Join Columbia Slough Watershed Council’s Education Director, Jennifer Starkey, and Reneé Heister of Blue Moon Camera for a two part outdoor film photography workshop where participants will learn how to use this 100% mechanical classic medium format camera in a beautiful riparian zone. This event is for those 16 and older. Beginners VERY welcome, but all experience levels can sign up.
This series will take place at Whitaker Ponds Nature Park on Sunday, August 2, and Sunday, August 16, both from 10am - 12pm. By registering for this event, you are signing up for August 2nd and August 16th. Please commit to attending both days.
Class Description:
In Part 1 the workshop will cover Holga film cameras, how to load them, focus, and take photos in different lighting, and more - all without batteries or data! Time will be given to participants to explore the park and use a full roll of film. You will leave the roll of film with Blue Moon to be developed.
In Part 2, on August 16, we will review the developed photos, discuss how to improve focus, etc, and then get on the water for a group paddle and to take more photos. At the end of the 2nd class, participants will receive a coupon to develop their 2nd roll of film at Blue Moon in downtown St Johns.
Getting There:
Whitaker Ponds is located at 7040 NE 47th Ave.
This park has free parking in a small lot
This park has bike lockups
Trimet #75 drops off just up the hill on Columbia Blvd
What to bring: Pack along water, any snacks that you might want, and dress for the weather. We will have snacks and drinks to share, Holga cameras and film for all participants at Part 1 and Part 2, and boats, life jackets, and paddles for use in Part 2.
Cost: Columbia Slough Watershed Council will cover the majority of the associated costs of this event including the facilitator, cameras for borrow, 2 rolls of film, and film processing & printing. We ask for $25 to help supplement some of these costs. If cost is a barrier to your participation, please do not hesitate to reach out to, Jennifer and/or Ced.
Accessibility: The group will be navigating flat paved and gravel paths, with options to venture off trail into trees or an open grassy meadow in Part 1. For Part 2, participants will need to navigate a ramp and floating dock to get into the boats, from there participants must be comfortable sitting for ~1.5 hours.
Questions? Struggling with Payments? Or want to join a waiting list if this event is full? Reach out to Ced or Jennifer, at Cedrion.Gloria@Columbiaslough.org or Jennifer.Starkey@Columbiaslough.org
By registering for this event, you are signing up for August 2nd and August 16th. Please commit to attending both days. You must attend August 2nd for August 16th to be applicable.
