Saturday & Sunday

May 31 & June 1

10 AM - 6 PM

Class Size Max: 4

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to photographing with a 4x5 view camera. Large-format photography offers unparalleled image quality and precision, inviting photographers into a slow, deliberate process that fosters a deeper connection with their subjects. In this hands-on weekend workshop, students will learn every aspect of operating a 4x5 camera, from loading film holders to composing and properly exposing images, developing negatives, and making contact prints in the darkroom to take home. Perfect for those curious about large-format photography, this class provides the technical skills and hands-on experience to begin exploring this rewarding medium.

Students should have familiarity with the fundamentals of photography (exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO). Experience with manual or semi-manual cameras (film or digital) is helpful but not required. The workshop will cover all aspects of operating a 4x5 view camera, but students should be comfortable with adjusting basic camera settings.

Tuition includes a $75 materials fee

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.

Sean Sirota (b.1995, Brooklyn) is a photographer whose images reflect everyday life's lyrical and intimate moments. He has photographed for publications such as The New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, and Vogue Magazine and has been a high school photography teacher for nearly a decade. 

Images © Sean Sirota and previous Penumbra students