Introductory Large Format Photography Workshops
April 25, 2011
Swamp Sheoaks, Canning River Reserve
During May and June I will be offering some introductory workshops to large format photography.
The aim of this workshop is to introduce you to a large format 4×5 inch field camera, provide some first hand experience with its workings and techniques, with applications to both portrait and landscape work. If you have ever wondered about the advantages of using a large format camera in your work and what’s involved, or are considering large format for your photography, then this is for you.
This workshop will be conducted outdoors along the wooded banks of the Canning River Reserve, so you can see and experience using a 4×5 field camera in a real life situation. Through various discussions and field demonstrations, including some with Polaroid instant 4×5 film, Alex will guide you through the process of using and choosing a large format camera. Discussion will also include choice of film types and applications, film loading, processing, lens choices and printing options including digital output.
The Canning River Reserve will provide ample subject matter and an ideal learning environment for participants to gain experience in using a 4×5 field camera within a group setting. Participants who have their own film or digital camera, regardless of
format, are encouraged to bring it along.
To maximise the experience, workshop numbers are limited to a maximum of 6 people. For more information about dates etc, you can down load a printable pdf or you can get more details and book online.
You will be the envy of other photographers with the strikingly fashionable dark cloth hairstyle.
May 29, 2011 at 6:45 pm
Alex,
I just wanted to thank you for your informative workshop today. As someone who has never used a large format camera before, your instruction was clear and simple. I now feel confident that I could go out and produce photos with a large format camera.
Regards
James
May 30, 2011 at 8:38 am
James, thanks for the great feedback about today’s workshop. As a workshop participant who does not yet own any 4×5 gear (and is thinking of buying some) it is gratifying to know that the workshop has given you confidence to pursue your interests further in large format photography. It also confirms to me how valuable it is for 4×5 newcomers like yourself to have the opportunity to work with a large format camera to gain experience first hand. Let me know when you have got some gear!
May 29, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Magic workshop at Kent Street Weir. It recharged me to the extent that I will have my darkroom back in action within a week. I learnt lots and realised that shooting 4 x 5 is not as hard as I previously thought ( did some some years back)
Regards, Chris ( keep in touch!)
May 30, 2011 at 8:46 am
Chris, sounds like the workshop struck the right chord with you, it certainly was a bonus for me to see your face light up after you got a handle on those swings and tilts that had bothered you for so long! As always I learn new things from participants too at workshops. Thanks for bringing along your Zone VI field camera, I have, until now, not had a chance to use one, in the meantime, get that darkroom of yours back into operation!