Forschen mit Fotos - Analog-Foto-Workshop (2-tägig!)

In the organizer's words:

Workshop Workshop with Walk

Two days of ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY in the Alte Stadtbad and in Krefeld's Südstadt.

This two-day analog photography workshop between Samtweberei and Stadtbad is sponsored by Heimatwerkstatt NRW.
It connects two identity-forming buildings: the Alte Stadtbad and the Alte Samtweberei in Krefeld's Südstadt district and takes you right through the middle of the colorful neighborhood!

Participants not only learn about analog photography as a media form, but also become urban explorers of a district in transition.

Dates:

FR September 5 / 4 - approx. 9 p.m.
Getting to know each other, theory according to the participants' previous knowledge and photo walk

SA September 6 / 3 - approx. 7 p.m.
Image review and feedback session

Including 1x OptiColour 200 + development and scanning costs at @optikoldschool
Maximum of 10 participants

More about the workshop in the FAQs

We look forward to seeing you :)))

NOTE: This workshop is not a "photo safari" in the Alte Stadtbad and is aimed specifically at beginners who want to get to know analog photography. Experienced and professional photographers are expressly requested to take part in one of the next photo safaris.

Topics & FAQ

The following topics are examples and can be adapted according to the previous knowledge and needs of the individual participants and can be shorter, more detailed or complete.

Topics

Introduction to analog photography: General introduction to analog photography as well as historical background and art historical classification. Difference to digital photography and relevance.

Exposure: Basics of exposure including exposure time, aperture and ISO sensitivity and exposure compensation

Film types and selection: Overview of different film formats and types of film and their applications and uses.

Function and handling of analog cameras: Explanation of the various components of an analog camera and its functions and how to operate it correctly, including exposure metering, focusing and aperture and shutter settings. Practical handling exercises.

Composition and image composition: Basic principles of composition and image composition.

Photo walk: Joint photo walk in the vicinity of the Cpace to put what you have learned into practice. (Duration approx. 2 hours)

Image review and artistic feedback: Presentation of the images taken and mutual feedback with all participants. Open questions.

Camera purchase: Tips and tricks for buying analog cameras from classified ads, eBay or flea markets. Where else can you buy cameras? Where can you find instruction manuals? What are reasonable prices?

Care and maintenance of equipment: Tips and tricks for proper maintenance of analog cameras to extend their life. How do I know if my camera is still working properly?

Literature: Recommendations for books, websites, forums and other resources to further deepen your knowledge of analog photography.

FAQ

Which camera should I bring?

It is best to bring a camera on which you can make manual settings, e.g. a single-lens reflex camera (SLR). This will allow you to put what you have learned directly into practice and experiment and work with the camera's manual settings. Regardless of this, it is important to make sure that your camera is working properly so that you can get results in the end. Ideally, you should have already exposed a film with it and know that it is fully functional.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

What if I don't have a suitable camera?

The basic requirement for participation is to bring your own camera. If you don't have one but would still like to take part, please get in touch with us. We can provide cameras from our private stock for the workshop for a small number of participants.

How many participants can take part in the workshop?

A maximum of 10 participants will be admitted. The workshop will only take place if at least 4 participants register.

When will I receive the photos?

The photos will be delivered to the Optikoldschool laboratory in Düsseldorf on Saturday morning and will be developed and scanned by us. They will then be available digitally when we meet for the photo review and feedback session. It's best to bring your laptop with you on Saturday.

Who are we?

Sandrine Jalquin is an artist, art historian, art educator and has been teaching printmaking at university for several years. In her own artistic practice, she works primarily with analog photography, found footage photos, textiles and graphics.

Thomas Schoger is an artist and freelance photographer and analog photography is his medium of choice. In his free artistic work, he deals with social issues in a documentary way. He also works in a photo lab and manages a slide archive of over 13,000 travel photographs.