ANALOG ESSENTIALS
Black & White Analog Photography Basic Course
| 1-3 persons •..8.meetings, app.3.hours.each •..meetings.are.set.individually •..English./.German |
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In this practice-oriented course we will cover the basics of the entire process of analog black & white photography: from using the analog camera through developing your films to printing your own photos in the darkroom. This course allows for time to practice the skills learned both in between and during meetings, enabling you to deepen and solidify your capabilities. And if you fall in love with analog photography, this course serves as a basis for the in-depth course, Analog Mindset. We will work in single sessions or, if you’d like to come with friends or family, in a small group (2-3 persons) to enable full attention to your individual needs. |
| MEETINGS 1-2: BASIC CAMERA THEORY AND ITS APPLICATION In our first meetings you will learn about the features of the camera and how to influence the exposure to fit your vision of the image. In addition, we will talk about your photographic interests and discuss the aspects relevant for your exploration of photography. You will receive 1-2 rolls of film from me to photograph until the third meeting. |
| MEETING 3: DEVELOPING FILMS Bring the exposed film(s) with you to this meeting. In this meeting you will get to know the developing process step by step. You will practice loading the film into the developing spirals – and then develop your film. Afterwards we will learn about the “behind the scenes” of film and film developing as well as assess the development of your film(s). You will also receive all the information you need if you wish to continue developing black & white films at home (surprise: you don’t need a darkroom for this). |
| MEETING 4: INTRODUCTION TO THE DARKROOM & CREATION OF A CONTACT SHEET In the fourth meeting you will get to know the printing process in the darkroom as well as the enlarger. You will create a contact sheet from your developed film, which we will discuss in depth along with the negatives. |
| MEETINGS 5-8: PRINTING PHOTOS In these meetings we will focus on printing selected photos from your film. You will learn what makes a good print, consider the choice of contrast levels, image cropping and composition, as well as learn and apply the techniques of dodging and burning. This will be accompanied by discussions and assessments of the different steps up until the final prints. We will also experiment with photograms, if you feel like some fun play. |
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FILMS: Initial 1-2 rolls of film will be provided by me. |
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8 MEETINGS, app 3 hours each 1 person: 839 € Prices include 1-2 films, chemicals, photo paper and film protective sleeves The course fees can be paid in instalments upon agreement. If you’d like to continue deepening your knowledge and experience with analog photography, take a look at the In-Depth Course. |
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Additional 2-hour film developing meetings can be booked: 1 person: 75 € Prices include materials and film protective sleeves |
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Additional printing meetings (minimum 3 hours) can also be booked: 1 person: 35 € per hour Prices include chemicals and photo paper |
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If you have further questions or would like to sign up for a course, contact me at |