Introduction to Film Photography: 3-Part Series

Class 1
Learn the basics of film photography in plain, simple, understandable language to help get you on your way. Topics include film sizes, types, and speeds; film exposure latitude; film reciprocity; storage of film before, during, and after exposure; types of film cameras; film processing; and making prints from film.
Sunday, February 19; 1-3pm

Class 2
Bring your film camera and become more familiar with its use. Learn some do’s and don't's of basic camera operation including loading, advancing, and removing film from your camera; setting shutter speed and aperture; focusing; using tripods; and understanding depth of field.
Sunday, February 26; 1-3pm

Class 3
Bring in your photo equipment and images made during this series to share with the group. Discuss your recent film photographic experiences with your peers and the instructor. Any burning questions? Now is the time to ask.
Sunday, March 5; 1-3pm

About the Instructor

Greg Carr is an experienced amateur film photographer and collector and user of vintage film cameras. He has been involved with film photography since he was 8 years old, having shortly thereafter learned to develop B&W film and make prints at the YMCA. Greg is currently doing a documentary project using old film cameras, titled “Small Town Texas on Film (In a Digital Age)”, where each town is photographed using a different type of film camera varying from a 1912 Kodak No. 3A to a 2002 Nikon F5. He also has extensive experience evaluating and buying old film cameras and accessories.