“I have been working with Serge since 2017. He has seen me through portfolio review events, selecting and sequencing my work for submissions, planning exhibitions, and writing artist statements and project statements. I came to photography later in life and did not have any experience in the world of fine art and contemporary photography; Serge’s guidance has been so helpful to me, and I now have confidence I would not have otherwise. I seek his input regularly and will continue to!”
“I first met Serge at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in NYC when I enrolled in his personal project course. I was new to the project-documentary world and arrived with my first photo essay. Though I had little experience, it became evident to me that his skills as a teacher were intuitive and far-reaching.
Serge is unique in his ability to understand the intention and viewpoint of your work in ways that you may not have fully understood yourself. He preserves your integrity as an artist, never overshadowing your progression by telling you how he would have approached the subject matter or how he would have photographed it.
When evaluating your work, Serge’s editing and sequencing skills are unparalleled, delivering a project to a simple and powerful conclusion that has you looking at your work in ways you haven’t considered. His perspective is global and refined, bringing harmony and balance to the challenges in any body of work.
Serge is a one-stop mentor, as I have sought out his expertise for many reasons. As an articulate and proficient writer, he combines intellectual dialogue with relatable content and has helped me navigate artist statements, letters of correspondence, and the art of negotiation.
Serge has been an indispensable advisor and I seek his council for all my endeavors as an artist. He is a preservationist and purest at heart, which is evident in his own work as an artist.”
“As a photographer that was navigating the photojournalism world without a mentorship or professional training, working with Serge was what I needed, and more. From the initial correspondence, I knew he cared about my career path, and even more about the imagery and stories I was creating. He has an invested interest in my personal success, and shares the desire of producing meaningful and compelling photographic stories.
Working through tasks of editing, sequencing, caption writing, and personal statements, he has helped me obtain grants, fellowships, workshops, and group exhibitions. While working with him, I have developed a distinct writing style that expresses my voice and highlights my photography.
Since long term projects are my primary goal, working with Serge also assisted me in developing my vision while working in the field. I felt that after months of discussing my photography, I was able to look through the camera with a fresh set of eyes. Something I haven’t felt since my time in undergraduate studies more than 20 years ago.
Serge continues to send me open calls suited to my work and is always there for professional and personal encouragement. He is still working for you behind the scenes and this speaks a lot about him personally, professionally, and ethically. This seems to be more than work for him; he has a dedicated interest in photography and your success.”
“Working with Serge on my first book was profoundly helpful. I was very excited when Serge accepted to help me with the editing and sequencing of my work. He provided great insight and critical feedback. Serge also helped me with my artist statement and guided me throughout the whole process. He is an excellent resource and a great asset for photographers. Highly recommended!!”
“I had such a rich experience working with Serge over the past two years. When we began, I barely considered myself a “photographer” and I had many disorganized images, but no website or sense of where I was going in my photographic life.
Serge recommended books that helped me find a sense of meaning in my work that I'd never had before. He helped edit my projects and provided direction on my website that reflected my voice.
He suggested competitions and shows he thought would be suited to my vision. And the website and personal statements we created together culminated in my first museum solo show.
Prior to working with Serge, I had never written about my photography. My work with him gave me a sense of accomplishment and also helped define my personal photographic journey.”