Hello all!!
Right now I am learning and teaching pinhole photography in an after school program.
I've been taking pictures since the age of about four, but this is my first attempt to develop photos myself. I've taught a number of basic photography classes for kids, but had always used digital cameras. I decided to expand my horizons, and those of the kids, by building pinhole cameras and developing the paper ourselves this time. The students are loving it, but I feel I'm in a bit over my head and so I'm looking everywhere for information and insight which I can then share with the kids.
In addition to teaching the kids, I'm looking to learn about photo processing since I purchased a house a few years ago that came with a fully stocked dark room. I have no idea about the chemicals, as I have never developed film before. I'm pretty sure the paper and chemicals are worthless due to age, but I want to learn what I have before disposing of anything. And of course, I need to know what the chemicals are, so I can dispose of them safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.
Looking forward to learning and sharing!
Katemeister
Right now I am learning and teaching pinhole photography in an after school program.
I've been taking pictures since the age of about four, but this is my first attempt to develop photos myself. I've taught a number of basic photography classes for kids, but had always used digital cameras. I decided to expand my horizons, and those of the kids, by building pinhole cameras and developing the paper ourselves this time. The students are loving it, but I feel I'm in a bit over my head and so I'm looking everywhere for information and insight which I can then share with the kids.
In addition to teaching the kids, I'm looking to learn about photo processing since I purchased a house a few years ago that came with a fully stocked dark room. I have no idea about the chemicals, as I have never developed film before. I'm pretty sure the paper and chemicals are worthless due to age, but I want to learn what I have before disposing of anything. And of course, I need to know what the chemicals are, so I can dispose of them safely and in an environmentally friendly manner.
Looking forward to learning and sharing!
Katemeister
