The Art & Science of Editing: Revealing Meaning and Voice Through Curation

In photography, editing is far more than selecting "successful" images. It is the process through which meaning, authorship, cohesion, and narrative emerge. Drawing on decades of experience as both an agent and an editor for acclaimed photographic talent, Beth Huerta examines the role of curation in shaping visual voice and defining the broader impact of a body of work. Through discussion, case studies, and professional insight, this lecture explores sequencing, audience, storytelling, and the challenge of editing one's own work with any real distance or objectivity. Participants will examine how editing shapes not only which images are seen, but ultimately how the work is perceived, interpreted, and remembered.