Shanghai M50: Analog Photography Workshop with Darkroom
Jing'an, Shanghai
Deal
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Join a photography workshop and learn how to shoot and develop film. Capture your own self-portrait using a camera obscura and take home a developed print as a keepsake.
Highlights
- Capture your own self-portrait using a camera obscura
- Learn how to develop film in a darkroom with professional guidance
- Gain insight into the craftsmanship behind traditional film photography
- Take home your own film negative and a developed positive print
- Enjoy a creative journey, even if you're a beginner
Description
Step into the nostalgic world of traditional photography and experience the complete film-making journey from shooting to developing. Unlike modern digital photography, this immersive workshop allows you to slow down, explore classic techniques, and discover the unique charm of analog photography. The experience includes camera obscura self-portrait photography and a complete darkroom film developing process. With professional guidance, take part in every step, including capturing images, processing film, and developing photographs, gaining insight into the craftsmanship behind traditional film photography. No photography experience is required — beginners can easily join and enjoy this creative journey. After approximately 75 minutes, receive your own film negative and one developed positive print as a unique keepsake. More than just a photography class, this is a nostalgic artistic experience where you create your own one-of-a-kind vintage photograph and preserve a memorable moment through traditional film techniques.Includes
Introduction to camera obscura photography with hands-on practice Step-by-step film developing experience in a traditional darkroom Production of your own film negative and developed positive print Professional mounting and finishing of your final artworkExcludes
other personal expensesImportant Information
- We will need your name and passport number for park registration. Please also bring the physical passport on the day of tour. Please provide your WhatsApp, WeChat or email after booking so we can contact you easily regarding your reservation details. The experience lasts approximately 75 minutes in total, including around 30 minutes for photography and film developing, plus approximately 45 minutes for photo processing and collection of the finished artwork.
