Film Photo Workshop Day

Jump into film photography with this immersive, hands-on workshop that takes you through the complete process from camera to print in a single day! Whether you're drawn to film's unique aesthetic or ready to slow down and be more intentional with your photography, this workshop combines technical learning with creative exploration in a fun, social setting.

You'll start with the fundamentals in our classroom. We'll cover film exposure basics, common pitfalls to avoid, and composition techniques that help you visualize great photos before you even click the shutter. Then we'll venture out to the Allentown Arts Walk with live demos and personalized guidance as you photograph urban art, capture candid portraits, and document street scenes.

We'll return to Dan's where we'll bring your film into our professional photo lab. You'll see photos come to life as we develop, scan, and print your work. Then we'll take a quick break for lunch, followed by a supportive group review session to help you grow as a photographer. You'll get to see each other's pictures, get valuable feedback on your own images, and see how different photographers approached the same scenes.

• Roll of film: choose color, black & white, or a special third option!
• Camera rental available for $10 if you don't have a film camera yet
• Professional instruction from experienced film photographers
• Complete processing service: develop, scan, and print your entire roll
• Prints to take home as lasting memories of your film photography journey
• Small group experience (maximum 16 participants for personalized attention)

Perfect for beginners ready to try something new, digital photographers curious about film's unique look, or anyone who wants to slow down and be more thoughtful about their photography. No film experience required, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

• Kodak Ultramax 400: A classic color film from Kodak, the ISO 400 version of Kodak Gold is more forgiving to exposure mistakes and more versatile for different lighting situations.
• Ilford XP2: A fine-grained black and white film that can be processed in color chemistry (C-41), making it versatile and easy to get processed anywhere. Because it uses color chemistry, we'll be able to develop it the same day of our workshop.
• Harman Phoenix - A new experimental ISO 200 film with punchy contrast, vibrant colors, and a distinct grain structure. It's a little more challenging to work with, try this one if you're looking for something out of the ordinary.

Please note! We can only process C-41 film quickly enough for this class. If you bring regular black & white film, we won't be able to process it fast enough to have it ready for the image review

Camera rental option: We'll have a selection of used 35mm SLR film cameras available to rent for $10. You can apply that rental fee as a credit toward the purchase a film camera or lens in next 30 days after the workshop.

Extra film option: Save 15% off additional rolls of film with your class ticket. Can't decide on one film? Try one of each!

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