155 ☼ Releasing the Process Work Book!
+ a recap of last week's Process Photo Walk, so much fun
Dear friends,
In this week’s letter, the launch of the Process Work Book and a recap of last week’s Process Photo Walk and Movie Screening! Also, announcing the next Process Walk!
A major THANK YOU to everyone who joined the new Process Photo Club. Your support is energizing and the perks are exciting to work on. <3
The First Ever Process Work Book is Here!
Today is a big day at Process HQ! I am thrilled to announce that the first-ever Process Work Book is now available as a gorgeous eBook in PDF format. This beautiful collection contains 30 photography challenges and prompts, along with 6 exclusive inspiring quotes from legendary photographers like Elliott Erwitt, Jamel Shabazz, Danny Clinch, and others, all from interviews I had the pleasure of conducting.
I am really proud of how this book turned out, and I owe a huge thanks to talented designer, Maxwell George. He was a true partner in bringing this vision to life and making the book look beautiful and easy to get practical inspiration from.
This is Volume 1, and while it was created with the members of the Process Photo Club in mind, who get it for free (yes, you read that right—free!), it is also available to everyone else for €7.99 euros for one week only (which is about 22 cents per prompt). After August 4th, the price will be €8.99 euros.
This book is packed with 36 bits of practical inspiration designed to encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and take action rather than overthink.
To buy the Process Work Book go here. Process Photo Club members received a 100% discount code in their email earlier today.
Why Join the Process Photo Club?
Get the Work Book for Free: Both Monthly and Yearly Members get this book as part of their membership perks. I plan to publish 2 of these a year and members, you’ll get them all for free.
Major Discounts: Yearly Members also get discounts on existing and upcoming books, workshops, for example:
€20-off coupon — For the upcoming "NOTICE Journal, Volume One". (Expected late summer, non-member price: €39, member price: €19)
€30-off coupon — For the book "NOTICE". (Non-member price: €69, member price: €39)
€100-off coupon — For 1-on-1 mentorship sessions. (Non-member price: €299, member price: €199)
Value: Membership is designed so you get your money back in discounts on books and other perks within the year.
Support and Benefits: For just one cent more than the price of the Work Book, you can pay for the first month of your membership, get the book for free, and support me in making more books (which you then get for free), and keep Process available to all.
More about all the perks and benefits of joining the Process Photo Club can be found here. Join or upgrade now to receive a 100% discount code for the Process Work Book immediately.
Process Photo Walk IV — Amsterdam
Last Sunday’s Process Photo Walk and Movie Screening was another incredibly fun and memorable experience. Sixty passionate people joined us for a two-hour exploration of beautiful Amsterdam, starting from Rokin and ending at the historic OT301 art building.
My favorite part of these walks is seeing people connect over their shared love for photography and chatting away what makes them tick creatively. Photography can be a solitary pursuit, but these moments turn it into a communal celebration.
As we strolled through the city, we stopped at charming spots and hidden gems, capturing the essence of Amsterdam. We ended the walk with the first-ever Dutch screening of the inspiring documentary "Uncropped," about photographer James Hamilton, executive produced by Wes Anderson.
After the movie, we shared drinks and a select few attendees managed to snag a free copy of Hotshoe Magazine, generously sent over by the publisher. Hotshoe is one of my favorite photography magazines so check it out if you haven’t already.
I'm incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us and to those who helped make this event a success. Your enthusiasm and passion make these walks special, and I can’t wait to see the beautiful photos you captured. Thanks to Thor for setting out our route, Jake for being a great projectionist at Ventilator Cinema, and the team behind "Uncropped" for the privilege of premiering the film in the Netherlands.
Until next time! Speaking of which…
The Next Process Photo Walk
I am excited to announce the next Process Photo Walk: Sunday, September 15th!
We will partner with our friends at the Analog Club Amsterdam and Pamplemousse Magazine. ACA’s founder, Barry, will be present, and Pamplemousse's founder and editor-in-chief, Nora Lalle, will fly in from San Francisco to join us.
RSVP here quickly—spots fill up fast!
Next Week: Step 9 in the series about photo book and zine making.
Keep shooting and take good care of yourselves and others. <3
Wesley
Housekeeping
The last Process Projected exhibition of Season 1 is now on view at the What Is Happening Here gallery in Amsterdam. It’s a group show courtesy of Tender Photo, a wonderful platform for African photographers founded by writer and critic Emmanuel Iduma. The exhibition will run from July 23rd through September 2nd. To learn more about Tender Photo and the participating photographers, go here.
Gear & Tools Used
Camera: Hasselblad 500cm, Fujifilm XT-4, Canon 5D Mark IV, and the iPhone 14.
Film Stocks: Kodak Tri-X, Double X, Kodak Portra 400
Shout out to MPB.com, my go-to place to buy, sell, and trade used cameras and lenses. I love their service and am a paying customer. MPB caters to over 625,000 visual storytellers and provides a 6-month warranty. Thanks for the support, MPB! <3
Lab: All my analog work is developed and scanned by my friends at Carmencita Film Lab. They’re my favorite lab in the world. Use code “PROCESS” to get a free upgrade.
Got my copy.
Thanks for this.
I am already enjoying it.