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Check the PhotoZone Meeting educational events HERE. We have many educational events planned. All will take place after our meetings regularly scheduled on the third Sunday each month. Meetings are held at The Emerald Art Center, 500 Main street in Springfield. Meetings start at 1:00pm. Visitors are welcome. Please enter by the side door on 5th St. Special events usually start around 3:00pm. Note: the events page will open in a new tab.
Intro to Darkroom Workshop at Franklin FOTO
Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Franklin FOTO
8953 N Lombard St,
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
130.00
Megan Sinclair returns this month to teach our Intro to Darkroom class. This will be a one-day workshop with a two-hour break mid-session.
You’ll receive guidance from an experienced instructor who will share tips on best practices and help you troubleshoot common issues. Whether it’s perfecting the development process or fine-tuning your print’s contrast, they’ll be by your side to ensure you leave with the knowledge and skills to confidently use a darkroom on your own.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll have not only developed your own roll of black and white film but also created a series of prints from your negatives.
The workshop provides 1 roll of film, and 10 sheets of photographic paper for developing and printing during class time. The workshop also includes 3 weeks of membership here at Franklin FOTO so you can continue to come in and develop more film and make more prints (you will need to provide your own extra film and paper for lab time outside of classes).
The class is capped at eight students so that the focus can be on individual learning.
At Franklin FOTO we never want finances to be a barrier to access. Please feel free to use our sliding-scale to pay whatever amount makes sense for your budget.
Visit our website for complete information and to register.
Forgotten Works Studio Grand Opening
Saturday Sept. 13th from 12pm-10pm
Forgotten Works Studio
2040 N Argyle St.
Portland, OR 97217
RSVP LINK
Free
GRAND OPENING of Forgotten Works Studio, a new 5,000 square foot photography and creative space in Portland!
Saturday Sept. 13th from 12pm-10pm
Open Studio Shooting | Vendors | Food Trucks | Dance Party | Carousel
Horse Photobooth
Come join us for an epic day of fun at our Grand Opening! Bring your camera to play around in the studio filled with sets, props, costumes, vintage ephemera, furniture and more. We will have local vendors selling art, fine crafts, fashion and more. After 6pm stick around for a dance party with some of the PNWs best DJs!
We will also be offering a free 3 month Creative Club membership to anyone who attends the opening ($150 value). Membership gets you a 30% discounted rate on studio bookings plus first look and exclusive access to special events, new sets and equipment and more.
The party's at 2040 N Argyle St, so mark your calendars! Free to attend. RSVP here.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/f...
FREE
Coffee & Critique at Franklin FOTO
Sunday, September 14, 10 a.m. to Noon
Franklin FOTO
8953 N Lombard St,
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
Free
Whether you just made your first print in the darkroom or photography has been a lifelong pursuit, everyone can benefit from using the critique to gain perspective and strengthen the quality of their artistic practice.
Moderated by Franklin FOTO volunteer Michele Thompson, Coffee & Critique is a constructive feedback group, held on the second Sunday of each month. Bring your work* and beverage of choice and join the discussion!
*We can look at printed work or can mirror from your laptop or phone to a digital display.
Julie Moore, With gratitude and love: postcards from the intersection of myth and memory
September 13 - October 8, 2025
Reception: Saturday, September 13, from 4-7pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm
Please join us for the artist opening reception on Saturday, September 13, from 4-7pm.
“With gratitude and love: postcards from the intersection of myth and memory” invites viewers into a contemplative space where personal recollections intertwine with universal narratives. Through this collection, I explore the profound emotional landscapes shaped by the stories we tell ourselves and the memories we hold dear, offering glimpses into moments of deep appreciation and affection.
Each piece in this series functions as a “postcard”—a distilled moment, a visual fragment designed to evoke rather than explicitly narrate. Just as a postcard carries a brief message across distances, this artwork bridges the gap between ‘my’ deeply personal and the collectively understood. I delve into how our individual experiences (memory) are often framed or echoed by larger cultural narratives (myth), revealing the enduring human quest for meaning and connection. My process involves layering and mixed media to visually represent the ephemeral nature of memory and the enduring power of myth, creating textures and forms that suggest both fragility and resilience. The choice of translucent materials and fragmented imagery is deliberate, aiming to capture the fleeting yet impactful essence of these “postcards,” inviting viewers to piece together their own interpretations.
My hope is that these “postcards” serve as catalysts for personal reflection, prompting viewers to consider their own intersections of myth and memory. I invite you to engage with each piece as a quiet conversation, allowing the visual language to resonate with your own experiences of gratitude and love, whether for people, places, or the very act of remembering. It is through this shared exploration that the work finds its fullest expression, fostering a sense of universal connection.
Ultimately, “with gratitude & love” is an homage to the intricate tapestry of human experience—a testament to the power of stories, both personal and collective, to shape our understanding of the world and our place within it. It is a heartfelt offering, celebrating the profound beauty found at the confluence of what we remember and what we believe, what we love and what we have lost.
Showpage - http://lightbox-photographic.c...
Oregon Coast Photography Workshop with Steve Anchell
October 10 to 15, 2025
From Astoria to Florence
Tuition: $895
Limited to 10 participants
(Transportation is included for 6 or more participants)
The Oregon Coast features expansive sandy beaches, rocky headlands, unique sea stacks, abundant tide pools, and renowned marine vistas. Photographers seeking dramatic ocean views with rugged cliffs meeting turbulent waves should prioritize a visit to the Oregon Coast.
As they present themselves, our subjects will be diverse marine and plant species, sea birds, whales, sea lions, and lighthouses, and stunning coastal landscapes. Steve will also demonstrate how to make long exposures of wave motion.
There will be free time to explore historic coastal towns and areas.
This workshop is open to all levels of photographers. You are welcome to bring any image capturing device, from a cell phone to a large format film camera. I can assist you with either one.
We will have an online critique of your prior images the first evening, and a follow-up critique will be scheduled two to three weeks after the workshop ends.
You can read more at https://anchellworkshops.com, or call Steve at 503.884.3882.
South Oregon Coast 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
October 25-27 2025
Between Bandon and Brookings, OR.
$1800
Thibault Roland is a recognized fine art photographer who specializes in seascapes, landscapes and architecture. He is a master of long exposure, infrared, tilt/shift and black and white photography.
Join him for a 3-day workshop October 25-27 to capture the most amazing rock formations and seastacks in the area between Bandon and Brookings, OR.
You will learn long exposure, sharpen your photographic and visualization skills as well as learn some of his best editing tricks during the classroom session planned on Sunday.
Group size: 6
To sign up for the last spots left, email: contact@thibaultroland.com
Or register on the following page: https://www.thibaultroland.com...
Photoshop Basics to Brilliance workshop at Embassy Suites Portland
Photoshop Basics to Brilliance: The Ultimate Hands-On Bootcamp, with Unmesh Dinda of Piximperfect on YouTube
Sunday, September 14 & Monday, September 15 (calendar)
9:00am-4:00pm both days
Embassy Suites Downtown
319 SW Pine St,
Portland, OR 97204
FREE SECURED VALET PARKING
$289
Register here: https://www.oregonppa.org/even...
Master Photoshop once and for all with this immersive, hands-on 2-day workshop designed to take you from beginner to confident Photoshop master.
Day 1 focuses on building rock-solid foundations: understanding the interface, mastering essential tools, layers, selections, masks, and more, all through real-time, guided projects.
On Day 2, we move into intermediate and advanced techniques in retouching, color grading, compositing, and even AI tools, helping you elevate your work to a professional level. Whether you're brand new to Photoshop or have dabbled before, this workshop will finally make every dot connect.
You won't just watch... you'll do, create, and walk away with skills, confidence, and edits you're proud of!
Palouse 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
October 11-13, 2025
Palouse, WA
$1800
Thibault Roland is a recognized fine art photographer who specializes in seascapes, landscapes and architecture. He is a master of long exposure, infrared, tilt/shift and black and white photography.
Join him in the Palouse for a 3-day workshop October 11-13 to capture gorgeous rolling hills, the vibrant greens and yellows of wheat and canola fields, and elegant wind turbines. Last but not least, he will bring you to secret locations where you’ll get to shoot spooky abandoned houses!
If you want to learn long exposure or fine art photography, sharpen your photographic and visualization skills in a small group setting, this photo adventure will be perfect for you! Cherry on the cake, Thibault will also share some of his best editing tricks during the classroom session planned on Sunday and provide feedback on how to improve your images.
Group size: 6 participants maximum
Find more details or register here: https://www.thibaultroland.com...
The Analog Forever 2025 Exhibit at LightBox Photographic Gallery
August 9 – October 8, 2025
Opening: Saturday, August 9th 4-7pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm
Congratulations tothe Photographers exhibiting in The Analog Forever Exhibit!
Andy Mattern, Anya Rise, Ashley Humason, Katrina Awramenko, Bienyl Huelgas, Bilha Soloman, Bob Gervais, Bruce Dumdei, Caroline Lake Ponsi, Chris Villiers, Wendy Constatine, Dana Day, Dave Levingston, Debbie Bently, Donald MacDonald, Edgar Praus, J.M. Golding, Lisa Tang Liu, Margo Geddes, Marni Myers, David Marsh, Greg Martin, Matt Ragen, Maureen Bond, Maurie Smith, Mehves Lelic, Mitch Eckert, Paula Pink, Ronald Butler, Sara Rice, Seth Gannon, Tatsu Ikeda, Teri Figiluzi, Zemula Barr
At the dawn of photography our hopes and sights were set on finding the science that would allow us to produce an image with light and to display the latent image. It was the inquisitive scientific mind, the human hand and creative ideas that furthered the Art of Photography. In the world of today current photographic technology and past process discoveries are merging and we see creative photographic works that use both modern resources and the touch of the human hand with historical photographic processes.
LightBox Photographic Gallery and Analog Forever Magazine have formed a partnership with The Analog Forever Exhibit. We wish to celebrate the lessons we have learned, the processes we have discovered and the paths we have forged in the Analog Forever Gallery Exhibit. The work in this exhibit all includes an analog element of photographic means. It can start in an analog manner or medium or it may include any of the same throughout the process, or just the final piece may be an analog photographic print. There must be at least one analog element in the creative process. Our hope for the exhibition is that stirs the soul and the senses.
Showpage - http://lightbox-photographic.c...
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Gathering: A Photographer's Collection
July 26 - November 23, 2025
This photographic exhibition features over 70 works from the personal collection of Portland, Oregon–based artist Christopher Rauschenberg. Gathering: A Photographer's Collection embraces a salon-style presentation with minimal text, encouraging viewers to experience seeing before knowing.
The selected photographs come from Rauschenberg’s extensive, five-decade collection of over 5,000 images and share a broad thematic focus on “people.” This inclusive motif offers a unique opportunity to compare a range of perspectives—from self-identity to global citizenry.
“With photography, one literally sees the world through someone else’s eyes, and we each have a different way of looking at the world around us,” says Rauschenberg. “Having seen the work of thousands of photographers, I’ve had a great many opportunities to discover new ways of seeing.”
Since 1975, Rauschenberg, as a cofounder of Blue Sky Gallery in Portland, has co-produced some 1,000 exhibitions with works from photographers worldwide. He has also presented nearly 200 solo and group exhibitions of his own work in the U.S. and internationally.
Gathering: A Photographer’s Collection was curated by Thom Sempere, JSMA’s Associate Curator of Photography. A gallery guide accompanies the exhibition, offering commentary and links for each artist’s image, along with background information for viewers seeking deeper interpretive insight.
This exhibition can be found in the Harold and Arlene Schnitzer Gallery through November 23. At the University of Oregon in Eugene. 1430 Johnson Lane
Eugene, OR 97403-1223.
A Preservation of Character by Megan Sinclair
August 6-September 28
Opening Reception- First Thursday, August 7th, 5-9pm
[things/found] Atelier
1704 NW Johnson Street
Portland, 97209
(503) 512-9719
www.thingsfoundatelier.com
Wednesday, August 6 - 12-7pm
Thursday, August 7 - 4-9pm
Friday, August 8 - 11am-4pm
Closed August 9-15
Saturday, August 16 12pm-7pm
Sunday, August 17 12pm-7pm
August 18 and beyond, we'll be open
Thursday-Friday-Saturday 12pm to 7pm
A Preservation of Character
An exhibition of black/white analogue photography by Megan Sinclair
Portland, Oregon— A Preservation of Character will be the grand opening exhibition at NW Portland’s newest gallery space, [things/found] Atelier. The public is invited to attend the opening reception and meet the artist on First Thursday, August 7th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
“I long to see the world as I once did. I long to feel the world as I once did.
In A Preservation of Character, I use the act of removal to incite vulnerability. I remove my clothing, a physical layer of protection. I remove the hair from my head, a totem of gender. I attempt to let go of protective behavior, expression, and thought. What I feel shields me from danger in the outside world has become a part of who I present myself as.
Here, I am neighbored only by textures, shapes, and light, leaving me to observe and interact with myself. Who am I without these defenses?
This is an exercise in honesty, and a longing for innocence. These are intimate moments of self-reflection, and are presented to the viewer out of a need to share unguarded experience."
Megan Sinclair is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in analogue self-portrait photography that delves into the interconnectedness of body, mind, and environment. Through her work, she uses vulnerability and image making as tools for processing and navigating personal trauma. Megan constructs in-home sets, curating intimate spaces where distractions are minimized and self-expression feels safe.
A 2020 graduate of California State University, Sacramento, with a Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Megan’s projects have since been showcased internationally. Her work communicates emotional narratives and invites viewers into a dialogue about resilience. She currently resides in Oregon, where she continues to create work that encourages a more open conversation of the human experience.
[things/found] Atelier is half art gallery and half art/vintage store attached to the studio for local Portland artist, Angel O'Brien. The gallery and store are open Thursday through Saturday noon-7pm, as well as by appointment or whimsy.
PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW ARCHIVES
PhotoZone members Greg Giesy and Doremus Scudder are included in a long list of videos by by Hedda + John SD
Rudi Dietrich pictured below was one of the many artists sponsored by Photography at Oregon. He showed work at Dot Dotsons and gave a talk bout his work.
Click below and scroll down to find talks by Rudi and many others.
http://www.youtube.com/artsjournal/videos
artsjournal@yahoo.com - videos by Hedda + John SD
ARTS JOURNAL is on XFINITY CABLE 29 & 1088 Eugene & Springfield, Oregon Wednesday @ 4pm & Thursday @ 10pm
Photographer Stewart Harvey gave a Zoom talk for his previous show at the Emerald Art Center.
Burning Man
You can still view that on youtube by clicking here
Sponsored by Photography at Oregon.
Christopher Landis, Las Vegas Pandemic 2020
Presented by Photography At Oregon
This talk can also be viewed on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tXJbTttrmZc
