Classes & Workshops
Introduction to 35mm SLR Film Photography and Darkroom Printing
Two Saturdays, October 21st & 28th, 11am - 3pm
When:
Two Saturdays, October 21st & 28th, 11am - 3pm
Where:
Photo Museum Ireland
Participants:
4
Cost:
€245 (10% discount for Museum Members)
Have you ever wanted to learn film photography and darkroom printing?
We this is the perfect course for you, over two Saturdays you will dive into this fascinating world of film photography and darkroom printing and learn new skills that will improve your way of seeing.
We are delighted to offer this new course with experienced analogue photographer and master printer Eduardo Vargas.
“Edu is clearly a passionate analogue photography advocate! Knows his stuff and was all too happy to share past failures and successes from his own darkroom wizardry! Really went through everything with us and took time to spend some time with each of us in the class. Benefits of a small darkroom!” — Brian F.
What will I learn?
These hands on workshops are split into three educational modules, The Camera, The Negative & The Print.
October 21st, 11am – 3pm
Workshop one – The Camera
Learn how to:
– Hold your camera
– Load your 35mm film into your camera and use your manual settings to make a photograph
– Read your light meter, setup your camera for the correct exposure in all daylight conditions
– Understand what film speeds are and how to choose them
– Understand your lenses and focal lengths,
– Get familiar with f-stops, shutter speeds, depth of field and composition
– How to use a tripod
October 28th , 11am – 3pm
Workshop two – The Negative & The Print
Learn how to:
– Set up the different areas of a darkroom, best practices for effective print making
– Process your own roll of film and produce the perfect negative
– Set up an enlarger and prepare to make your first contact sheet
– Understand the difference in photographic papers and learn which one to choose
– Understand the chemistry involved, watch your images come alive!
– How to make a working print and see your photographs potential
– Work a print, learn some basic techniques to advance your photographic print
What we provide?
PDF of course notes.
Photo Museum Ireland. will provide all photographic 35mm film, photographic paper and chemicals
You will need to bring your own SLR camera but get in touch if you need any advice with this.
There is a max of 4 students places available for booking on this course, it’s the perfect class.