Film Photography Workshops
Upcoming Group Session:
Saturday, July 12 | 9:30-12:30
Learn to Shoot 35mm Film in Amsterdam
Join me for an analog experience
During this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop, weāll cover essential skills ā understanding natural light, composition, manual camera settings, and loading 35mm film.
Each workshop includes expert guidance, a hands-on photowalk to put your new knowledge into practice, plus a custom workbook with creative prompts for future inspiration.
Learn about Film Fundamentals your own way ā
Choose a small group workshop or book a 1:1 session.
Film Fundamentals
All you need to get started with analog photography
-
Film Fundamentals Workshops
If you're drawn to analog photography but unsure by where to begin ā you're in the right place. I developed this Film Fundamentals Workshop to cover the basics of 35mm film.
Learn what film to choose and how to load it. Discover natural lighting and composition tips to help you create great photos.
Itās suitable for beginners and for those with past experience who want to brush up on skills and reignite their creative spark.
Youāll leave with new skills, creative confidence, and discover an intuitive way to observe the world around you using a mindful analog process. -
Whatās included?
š· 3 hour workshop and photowalk
āļø One coffee or tea at our meeting point
š A workbook with creative prompts to continue your practice
š· Guidance from an experienced photographerNeed a camera? You can rent one!
šļø Optional: camera rental with a roll of 35mm film (ā¬50). Learn film photography with a classic SLR model like the Canon AE1 .
Youāll shoot the roll during our photowalk and I can suggest where to get your film developed in Amsterdam. -
Hands-on learning
Choose the environment that feels best for you.
Small Group Workshops offer a focused, creative session with the energy of learning alongside others. Groups are limited to 5 participants. You'll enjoy a calm setting and creative space without feeling rushed or overlooked. Fee: ā¬85 per person.
1:1 Workshops offer a personal experience tailored to your skill set and creative goals. We will cover the basics and you can choose two creative topics for deeper focus during our session.
Fee: ā¬195 per person. -
Here's the plan
We'll meet at a cafe for a relaxed introduction to photography with a focus on the analog process ā understanding natural light, composition techniques, manual camera settings for creative control, and how to load film.
Once weāve covered the essentials, weāll head out on a guided photowalk through Amsterdam's charming Jordaan neighborhood.
The Jordaan has a timeless charm for capturing authentic Amsterdam, with cozy cobblestone streets, 17th-century houses, quaint canals, and hidden courtyards.
Start your analog adventure
Learn film photography from a professional
With over 20 years of experience shooting film, Iām passionate about helping others fall in love with the mindful analog process.
My straightforward approach encourages you to learn by doing, ask questions, and focus on enjoying this mindful, creative process instead of perfectionism.
Curious about developing and printing by hand? I also teach analog workshops at Doka107, a film photography collective and darkroom studio in Amsterdam. We host monthly group workshops and 1:1 sessions are available on request.
Get Inspired
Join me on YouTube for an analog photowalks in Amsterdam and beyond.