About the Project

The goal of this project is to introduce La Cañada High School students to photographic film, film chemistry, alternative processes and the workings of the camera itself. Everything old is new again and students are showing a new excitement over traditional photographic processes. Unlike digital photography, film photography takes more time. The grant will enable students to expand their photographic exploration in an after school program that will provide students the time and space to learn darkroom chemistry and processes. Students will learn about film, manual film cameras, as well as experience printing photographs in the school’s darkroom.