First Friday in Old City!

Today the Shutterbugs had their first art gallery experience when we went to First Friday in Old City to see an exhibition of photographs by Al Wachlin, Jr.,  co-president of The Light Room (which has donated much equipment and supplies to the Shutterbugs). First Friday is a FREE monthly event where all the galleries in Old City have openings showcasing new art. The event attracts thousands of people and creates a festival type atmosphere. Check out the images and video below!

Here are the Shutterbugs along with teacher Mr. Rocco and staff from Rustica Pizza in Northern Liberties. Rustica Pizza is a sponsor of the Shutterbugs (and has great pizza!).

Walter photographing some sculpture in Northern Liberties.

Shutterbugs with photographer Al Wachlin Jr. at his opening in Old City.

Artsy bike rack.

Cool photo of the famous Christ Church in Old City.

You meet lots of interesting people at First Friday. Isn't Christmas in December?

Pinholes in the Snow

Today we took pinhole photographs in the snow. Besides having fun the purpose is for the students to have images to share with their Colombian partners. It never snows in La Florida and most of the students there have never seen snow so these photographs are particularly relevant.

Thank You / Gracias!!!!

Here is a video of my students writing thank you notes to all those who have helped us. In their own words they show their appreciation.

Donations!!!

Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to Karen Miller, Joanne Elliot (and family), and David DiDonato for their wonderful generosity of darkroom equipment and cameras. Because of them we are well on our way to having the necessary equipment we need for our students. We still need more, however. If you have any photo or darkroom equipment you are not using we will put it to good use!

Painting with the Whole Group

We are finally making a dent in the painting now that the whole group met today for the first time.

Ready to Paint

Here is part of the group in our completely cleaned out space. We are now ready to Paint!

Cameras and Darkroom Equipment Needed!

This darkroom hasn't been used in over 10 years.

The Stetson Shutterbugs of Stetson Middle School are in need of cameras and darkroom equipment. We are rehabbing an ancient and closed up darkroom in our school and will be offering classes on traditional B/W photography, digital photography, and film making to our students. We would greatly appreciate the donation of ANY photo equipment, but are particularly looking for manual film cameras, enlargers, trays, tongs, chemistry, and other miscellaneous darkroom equipment. So if you have some old (or not so old) cameras or photography equipment you are not using we could definitely use it! Please contact Tony Rocco at chicodecali@yahoo.com.

Keep checking in on our blog for progress reports on the rehab of our darkroom and for photos from the students.