Lo-Fi and Plastic Camera Workshop in the Darkroom, June 23

4-Hour Plastic Camera Workshop at the CPAC Darkroom
Meets: Saturday June 23. 10-4pm (+ Critique Session tba)
$75/ $60 Members (Includes Darkroom Materials)

Register Now for June! Non Member

The origin of the Hipstamatic is the look and unpredictability of plastic toy cameras.  This workshop will be a practical introduction to the techniques and aesthetics of popular toy cameras.  The student will learn the basics of lo-fi film photography and explore analog improvisation in image making as a creative tool.

During the course of this one-day workshop, we will be making a small shooting expedition and learning how to process film in the darkroom.

Workshop Itinerary

• a short history of popular plastic cameras
• understanding toy cameras and how they work
• introduction to the lo-fi aesthetic
• photographic techniques for plastic cameras
• different types of film and recommendations
• how to load film properly
• shooting safari
• film processing in the darkroom

The Holga camera is for many a first introduction to toy camera and medium format photography because of its affordability and potential for user modifications.  This workshop will be a practical introduction to the technique and aesthetics of the Holga and other similar plastic cameras.  During the course of this one day workshop, we will be making a small shooting expedition and explore the photographic possibilities of low-tech film cameras.

*Denver Pro Photo is offering a package deal in conjunction with this class. Three rolls of Tri-X B&W film plus processing and scanning for $24. Holga camera included for an extra $29.95 plus tax. This is a more than 30% discount. Each purchaser will also receive two free rolls of Fuji color 120 film with each package. Visit www.denverprophoto.com for location and hours.

Students will learn:

• a short history of the Holga
• understanding the Holga and how it works
• how to load and process film properly
• darkroom printing
• photographic techniques for Holga
• different types of film and recommendations
• looking at images
• fieldwork/shooting
• follow-up critique

Course requirements: Some Holga cameras will be available but students are encouraged to bring their own Holga or similar camera. Familiarity with film is a plus but not necessary. Students should bring 3 rolls of 120 mm B&W or Color film (see Denver Pro Photo package offer above).