The Folio Option

After the big issue of which camera to buy, to carry, and to use – the next big issue is presentation. That covers websites, slideshows, and, most importantly, printing. DPS (the west side digital club break-off from the east side TCDigi), has been exploring presentation for a few years now. This is our second year in the exploration of the Folio. A folio is midway between a single image and a book. The images are printed and included inside a folder designed especially for the project. The Folio Project is part of a yearly event called “The September Project”, which allows members to show the results of what we have learned through the year. Our 2012 September Project will be a book developed by each member and presented to the group.

The folio idea was developed by Bruce Jenson of Lenswork Magazine (http://lenswork.com/specialeditions/lwfolios.htm) and it has proved to be very useful idea. Here are a few examples of the completed works.

John Olson:

"The Rodeo" is part of the "Vintage America Series" that I am putting together which will include several other themes.  Each will have its separate folio.  Eventually, I am hoping to put a book together and maybe even market the series.

As a vintage American experience, the rodeo goes back through history, so I wanted to create the feel of a photograph taken over 100 years ago but introduce slight, subtle elements of the present day.  Thus, tying the present day in with our history.  I also wanted to include a little caption about each event along with the photograph. The images in the folio are printed on Hanemuhle Photo Rag paper which is richly textured and prints with a soft impressionistic feel.

Photographing the rodeo came about because of my love and respect for horses, a favorite subject of mine for years.  Initially, I was attracted to the barrel race, but the other events such as saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bull riding and others eventually drew my attention.

Judith Barat:

Attached is 1 of 10 images in my folio " a virginal journey". These images were created during the workshop "Environmental Nudes: 72 Hours with Layne Kennedy" through Minneapolis Photo Center. I chose this folio title   because it is how I felt photographing and interacting with female nude models for the first time.

Barb Smith:

In June, 2010, I was strolling through Grand Old Days in St. Paul, Minnesota and came across a piano store that specialized in selling and repairing pianos and other instruments. It was a snap decision to capture the delights of the back room and a few of the lovely instruments in the midst of being salvaged.

For more information, contact any member of DPS or send an email via this Blog.