Staged Photography – 2026

Unseen

This course introduces students to the creation of a seven-image series built around the theme Unseen. They will learn to combine set design, characters, and lighting to produce strong, coherent staged images. Through a practical and technical approach, the course develops their ability to conceive and manage a complete photographic project, direct models, work with natural and artificial light, and collaborate under conditions similar to professional editorial or commercial shoots. Students will refine their photographic vision while preparing for the creative and technical demands of the industry.

Studio project (2026) by Antoine Soulié, Ava Barbieri, Carla Katsuva-Sivahera, Cecília Bueno, Chloé Loichot, Céleste Tabourdeau, Célia Bigler, Elisa Vareilhes, Fiona Caballero, Inès Hayoz, Justine Diep, Magali Monin, Nora Neves, Noé Pizzera, Pierre Mahé, Shiva Gisiger, Théo Previdoli, Tristan Wadsworth

Assistants: Inès Riber
1st year program: 2nd semester
Know-how: Imagemaking, Fiction, Editorial, Still life

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