Memory and Healing: Photographic Archives of Marginalized Experiences

This in person workshop explores photography's dual role as both documentation tool and catalyst for community healing. Students will learn archival photography techniques, ethical approaches to documenting community stories, and methods for creating visual narratives that honor and amplify marginalized voices. The workshop emphasizes understanding historical context of visual archives, developing ethical documentation approaches, exploring healing through visibility, and building technical skills that serve community-driven documentation needs. Students can expect a combination of instructor-led presentations, case study visits to local institutional collections, and discussions centered on developing personal projects.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Zorn B Taylor is a Seattle-based artist and photographer whose work explores themes of representation, cultural memory, and community narratives. His exhibitions include "Everyday Black" at NAAM (2018), "Mi Familia" solo exhibitions (2015-2016), and participation in the "From The Ground Up" exhibit at MOHAI (2023). As a teaching artist with organizations including Photographic Center Northwest, Youth In Focus, and Coyote Central, Taylor brings over a decade of experience in photographic education with a focus on empowering communities through visual storytelling.

Images © Zorn B Taylor