One Day Holga Photography Workshop
- Overview of the Holga camera and its unique features
- Goals for the one day workshop
- Check: Ensure all participants have a Holga camera and required materials
- Basic features and operation of the Holga 120N model
- Loading 120 film into the camera
- Check: Confirm all participants have successfully loaded their film
- Sunny/cloudy aperture settings
- Check: Participants understand how to change aperture settings
- Focus settings - 1 meter to infinity
- Check: Participants practice adjusting focus
- Shutter settings - Normal (N) vs Bulb (B) mode
- Validation: Participants demonstrate understanding of shutter modes
- Using the 6x4.5cm and 6x6cm format masks
- Check: Masks are properly inserted for desired format
- Taking your first photos with the Holga
- Check: All participants have taken at least one photo
- Creative exercise: Emphasizing the unique Holga look
- Vignetting
- Soft focus
- Light leaks
- Validation: Review photos to ensure understanding of Holga aesthetics
- Multiple exposures using the MX switch
- Check: Participants successfully create a multiple exposure image
- Long exposures using Bulb (B) mode and a tripod
- Validation: Long exposure photos are properly exposed
- Light painting with small lights during long exposures
- Check: Light painting is visible in the long exposure images
- Using color flash gels
- Check: Color gels are properly attached and flash is functional
- Shooting pinhole images
- Validation: Pinhole images have infinite depth of field
- Modifying the Holga
- Taping up light leaks
- Adding a filter holder
- Check: Modifications are done safely and don't damage the camera
- Using 35mm film for sprocket hole panoramic images
- Check: 35mm film is loaded correctly for sprocket hole effect
- Close-up/macro photography with lens attachments
- Validation: Close-up photos are in focus at the correct distance
- Creative exercise: Picking 1-2 techniques to experiment with
- Check: Each participant has chosen their experimental techniques
- Downloading and processing the day's film
- Check: All participants' film is properly processed
- Reviewing images and discussing results
- Validation: Constructive feedback is provided on photos
- Q&A
- Holga techniques
- Troubleshooting
- Film choices
- Check: All participant questions are addressed
- Exploring the Holga community online
- Websites
- Forums
- Galleries
- Check: Participants have resources for further learning
- Inspiration for further Holga experimentation
- Validation: Participants are excited to continue using their Holgas
- List of recommended films
- Suggested Holga accessories and modifications
- Online Holga communities and resources
- Check: All participants have access to the resource list