Events

This event is a monthly gathering where a small group of members can showcase and engage in lively discussions about their photography work. All attendees should bring up to 5 photos to share, an open mind, and a creative heart!

Invented by Pierre Cordier in 1956, he claims Chemigrams to be “most likely, the ultimate adventure of gelatin silver bromide.” Learn how to incorporate painting, drawing, and printmaking processes into traditional silver gelatin darkroom paper through the cameraless Chemigram process. Instructor Bridget Conn will give an overview of how Chemigrams work, demonstrate a variety of [...]

This event is a monthly gathering where a small group of members can showcase and engage in lively discussions about their photography work. All attendees should bring up to 5 photos to share, an open mind, and a creative heart!

Join us for the opening reception as we celebrate the accomplishments of these talented emerging artists: Hector Vaca Cruz, Lauren Goodwin, Mia Gaitsch-Aguirre, Brittani Taylor, James Divers, Shaggy Jackson, and Wendy Hernandez. Titus Brooks Heagins has been giving back to the photography community through his mentorship at The Light Factory. Now in its third year, [...]

This intensive 2-Day course is designed to explore the fundamentals of pinhole photography through hands-on experimentation. Students will build their pinhole cameras from scratch and learn the principles of light, exposure, and composition unique to this minimalist photographic process. The course emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and a deep engagement with the basics of photographic image-making. October [...]

Join us as we celebrate our Members' and their latest work!

The Photowalk at Wild Hope Farm will be an activity that offers participants a dynamic and immersive experience in the world of photography, blending exploration and creativity. Led by experienced photographers or instructors, this activity involves a group excursion to diverse locations such as urban landscapes, natural settings, or cultural hubs, providing ample opportunities to [...]

Join us for a creative weekend at Wild Hope Farm and The Light Factory, where you’ll craft a handmade cyanotype book. On the first day, participants will explore the process of creating cyanotype prints for book covers, using objects and natural materials collected during a guided nature walk on the farm. On the second day, [...]

In this workshop, you’ll explore the art of capturing authentic stories of diverse cultural expressions. Designed for photographers seeking to document the experiences of communities different from their own, this workshop will teach you how to approach and photograph respectfully and responsibly, ensuring that each image reflects an understanding free from judgment—meeting 2 Days February 8 [...]

Join us for our very first photography mixer at Triple C Brewing—an evening dedicated to connection, craft, and creativity. Whether you shoot film, digital, iPhone, Polaroid, or simply love photography, you’re invited. This event is open to both members and non-members—we’re building a welcoming, growing photographic community here in Charlotte, and we’d love for you [...]