Contemporary Daguerreotype

Daguerreotype is a unique photographic process in its own right: one unique positive image emerges on an elusive mirror-like surface. It is one of the historical processes which heightens the sense of the photograph as an object.

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to creating daguerreotypes with a modern approach. 4x5 cameras and modern handmade equipment will be used while still maintaining the authenticity of the process. In this workshop, we will cover the chemistry, necessary equipment, and proper safety for making daguerreotypes and the workshop will cover many technical details, there will be ample time to create images on silver plates, and participants are encouraged to bring props and objects to photograph during the workshop.

In addition, the construction and modification of equipment, as well as care and preservation issues pertaining to the process will be discussed. If you would like to jump into the world of Daguerreotype, this will be a great opportunity for you.

One-weekend Workshop:

Friday, 6-9 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm

Nov 6, 7 & 8

• 4x5 camera and tripod (optional)
• All other materials will be provided.

Photographic Vision I or portfolio review

• $400 + material fee of $175

Takashi Arai: Born in Kawasaki, Japan, Arai completed his photography degree at the Tokyo College of Photography, in Yokohama, Japan. He has worked as both a commercial and a fine art photographer, and in 2003 received a Hiyoshi Art and Performance Project (HAPP) Fellowship from Keio University. In 2005 Mr. Arai was commissioned by the New National Theatre in Tokyo for a series of photographs for the stage set of the opera "Hansel and Gretel". Among his many exhibitions and visiting artist lectures in 2006 he was recognized by the Yokohama Arts Foundation and was granted an artist-in-residence by the Yokohama Museum of Art, titled Artist in Museum Yokohama 2006 - The 3 Artists.