Eddie Adams Workshop

Jeffersonville, NY, USA

October 11-14, 2024

The Eddie Adams Workshop began in 1988 to redress the exclusivity of professional opportunities by accepting students based on their demonstrated skills and not on their ability to pay tuition. To attend, emerging photographers submit portfolios for consideration. A committee of industry leaders then selects one hundred students based solely on the merit of their pictures. During the Workshop, students team up with top professional photographers and editors for a four-day gathering that includes assignments, portfolio reviews, panel discussions, and presentations. The volunteer faculty and staff, many of whom are alums, are passionate about the mission and donate their time and expertise.

Since all faculty, portfolio reviewers, and support staff donate their time as volunteers, we do not charge a fee for the program or access to our faculty. However, there is a room & board fee of $375 to help cover your four days of lodging and meals during the Workshop. Participants are also responsible for their travel costs to and from Jeffersonville, NY.

Please read the eligibility requirements and application FAQ below before applying. For more information on the program and travel & lodging costs, visit our website.

College Students Apply Here

Emerging Professionals & Military Apply Here

Application Process

The workshop accepts 100 participants annually, evenly split between college students and emerging professionals. U.S. military photographers are eligible to apply as professionals. Once accepted, all 100 participants experience the same program and work together on teams.

Deadline: May 31st, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST.

Notifications: Applicants will be notified by mid-July.

Requirements

• Online application
• Brief Biography (less than 250 words)
• Personal Statement (less than 250 words)
• CV or Resume
• Portfolio of 12-20 images
• Application fee ($40)

Eligibility

College Student Eligibility: 

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Active school email address 
• Graduates between programs or accepted for Fall 2024 enrollment are eligible to apply

Emerging Professional Eligibility: 

• Photographers who are building the foundation of their professional network and not yet established figures in editorial, commercial, or fine art fields are eligible to apply
• Open to photographers of all genres
• Part-time photographers or those transitioning from other careers are eligible to apply

Military Eligibility:

• Applicants who are active-duty military photographers or veterans are eligible to apply

Exclusions include:

• Photographers holding full-time staff photographer positions at major publications for more than 6 years are ineligible to apply. (Internships are not considered “staff”)
• Photographers who have been under contract with agencies like the Associated Press, Getty Images, or Reuters for more than six years are ineligible to apply.

If you have questions about your eligibility, reach out to info@eaworkshop.org

APPLICATION FAQ

Is there an age requirement?

You must be at least 20 years old to attend. There is no age maximum.

Can I apply if I don’t live in the USA?

Yes. If accepted, we will provide an official letter of invitation for your B1 or B2 visa application and a letter of support to your consulate if needed.

What type of photographers can apply?

Photographers from all genres are welcome to apply.

Can I apply if I applied before and did not make it?

Yes, but you can only participate in the program once.

What kind of pictures should I submit?

Your portfolio should reflect your vision as a photographer. You may submit a variety of images, images from a single photo series, or a combination of both. We want to see your strongest work, whatever you feel that may be.

Can I leave the metadata in my files?

Yes. 

Do I need to submit captions?

No. Captions are not required. If you’d like, they can be included in your metadata.

Can I submit a video?

No video or multimedia will be accepted.

Do diptychs count as one or two images towards my 20-image maximum?

Diptychs count as one image. The two images should work coherently together. Do not include diptychs just to show more work.

Can I use AI tools?

To ensure authentic photographic representation, EAW does not accept artificially generated images or images manipulated using generative AI tools, including AI programs that introduce new information to enlarge and sharpen images. Any evidence of AI enhancement will lead to automatic disqualification. This pertains to AI tools only. Standard post-production enhancements such as toning, white balance, and sharpening are allowed in programs like Adobe Photoshop.