Catch the Light! Intermediate Analog-Alternative-Experimental Summer Series

In this intermediate Analog-Alternative–Experimental Summer series, we continue the exploration begun in the Basic Analog & Alternative Photography course. This program is ideal for photographers who have a solid foundation in analog photography and are eager to push their practice through experimentation and personal artistic exploration.

Enrollment Requirements:

• Basic experience with shooting, developing, and printing film in the darkroom (B&W and color).
• Familiarity with large-format cameras.
• Knowledge of fundamental alternative processes such as anthotype and cyanotype.

The course operates in an experimental, modular format, offering a variety of techniques—a “menu” of possibilities—from which you can select what to delve into. Workshops will focus on the techniques you are most interested in mastering, ranging from cutting-edge experimental practices to strong technical foundations.

Possible Topics (depending on participants’ interests):

• The artistic mindset in photography: a brief review of the basic course and creative possibilities.
• Camera-based experimental techniques: pinhole photography and soft-focus methods.
• Silver-halide-based processes: liquid emulsions, lumen prints, and tintypes.
• Special films and film treatments: infrared photography and film souping.
• Alternative darkroom printing: split-grade printing and lith printing.
• Post-visualization techniques: Sabattier (pseudo-solarization), mordançage, and print toning.
• Duotone and multi-colored cyanotypes…and any other analog or alternative techniques you wish to explore.

Practical Information

• Enrollment Fee: €40 (students) / €60 (non-students)
• Duration: 10 sessions

📩 For more information or to enroll, send an email to: photographyclub.kuleuven@gmail.com
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The Photography Club KU Leuven also offers Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Art Photography Academy series, along with additional Analog & Alternative Photography courses.