Maine Workshop

Maine Summer Photography Workshop

The Workshop —

An intensive week-long documentary photography workshop held each August in Rockland, Maine.

Students are paired with local artisans, activists, and community groups to create photo essays over the course of the week. Evenings include shared dinners, instruction, and group critiques, with time set aside to explore nearby islands, beaches, and national parks.

2025 —

The work created by participants reflects intimate stories of small-town life captured through photo essays that highlight local people, places, and community traditions.

Stephanie Augello
“Tides of Labor”

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Laura Brett
“AIO Food Pantry“

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Carl Cote
“Forged in the Reins”

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Edward Gutierrez
“In the Company of Bees”

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Diego Nieves
“Calderwood Farm“

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Brian Page
“The Firewood Trade”

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Matt Stone
“Tree Men of Rockland”

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The Instructors —

Award-winning photojournalists Victor J. Blue and Mike Kamber led the 2025 Maine workshop, guiding students in storytelling, photo essays, and community engagement.

Victor J. Blue is a New York based photojournalist whose work is most often concerned with the legacy of armed conflict, human rights and the protection of civilian populations, and unequal outcomes resulting from policy and politics. IG: @victorblue

Mike Kamber is a photojournalist and educator based in New York, with over 25 years of experience capturing stories from around the globe. Kamber is founder and Creative Director of the Bronx Documentary Center.