Black and White Film Photography
Explore the art and craft of traditional black and white film photography through hands-on instruction in camera operation, film development, darkroom printing, and photographic composition. This course introduces students to the technical foundations of analog photography while encouraging creativity, artistic expression, and visual storytelling. Participants will create original photographic work, develop professional darkroom techniques, and build a portfolio that demonstrates both technical skill and personal vision.
Whether you're discovering film photography for the first time or expanding your artistic practice, this course provides practical experience with traditional photographic processes in a supportive studio environment.
This course is for:
- Beginning photographers interested in traditional film photography
- Artists looking to explore analog photographic processes
- Students pursuing photography or visual arts
- Hobbyists seeking hands-on experience with darkroom techniques
- Anyone interested in developing creative and technical photography skills
What You'll Learn:
- Proper operation and care of film cameras and photographic equipment
- Fundamentals of exposure, aperture, shutter speed, focus, and composition
- Film development and darkroom printing techniques
- Safe handling of photographic chemicals and darkroom procedures
- Principles of lighting, design, and visual storytelling
- Techniques for creating expressive black and white photographic images
- Methods for evaluating, finishing, and presenting photographic prints
- Portfolio development and professional presentation of photographic work
