A five-day intensive workshop (held in English) for up to eight participants combines theoretical input with individual project development. Internationally renowned photographer Sina Niemeyer supports the further development and finalization of participants’ projects through various artistic methods and editing processes. Ann Griffin, who has worked for publishing houses worldwide, 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. 

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Workshop content

Practical Sessions

— Individual and group feedback sessions on your project
— Exploration of methods and techniques; development of new artistic and visual approaches
— Final editing of your image sequence
— Creation of a first book dummy

Theoretical Sessions

— Insights into the book-making process
— Thinking of the photobook as an object (techniques, materials, etc.)
— Roles and processes in book production
— Publishing houses, distribution & self-publishing

About us

Ann Griffin is a graphic designer based in Zurich, specializing in editorial design with a focus on photobooks. She is a juror, educator, and instructor at various art schools and runs her own photobook retreat in the Swiss Alps. Since 2017, she has been a board member of near. (Swiss Association for Contemporary Photography).
anngriffin.ch | @ann__griffin

Sina Niemeyer is a photographer and artist based in Berlin. Her personal work explores the invisible, power structures, and patriarchal violence. Her projects have been exhibited and awarded internationally. She also works regularly for international media and NGOs, gives lectures, and leads workshops.
sinaniemeyer.com | @sinaniemeyer

5 day Workshop (en)
Application deadline: Mar 15, 2026.
Fee: 680 – 880 € (self-assessed).