CTL 2025 - The Art of Photo Bookmaking with Blurb (Seattle, WA)

Free with RSVP for Chase The Light 2025 Participants (must be registered as a participant for Chase The Light to participate in this program). Click register and proceed through checkout; you will be asked to enter contact/billing information, but no payment will be required.

Join renowned photographer and Blurb Creative Ambassador, Dan Milnor for an inspiring and practical workshop on the art of photo bookmaking. This session will explore the power of storytelling through print, guiding participants from concept to creation with insight, purpose, and creativity.

Through a dynamic lecture, Dan will share his philosophy on long-form visual storytelling and how to approach bookmaking as a meaningful extension of your photographic practice. He'll discuss project development, editing strategies, sequencing, and design—drawing from decades of experience in documentary photography and publishing. Following the lecture, Dan will lead a live demonstration using Blurb, showing how to bring a photo book to life using the Blurb platform. He’ll offer tips on layout and production choices to help you craft a compelling, professional-quality book—whether for personal expression, client delivery, or public distribution.

Who Should Attend: Photographers of all levels interested in transforming their images into cohesive narratives through bookmaking. No prior experience with Blurb is necessary.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to conceptualize and structure a photo book
• Editing and sequencing techniques for visual storytelling
• Design best practices for impactful layouts
• A hands-on walkthrough of the Blurb platform
• Tips for self-publishing, distribution, and project longevity

Must be registered for Chase The Light 2025 to sign-up and participate.

Image Credits: Dan Milnor