Fine Silver Printing Workshop: From Negative to Print

The goal of this two-day workshop is to give students the tools and techniques necessary to gain exacting control over their black-and-white negatives and prints. The workshop will begin by introducing participants to a variety of negative-exposure and development methods, including the Zone System. The workshop can accommodate each student's style of working and subject matter. We will demonstrate and explore various film and developer combinations, including proper film selection for the subject, and how to determine and control subject contrast through exposure and development manipulation. Students will be introduced to various methods of how to deal with and correct "problem" negatives in the darkroom through the use of post-exposure techniques. We also will discuss negative archiving and storage. Upon completing this workshop, each student will leave with not only an in-depth understanding of the available technical tools, but also a much deeper knowledge of how to communicate their unique vision through the medium of black-and-white photography. This course is limited to 12 students.

Course Level / Prerequisite: Intermediate: You are familiar with a camera, whether film or digital. You understand aperture, shutter speed, exposure, white balance, histograms, and how to control focus. You are comfortable editing and processing your images. You may want to learn how to utilize your camera in a more thoughtful and articulate way, or learn more about lighting or how to utilize theoretical concepts in relation to your portfolio of work.

Students are encouraged to review ICP's Classroom Disclaimer for current information regarding COVID-19 policies, classroom guidelines, and more. These policies are subject to change at anytime.

Courses are subject to minimum enrollment. Please register early, within five days of the start-date, to reduce the likelihood of course cancellation and to ensure you receive all course-related materials in time to prepare for class. Registration for this course will close one day prior to the start date of the course.

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