Amant presents Brooklyn Film Camera’s Film Camera Fundamentals, a single-session workshop offered on three separate dates this winter, led by educator and photographer Carter Guthrie. This hands-on, three-hour workshop introduces participants to the basics of using a 35mm film camera. Key functions such as shutter, aperture, light meter, and ISO dial will be covered, providing a solid foundation for successful analog photography.

This workshop is presented in conjunction with Amant’s exhibition, Fairytales 1991–1999 by Dietmar Busse, which captures his experiences in 1990s New York City. Traveling primarily by bike from Harlem to Brighton Beach, Busse documented cultural icons like Pedro Almodóvar, Gary Indiana, Steve McQueen, Rossy de Palma, and Kara Walker, offering a unique window into the era. The workshop will begin with a guided tour of Dietmar Busse’s exhibition, followed by a discussion, a camera demonstration, and a one-hour hands-on practice session.

Film Camera Fundamentals is free and open to all with any level of photography experience, we especially welcome folks with no experience. Participants ages 12 and under must be accompanied by parent. Brooklyn Film Camera will provide SLR 35mm film cameras and film. The workshop is offered on three separate dates, and participants should sign up for only one slot, as it is not a series. There is a maximum capacity of 10 people per workshop, and if you would like to attend, email Carter Guthrie, at carter@brooklynfilmcamera.com and curatorial@amant.org briefly explaining why you would like to participate, using “Film Camera Fundamentals Workshop” as email subject.