Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography


Go Retro with Film: Introduction to Photography image

Take this introductory film photography class to build a strong foundation in photography and gain hands-on experience in the darkroom. No prior experience is required.

Learn how to use a 35mm film camera and understand the fundamentals of exposure, including f-stops, shutter speeds, ISO, and proper metering. You’ll also learn how to process your own film and create black-and-white prints in our darkrooms. If you have a 35mm film camera, please bring it. Otherwise, you may request to borrow one of ours (credit card required for security deposit).

Included: Access to the darkrooms for the duration of the class.

Supplies Needed: Film and paper.

You may purchase an Ilford Film and Paper Starter Pack through us at checkout (includes 25 sheets of 8x10 paper and 2 rolls of HP5+ film), or provide your own supplies.

Tuition assistance is available based on income.

Call 585-271-5920 or use the form below to register. Learn about membership.

Dates:
September 8th - October 20th, 2026
Cost:
Members: $330, Nonmembers: $350

Session 1: AM September 8 - October 20 with Mark J. Watts


Online Registration - 5 spots left
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
1 Tue Sep 08 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
2 Sat Sep 12 10-12:30PM Field Trip
3 Tue Sep 15 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
4 Tue Sep 22 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
5 Tue Sep 29 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
6 Tue Oct 06 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
7 Tue Oct 13 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
8 Tue Oct 20 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
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Session 2: PM September 8 - October 20 with Mark J. Watts


Online Registration - 6 spots left
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
1 Tue Sep 08 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
2 Sat Sep 12 10-12:30PM Field Trip
3 Tue Sep 15 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
4 Tue Sep 22 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
5 Tue Sep 29 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
6 Tue Oct 06 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
7 Tue Oct 13 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
8 Tue Oct 20 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
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