Film 101: Learning Exposure Basics

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Film 101: Learning Exposure Basics

Love shooting film but not always getting the results you want?

Maybe your photographs turn out too dark, too bright, or blurry. Perhaps you've been relying on your camera's automatic settings and want more creative control. Or you've recently picked up a vintage film camera and aren't quite sure where to begin.

In this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, we'll take the mystery out of film exposure and help you understand how your camera sees light.

Explore the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, and ASA (film speed), and discover how these settings influence the look and feel of your photographs. Learn to read your camera's light meter, make intentional exposure decisions, and gain confidence behind the lens.

Through guided exercises and practical shooting, you'll begin to understand not just how to adjust your settings, but why —so you can create photographs that more closely match your creative vision.

What You'll Learn

• Understanding aperture, shutter speed, and ASA (film speed)

• How the exposure triangle works

• Reading and using your camera's light meter

• Controlling depth of field and capturing or freezing motion

• Choosing exposure settings for different lighting conditions

• Troubleshooting common exposure mistakes

Workshop Details

Saturday, November 14, 2026

11 AM–1 PM

$50 per person

Location: Lenses & Brushes – Photography & Art Studio

What to Bring: A working film camera, if you have one. Contact us before registering if you need help finding a camera to use.

Film and processing are not included. Participants may bring their own film for the practical exercises.

No experience necessary! Perfect for beginners, returning film photographers, and anyone ready to take more creative control of their images.

Let's make art together—one frame at a time!