From idea to paper: Designing and Developing your Publication with Four Eyes Éditions 

Join Four Eyes Éditions, the independent publishing duo of Yegan Mazandarani and William Keo, for a comprehensive two-day workshop designed for photographers and visual storytellers ready to bring their photographic series to life in a photobook or limited edition format. This hands-on experience blends creative concept development with practical publishing know-how: from storytelling and sequencing to materials, budgeting, and promotion.  

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, edit, and present their work – plus access to a material library for hands-on exploration.

⚠️  Important: Some activities may overlap. Please check the schedule carefully before booking. Participants will not be able to attend two activities that run at the same time.

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Dates: 27th to 28th of September 2025 (2 days)

Language: English

Max. number of Participants: 10

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Workshop Overview

This two-day workshop with Four Eyes Éditions is designed to take participants from concept to concrete plan—transforming a photographic project into a compelling publication. Blending artistic direction with practical tools, the workshop includes sequencing, material exploration, design, budgeting, and strategies for promotion and distribution. This workshop is not exclusive to street photography—it welcomes all types of photographic projects, including documentary, conceptual, personal, or experimental series.

Provisional Schedule

Saturday, 27 September 2025. 

• Meet your tutors and learn the Four Eyes Éditions approach
• Introduction to photobook creation: guiding idea, sequencing, and design spirit 
• Participants present their personal projects and objectives
• Group discussion on visual storytelling techniques and editorial examples
  
• Hands-on study of photobook samples and materials throughout the day
• Afternoon editing session: refining sequence and artistic direction individually and in groups

Sunday, 28 September 2025. 

• Strategies for presenting, financing, and pitching your photobook project
• Determining edition size, materials, pricing, and positioning
• Using budgeting tools and planning project stages
• Marketing and distribution: selling your book in local and international markets
• Final group presentation with projector and curated soundtrack: showcasing each project, group feedback, and open discussion
• Hands-on study of photobook samples and materials throughout the day  

What You’ll Need

• A photographic project in progress 
• A laptop or tablet with your images
• A notebook 
• Any books, dummies, or visual references you have to share

Location

Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa. (Room information will be shared with participants upon registration.)

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for photographers and visual artists ready to take their work beyond the screen and into print. Whether you’re creating your first photobook, working on a zine, or developing a collector’s edition, this workshop will provide you with the tools, structure, and creative direction needed to move forward. 

All types of photographic projects are welcome—street, documentary, conceptual, personal, or experimental.