FAQs
About Photo Soup
What is Photo Soup??
Photo Soup is a multi-year initiative focused on collecting and sharing personal histories in photography. It features an annual four-day retreat in Rockingham, Vermont, where participants reflect on their journeys through presentations and discussions based on a specific theme. A book of edited essays derived from the presentations is produced following each retreat.
What are Photo Soup’s goals?
Foster conversations across diverse photographic practices, emphasizing underrepresented voices.
Explore and document changes in photography’s infrastructures and networks.
Preserve these discussions as a historical record of informed perspectives.
Participation
Who participates in Photo Soup?
Invited participants come from various fields, including curation, education, publishing, and art, with a focus on diverse and less-heard perspectives.
How can I participate in Photo Soup?
Participation is by invitation only. The organizers thoughtfully select contributors whose experiences align with the retreat’s themes.
How can I get in touch?
Photo Soup does not accept unsolicited inquiries. All participation and communication are managed privately and by invitation.
Themes and Structure
What happens during a retreat?
Participants engage in presentations and discussions in a collegial environment, exchanging ideas in a scenic setting.
What is next year’s theme?
The theme for next year’s retreat has not yet been announced.
What were the themes of previous retreats?
2022: The Inaugural Meeting – Focused on systemic changes in photography’s cultures and infrastructures.
2023: Enterprise – Explored innovation and trends across curating, publishing, and academia.
2024: Education – Discussed changing modes of learning and teaching photography, at all levels.