Intro to Film Photography

We’ll provide you with 2 rolls of film, so head on over to your local thrift store or dust off that family film camera and be ready to fall in love with film photography!

Allison is an educator, photographer, and Atlanta native who received her MFA in Photography from Texas Woman’s University in 2015 and BFA in Photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2011.

Her personal work ranges from landscapes to portraiture to manipulated imagery, and explores themes such as man's relationship with nature, identity, and personal journeys. She has been exhibited and published nationally.

Allison believes in the infinite possibilities of photography and is excited to share her knowledge with others. When not photographing, you can find her camping, hiking, or enjoying the Atlanta art scene!

Allison's work has been featured in several national exhibitions including Slow Exposures.

Let’s get old school! ASOP is here to bring you a comprehensive intro to film photography. Learn the basics of analog photography with Allison Jarek. We’ll cover everything, from the basics of how film works, how to use a film camera, including how to load your film, and everything to get you ready to take pictures with your camera.

We’ll cover:

  • The basics of film and how it works

    • How film captures an image

  • Different types of film

    • Black and White vs Color

    • Different Brands

  • Different sizes of film

    • 35mm, 120mm, 4x5

  • How to load your camera

  • How to exposure properly

    • Using a light meter

  • How to safely unload

  • Preparing for drop off to develop your photos

  • Archiving your film

More info

2 Rolls of Black and White Film will be provided

Bring a 35mm Camera to class

You can purchase a camera at Wing’s Camera and Digital or KEH

Any questions? Contact us here!