B&W Film Photography + Darkroom Development with Diogo Coelho.

Discover the full analogue process from street to print in this two-day hands-on workshop with Portuguese photographer Diogo Coelho, member of PT Street Collective. Working exclusively with black and white film, Diogo will guide participants through his photographic approach, from capturing spontaneous street moments to developing and enlarging your images in the darkroom.

This workshop is supported by FBAUL Studio and Photography Lab member, Ana Caria.

⚠️  Important: Some activities may overlap. Please check the schedule carefully before booking. Participants will not be able to attend two activities that run at the same time.

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Dates: 27th to 28th of September 2025

Language: English / Portuguese

Max. number of Participants: 10

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Workshop Overview

Day 1 – Shoot the streets in b&w film. The workshop begins with a session in the classroom, where Diogo will share his references, visual approach, and practical tips for shooting with black and white film. After the introduction, participants will head out into the streets of Lisbon for a four-hour photowalk focused on spontaneous encounters, attention to detail, and visual storytelling.

Day 2 – Develop & Print. The second day takes place in the darkroom. Under Diogo and Ana's guidance, participants will learn how to develop their own rolls of black and white film and make enlargements on photographic paper. After a lunch break, the group will continue printing if needed, followed by a final session to share results, discuss challenges, and reflect on the process.

Provisional Schedule

Saturday, 27 September 2025. 

09:00 – 11:00 · Welcome, presentation, theory & references

11:00 – 12:00 · Getting the best out of your film camera: tips, settings & shooting mindset

12:00 – 13:00 · Lunch break

13:00 – 17:00 · Photowalk around Lisbon – shooting with guidance

Sunday, 28 September 2025. 

09:00 – 13:00 · Darkroom: film development & first enlargements

13:00 – 14:00 · Lunch break

14:00 – 16:00 · Continued printing process

16:00 – 17:00 · Group review, presentation of results & discussion

What You’ll Need

• A 35mm film camera (manual or automatic)
• At least one roll of black and white film
• 1x Box of Photographic Paper 18x24cm (at least 10 sheets)*
• Comfortable shoes for walking
• Notebook or phone for taking notes
  
  *We recommend Ilford Multigrade FB Classic 1K 18x24cm 
  Chemistry for printing is included in the workshop fee.

Location

Faculdade de Belas-Artes da Universidade de Lisboa. (Room information will be shared with participants upon registration.)

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for anyone curious about the full analogue process—from shooting film to printing in the darkroom. No prior experience is required, just a willingness to slow down and explore photography through a more tactile, thoughtful process.