Edinburgh

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Art

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Photography

Vintage Camera Experience

You'll learn how to shoot with vintage cameras, such as 35mm or 6x6cm.

Daniel Dabrowski

5.0 (2)

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3 hours

1 to 2 £110

Edinburgh

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Art

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Photography

What you'll do

You will have the opportunity to step back in time and explore the fascinating world of analogue photography. Discover the magic of capturing images without the help of filters or digital editing, and learn the art of creating timeless photographs.

Fear not if you're a beginner, as this workshop is designed to be a fun and accessible introduction to vintage cameras. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the process, showing you how to handle and operate these classic devices. You'll learn how to load film, adjust settings, and compose shots using the viewfinder.

During this hands-on activity, you'll have the chance to become familiar with a range of vintage cameras, each with its own unique character and charm. You will be able to choose one camera to take photos with black and white film. We will be taking photos in the area outside the building or inside in case of bad weather. You'll be amazed at the rich and nostalgic images you can create.

I will personally develop and scan your exposed film and send you a copy by email the next day. This experience is not only educational but also transformative as you gain a new appreciation for the art of photography. So come join us and embark on this unforgettable journey into the world of vintage cameras.

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Knowledge required

This class is for beginners or people who want to refresh their skills.

What you'll get

The scanned film will be sent to you by email the next day. The processed negative itself will be sent to you by post.

What to bring

All the equipment and film will be provided.

Location

St Margaret's House (big office building with the - 151 London Road, St Margaret's House Edinburgh, EH7 6AE, Scotland

Access from London Road by car access from Resrarlig Road South Bus 4,5,26 15min from Princes Street

Your teacher

Daniel Dabrowski

5.0 (2)

I have been involved in photography since I got my first camera when I was 8 years old. Then, the art high school and later the Academy of Art taught me how to best explore the 'secrets' of this medium.

I've lived in Edinburgh for almost 20 years and a big part of that was photographing the city and the rest of Scotland. I was doing it initially on negatives and then digitally.

At the beginning of 2023 I decided to return to this beautiful place called darkroom and use as little new technology as possible to blend into the red light... and so a darkroom space was created on this occasion and I am ready to share my knowledge.

''shoot, process, develop, print'' that is the motto

If you are ready to learn the secrets of taking photos on black and white film, then feel invited. During my workshops we will mainly focus on photos and images. The camera is only a tool to achieve the best possible result.

Small and medium format, large format camera, photographic emulsion, pinhole camera, Polaroid and many other interesting ways of recording images.