Chad Tobin

Artist Bio

Chad Tobin is a photographer living and working in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He is one of the founding members of the Hot Fog Collective, a group of east coast artists specializing in project-based photography and documentary work.

Workshop Description

Cellphone Photography & Self-Care

How to expand your artistic side and use the medium of Cellphone photography to connect on a level that re-charges the art educator. In this class we will explore what is required to make interesting and pleasing images as well as create meaning in the context of pushing your creative side. During the workshop, we will discuss framing, photographing people, and thinking of your phone as a camera. The concept of creating for self-care is also investigated as a method of restoring creative and personal energy. The skills used in this workshop can also be applied within the classroom and as a method of practice to engage student’s creative interests.