It’s Photo Walk Time!

We will be meeting on the first Sunday of the month, December 3rd. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.

This month’s walk starting location: The EBPCO Darkroom!

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.

Do you have a film camera sitting in your closet or collecting dust in an attic, inherited from a relative or borrowed from a friend, or recently purchased at a yard sale or on eBay? Bring your cameras and question to this informal workshop where we will share with others and with 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 workshop is free to attend but advance registration is suggested, sign up here.

This workshop is hosted at Oakland Photo Workshop.

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!

The Zone System was designed as a method for enabling the (analog) B&W photographer to control the technical aspects of exposure, development and printing. It starts with what Ansel Adams called “Pre-visualization” or more specifically the visualization of the subject as a finished black and white print, before the shutter is tripped.

Starting with an introduction of how we transcribe into shades of grey, from deepest black to whitest of white, we will explore how to realize that abstraction of reality into a finished print. We will learn about the characteristics of the materials (film, development and print) and both the possibilities and limitations of how these materials can be manipulated to most closely realize the artists’ (pre)visualization of their subject.

Most importantly, we will emphasize that the technique itself is not the work of art, but rather a means to that creation. In my own experience, an early fascination and preoccupation with the technique led to losing sight of the art of the photograph. Once the photographer understands the full possibilities and limitations of the media, then they may freely view their subjects through the prisms of lens, film and print.

This workshop will be lecture only. No darkroom demonstrations. Participants are encouraged to bring in one or two prints with negatives to ask any questions they may have. This part will not be a critique, rather a chance to assist in understanding how to control the materials.

Purchase a ticket here.

Art, science, and nature converge in harmony in this extraordinary workshop. In this hands-on experience, you will discover the time-honored technique of developing film negatives, not with conventional chemicals, but with the power of plants.

Led by Beatrice Thornton, this unique workshop will immerse you in the magic of alternative photography. Learn how to harness the organic properties of various plants to reveal stunning images from your film rolls. Witness the beauty of chemistry in action as natural compounds transform your negatives into captivating masterpieces.

Participants will work with developer brews made from California native and non-native plants. Before coming in for the workshop, participants will receive instructions on making suggested brews from foraged plants. Participants should bring 1-4 rolls of exposed black and white film for developing. A set of instructions for making the brews in addition to suggested film stocks will be provided 2 weeks before the workshop date. While it is not required to prepare a brew in advance or shoot with only the suggested film stocks, this is encouraged.

This workshop has sold out. Stay tuned for news on upcoming workshops!

Are you a film enthusiast who wants to preserve the magic of your film in a digital format? Then, join us for an immersive workshop that will teach you the art of digitizing your negatives using a DSLR camera. Led by Dave Tau, this hands-on session will equip you with the knowledge and equipment you need to capture high-quality digital photographs of your negatives. From understanding essential equipment needs to mastering the fundamentals of negative scanning, this workshop will give you a solid foundation in digitization.

All equipment, except for your negatives, will be provided. Don't let your precious film negatives fade into obscurity. Join us for "Digitizing Your Negatives" and unlock the potential of your analog treasures in the digital age.

Purchase a ticket here.

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!

Do you have a film camera sitting in your closet or collecting dust in an attic, inherited from a relative or borrowed from a friend, or recently purchased at a yard sale or on eBay? Bring your cameras and question to this informal workshop where we will share with others and with 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 workshop is free to attend but advance registration is suggested, sign up here.

This workshop is hosted at Oakland Photo Workshop.

This workshop has SOLD OUT!

Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that uses the sun to produce a cyan blueprint. The process is simple but incredibly diverse, lending itself easily to experimentation. In this one-day workshop, learn both the fundamentals of the process and experimental techniques, producing the following works: photograms using natural objects, photographs using digital negatives, and toned & manipulated prints. No previous experience is required, and all materials for this workshop are provided.

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In Person Artist Talk!

This is a FREE EVENT, but tickets are required. Click here to grab your spot.

What better way to celebrate National Honey Bee day than a talk about photographing insects?

Hugo Sappington, a novice macro photographer, amateur photogrammeter (and purported undergraduate student of architecture at the University of California, Berkeley) will talk about his experiences photographing choice specimens at the Essig Museum of Entomology.

The works discussed will range from the infamous scuttle fly, to the photogrammetized virtual body of an unidentified ‘beetle from Sulawesi,’ and the many miniature, exoskeletal corpses in between. Hugo will present recent work and discuss best practices for newly invented armature of documentation, the Macropod™, as well as the Canon 6II, Nikon Z7, and software: Agisoft metashape, Zerene photostacker and Adobe Suite.

This talk is hosted at Oakland Photo Workshop.

It’s Photo Walk Time!

We will be meeting at 1pm on the first Sunday of the month, August 6th. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.

This month we’ll be walking through Oakland’s lovely Laurel District. More details to come!

This month’s featured photo is from Anita Gay.

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.

It’s Photo Walk Time!

We will be meeting at 1pm on the first Sunday of the month, June 4th. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.

This month we’ll be meeting at Lake Merrit BART and walking north along the west side of Lake Merritt. We’ll take in the beautiful sights of the Lake and end up at Two Pitchers Brewing Company.

This month’s featured photo is by Philip Krayna.

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.

Do you have a film camera sitting in your closet or collecting dust in an attic, inherited from a relative or borrowed from a friend, or recently purchased at a yard sale or on eBay? Bring your cameras and question to this informal workshop where we will share with others and with 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 workshop is free to attend but advance registration is suggested, sign up here.

This workshop is hosted at Oakland Photo Workshop.

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!

NEW DAY OF THE WEEK THIS MONTH! Meeting on a Monday! Vince and Anita are out of town, so your host will be the fantastic Kevin Flynn.

It’s Photo Walk Time!

We will be meeting at 1pm on the first Sunday of the month, April 2nd. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.

This month we’ll be meeting at the gates of Mountain View Cemetery, at the end of Piedmont Avenue. We’ll take some time to explore the grounds - let us know if there are specific plots you’d like to visit! We’ll end up at the Kona Club, a great little tiki bar nearby.

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.

Jan and Jenny explain the importance of framing and presenting your photographic work. They will cover frame styles, colors and sizes; mat colors and borders; mat vs. no mat; glazing options (glass vs. plexi); finishing (hardware/wires, etc.) and how to present your work at portfolio reviews. They will demonstrate how to cut windows in matboard.

Attendees will have the opportunity to try out cutting mat windows. Glass cutting can be demonstrated if there is interest and time.

This workshop has SOLD OUT!! Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket.

This workshop is hosted at Oakland Photo Workshop.

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!

Do you have a film camera sitting in your closet or collecting dust in an attic, inherited from a relative or borrowed from a friend, or recently purchased at a yard sale or on eBay? Bring your cameras and question to this informal workshop where we will share with others and with 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 workshop is full. Interested in attending the next one, on May 13th? Sign up here.

This workshop is hosted at Oakland Photo Workshop.

Omigosh, EBPCO Show & Tell is back for Season NINE!

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.

This session is hosted by Fairlight de Michele

Theme: EBPCO Photowalk Favorites!

Maybe your first introduction to EBPCO was a photowalk. Share images from those walks with the group! From Holga to iPhone, let’s see those shots. First time sharers are greatly encouraged and invited! The last 3 slots are reserved for folks who have not yet shared at a show & tell, so jump in and sign up!

Here is the zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87459681891

If you would like to present work at this (or another session), please sign up on this document.

It’s Photo Walk Time!

We will be meeting at 1pm on the first Sunday of the month, February 5th. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.

This month we’ll be meeting at Fruitvale BART - we’ll walk around the neighborhood, and end up at the Aloha Club! The longest bar and the coldest beer!

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.

SWAPTASTIC! THE BEST OF EBPCO FILM SWAPS

JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 19

ARTIST RECEPTION ON FRIDAY, FEB. 3RD, 5PM-8PM

Join EPBCO on First Friday as we celebrate the best of our Film Swap Show and Tells!

Featuring the work of: Anita Gay - Gene X Hwang - Myleen Hollero - Fairlight de Michele - Ryan Noonan - Ernie Luppi - Ronald Orlando - Jenny Sampson - Marvin Moser - Philip Krayna - Jessica Greaux - Lucas Yan - J.M. Golding - Al Brydon - Alex Drysdale - Vince Donovan - Brian Shapiro - Hannah Rohret