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SHOOT TO PRINT
Just like the previous individual workshop, this one is intended for anyone with no experience or for those who just want to refresh their skills. Or for someone who wants to take a break from the digital world for a day and gain experience in this traditional craft.
In addition to the darkroom course itself, this workshop includes a joint photowalk, shooting a black and white film, and a theoretical-practical description of how to shoot on film. The lab is located in the very center of Prague, so you don't have to worry about finding interesting subjects to photograph.
This intensive course takes an entire day and can be attended by two people. After shooting the film, we will cover the basics of darkroom equipment and develop your exposed film. During the lunch break, we will dry the film in a dryer. In the afternoon, we will learn how to make proper contact prints from your film and then how to make high-quality enlargements from selected shots. We enlarge them on 24x30 cm paper and usually manage to make about 5-10 prints. You will, of course, take these prints home with you that evening.
What you will learn about photography:
- How to use a film camera
- How to use aperture, shutter speed, and film sensitivity
- How to choose a film
- Basics of composition
What you will learn about developing:
- What basic equipment you will need
- How to easily develop films at home
- How to easily use developing tanks
- How to choose the right developer
- How to dilute and efficiently store chemicals
- How to develop films evenly and achieve the desired contrast
- How to avoid spots and dust on films
What you will learn about enlarging:
- Introduction to basic darkroom equipment
- How to enlarge at home
- Using various timing methods
- How to ensure the enlargement has maximum tonal range
- How to select contrast
- How to achieve even borders
- How to avoid grey photographs
- How to prepare and efficiently store chemicals
- How to achieve perfectly sharp enlargements from edge to edge
- An overview of all types of RC and fiber-based papers
- How and why to make contact prints
- Basics of dodging and burning techniques
- Basics of split-grading
All chemicals and papers are included in the price.
Just bring your own unexposed 35mm or medium format film.
The workshop can also be scheduled for weekends without any problem.
Participants are offered free parking directly in front of the lab.
Duration: One day - approx. 12 hours
Capacity: 2 people
Price: 5500 CZK per person
Schedule your session here.
