Tuesdays

June 10 - July 8

6 PM - 9 PM

Class Size Max: 4

This 5-week workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to traditional black-and-white photography. Ideal for beginners or those looking to refresh their skills, the course covers the essential techniques of analog photography. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on learning, students will learn to operate 35mm film cameras, explore different approaches to lighting, process black-and-white negatives, and create prints in the darkroom. During the first week, participants will have the opportunity to practice camera functions by photographing their peers in Penumbra’s daylight studio. No prior darkroom experience is necessary.

Tuition includes 2 rolls of film and 25 sheets of RC paper. Students may purchase additional film and paper as needed.

If your desired tuition option is unavailable, please email info@penumbrafoundation.org and we will do our best to accommodate you. If the entire class is sold out, we can add you to the waitlist.

David Vades Joseph (b.1986) is an Afro-Caribbean photographer based in New York City. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, David began his journey into photography when he was only a boy. He attended the School of Visual Arts where he obtained his BFA in Photography. Drawing inspiration from nostalgic memories throughout his childhood/adulthood, his works revolves around fragments of love, grief, memory, and home. His works have been published in The New York Times, Boooooooom, Der Grief, Paper Journal Magazine, and Humble Arts Foundation. David has also exhibited works at 80WSE Gallery, The Mural Pavilion at Harlem Hospital, Equity Gallery, and Smack Mellon. He is also an alumni of the Eddie Adams Workshop XXXIII. David is currently enrolled in the Studio Art graduate program at NYU Steinhardt.