Introduction to Analog Photography
A course by CARMENCITA FILM LABPhotographic Laboratory
A course by CARMENCITA FILM LAB, Photographic Laboratory
Learn the basics of analog photography to shoot an artistic portrait with lighting techniques
Analog photography draws us away from the precision of the digital world and brings us closer to the artistic, the imperfect, and the subjective. No one knows this better than Albert Roig, founder of a lab set up by photographers for photographers: Carmencita Film Lab.
In this course, discover everything you need to fall in love with analog photography. Learn the basics for working with light and composition, explore the possibilities offered by various different cameras, films, and developing techniques and create artistic portraits with a professional look.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 14 downloads
What will we do in the course
1 minute, 32 seconds
Basic concepts
13 minutes, 4 seconds
Cameras and formats 1
9 minutes, 29 seconds
Cameras and formats 2
15 minutes, 45 seconds
Reels and developing
11 minutes, 2 seconds
Materials for our project
5 minutes, 7 seconds
What's included in this course?
Albert Roig talks about how he got started with film photography and how a desire to help professionals from around the world with this medium culminated in Carmencita Film Lab. He also shares his biggest influences and sources of inspiration.
Go over some basic concepts such as exposure, how to gauge light, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Take a look at some of the different analog camera formats you can find nowadays and explore their optics, functionality, and their pros and cons. Albert also discusses developing and the different types of film available for color and black and white.
Now it's time to put all of this into practice and start taking photos. Decide what kind of light you like and how to achieve it before deciding on the composition. Albert gives you tips on directing your model before shoot time! Start with full body shots and slowly move closer focusing on mood and playing with the light.
After your photoshoot get your images off the film. Explore the different developing possibilities you have at home as well as with a lab. Once you have your negatives, learn how to digitalize your images. Your teacher gives you tips on selecting the best photos and editing them in Lightroom.
What is this course's project?
Shoot a series of professional-looking portraits with an analog camera.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Any lover of photography who wants to discover the secrets behind an analog photo.
Requirements and materials
For this course, some understanding of the basics like aperture, ISO, and shutter speed is necessary.
In terms of materials, you need a 35mm or medium format film camera, a color or black and white film, and a computer with access to Lightroom or Photoshop. You also need someone willing to be your model!
Reviews
- 2 months ago
El curso tiene buenos fundamentos, me parece que tienen una didáctica apropiada.
- 3 months ago
This is my second time coming back to this course! I wished that it will go a bit slower and will delve deeper into some concepts.
- 4 months ago
A useful, interesting but a little too basic introduction.
- 5 months ago
Me parece un curso fantástico, la manera en la que se explica todo es muy clara y visual, había oído hablar de Carmencita Film Labs y desde luego estoy muy contento con la formación en fotografía analógica la cual me ha hecho sacar del armario mis viejas cámaras para darles una segunda oportunidad.
- 8 months ago
ben fatto!!
Thanks to Carmencita Film Lab, they've had the opportunity to work with photographers and brands from all around the world like Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Real Madrid. Their goal is to help people get the most out of their analog photos. Through their online service they aim to become the local lab for professional photographers all around the world!
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- What will we do in the course
- U2
Theory: all the possibilities of analog photography
- Basic concepts
- Cameras and formats 1
- Cameras and formats 2
- Reels and developing
- Materials for our project
- U3
Practice: time to shoot
- Pre-shooting light
- Pre-shooting composition
- Working with model
- Shooting 1
- Shooting 2
- U4
Completing our images
- Revealed
- Scanning
- Editing and selection 1
- Editing and selection 2
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to Analog Photography
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FAQs
You'll learn how to operate analog cameras, select film, measure exposure, develop negatives, digitize images, and apply composition and portrait techniques—blending technical skills with artistic insight to create expressive photos.
No prior experience is required, but the course is ideal for those with basic photography knowledge who want to dive deeper into analog processes and intermediate techniques.
You'll need an analog camera (35mm or medium format), film rolls, access to a developing lab or a home kit, and a scanner or access to negative digitization.
Yes, the course covers the full manual developing process, handling and preserving negatives, and effective methods for scanning and digitizing your images.
Yes, you'll learn composition principles like the rule of thirds, diagonals, use of color and light, as well as techniques for capturing the decisive moment and isolating subjects.
The course explores the pros and cons of both formats, helping you decide based on your creative needs, budget, and type of photography project.
Yes, it explains film types, emulsion differences, ISO sensitivities, and how to choose the best option depending on your project and lighting conditions.