublisher and Founder of Witty Books
A course by Tommaso Parrillo, Publisher and Founder of Witty Books
Dive into photobook design! Learn to select images, create sequences and turn your photos into a captivating story.
Immerse yourself in a creative journey where you'll learn to transform a collection of images into a coherent and emotional visual narrative. Guided by Tommaso Parrillo, founder of Witty Books, a leading publishing house in the world of photography.
You'll discover how the careful selection of images, their sequencing, and the design all interact to turn a simple set of photographs into a deep and evocative reading experience.
Learn to create photo albums that not only document moments but also tell stories and convey emotions through a visually impactful medium.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 8 downloads
Something in my cassette from my attrezzi
3 minutes, 1 second
I made a photobook and found if it differed from a simple background.
15 minutes, 49 seconds
L'editing: the scelta delle immagini
14 minutes, 55 seconds
The sequence: come into relation with the images of the parrot
6 minutes, 54 seconds
Il design per rafforare il messaggio
11 minutes, 56 seconds
Editing: authorial thoughts and first selection
15 minutes, 40 seconds
What's included in this course?
To start, Tommaso will introduce you to the concept of a photobook, highlighting how it differs from other formats like catalogs or image collections. You'll learn about the importance of conceptualization in creating a photobook, from selecting images to defining its narrative flow.
Next, you'll explore the technique of sequencing, understanding how to organize images so they complement and strengthen the visual narrative. Then, you'll dive into the design aspects of the photobook, including the choice of materials, formats, and types of binding that best express your creative vision.
Finally, Tommaso will guide you through the process of creating a dummy, a prototype of your book, which will be essential for presenting your project to potential publishers.
What is this course's project?
The final project involves creating a thoughtful sequence of photographs ready to be presented to an editor.
This project will allow you to apply all the techniques you've learned to assemble a photobook that reflects your unique vision as an artist.
Who is this online course for?
Designed for photographers, visual artists, and anyone interested in delving deeper into the medium of photobooks.
It's perfect for those looking to explore new forms of expression through photography and who aim to communicate their projects more effectively and emotionally through editorial design.
Requirements and materials
You will need a selection of your own photographs to work on your photobook project.
It is advisable to have basic editorial design materials such as paper, pencils, and access to image editing software to create the necessary layouts and prototypes.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
I must honestly say that I walked away from this course with a better understanding of how I can approach the development of a photobook. It the beginnng of the course I was not so sure but gradually it led the the production of a dummy book and PDF that provided quite a bit of clarity. I am both inspired and motivated
- 4 months ago
Curso muito bom. Explica com clareza os passos para pensar, planejar e criar um livro de fotos. Fez eu ter várias ideias para os meus próximos projetos.
- 6 months ago
Love this course
- 7 months ago
One of the best course related to Photobook. This course help me a lot on my first Photobook development.
- 7 months ago
There is no English audio track. It can be switched, but the presenter cannot be heard.
His introspective and evocative approach to photography has reshaped the way photobooks are perceived and valued in the art world, championing works that not only capture images but also tell stories and evoke emotions.
Throughout his career, Witty Books’ publications have been frequently nominated and awarded at various international events, solidifying his vision of photography as a powerful expressive medium.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Reference models
- U2
Photobook with language
- Something in my cassette from my attrezzi
- I made a photobook and found if it differed from a simple background.
- L'editing: the scelta delle immagini
- The sequence: come into relation with the images of the parrot
- Il design per rafforare il messaggio
- U3
Photobook Creation: Selection and Layout
- Editing: authorial thoughts and first selection
- Editing: livelli narrativi and seconda selezione
- Sequenza of livelli narrativi and immagini
- I will finish the sequence
- Cartacean prototype
- Digital prototype 1
- Digital prototype 2
- U4
The Dummy and the diffusion
- The dummy
- What happens next?
- FP
Final project
- Create a Photobook
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FAQs
A photobook is a publication that tells a story through a sequence of images, blending design and visual narrative. It’s an essential tool for showcasing personal photographic projects and conveying artistic or personal messages.
The course is aimed at intermediate photographers looking to deepen their skills in editing, design, and storytelling to create photobooks and photographic publications.
No advanced skills are required; it’s helpful to have a selection of your own images, a computer with editing software (like InDesign), and basic materials for paper prototyping.
You’ll learn how to select and organize images, build narrative sequences, design visual identity, create physical and digital prototypes, pitch projects to publishers, and promote your photobook.
You’ll need to select and sequence images, design the layout, choose suitable materials, create a physical or digital prototype, and assess any changes before final printing.
Yes, the course includes creating photographic fanzines and offers practical tools for independent micro-publishing and promoting contemporary artistic publications.
Absolutely: the course dives into designing visual identity, covers, layouts, and material choices to strengthen the coherence and originality of your photographic project.