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Alison spoke at the 2014 F295 symposium and delivered a terrific lecture and is very knowledgeable and passionate about her materials, process, and product.

we just posted a brief overview of the workshop /w a short video on F295 today
http://f295.org/home/jerry-spagnolis-daguerreotype-workshop/

just a few seats remain in this unique opportunity to learn the art of Daguerreotypy from modern master (and a terrific instructor) Jerry Spagnoli. Read more on the F295 workshop page:
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We're pleased to have added a two day hands-on Daguerreotype workshop w/ Jerry Spagnoli at this years F295 symposium.

His workshop is already half full, so if interested you might consider...

We're excited to have CA based artist, Educator, and Director of Center for Photographic Art (Ansel's old place), Brian Taylor joining us at the F295 Symposium this year to lead a workshop. He will...

Pleased to have, Richard Kelly, past president of ASMP & recipient of the UN International Photographic Council Leadership Award, joining us at this years F295 Symposium to discuss copyright and how...

We've posted two more interviews with those involved in this years symposium...

Madrid based photographer/artist David Jimenez: http://f295.org/home/david-jimenez-interview/
It has been said that...

Pittsburgh here too!

Interview with 2015 F295 speaker Caleb Charland on f295.org today!

http://f295.org/home/caleb-charland-interview/

Reminder: Today is the last day for the discounted symposium registration rate!

If you're wondering why F295 costs more than nothing, it's because F295 speakers receive an honorarium for...

Hi all, good questions..

bob carnie: he's indicated that if an archival paper is used and that since the process is "printed" with a carbon based toner it meets traditional archival standards.
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We're running a very unique large format workshop this year that explores the creative use of the electrophotography process (think Xerox). It's carbon based and entirely archival (if you use the...

Pleased to announce that the 2015 F295 symposium will take place at the University of Pittsburgh May 28-31, 2015. This year there are two full days of lectures (Thursday and Friday) in 4 unique...

F295 is actively seeking fresh and exciting work to feature on our recently redesigned web site. We enjoy considering a variety of work –from photo books and portfolios to singular images, essays,...

Workshop update:

We still have space in albumen, gum, and environmental portraiture (Casanave will be shooting 4x5" at the portrait workshop). If interested in learning a great technique from...

Quick workshop update: We had a spot open in Sandy King's Carbon Tissue printing workshop and there was a scheduling issue with the Palladium workshop and we're now offering a Gum Bichromate workshop...

F295 is very pleased to welcome large format photographer Joni Sternbach to deliver this years opening evening artists talk! In the tradition of anthropological photography, Sternbach's series...

The carbon printing with Sandy King workshop is now sold out! We have spaces left in Albumen and Environmental Portraiture.. check it out!

http://www.f295.org/2014/environmental-portraiture/

We have a new post on Craig Barber's wonderful Palladium workshop with images...

dodging and burning when contact printing? check it out!

http://www.f295.org/2014/palladium-printing/

Thanks for the kind words Monty! perhaps someday our paths will cross.... Cheers!

here's a short blog post on Martha Casanave's environmental portraiture workshop (large format, small format, and digital shooters welcome!)
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I might add, we had an early surge of registrations for Carbon printing and there aren't a lot of spaces left!

Hi all - the 2014 F295 Symposium is now open for registration. We have the full workshop list on line and are working on finishing up the logistics on the last of our speakers.

Here are the...

May 29-June 1 brings the 6th F295 Symposium. We're partnering with the University of Pittsburgh's History of Art and Architecture department this year for our lectures and opening reception and...

Hi all- thought I'd post a quick note that my book, Photography Beyond Technique: Essays from F295 on the Informed Use of Alternative and Historical Photographic Processes is now shipping from...

Only one seat left!

92596
9am – 5pm Saturday June 8, 2013
Pittsburgh PA USA
Instructor: Tom Persinger
Cost: $220 (+ small lab fee)

In this one day intensive workshop, we’ll discuss optics and create lenses and...

One Day Kallitype Intensive Workshop
9am – 5pm Saturday April 13, 2013
Pittsburgh PA USA
Instructor: Tom Persinger
Cost: $220 (+ small lab fee)

Please join me for this one day Kallitype...

Hi all-
We just put out the 2012 F295 Holiday Gift and Gear Guide and in it there's a link to download a free issue of photo techniques magazine. Here's the link: http://conta.cc/ST6zSr

Happy...

Hi NoBob- I've succesfully done C41 (very similar to JeffEgg2's method) using the Tetanal kits and used a fish tank thermometer to regulate & standardize temperature. At the risk of self-promotion, I...

Hi r.e. -
well, it's different in a number of ways. I designed The F295 Workbook to be a very inexpensive and straightforward volume that gives the necessary information in a very direct way. It's...

wow! that sounds like a great and ambitious workshop! good luck!

Thanks Ed! I hope you enjoy it!

Hi there - yes, it has been selling out quickly. Unfortunately, Amazon has been ordering small quantities that go quickly. I hope they'll notice this and begin stocking larger quantities.

That...

I'm pleased to announce that the F295 Historic Process Workbook is now available on Amazon.com! It's only 56 pages, but is jammed full of information on everything from a very easy way of creating...

Hi all-
I wanted to let you know that the F295 Historic Process workbook is now shipping from Freestyle Photographic! This concise 55 page booklet contains a variety of information on pursuing...

F295 has now released 10 unique historic process quick start reference cards. These 2 sided cards measure 8.5x11" and are laminated and edge sealed to protect them from spills and accidental...

F295 is proud to announce that the anxiously awaited F295 Historic Process Quick Start Reference Cards are now available!

These cards are a short and concise guide for those looking for a durable,...

F295 and Freestyle Photographic are pleased to announce that the 2011 F295 Symposium: Further Explorations on the Idea of a 21st Century Photography opening reception will not feature a single...

The Collodion workshop is now SOLD OUT!