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:
July 7th - August 18th, 2026
Cost:
Members: $330, Nonmembers: $350

Session 1: AM Tuesdays July 7 - August 18 with Mark J. Watts


Online Registration - 5 spots left
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
1 Tue Jul 07 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
2 Sat Jul 11 1-3:30PM Field Trip
3 Tue Jul 14 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
4 Tue Jul 21 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
5 Tue Jul 28 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
6 Tue Aug 04 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
7 Tue Aug 11 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
8 Tue Aug 18 10-12:30PM Photo Classroom
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Session 2: PM Tuesdays July 7 - August 18 with Mark J. Watts


Online Registration - 6 spots left
DAY DATE TIME LOCATION
1 Tue Jul 07 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
2 Sat Jul 11 1-3:30PM Field Trip
3 Tue Jul 14 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
4 Tue Jul 21 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
5 Tue Jul 28 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
6 Tue Aug 04 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
7 Tue Aug 11 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
8 Tue Aug 18 6:30-9PM Photo Classroom
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