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Black and White Film Development Workshop
Oct
17

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

  • How to load your film into a development tank

  • Basic development and troubleshooting

  • How to safely mix and use film development chemistry

  • What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home

  • Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

  • 3-hour workshop

  • Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Black and White Film Development Workshop
Oct
3

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

  • How to load your film into a development tank

  • Basic development and troubleshooting

  • How to safely mix and use film development chemistry

  • What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home

  • Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

  • 3-hour workshop

  • Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Black and White Film Development Workshop
Sep
19

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Print Hang
Sep
7

Print Hang

Event Details:

Print out your favorite photograph that represents you as a photographer and bring it to our first Print Hang! Print it, hang it, and hang out! We will be opening the doors to hang your work at 5pm with a general reception to the public starting at 6pm. There is no theme for this event - bring a piece that represents you as a photographer or something that you’d like to share with others. Keep in mind that this is a family-friendly event; let’s keep it classy San Diego. The event will last until 9pm at which time you can remove your work.


1 submission per person

Maximum print size (including optional framing): 11x14

Label the back of your piece with your name and phone number

Optional gallery labels with artist/photo info can be provided by Safelight

Artwork must be hangable via command strips or masking tape

Command strips and tape will be provided by Safelight


Day of event:

Artists can show up starting at 5pm to hang their work. Enter the studio under the awning that says Camera Exposure. First come first served for placement choice.

Open to general public starting at 6pm until 9pm. 

At 9pm, event shuts down and each artist is required to remove their print and take it home. 

If you can’t stay until closing, you are required to make arrangements to pick up your print by end of day on Monday, July 15th. Any artwork left behind and not claimed, will be considered abandoned.

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Black and White Film Development Workshop
Sep
5

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Black and White Film Development Workshop
Aug
22

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Black and White Film Development Workshop
Jul
25

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Studio Photography Basics Workshop
Jul
21

Studio Photography Basics Workshop

This 4 hour workshop will cover the following:

- Basic studio setup
- Various lighting techniques, including how to use flash strobes, continuous lighting, and spot lights
- How to utilize the space you’re shooting in
-Model direction posing, angles, and techniques - a professional model participates in every workshop

Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Black and White Film Development Workshop
Jul
11

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Black and White Film Development Workshop
Jun
26

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

SOLD OUT

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Photography 101 Workshop
Jun
19

Photography 101 Workshop

Our intro to Photography 101 class is all about teaching you the art and science of photography. This 4 hour classroom style course will cover the following:

-How film & digital cameras work
-Camera Obscura and what it means
-Camera types such as SLR’s, DSLR’s, Rangefinders, Point and Shoots
-Various film formats: 35mm, 120 (medium format), and large format
-Various digital formats: full frame, APS-C, medium format, mirrorless
-How to load a 35mm camera and how to retrieve the film and what to do with it
-How to properly meter black & white or color film, including how to read an in-camera and external light meter
-Discussion of the Sunny 16 principle
-And more!

Cost is $75 per person.

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VSNBooth Pop Up
Jun
16

VSNBooth Pop Up

The Studio at Safelight Labs is so excited to host VSNBooth and their retro-glamour photo booth.

When - Sunday, June 16, 10am - 2pm

Where - 2703 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

Theme - Nostalgic Mall Department Store
Bring your dad, dress like a dad (any dad, who says it has to be yours?), wear your best vintage dad outfits. Bring your friends and take a new awkward family photo. Or just come as your are and get a fun picture!  
Show up in matching outfits for a complimentary INSTAX print of your shoot!

First come, first served!

Media Options -  
• Edited Digital Copies
• Unedited BYO USB Drive
• Unedited Airdrop
• INSTAX

Pricing - 
• Tip/Donations encouraged!
• INSTAX Add-Ons Available

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Black & White Film Development Workshop
Jun
12

Black & White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

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Black and White Film Development Workshop
May
29

Black and White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

SOLD OUT

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Studio Photography Basics Workshop
May
27

Studio Photography Basics Workshop

This 4-hour workshop focuses on the basics of shooting in a studio setting. We will cover everything from how to set up a backdrop, how studio flashes work, different lighting techniques, and more! This class is limited to very small groups so that you get plenty of one-on-one time and hands on practice. Bring your favorite camera and quickly become an expert in studio work!

Cost: $85/person (payment can be made in person at Camera Exposure or a Paypal invoice can be requested)
SOLD OUT

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Bankers Hill Photo Walk
May
25

Bankers Hill Photo Walk

Where: Meet at Pure Project Balboa Park (2865 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103).

What: We'll catch the sunset and snap some photos. Our expected path will take us across the Quince and Spruce Street bridges. Post-walk libations at Pure Project or North Park Brewing optional. 

When: 5:30pm sharp! We'll leave for the walk no later than 5:45pm.

No RSVP needed!

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Black & White Film Development Workshop
May
15

Black & White Film Development Workshop

The workshop will cover the entire film development process, including the following:

- How to load your film into a development tank
- Basic development and troubleshooting
- How to safely mix and use film development chemistry
- What supplies/materials you'll need to develop at home
- Tips and tricks to make you a development pro

You’ll leave the workshop with developed negatives and scans of the images you processed.

*1 roll of Ilford HP5+ is included with this workshop. This roll will need to be picked up from Camera Exposure and shot prior to the class.*

3 Hour workshop
Limit 3 people

$85/person

SOLD OUT

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Black & White Film Development Workshop
Apr
18

Black & White Film Development Workshop

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Check back for our next B&W Workshop!

Want to learn or need a refresher course on how to develop your own black and white film at home? Join us for this fun workshop where we will teach you how to load, develop, and scan your film!

One roll of film and use of all necessary supplies are included with the course. Bring your own 35mm camera or we can loan you one. 

Cost: $85 per person (payment can be made in person at Camera Exposure or a Paypal invoice can be requested)
RSVP to info@safelightlabs.com

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Studio Photography Basics Workshop
Apr
6

Studio Photography Basics Workshop

THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Check back for our next Studio Workshop!

This 4-hour workshop focuses on the basics of shooting in a studio setting. We will cover everything from how to set up a backdrop, how studio flashes work, different lighting techniques, and more! This class is limited to very small groups so that you get plenty of one-on-one time and hands on practice. Bring your favorite camera and quickly become an expert in studio work!

Cost: $75/person (payment can be made in person at Camera Exposure or a Paypal invoice can be requested)
RSVP to info@safelightlabs.com

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Feb
1

Intro to Black & White Film Developing

Black & White Film Processing Workshop

Learn how to load a roll of black and white film in to a SLR (single lens reflex) film camera, how to operate all of the dials and switches (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to read the in-camera meter. We will then go out for a quick photo walk and shoot an entire roll of film in and around the downtown area of San Diego. Once each person has completed their roll of film, we will make our way back to the Safelight Labs development lab and learn how to develop your film by hand using the proper chemicals. Once the film has been developed and properly dried, we will scan the images on to a computer and you’re then able to share your results with your friends and family.

Cost is $75 per person.

Limit 4 people per workshop

* Please be sure to bring your own USB flash drive or external hard drive to save your digitized photos to.

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Black and White Film Developing Workshop
$85.00
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Jan
28

Intro to Black & White Film Developing

Black & White Film Processing Workshop

Learn how to load a roll of black and white film in to a SLR (single lens reflex) film camera, how to operate all of the dials and switches (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to read the in-camera meter. We will then go out for a quick photo walk and shoot an entire roll of film in and around the downtown area of San Diego. Once each person has completed their roll of film, we will make our way back to the Safelight Labs development lab and learn how to develop your film by hand using the proper chemicals. Once the film has been developed and properly dried, we will scan the images on to a computer and you’re then able to share your results with your friends and family.

Cost is $75 per person.

Limit 4 people per workshop

* Please be sure to bring your own USB flash drive or external hard drive to save your digitized photos to.

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Black and White Film Developing Workshop
$85.00
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Jan
25

Intro to Black & White Film Developing

Black & White Film Processing Workshop

Learn how to load a roll of black and white film in to a SLR (single lens reflex) film camera, how to operate all of the dials and switches (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to read the in-camera meter. We will then go out for a quick photo walk and shoot an entire roll of film in and around the downtown area of San Diego. Once each person has completed their roll of film, we will make our way back to the Safelight Labs development lab and learn how to develop your film by hand using the proper chemicals. Once the film has been developed and properly dried, we will scan the images on to a computer and you’re then able to share your results with your friends and family.

Cost is $75 per person.

Limit 4 people per workshop

* Please be sure to bring your own USB flash drive or external hard drive to save your digitized photos to.

CLICK BELOW TO SIGN UP AND PURCHASE

Black and White Film Developing Workshop
$85.00
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Jan
22

Intro to Black and White Silver Gelatin Darkroom Printing

Black & White Silver Gelatin Print Making Workshop

Join us for this special workshop! We will teach you basic darkroom practices, help you prepare your negative, make a test strip, and complete a traditional 8x10 black and white silver gelatin print. Once the basic lesson is over, you have the rest of the time to experiment making prints from other negatives.

$75 per person and space is limited to 4 people.

Bring your own negatives to print, and we’ll supply the rest, including paper! Be prepared to take home at least 1 handmade black and white silver gelatin print!

CLICK BELOW TO SIGN UP AND PURCHASE

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Jan
21

Intro to Black & White Film Developing

Black & White Film Processing Workshop

Learn how to load a roll of black and white film in to a SLR (single lens reflex) film camera, how to operate all of the dials and switches (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to read the in-camera meter. We will then go out for a quick photo walk and shoot an entire roll of film in and around the downtown area of San Diego. Once each person has completed their roll of film, we will make our way back to the Safelight Labs development lab and learn how to develop your film by hand using the proper chemicals. Once the film has been developed and properly dried, we will scan the images on to a computer and you’re then able to share your results with your friends and family.

Cost is $75 per person.

Limit 4 people per workshop

* Please be sure to bring your own USB flash drive or external hard drive to save your digitized photos to.

C lick Below to Sign Up and Purchase

Black and White Film Developing Workshop
$85.00
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Jan
18

Intro to Black & White Film Developing

Black & White Film Processing Workshop

Learn how to load a roll of black and white film in to a SLR (single lens reflex) film camera, how to operate all of the dials and switches (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to read the in-camera meter. We will then go out for a quick photo walk and shoot an entire roll of film in and around the downtown area of San Diego. Once each person has completed their roll of film, we will make our way back to the Safelight Labs development lab and learn how to develop your film by hand using the proper chemicals. Once the film has been developed and properly dried, we will scan the images on to a computer and you’re then able to share your results with your friends and family.

Cost is $75 per person.

Limit 4 people per workshop

* Please be sure to bring your own USB flash drive or external hard drive to save your digitized photos to.

CLICK BELOW TO SIGN UP AND PURCHASE

Black and White Film Developing Workshop
$85.00
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Jan
15

Intro to Black and White Silver Gelatin Darkroom Printing

Black & White Silver Gelatin Print Making Workshop

Join us for this special workshop! We will teach you basic darkroom practices, help you prepare your negative, make a test strip, and complete a traditional 8x10 black and white silver gelatin print. Once the basic lesson is over, you have the rest of the time to experiment making prints from other negatives.

$75 per person and space is limited to 4 people.

Bring your own negatives to print, and we’ll supply the rest, including paper! Be prepared to take home at least 1 handmade black and white silver gelatin print!

CLICK BELOW TO SIGN UP AND PURCHASE

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Jan
14

Intro to Black & White Film Developing

Black & White Film Processing Workshop

Learn how to load a roll of black and white film in to a SLR (single lens reflex) film camera, how to operate all of the dials and switches (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to read the in-camera meter. We will then go out for a quick photo walk and shoot an entire roll of film in and around the downtown area of San Diego. Once each person has completed their roll of film, we will make our way back to the Safelight Labs development lab and learn how to develop your film by hand using the proper chemicals. Once the film has been developed and properly dried, we will scan the images on to a computer and you’re then able to share your results with your friends and family.

Cost is $75 per person.

Limit 4 people per workshop

* Please be sure to bring your own USB flash drive or external hard drive to save your digitized photos to.

C lick Below to Sign Up and Purchase

Black and White Film Developing Workshop
$85.00
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Jan
7

Intro to Black & White Film Developing

Black & White Film Processing Workshop

Learn how to load a roll of black and white film in to a SLR (single lens reflex) film camera, how to operate all of the dials and switches (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to read the in-camera meter. We will then go out for a quick photo walk and shoot an entire roll of film in and around the downtown area of San Diego. Once each person has completed their roll of film, we will make our way back to the Safelight Labs development lab and learn how to develop your film by hand using the proper chemicals. Once the film has been developed and properly dried, we will scan the images on to a computer and you’re then able to share your results with your friends and family.

Cost is $75 per person.

Limit 4 people per workshop

* Please be sure to bring your own USB flash drive or external hard drive to save your digitized photos to.

C lick Below to Sign Up and Purchase

Black and White Film Developing Workshop
$85.00
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Jan
4

Intro to Black & White Film Developing

Black & White Film Processing Workshop

Learn how to load a roll of black and white film in to a SLR (single lens reflex) film camera, how to operate all of the dials and switches (aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and how to read the in-camera meter. We will then go out for a quick photo walk and shoot an entire roll of film in and around the downtown area of San Diego. Once each person has completed their roll of film, we will make our way back to the Safelight Labs development lab and learn how to develop your film by hand using the proper chemicals. Once the film has been developed and properly dried, we will scan the images on to a computer and you’re then able to share your results with your friends and family.

Cost is $75 per person.

Limit 4 people per workshop

* Please be sure to bring your own USB flash drive or external hard drive to save your digitized photos to.

CLICK BELOW TO SIGN UP AND PURCHASE

Black and White Film Developing Workshop
$85.00
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