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.

For those with previous experience with black & white film processing and printing but have been away from it for some time. Get a hands-on a refresher to these procedures.

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.

Please join us at Telegraph Beer Garden for a low-key gathering. This is a chance to mingle and meet some fellow photographers, and talk about photography, or whatever else strikes our fancy!

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

Join us at Oakland Photo Workshop to share, discuss, and CELEBRATE the work made in our workshops this year. This event is open to ALL instructors and participants from ALL EBPCO workshops during 2024!!

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Join us for an opening reception celebration the 47 artists featured in the 2024 EBPCO Member’s Exhibition Momentum, curated by Malcolm Wallace.

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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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.

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.

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

Please join us at Telegraph Beer Garden for a low-key gathering. This is a chance to mingle and meet some fellow photographers, and talk about photography, or whatever else strikes our fancy!

This advanced workshop is reserved for those who’ve taken our cyanotype workshops or have their own previous cyanotype experience! Learn to print on fabric, tone prints with botanicals, and print with a DIY UV exposure unit. Participants will be asked to send in images to the instructor ahead of the workshop.

Join us for a closing reception and artist Q&A celebrating the artists in Refractions; a Lenticular Exhibition!

We’re turning the EBPCO darkroom into a photo-themed haunted house for a Halloween party this year. Join us for snacks, drinks, and other spooky activities. This event is FREE and open to all! Costumes are encouraged!

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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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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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Featured photo by Malcom Ryder

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Please join us at Telegraph Beer Garden for a low-key gathering. This is a chance to mingle and meet some fellow photographers, and talk about photography, or whatever else strikes our fancy!

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.

Join us for a closing reception and artist Q&A celebrating EBPCO's first alternative process exhibition, The Spectrum of Intention & The Art of Lumen Printing! All of the artists will be in attendance and are excited to talk about their practices and answer any questions you may have about the process!

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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