the art of film soup and posing workshop
June 20th, 2026
1-4 pm
Ojai California
so, what is film soup?
Film soup is a technique where one submerges their completed roll of 35mm film into some sort of potion for X amount of time, with the desire to create an unknown and generally, colorful completed image. The concoction and amount of time impact the effect, but there is also a surrendering to the unknown that this process requires.Think of it as the OG vintage filter.
and what about light leaks?
Light leaks are when you intentionally open the back of the camera to expose the film to light prior to completing a roll of film. You have control over how much leakage you want to paint across your roll by how long you open the back, which images it paints and how much, is a gift of chance.
★ Below are examples of various film soup soaks and light leak painting ★
the workshop
Join us for a guerrilla photo course along the green riverbanks of the Ojai waters on June 20, 2026 where I will be teaching some of the techniques that helped sculpt my style as a photographer.Together we will practice the analog technique of film soup, light leaks and developing your directing style. There will be a portion of the class where students will practice photographing and directing the two seasoned models who will be present. I will begin this portion by directing a few scenes and giving the students opportunities to chime in about what they would like to see change, encouraging visualizing the final image, attention to detail and clear grounded communication to the models in front of them, after these initial rounds the students will take over and I will give them support as needed. Each student will receive opportunities to work together as a team as well as direct a scene of their choosing.
*This is a great workshop for both the well-versed photographers and those new to the craft.
Investment ~
$200/ person
the course will include-
★ potion bar and instructions on how to soup your film
★ intentional in-camera light leak tutorial and practice
★ 1.5 hours of the course will be devoted to shooting scenes that the students will choreograph with our two talented and seasoned models
★ feedback and instruction on directing, framing, and learning how to bring to life the image you see in your mind
★ snacks!
What to bring ~
★ those attending will need to bring their own 35mm ANALOG camera (trust me, you don’t want me to teach you how to use digital cameras!) Please bring a fully manual analog camera if ya have it, the semi autos are harder to light leak with, but not impossible.
★2-3 rolls of 35mm film
★ a notebook and your favorite pens or markers
★please bring whatever extra sustenance you need to stay feeling energized
★a mason jar with a lid for each roll of film you bring
will you be there?
I will send a venmo or zelle request for payment to hold your spot, which I request you pay within 24 hours. From there a email detailing further instructions will be sent your way.