In this installment of Aperture’s acclaimed Photography Workshop Series, Todd Hido explores the genres of landscape, interior, and nude photography with an emphasis on creating images from a deeply personal perspective. Moving beyond a simple “how-to” manual, the book functions as a masterclass in visual storytelling, where Hido reveals how he mines his own childhood memories and emotional experiences as a primary source of inspiration. He discusses technical and conceptual issues such as the narrative potential of sequencing, the specific mood created by different types of domestic light, and the psychological relationship between a subject and their setting. The volume follows Hido’s career trajectory, from his early experiments with a Kodak Instamatic to the cinematic, fictionalized narratives that defined his later career. It is an essential resource for photographers seeking to imbue their work with more intimacy, beauty, and emotional weight.
