50th Anniversary – Photography zoom talk with Yeshen Venema

Celebrate the Basketmakers’ Association 50th Anniversary with a series of talks

We are thrilled to launch our anniversary celebrations with a series of talks exclusively for BA members. On Saturday, 25th January, we’ll be welcoming photographer Yeshen Venema to open the series.

Photography for Basketry and Fibre Artists
Time: 1.00pm – 50-minute talk, followed by up to 40 minutes for questions.

Have you ever wished you could take better photographs of your baskets? This session is designed to help members improve their photography skills, so their work can be beautifully presented—whether for personal use, promotion, or inclusion in the upcoming online exhibition on the BA website, which will be open to all members in the near future.

Join Yeshen as he shares invaluable hints and tips on how to capture the beauty of your baskets. The talk will guide you through practical techniques, and there will be plenty of time for your questions, so bring your camera or phone and get ready to learn.

Yeshen Venema is a photographer with a passion for the work of Designer/Makers and small businesses. He is driven by the transformative effect professional photography can have on a business.  Specialising in product photography for the craft and design sector, Yeshen also produces videos and is a certified Squarespace website expert.

Yeshen is highly experienced and has worked with hundreds of artists and independent designer makers. He has been described as “London’s best product photographer” by a leading PR agency and ‘The Designer/Maker’s favourite Photography by leading design writer Katie Treggiden.

https://www.yeshen.uk/

Tickets: £5.00, available to members via the BA website.

A Zoom link and a recording for personal use will be provided after the event.