Workshop | The Art of Film Photography 3-Week

In this three-week intensive workshop series, participants will learn the fundamentals of 35mm and medium format film photography
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The Art of Film Photography

Thursdays, August 6, 13 & 20 | 5pm - 8pm

$275 - No makeup dates

In this three-week intensive workshop series, participants will learn the fundamentals of 35mm and medium format film photography plus the historical background of film photography, while developing their own creative vision through hands-on assignments, guided critiques, and portfolio-building exercises. Working with both natural and indoor light, students will gain confidence using a film camera and experience the unique rhythm of analog photography.

Day One: Foundations & Golden Hour We will begin with the practical aspects of shooting film, including camera types, ISO, film stocks, exposure, and a brief history of photography and roll film. Students will then head out on a guided golden-hour photo walk through downtown Delray Beach, photographing within a creative theme developed during class. Subjects may include street photography, portraiture, architecture, and everyday moments found along the way. At the end of class, students will submit their exposed roll to the instructor for professional processing and scanning.

Homework: Shoot one additional roll of film independently, applying the techniques and creative concepts explored during class.

Day Two: Indoor Photography on Film Building on the first week's experience, students will explore photographing portraits indoors in a studio setting using available and continuous artificial light and creative composition. The session will include additional instruction, shooting exercises, and discussion about refining one's visual style. Students will complete another roll of film during class before submitting it for professional processing and scanning.

Homework: Shoot one final roll independently, creating a small body of work that reflects your personal interests and creative voice.

Day Three: Portfolio Review & Group Critique During the final session, students will review their photographs together, select favorite images for printing, and participate in a supportive, constructive group critique. Together we will discuss composition, sequencing, editing, and how to recognize the strengths of each photographer's work. Participants will leave with the confidence to continue shooting film independently, a deeper understanding of the analog process, and a small body of work they're proud to share and add to their portfolios.

**The workshop fee does not include film, professional processing and high-resolution scanning of the rolls exposed during class.

Instructor Information:

Andrea Sarcos

Andrea is a freelance photographer, educator and interdisciplinary artist. Since 2018 she has taught photography classes to students K-12 as a Senior Artist in Residence at the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County, the fifth largest Club organization in the United States. Sharing her knowledge of photography, she sparked interest in hundreds of young kids who have learned how to use digital cameras, tell a story visually, create interesting portraits and intentionally explore their communities.

Andrea curates an annual group exhibit of her students' best work of the year to be on display at Florida Atlantic University’s Schmidt Gallery. Other exhibits of her students' work include the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade and the Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta.

She has led educational trips with National Geographic Student Expeditions and Putney Student Travel, focusing on photography while collaborating with experts in other fields like biology and science.

Andrea is based in Boca Raton, Florida. Her work focuses on issues surrounding identity, migration, memory through the lens of visual storytelling. Her photography journey began in high school seeing her images come to life in darkroom chemicals. She received dual bachelors degrees in Journalism and Visual Art Studies from the University of Florida (2015). She became an Artist in Residence at Arts Warehouse in Delray Beach, FL, in March of 2025.

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