Upcoming events


December Photo Walk
Dec
1

December Photo Walk

It’s Photo Walk Time!

We will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month, Dec 1st. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.

EBPCO’s bimonthly photo walks are a great way to connect with other photographers while exploring and photographing an interesting Oakland location.

Our photo walks are free and OPEN TO ALL! Bring your camera(s) and your creativity. All cameras welcome, including phones.

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Online Show and Tell: Workshop Creations
Dec
3

Online Show and Tell: Workshop Creations

Theme: Workshop Creations

Hosted by Jenny Sampson & Brenna Hansen

Did you take a workshop with EBPCO this year? Maybe Portrait, Digital, or 35mm Photography? Zine Making, Darkroom Basics, Video for Photographers, Cyanotype, or something else? Whatever it was, we want to see what you made, either during the workshop or afterwards with the skills you learned! Show up to 3 images, a zine, a short video clip, or any of your other EBPCO workshop creations. For the full list of workshops, check out our past workshops page.

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Photo Zine Making
Jan
5

Photo Zine Making

Learn a variety of zine making techniques, ranging from the more “traditional” to the most unexpected formats. Get a taste of digital zine layouts as well as getting hands-on with your own DIY zine mock up. Signup info at ebpco.org/workshops

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Intro to Darkroom
Jan
9

Intro to Darkroom

4 week class for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. An instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including film processing, contact printing, and enlargement printing.

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Polaroid Manipulation
Jan
19

Polaroid Manipulation

Learn to manipulate and transfer Polaroid film onto paper or glass, create collages out of polaroids, and safely experiment with everyday chemicals found in the pantry to create unconventional polaroid images.

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Advanced Darkroom Printing
Feb
3

Advanced Darkroom Printing

This two day advanced workshop is reserved for registered users of the EBPCO darkroom who want to take their printing to the next level. You'll learn techniques to work more efficiently and effectively in the darkroom to get consistently good prints.

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Intro to Darkroom
Feb
4

Intro to Darkroom

4 week class for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. An instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including film processing, contact printing, and enlargement printing.

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Dr Philm Camera Repair
Feb
22

Dr Philm Camera Repair

Bring your vintage film cameras and questions to this free workshop offering basic repairs, testing, maintenance and how-to advice from EPBCO member and film camera obsessive Philip Krayna (aka “Dr. Philm).

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Matting & Framing
Feb
23

Matting & Framing

Learn the basics and the importance of framing and presenting your photographic work. This workshop will cover frame styles, mat styles, glazing options, finishing, cutting windows, and how to present your work at portfolio reviews.

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Intro to Darkroom
Mar
5

Intro to Darkroom

4 week class for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. An instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including film processing, contact printing, and enlargement printing.

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Phytogram Printing
Mar
22

Phytogram Printing

Phytograms result from the chemical reaction between plants, photo sensitive material, and UV light. These aren’t your everyday photograms: we’ll be preparing plant material with homemade developer to create unique compositions using selective development.

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Editing A Photo Story Narrative
Nov
17

Editing A Photo Story Narrative

An experienced photo editor will guide you through the basics of photo story and project editing. You’ll learn how to build narrative, visually-led stories from an existing body of work and gain a deeper understanding of the narrative editing process to apply to your own projects.

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35mm Manual Camera Basics
Nov
10

35mm Manual Camera Basics

For those who own a 35mm camera and want to learn how to get the most out of it. Learn the basics of making images with black & white 35mm film, including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, light metering, focus, and more. This one day workshop will be held at the EBPCO Darkroom. Signup info at ebpco.org/workshops

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Chemigram Printing
Oct
27

Chemigram Printing

Chemigrams are images made by painting chemicals and other liquids onto light sensitive paper. In this workshop, experiment with a variety of materials including standard black & white photo chemistry, cyanotype solution, oils, jellies, vinegars, and more to create one of a kind chemigrams and chemilumens.

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Dr Philm Camera Repair
Oct
19

Dr Philm Camera Repair

Bring your vintage film cameras and questions to this free workshop offering basic repairs, testing, maintenance and how-to advice from EPBCO member and film camera obsessive Philip Krayna (aka “Dr. Philm).

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Lightroom Basics
Oct
13

Lightroom Basics

For those with an Adobe Lightroom subscription and a desire to learn more about this powerful editing tool. An instructor will guide you through the basics of digitally editing images in Lightroom, including importing image files, editing individual images, sorting and editing multiple images, and exporting image files.

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Darkroom Refresher
Oct
12

Darkroom Refresher

For those who have had some previous experience in black & white photography, processing, and printing but have been away from it for some time. We will go through the process of black & white film processing and darkroom printing together as a refresher to these hands-on procedures.

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October Photo Walk
Oct
6

October Photo Walk

It’s Photo Walk Time!

We will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month, October 6th. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.

EBPCO’s bimonthly photo walks are a great way to connect with other photographers while exploring and photographing an interesting Oakland location.

Our photo walks are free and OPEN TO ALL! Bring your camera(s) and your creativity. All cameras welcome, including phones.

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Online Show and Tell: Picturing the Street
Oct
1

Online Show and Tell: Picturing the Street

Join us Tuesday, October 1st at 7pm for our next online Show & Tell - free and open to all.

This session is hosted by Malcolm Ryder

Theme: PICTURING THE STREET

We tend to think of being on the street as being “in” a place called The Street, a place that has its own ambience and ethos. And usually we are not thinking of wide-open spaces like rural or industrial areas. But after 100 years of street photography, what’s interesting is how enduring our interest is in the ways it has not changed, and how it can change from time to time if the shooter does a new mix of persona, tools and location – a new story or a new environment.

Join me in surveying what goes under the “Street” umbrella; for example, the street as:

· a place with a boundary as strong as any interior;

· a frontier or oasis;

· a state of mind or a culture.

Each Show & Tell session features photographers presenting their work around a common theme. What photo projects are you working on? Share with us. Not a critique, just a chance to share your latest work with friends.

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Join us on Zoom via this link.

Featured photo by Malcom Ryder

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DIY Lenticular Printing
Sep
29

DIY Lenticular Printing

Explore the mechanics behind lenticular technique and create a print that alters with the angle of the viewer. From understanding the fundamental principles to crafting personalized prints, this workshop will provide participants with the tools necessary to delve into the artistry of lenticular printing.

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35mm Manual Camera Basics
Sep
28

35mm Manual Camera Basics

For those who own a 35mm camera and want to learn how to get the most out of it. Learn the basics of making images with black & white 35mm film, including ISO, aperture, shutter speed, light metering, focus, and more.

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EBPCO Fest 2024!
Sep
21

EBPCO Fest 2024!

EBPCO Fest is more than an annual celebration; it's an ode to the spirit of creativity and community fostered by the East Bay Photo Collective! It is your chance to contribute to a cause that brings together the power of art, culture, and community. Proceeds from EBPCO Fest will directly support the East Bay Photo Collective’s efforts to provide photographic resources, education, and opportunities for the community.

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Opening Reception: Refractions; a Lenticular Exhibition
Sep
13

Opening Reception: Refractions; a Lenticular Exhibition

Refractions; a Lenticular Exhibition is a dynamic group exhibition featuring femme and queer artists who explore the boundaries of mixed media and experimental photography through lenticular techniques. This showcase not only delves into the scientific intricacies of lenticular art but also invites viewers to contemplate the philosophical dimensions of change and alternative perspectives in life.

Please join us on Friday September 13th for complementary refreshments and music by Versâam.

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Darkroom Basics - 2-Day Intensive
Sep
3

Darkroom Basics - 2-Day Intensive

This 2 day intensive is for those who are comfortable shooting 35mm film but have no previous experience in a black & white darkroom. An instructor will guide you through the basics of darkroom processes, including film processing, contact printing, and enlargement printing.

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Polaroid Manipultion
Sep
1

Polaroid Manipultion

In this one-day workshop, participants will learn methods for manipulating and transferring Polaroid film, including how to transfer onto paper or glass, create polaroid collages, and safely experiment with everyday chemicals found in the pantry to create unconventional polaroid images.

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Artist Talk with Sean Tucker
Aug
29

Artist Talk with Sean Tucker

Sean unpacks his philosophy for the creative life and gives us ideas about how to stay mentally healthy and motivated as 'makers of things.' Sean is a photographer, filmmaker and author, but this talk is aimed at ALL creative people, so whether you're a painter, designer, animator, musician, poet, dancer, actor, chef or just someone who can't help but create, this talk is for you.

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Portrait Photography Basics
Aug
11

Portrait Photography Basics

Learn the basics of good portrait photography, including lighting, posing, hair, and makeup. Participants will work with a model and basic studio lighting set-ups to create a variety of portraits. This workshop is intended for photographers of all stripes, formats, and experience levels, including digital, film, and phone. This one day workshop will be held at Oakland Photo Workshop. Signup info at ebpco.org/workshops

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August Photo Walk
Aug
4

August Photo Walk

It’s Photo Walk Time!

We will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month, August 4th. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.

EBPCO’s bimonthly photo walks are a great way to connect with other photographers while exploring and photographing an interesting Oakland location.

Our photo walks are free and OPEN TO ALL! Bring your camera(s) and your creativity. All cameras welcome, including phones.

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Pinhole Photography
Aug
3

Pinhole Photography

This workshop will introduce students to pinhole photography! Participants will learn how to construct their own pinhole cameras utilizing recycled everyday materials and use direct positive silver gelatin paper to create black and white prints directly from the cameras they built. This one day workshop will be held at the EBPCO Community Darkroom. Signup info at ebpco.org/workshops

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Closing Reception: Asian Americana Balancing Tradition and Modernity
Aug
2

Closing Reception: Asian Americana Balancing Tradition and Modernity

  • Asian Resource Center Gallery (next to Oakland Photo Workshop) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come celebrate the end of this wonderful exhibition featuring the work of photographer Stephanie Shih and visual artist Paulina Hoong. We will have refreshments, music by

This exhibition, which is up at the Asian Resource Center Gallery was curated by OPW manger, Jyoti Liggin, and was sponsored by East Bay Local Asian Development Coorporation.

Read more about the exhibition here.

The Asian Resource Center Gallery is next to Oakland Photo Workshop, at 310 8th st, Oakland CA 94607.

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Dr Philm Camera Repair Workshop
Jul
27

Dr Philm Camera Repair Workshop

EPBCO member and film camera obsessive Philip Krayna (aka “Dr. Philm). Philip will test and assess your camera, if possible help with minor repairs, and explain how to use it, so you can start enjoying the magic of film photography. This one day workshop will be held at Oakland Photo Workshop. Signup info at ebpco.org/workshops

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Digital Photography Basics
Jul
21

Digital Photography Basics

For those who own a digital camera and want to learn how to get the most out of it. Get a deeper understanding of your camera's modes and functions as well as a greater sense of control over your image making. This one day workshop will be held at Oakland Photo Workshop. Signup info at ebpco.org/workshops

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