Master Class: Portfolio Development with Sal Taylor Kydd

The Griffin Museum is thrilled to partner with renowned lens-based artist Sal Taylor Kydd for an inspiring new workshop designed for photographers who are passionate about their craft and eager to elevate their skills with expert guidance.

Over the course of six enriching weeks, you’ll embark on a transformative journey to enhance your photographic storytelling abilities and develop your work within a cohesive series. This class is designed to help facilitate growth, not only as a photographic artist, but also as a visual storyteller, developing a deeper understanding of how to communicate a narrative through your images.

This exclusive workshop will include group critique and mentorship, gathering in a supportive environment where artists can share their work and receive constructive feedback from Sal and fellow photographers. Sal will offer personalized insights tailored to each student’s unique style and goals, intended to help to refine each individual’s artistic vision. 

This class is open to fine art photographers looking to develop a body of work, while exploring fresh perspectives in a nurturing creative community.  Students will embark on a journey of artistic growth and self-discovery.

Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from a master photographer and connect with a passionate community of fellow artists!

Course Information

Dates: Six weekly sessions (May 15 – June 12 and June 26, 2025), held once a week, except for a one-week break before the final session. (ONLINE)

Times: Thursdays, 10 am – 12 pm ET, running over seven weeks with five consecutive sessions followed by a final session after the break.

Course Fee: $895 members /$945 non-members.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced.

About the Instructor:

Sal Taylor Kydd is a Maine-based photographic artist and writer whose work interweaves photography, poetry, and alternative processes to explore themes of memory, belonging, and the passage of time. Her distinctive fusion of visual and literary art draws from personal narratives and a deep connection to place.

Her fine art photographs have been exhibited extensively across the U.S. and internationally, with notable exhibitions in Barcelona, San Miguel de Allende, Portland, Boston, Los Angeles, and most recently in New York and London. Her work has also been featured in publications such as Don’t Take Pictures Magazine, Lenscratch, Diffusion Annual, and The Hand Magazine.

Taylor Kydd is the author of several artist books that combine her poetry with her photography, held in prestigious collections including The Getty Museum, Bowdoin College, the Peabody Essex Museum, and the Maine Women Writers Collection at the University of New England. Her most recent book, Crossing, explores the remote islands of Penobscot Bay, capturing the sense of isolation and timeless beauty in these unique coastal landscapes. Another recent publication, Yesterday, produced by Datz Press, reflects on themes of loss and isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2024, Taylor Kydd was named a finalist in the Critical Mass photography competition, a recognition of her ongoing contributions to contemporary photography. She is also an experienced educator and workshop leader, conducting portfolio reviews and leading workshops with institutions such as Maine Media Workshops + College, Santa Fe Workshops, Palm Beach Photography, and Nord Photography in Norway. Sal also serves on the boards of Maine Media Workshops and College in Rockport, as well as the Stonington Opera House on Deer Isle.

Originally from the UK, she holds a BA in Modern Languages from Manchester University and an MFA in Photography from Maine Media College. She now lives and works in Rockport, Maine.Taylor Kydd is represented by The Page Gallery in Rockport, Alta Vista Arts and The Photographic Gallery in San Miguel, MX.