Film 101: Learning Exposure Basics
Category: Events Calendar
Upcoming Date and Time
- Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 11am - 1pm
Location
Lenses & Brushes
404 S 8TH ST, L100
Details
Love shooting film but not always getting the results you want?
Maybe your photographs turn out too dark, too bright, or blurry. Perhaps you've been relying on your camera's automatic settings and want more creative control. Or you've recently picked up a vintage film camera and aren't quite sure where to begin.
In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, we'll take the mystery out of film exposure and help you understand how your camera sees light.
Explore the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ASA (film speed), and discover how these settings influence the look and feel of your photographs. Learn to read your camera's light meter, make intentional exposure decisions, and gain confidence behind the lens.
Through guided exercises and practical shooting, you'll begin to understand not just how to adjust your settings, but why—so you can create photographs that more closely match your creative vision.
What You'll Learn
Understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ASA (film speed)
How the exposure triangle works
Reading and using your camera's light meter
Controlling depth of field and capturing or freezing motion
Choosing exposure settings for different lighting conditions
Troubleshooting common exposure mistakes
Workshop Details
Saturday, November 14, 2026
11 AM–1 PM
$50 per person
Location: Lenses & Brushes – Photography & Art Studio
What to Bring: A working film camera, if you have one. Contact us before registering if you need help finding a camera to use.
Film and processing are not included. Participants may bring their own film for the practical exercises.
No experience necessary! Perfect for beginners, returning film photographers, and anyone ready to take more creative control of their images.
Let's make art together—one frame at a time!
