Join artist Darragh Shanahan for a fun and creative week-long summer camp exploring the art of experimental photography and photo zine making. Perfect for teens aged 13–15 with an interest in photography, art, or visual storytelling.

Throughout the week, students will dive into both analog and digital photography techniques, producing images that will be transformed into their very own handmade photography zine.

As part of this workshop we have partnered up with Lomography, where each student will be able to test and experiment with a LomoApparat or Lomo ActionSampler 35 mm camera and a roll of Lomography Lady Grey B&W film

What will students do?

• Build and shoot with pinhole cameras
• Try cameraless techniques like photograms
• Develop film and print in the darkroom
• Use DSLRs, smartphones, and digital editing tools
• Explore photo collage, long exposure photography, photo sculpture
• Experiment with light drawing, reflections, and shadow play
• Introduction to digital printing and zine-making techniques

Inspired by the work of experimental photographer Carlotta Corpron, students will use light as both a subject and tool to create abstract, expressive photographic works. From light boxes to reflective surfaces, they’ll discover how simple materials and imaginative play can produce stunning visual results.

This camp is ideal for any teen interested in building a creative portfolio or exploring independent publishing through making zines.

This summer camp is a great opportunity to try out all that photography has to offer, meet other young artists, and create a collection of photographs.

All students attending the summer camp must have a consent form that has been completed and signed by their parent or guardian. Participation will not be possible without a completed form.

Students should bring a packed lunch.

Tutor Biography – Darragh Shanahan

Darragh Shanahan is a visual artist based in Dublin. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) Degree in Photography from TU Dublin. In 2023 he was shortlisted for the Zurich Portrait Prize at the National Gallery of Ireland. Shanahan’s first photography book Love is a Stranger was shortlisted for the 2014 Kassel Book Dummy Award, which toured photography festivals internationally. In February 2020 he launched his first solo exhibition ‘Everybody Knows’ at The Space Between. In 2009 his band Dark Room Notes was nominated for the Choice Music Prize for Best Irish Album. Between 2006 – 2008 he ran photography programmes at an after-school project of the Family Resource Centre (FRC) in St. Michael’s Estate that was exhibited in the Irish Museum of Modern Art and St Michaels Flats for Common Ground, an arts organisation working with artists and communities. His short film Andy’s Promise featured at the 2007 Darklight film festival at the Irish Film Centre. Shanahan is the Exhibition Installation and Lighting Manager at Photo Museum Ireland, where he also curates the education programme and bookshop.