OCC SiG: Album Covers

Exploring the Photographic Side of Album Covers

Join us for a relaxed and engaging one-hour session each month as we dive into the photographic artistry behind some of the most iconic (and obscure) album covers.

This season, we’ll explore:

• 📸 What makes a great album cover photograph?
  We’ll look at composition, mood, technique, and how the image serves both as art and as a piece of music marketing.
• 🧩 What does the cover convey?
  Does it align with the artist’s image and the music inside? What story does it tell?
• 🕰️ Has it aged well?
  We’ll reflect on how the perception of these images has changed over time.
• 🎬 Behind the scenes:
  We’ll uncover the stories behind the cover shoots — including outtakes and alternate versions when available.

Each session will also include discussion of the music itself, keeping the connection between sound and image at the forefront.

Bonus Session:
As part of the season, we’ll host a live photo session with a local musician, offering a hands-on look at what goes into creating a modern album cover.

Open to all – just sign up to the SIG.   Bring your eye, your ears, and your curiosity.

This is a relaxed 1 hours talk that will also include discussion about the music. The season will include a photo session with a musician.

There is no limit to enrolment.