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 [...]
THANK YOU PLEASE COME AGAIN is the documentation of Kate Medley’s many road trips across the South photographing our service stations, convenience stores, and quick stops. Along the way, Kate pulls over for tamales, fried fish, and banh mi, but her images uncover the people and landmarks that supply far more than food and gas. In [...]
In this workshop, you will learn how to develop and print black-and-white negative film in the darkroom. Participants will gain hands-on experience developing film in our lab using provided chemicals. The workshop will also cover the history of the darkroom and the origins of film photography. Please come prepared with one to two rolls of [...]
This lighting class introduces hands-on practice, and participants learn how to use lighting for headshots and portraits. The class builds confidence with lighting tools and techniques, helping photographers create intentional, expressive photographs rather than leaving light up to chance.
Come learn how to collage, print, and make a t-shirt out of cyanotype chemistry!
THE LIGHT FACTORY
PHOTO ARTS CENTER
VAPA
700 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 980-288-5881
Email: hello@lightfactory.org
Hours: TBA
THE LIGHT FACTORY
PHOTO ARTS CENTER
VAPA
700 N Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 980-288-5881
Email: hello@lightfactory.org
Hours: TBA
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