2025 WOPHA Portfolio Review

WOPHA / 03.20.2025

Organizer: Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA)
Location: Rubell Museum Library, 1100 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Schedule: 12:30 – 5:30 pm. Portfolio Review. 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Networking Hour (Open to all; no portfolio review participation or registration is required to attend this session).

The WOPHA Portfolio Review is a unique opportunity for photographers to engage with leading South Florida photography experts, including museum curators, professors, and artists. This event fosters community-building, professional development, and critical dialogue, offering artists guidance, invaluable feedback, and professional opportunities in a supportive environment. Participation is open to everyone, regardless of gender. This event is ideal for artists looking to present their work, receive constructive critique, and connect with industry professionals.

Each participant will have the opportunity for up to three one-on-one critiques with expert reviewers. Capacity is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Participants must bring a printed portfolio with a maximum of 20 photos from one or two projects.
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*Registration fee is non-refundable. Proceeds directly support 2025 WOPHA programs.
*If you are a WOPHA Member, apply code WMEMBERS for a 10% discount. Students can apply code WSTUDENTS for a 10% discount.

Portfolio Reviewers

• Aldeide Delgado. Founder & Director, WOPHA
• Amanda Morgan. Assistant Curator, Exhibitions and Publications, Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami
• Silvia Lizama. Visual Artist, Professor Emerita, Barry University
• Maggie Steber. Award-Winning Documentary Photographer
• Jennifer Inacio. Curator, Pérez Art Museum Miami
• José A. Navarrete. Independent Curator & Researcher, Curator at Artmedia Gallery

What Can Participants Expect?

• Up to three reviews – 25 minutes each, between 12:30 – 5:30 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
• Expert guidance from South Florida’s top curators, educators, and artists.
• Professional feedback on developing a cohesive body of work for exhibition, publication, or career advancement.
• Networking opportunities with museum professionals, critics, and fellow photographers.
• Visibility for your work by connecting with leading photography experts, museum curators, gallerists, publishers, universities, and other institutions.

How to Prepare for the Portfolio Review

1. Be ready to engage in a constructive critical conversation about your work.
2. Present your work in a uniform format that is easy to handle. Ideal print sizes are from 11 x 14 in. to 20 x 24 in. Smaller sizes are fine if you work in miniature. You can also include exhibition installation views if you want to address this topic during the discussion.
3. Create your portfolio with a selection of work that expresses a unified theme or vision.
4. Be aware of time and prepare to introduce yourself, your work, describe your artistic approach and creative and professional goals in a simple and short way.
5. Upon registering, research the professional accomplishments and interests of the reviewers so that you come prepared with solid questions to ask and can make the session more useful.
6. Don’t be afraid to ask and focus on building a long-term relationship.

* This event will take place in person.

How to register?
To register, book a place on the above link. After that, please submit a digital portfolio of up to twenty images from the project you would like to present during the review through info@wopha.org by Thursday, March 27, 2025. Although not strictly required, by sending your portfolio in advance, reviewers will have the opportunity to look at it and provide you specific feedback during the session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should register?
Photographers pursuing their practice professionally and artistically, including artists, image-makers, and visual storytellers.

How many projects should I bring?
Your portfolio should consist of up to 2 projects and 10 images per project maximum.

Are there any genre requirements?
No, all photography styles and genres are welcome.

My work includes audio and motion, how do I present it?
Please bring an iPad or laptop with headphones for multimedia presentations.

I want to send my portfolio in advance to the reviewer. What should I include in it?
Please, include your name, short biography (max. 100 words), artist statement (max. 200 words), and up to 20 images. The file should not be more than 15 MB.

Who can register to participate?
Anyone 18 years or older is welcome to participate, regardless of gender.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Please contact us at info@wopha.org