Introduction to Large Format Photography

- Experience the process of creating large and ultra-large format negatives

  Tsuyoshi Ito, Photography Classes and Workshops at Project Basho in Philadelphia PA
Description:

In this hands-on three-day workshop, students will work with large and ultra-large format cameras to create large negatives and learn the advantages of different formats. A variety of format sizes including 4x5, 8x10, and 7x17 will be offered for students to try out in the field. A day trip will be arranged on Saturday, covering technical points of consideration such as exposure, use of a tripod, and composition.

In the darkroom, we will process our large format film and produce silver contact prints from these negatives. We will also discuss issues pertaining to using large format cameras including the choice of film, transportation of equipment, storage, and other important considerations.
Schedule:
Three-day Workshop:
Friday, 6-9pm, Saturday & Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
October 8, 9 & 10
Materials Needed:
  • All materials will be provided for the workshop
  • Your car as means of transportation (carpool can be arranged)
  • Hand held light meter
  • Tripod (optional)
  • Cable release (optional)
Prerequisite: Photographic Vision I or portfolio review
Class Fee:
  • $350 + lab/materials fee of $50
Enrollment: Limited to 8
Deadline: Oct 3
Instructor: Tsuyoshi Ito was raised in Tokyo and moved to Philadelphia in his early 20s to attend Temple University. Noticing a void in the city's photographic community, Ito founded Project Basho in 2002 to provide photography classes and darkroom space for working artists. He continues to develop this program which now includes digital facilities, exhibitions, events, and weekend workshops. Having worked commercially for years, Ito is an experienced printer and is particularly interested in historical processes as well as techniques that bridge the old and the new.