Photography Atelier II (Online) | 2025-2026

The Griffin Museum is proud to continue its tradition of fostering creative growth with Photography Atelier II, an advanced, project-driven course led by photographer and educator Traer Scott. This online class is designed for students who have completed Photography Atelier I and are ready to take their photographic practice to the next level.

Atelier II challenges participants to deepen their conceptual thinking, refine their visual storytelling, and expand on an existing body of work — or launch a new one — building on the skills and insight gained in Atelier I. Receive insightful, professional feedback during a final review with an expert panel — including a museum curator, gallery professional, and photo editor/publisher. The program concludes with a virtual exhibition highlighting the work of each participant.

Throughout the nine-month course, students will engage in weekly and bi-weekly critiques, benefit from guest lectures by industry professionals, and have two one-on-one sessions with the instructor. — one in the fall and one in the spring. The class meets weekly from mid-September to mid-December, then resumes bi-weekly from January through mid-May, with a break for the holidays.

This intensive program offers a unique opportunity to:

• — Sharpen your personal photographic vision
• — Strengthen your understanding of photographic projects from concept to completion
• — Explore advanced techniques for editing, sequencing, and presentation
• — Learn how to transition your work from wall to book format
• — Gain valuable feedback through a final industry panel review, featuring a curator, a gallery expert, and/or a publisher/editor

The course culminates in a virtual exhibition, showcasing each participant’s work.

Join us for this transformative journey, and continue developing your photographic voice in a supportive, rigorous, and inspiring environment.

Prerequisites: Completion of Photography Atelier I at the Griffin Museum is required. However, advanced-level photographic artists with experience in developing a cohesive project are also welcome to apply. If you have any questions, please email programs@griffinmuseum.org

Students should have a high level of proficiency in using manual settings on a DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses. Proficiency in Lightroom or other professional photo editing software is also expected.

Instructor:    Traer Scott
Course:         Photography Atelier II – 2025/2026 (23 sessions)
Times:           Wednesday evenings, 6 – 9 pm, ONLINE
Participants: Limited to 10 students
Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Course Cost: $3,000 members / $3,300 non-members (the non-member tuition comes with a year regular membership to the museum)

(There is a payment plan available. If you choose that plan, at registration you will have an option to pay in full or in 4 installments. Members: 1st payment (1st payment is non-refundable) of $750.00, plus 3 additional installments of $750.00. Non-Members: 1st payment (1st payment is non-refundable) of $825.00, plus 3 additional installments of $825.00).

Refund Policy: The first payment of the installment plan is non-refundable. There will be no refunds once we are 30-days prior to the first class beginning on September 17, 2025.

About the Instructor:

Traer Scott is an award-winning fine art and commercial photographer and bestselling author of fourteen books. Her work is exhibited around the world, and is regularly featured in national and international print and online publications.

Her series Natural History has been the subject of three museum exhibits. She is a two-time recipient of the Rhode Island State Council for the Arts Photography Grant and winner of the Helen Woodward Humane Award for animal welfare activism.

She lives in Providence, Rhode Island with her husband, daughter and dogs.

For More Information: Traer Scott