July is turning out to be an action packed month for me! I am excited to announce that I will be having a one-person show at the Manu Propria Photographic Studio, 13 W Beverley Street, Second Floor, Staunton Virginia. The exhibit will be on display from Saturday, July 16th through Sunday July 31st and will focus on some of my favorite photographs of people.
An open house will take place on Saturday, July 16th from 7:00pm – 9:00pm hosted by photographer and Manu Propria Studio owner and Richard Pippin.
I hope to see you there!
Two weeks later I will be back in Virginia conducting the Shenandoah Valley Workshop, together with Richard Pippin on July 29th-31st. Richard is a fine black and white film photographer; expert practitioner of black and white alternative processes, and runs Manu Propria Photographic Studio, located in historic Staunton Virginia, in the heart of beautiful Shenandoah Valley.
The workshop will provide a unique experience in a friendly environment for photographers who wish to make satisfying images using black and white film, printed to the highest archival standards using traditional wet processes. Participants will get first hand experience shooting black and white film using 35mm cameras that are inexpensive and accessible, as well as a unique experience of making beautiful hand crafted archival contact prints from large digital negatives derived from original 35mm negatives.
We know that many people interested in black and white film photography and the artistry of making traditional wet prints do not have access to a darkroom or are intimidated by the concept.
This introductory workshop is designed to quickly make you familiar with using 35mm film cameras, proper exposure technique, film development and how to use composition to create compelling images. We will demonstrate how to create handcrafted prints with a minimal amount of equipment and no darkroom requirements whatsoever. This can be accomplished using digital negatives that can be easily produced and then printed to the size of the final print, working with either Platinum/Palladium or Kallitype emulsions that are hand coated on paper and then exposed with either the sun or a UV light source for exquisite results.
Participants will be able to leave with a finished 8×10 contact print they have made, as well as the confidence to be able to make and print meaningful personal images back at home.
For complete details please check out my Workshops/Events page!