Presented by MFA Photography, Video, and Related Media

Photography Matters Now: Gus Powell and Elisabeth Biondi

July 15 - 17, 2020
A photo of various people in business attire walking on a sidewalk

Gus Powell, Lunch Pictures, 2005.

In this two-part event, picture editor Elisabeth Biondi and photographer Gus Powell will discuss visual storytelling practices and review work by participants. Presented by MFA Photography, Video and Related Media. Join on Zoom.


Part 1: Wednesday, July 15, 1:00 – 2:00pm

Faculty members Elisabeth Biondi and Gus Powell, two eminent practitioners in their respective fields, will host an open dialogue to explore the relevancy of photography in this time of upheaval and change. The discussion will center around how to develop a meaningful project, including editing, sequencing and delivery of effective, expressive work for making a social impact.


Part 2: Friday, July 17, 1:00 – 2:00pm

The conversation will continue with a review and critique of the participants’ own editing and sequencing assignments.



Free and open to the public