Bezalel Ben-Chaim | בצלאל בן-חיים
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A hands-on introductory workshop to get acquainted with pinhole photography & camera obscura - suitable for groups or individuals
Join me on a journey into the history of modern photography, where we will discover the secrets of the Camera Obscura and Pinhole Photography!
This experiential workshop is suitable for everyone, without any need for previous experience -it will give you practical tools, develop your creativity and expose you to the fascinating world of analog photography.
who am I?
Bezalel Ben-Chaim, artist, photographer and lecturer
I have over 45 years of experience with pinhole photography.
Works that I photographed using this technique are displayed in the Israeli art collection of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) and have been exhibited in numerous exhibitions in Israel and around the world
What will you learn in this workshop?
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Introduction to Camera Obscura (Latin: A Dark Chamber) - the fascinating optical-physical phenomenon that served as the basis for the invention of modern photography.
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Use of a camera obscura over the years - we will see how artists and photographers have used these concepts throughout history.
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Building a pinhole camera - each participant will create a simple camera from readily available materials.
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Photography and development in a darkroom - we will experiment with photography on photosensitive paper, develop the photos in a darkroom, and learn how to print a final copy of the photos we took.
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Further inspiration - we will get acquainted with contemporary artists working with pinhole cameras.
What will you get from this Camera Obscura and Pinhole Photography workshop?
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A unique artistic and creative experience - discover the magic of early photography in a practical and fascinating way.
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An introduction to technologies that preceded the digital age - learn about processes that preceded modern cameras and learn to develop images in a darkroom.
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Artistic and creative thinking - developing artistic and creative photography skills that can also be used applied to many other creative fields.
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A personal camera and a work of art - each participant will leave the workshop with a pinhole camera that he created himself, a unique photographic print that he developed with his own hands, and an instruction sheet for future use.
What is Pinhole Photography?
A pinhole camera is a very simple optical device - a lightproof box containing light-sensitive media, with a small pin hole on its side. That's it. There is no lens or any complicated mechanism - actually, this is very similar to how the human eye works.
The light entering through the pinhole is projected onto the light-sensitive film or paper, and voila! an image is created of whatever is in front of the camera.
Additional Details:
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Length of workshop: 3-3.5 Hours
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Location: My studio in Tel-Aviv. Further details will be given upon registration
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Target Audience: Suitable for teens (13 and up) and adults with no need for previous experience. Workshop is suitable for groups, events and organizations (4-8 participants)
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Cost: 375 NIS per participant (Minimum 4 participants)
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Materials: All required materials are provided and included in the workshop's cost, including cost of pinhole camera construction materials, photo papers and darkroom development chemicals. It is advised to wear comfortable clothing.
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Workshops can be booked for Hebrew or English speakers
Book now to begin your journey into the world of artistic photography!
If you've always dreamt of understanding how a pinhole camera works, this is your chance!
Join us on an inspiring journey that will open your mind and heart and expose you to new creative worlds.
Contact me
For further information or booking a workshop, please contact me:
Telephone/ WhatsApp: +972-(0)544-566-612
E-mail: bezalel@ben-chaim.com