Analog Photography In-Depth Course

ANALOG MINDSET
Black & White Analog Photography In-Depth Course

1-2 persons   •   blocks of 3-4 meetings   •   meetings are set individually   •   English / German

You already have some experience in the darkroom or you’ve completed the Basic Course Analog Essentials, and now you’d like to take the next step?

In this modular, personlized and practice oriented course you will learn the possibilities of the wonderful art of black and white analog photography all the way into its depths. We will decide together on the content and structure to accommodate your learning wishes. Below you can see suggestions for topics to explore. 

We will work in single sessions or, if you’d like to come with a friend or family member, in a small group of 2 persons to enable full attention to your individual needs.

By booking blocks of 3-4 meetings at a time, a total of app. 12 hours, the content and length of the course is flexible to suit your needs.

If you have any questions, would like some consultation, or want to sign up, contact me!

COURSE CONTENT

You can choose any topics that interest you from the two modulesDarkroom Techniques and Artistic Expression. Feel free to ask if you’d like to focus on something that is not listed. 

MODULE I /  DARKROOM TECHNIQUES
  • Continuing to develop previously learned skills, including dodging and burning
  • Push and Pull development
  • Split-grade printing
  • Double exposures in the darkroom
  • Working with fibre-based photo paper
  • Pre-flashing
  • f-stop printing
  • Dual filtration for b&w using enlarger color heads
  • Exploring more creative possibilities with photograms

MODULE II /  CAMERA & ARTISTIC EXPRESSION
  • Continuing to develop previously learned skills
  • Detailed analysis and discussion of your images
  • Shooting with a middle format camera in the studio and outdoors
  • Artistic focuses of choice, for example:
    • Composition in depth
    • Working in Series
    • Find your Personal Photographic Voice
    • Street Photography
    • Mindful Photography
    • Portraits
    • Abstract Photography
    • Macro Photography
    • Movement
    • Double Exposures

Films & Camera

FILMS: If needed for a learning topic, a roll of film will be provided by me.
If you already have a favorite b&w film, you can of course use it.
If you want to buy additional films, I am happy to advise you on the choice of films.

CAMERA: For this course it is advisable to have your own analog camera, but if you don’t, you can use one that I provide you between meetings for a deposit of 150 €. I am also happy to consult you on purchasing an analog camera.

Duration & Price

Blocks of 3-4 MEETINGS, app 12 hours in total
The meetings as well as their frequency are set on individual basis

1 person:  449 €  per 12 hours
2 persons:  659 € per 12 hours

Prices include a film, chemicals, photo paper and film protective sleeves

If you choose to work with fibre based paper more often than intended for learning, an additional 10€ for material costs per meeting used would be added.

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