Silent Stories of the Columbia Gorge - 3-day workshop on Long Exposure and Infrared with Thibault Roland
2025-04-26 - 2025-04-28 | OR
Silent Stories of the Columbia Gorge – 3-day workshop on Long Exposure and Infrared with Thibault Roland
April 26-28, 2025
Columbia Gorge between the Dalles and Arlington, Oregon
$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, all of which he has taught for over 15 years at photography schools, camera stores (including B&H!) and private events.
Join Thibault on a 3-day workshop to capture amazing landscapes and some of the most interesting abandoned structures in the Gorge, such as schools and churches.
If you want to learn long exposure, fine art photography or infrared, sharpen your photographic and visualization skills in a small group setting, this photo adventure will be perfect for you!
Group size: 6 participants maximum
Find more details or register here: https://www.thibaultroland.com…

Intro to Darkroom Workshops
2025-04-26 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Intro to Darkroom Workshops
Option 1: One Day
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Option 2: Two Day
April 15 & 22, 6-9 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
1 Day Workshop
Megan Sinclair returns to teach Intro to Darkroom. This time the entire 6-hour class will be taught in one day with a two hour break.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: The class will learn to process film and develop black and white negatives.
3 p.m.-6 p.m.: Printing photographs in the darkroom.
Class includes:
• Film to shoot (students should pick up their roll before the class)
• Negative sleeves
• 10 sheet of printing paper
• Three weeks of Franklin Foto membership to continue practicing after the workshop
Throughout the workshop, you’ll receive guidance from our experienced instructors, 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.
Total cost is $130.00
Class is capped at eight students. Sliding-scale discount available

2 Day Workshop
Our “Intro to Darkroom” workshop is a hands-on, 2-week class designed for those who are new to the world of film photography and want to learn the fundamentals of black and white film processing.
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.
“Intro to Darkroom” provides a solid foundation for those eager to explore analog photography, offering the tools and understanding needed to continue developing and printing your own work in the future.
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 additional weeks of membership – 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).
You’ll need to come stop by Franklin FOTO prior to class to pick up your roll of film. It will need to be shot before class so that you can develop and print your own photo!
Sliding-scale discount available. Visit our website for more information.

Rich Bergeman & Gary Tepfer: Desert Landscapes
2025-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | White Lotus Gallery, 767 Willamette St, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Rich Bergeman & Gary Tepfer: Desert Landscapes
April 25 – June 7, 2025
Reception + Gallery Talk on Saturday April 26, from 1-3pm
White Lotus Gallery
767 Willamette St
Eugene, OR 97401
www.wlotus.com
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am-4pm
Two veteran Oregon photographers–Gary Tepfer of Eugene and Rich Bergeman of Corvallis–are teaming up for an exhibit at White Lotus titled “From Steppe to Steppe,” featuring color and black-and-white photographs of arid territories from Oregon’s High Desert to Asia’s Altai Mountains.
Both photographers, working independently, have been exploring desert environments for decades, and while they share a love for the spare elegance of the land, their interpretation of that land offers viewers some engaging contrasts.
Tepfer is known for his striking color images from the American Southwest, Eastern Oregon and the steppes of Mongolia and Siberia, regions he has visited many times over the past four decades. “I want to capture that aspect of the natural world that stands apart from human existence,” Tepfer says. “But the locations to which I am drawn are often the same places that are the most rich in the ritual artifacts of ancient peoples.”
Bergeman, on the other hand, is a black-and-white photographer whose most recent work has focused on that portion of the Great Basin that lies within Oregon, especially remnants of the paleolakes that dot the region.
“I’ve always wondered about all those ‘lakes’ I’d see marked on maps that didn’t really exist as bodies of water,” he says. “A little research taught me they were footprints of the great inland seas that once covered the area 10,000 years ago. Intrigued, I began to search for them and find ways to dramatize this curious evidence of the past.”
Both photographers have work in several private and public collections and over the years have been published in books and periodicals.
Tepfer’s photography can be seen at http://gtepfer.com/ and Bergeman’s at richbergeman.zenfolio.com and blurb.com.

Fiber-Based Printing/Advanced Techniques
2025-04-27 12:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Fiber-Based Printing/Advanced Techniques
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
$140.00
Ready for the next step? Learn fiber-based printing in a one-day workshop hosted by Jake Nelson. This is a good follow-up to our “Intro to Darkroom” class.
Students will gain understanding of the difference between fiber and RC papers, how to handle and work with fiber’s unique properties, and create at least one final fiber print.
This class also provides more in-depth instruction on darkroom techniques such as dodging and burning and split-grade contrast.

Laser Transfer Class at Franklin Foto
2025-04-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Laser Transfer Class at Franklin Foto
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 4 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/
$60.00
This April, we are offering something new with our laser transfer class. In this class, instructor Megan Sinclair will be teaching a hands-on process to transfer laser jet prints onto a wood surface.
Open up the possibilities of transferring your images onto objects and learn a new process that allows room for play! Each student will leave this class with a few wood transfers.
Visit our website to register.

Photography at Oregon’s 47th Annual Exhibit and Auction
2025-05-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Dot Dotson’s, 1668 Willamette, Eugene, OR, 97401, United States
Photography at Oregon’s 47th Annual Exhibit and Auction
May 1st through July 31st
Receptions: May 2nd, June 6th and July 4th
The First Fridays of each month during
the Lane County Artwalk
Dot Dotson’s Gallery and Online
1668 Willamette St.
Eugene, OR 97401
541-485-1771
Mon-Fri 10 am – 5:30 pm, Sat, 10 am – 1 pm
photographyatoregon.org
www.auctria.events/PAO2025
Free and open to the public
Photography at Oregon’s 47th Annual Exhibit and Auction is nearly upon us!
We’ve already received an impressive collection of print donations from noted photographers locally and nationally. So far, contributions include prints from artists such as Christopher Burkett, Christopher Landis, Ken Hawkins and Brian Lanker, as well as outstanding works from many exceptional local and regional artists, such as Michael Z. Taylor, Barbora Bakalarova, Sarah Grew, Walt O’Brien, and Doremus Scudder, just to name a very few.
As in years past, there will be three Auction Exhibits featuring prints from the Online Auction at Dot Dotson’s Gallery in Eugene, one each in May, June and July. This year, the online auction and the three exhibits will run concurrently. You can view a select number of photographs at Dot Dotson’s each month and view and bid on the entire selection of over 85 photographs online at auctria.events/PAO2025.
The first installment of the PAO Auction Exhibit opens Friday, May 2nd at Dot Dotson’s Gallery, 1668 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97401
There will be an Opening Reception from 5-6 p.m., complete with wine and hors d’oeuvres.We hope to see you there.
The exhibit will run all of May, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.
Following that, new works will be displayed each month through the end of the auction period, so watch for the exhibit changes at the beginning of June and July so you can see these remarkable prints in person. These will be First-Friday opening receptions from 5-6 p.m. for each of the exhibits.
The Online Auction itself will be open for bids starting May 1st and continuing through July 31st. The entire selection of photographs will be online, so, starting May 1st, visit https://www.auctria.events/PAO… to view and bid!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to acquire fine-art photography at auction prices while supporting photography events in the Willamette Valley!
Photography At Oregon has had a busy and successful season, sponsoring exhibits and talks by many talented artists over the past year, including the exhibitions Shifting Focus at the Maude Kerns Art Center, featuring eight specifically invited photographers, Logic of the Subconscious by Steve Dzerigian at the New Zone Gallery, Unseen Images, a group show by the PAO committee members at Dot Dotson’s and Whispers of Nature by Franka Gabler at the Emerald Art Center, not to mention the many artists’ talks, lectures and, of course, our monthly Last Friday Photo Movie Night.
But we can’t continue without your help!
We are looking forward to an active turnout for the 2025 Auction! Remember, that all auction proceeds go toward promoting and sponsoring photography exhibits and events by PAO, as they have for the past 45 years. Our success is directly due to the generosity of many fine photographers donating work, giving back to the medium we all love, as well as the generosity and commitment of our bidders.
Please share this with others!
We can’t reach out to everyone who might be interested having one of these fine photographs in their art collection, so feel free to share with friends, neighbors, businesses, art collectors, or whomever you think might like be interested.

Spencer Butte, photography by Patrick Plaia
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | The O’Brien Photo Gallery, 2833 Willamette, Ste. B, Eugene, OR, 97405, United States
Spencer Butte, photography by Patrick Plaia
The show will run from May 3 through June 27, 2025
There will be an artist reception on May 3 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
The O’Brien Photo Gallery
2833 Willamette, Ste. B
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 729-3572
Open Weekdays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM
Call to be sure we are open or to make special viewing arrangements.
Email: picmac1945@gmail.com
Web: https://www.waltobrien.net/the…

Patrick Plaia has been passionate about photography for most of his life, starting photography in high school in Indiana as newspaper and yearbook photographer. He studied audio-visual communication at Indiana University- Bloomington, and visual arts at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.
Patrick is a member of PhotoZone Gallery in Eugene and has shown photographs locally and across the United States. He lives in Eugene, Oregon.
“I have been hiking on Spencer Butte since I moved to Eugene in 1994. First with my dog Jasper, and for most of the years with Coffee, a loyal Gordon Setter. Although the physical trail changes little from year to year the scenery is always unique. The seasons bring their changes and the light is always the main factor in photographs. The cloud and fog levels offer some of the most dramatic visions as they interact with the light. This is an ongoing project, there’s often something interesting to photograph and a new dog to train. See you on the trail!”
https://www.westernvisionphoto…

Jim Lommasson, What I Carry: A collaborative photo+writing storytelling project with Portland’s Street Community
2025-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | PLACE Galleria, 735 Northwest 18th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Jim Lommasson, What I Carry: A collaborative photo+writing storytelling project with Portland’s Street Community
OPEN/CLOSE: May 1 – 31, 2025
Opening Reception: Saturday, May 3, 3-5 pm
Street Poets + Gallery Talk: Saturday, May 10, 3-5pm.
Street Poets + What I Carry Video: Saturday, May 31, 3-5pm.
PLACE Galleria
PLACE 735 NW 18th Ave,
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 334-2080
Gallery Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday: Open for Reception and poetry events
Sunday: Closed
free admission

what i carry

A collaborative photo+writing storytelling project with Portland’s Unhoused Community
I believe in the power of art.
Since 2010, I have dedicated my work to collaborative projects with communities displaced from their homes and their homelands.These projects encompass the stories of refugees, genocide, and Holocaust survivors who bear the burdens of the diaspora.
My “What We Carried” projects examine themes of departure and the enduring impact it leaves behind. Each project deepens my connection with the communities with whom I collaborate. What I Carry focuses on Portland’s unhoused community.
These photo/writings serve as a poignant reminder that any of us could find ourselves in need of shelter, should one or two circumstances in our lives shift.
Through this process of personal storytelling with object/photographs with the participants’ handwriting, giving voice to the those who are rarely heard illuminate the resilience and humanity behind each object – and the person carrying it.
This project with the unsheltered members of our community aims to remind us of our shared humanity and that we are all one family.
It’s been said that my What We Carried projects “humanize” the refugee.
But it’s not the refugee (or the homeless person) that needs to be humanized,
…it is us.
– Jim Lommasson

New Visionaries group show at LightBox Photographic Gallery
2025-05-10 - 2025-06-11 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
New Visionaries group show at LightBox Photographic Gallery
May 10 – June 11, 2025
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery opens “New Visionaries 2025” on Saturday, May 10th with an opening artists reception from 4 – 7 p.m. This group exhibition celebrates the Oregon Educational Photographic Community and recognizes the gifted students enrolled in Oregon University Art departments. Artwork using any photographic processes was considered with work that features the unique vision and creativity of the photographer. Thirty Seven student photographers from around the state were selected to exhibit. The exhibit is juried by the members of The Guild at LightBox.
Congratulations to the student artists exhibiting in New Visionaries.
Tor Hassell • Nicholas Dill • Carl Schubert • Ryder Booth
Man Red – Christopher Francisco • Jacob Sirokman • Chongyang Wang • Leo Jones
Moth Martinez-Faccio • Gaby Langlois • Riju Ghosh Dastidar • Audrey Ortiz
Alahnna Rousselo • Fae Lehtonen • Carter Gubbins • Noah Ramirez
Alan Acosta • Yalda Eskandari • Angie Fox • Conner Ayers
Benjamin Welsh • Kai Cabrera • Miguel Anselmo • Chris Fregosi
Kellen Jenkins • Christian Lambert • Mackenzie Madriaga • Josiah McCarley
Alec Sellers • Elizabeth Tappendorf • Meagan Wagner • Lucas Waldie
Emma Cox • Xingu Liu • Michael Martin • Kevin Folgate • Diego Brown
The exhibit runs from May 10 through June 11, 2025. Complete show info is on the LightBox website at http://lightbox-photographic.c…. Contact LightBox at 503-468-0238 or info@lightboxphotographic.com. LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Drive in Astoria, hours are Wednesday – Saturday, 12 – 5:00pm.

Kathy Radie, Outlawed Territory
2025-05-10 - 2025-06-11 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Kathy Radie, Outlawed Territory
May 10 – June 11, 2025
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery opens Kathy Radie’s “Outlawed Territory” from 4-7pm on Saturday, May 10th. LightBox invites you to share the night with LightBox Guild member Kathy Radie who exhibits a collection of work in the LightBox Upper Gallery.
“The back roads of America’s West always have a story to tell. The story becomes more interesting as the road narrows and the gravel roughens.
Through my lens, I capture fragments of forgotten dreams and emerging stories. Each frame is a piece of a puzzle made up of abandoned ambitions, heartbreak, the enduring beauty of the land, and the resilience of those who dare to settle in this rugged region.
Who were the dreamers that envisioned a church, a business, or a ranch in these locations? And who, even today, tries to make a go of it in this demanding yet breathtaking landscape?
My photographs provide a fleeting glimpse into a faded past, filled with secrets and layered stories that may never be fully uncovered. They also capture present pursuits rich with the promise of untold chapters waiting to be written.”
Kathy Radie
| Instagram: kathyradie1 | kathyradie1@gmail.com |
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Photography and Art History, The University of Iowa

St. Johns Springtime Photo Booth Project
2025-05-10 11:00 - 19:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
St. Johns Springtime Photo Booth Project
May 10, 2025, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St.
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
FREE
Celebrating in St. Johns this Spring? Franklin Foto will offer free photo booth portraits in St Johns in conjunction with the St. Johns Spring Fling, Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. But the big event is the St. Johns Bizarre/St. Johns Parade, Saturday May 10, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Franklin Foto will have an analog black & white photo booth set up at our facility on May 10 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors to the St. Johns Bizarre and parade attendees are invited to stop by to have their portraits taken for no charge!
Portraits will be shot using a 4×5 view camera with paper negatives. Two darkroom prints will be made from each negative; you get one to keep and the other will be hung on our gallery walls. The “St. Johns Springtime Photo Booth Project” exhibition will be created as a “pop-up” exhibition that builds itself as the day progresses. The “opening reception” of the exhibit will coincide with the shooting and hanging of the show.
The “St. Johns Springtime Photo Booth Project” will run from May 10 to June 1.
The St. Johns Bizarre is a fantastic street festival in “downtown” St. Johns with tons of great food, art, live music, a beer garden and more! It coincides with the 63rd Annual St. Johns Parade. Come down and be a part of the community celebration!

South Oregon Coast 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-19 | OR
South Oregon Coast 3-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
May 17-19 2025
Area 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 May 17-19 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…

Christopher Rauschenberg: Backstage at Elizabeth Leach Gallery
2025-05-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Elizabeth Leach Gallery, 417 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Christopher Rauschenberg: Backstage at Elizabeth Leach Gallery
April 30 – May 31, 2025
Artist talk in conversation with Malia Jensen: May 17, 11 am
Elizabeth Leach Gallery
417 NW 9th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
503-224-0521
www.ElizabethLeach.com
Tues – Sat: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM & By Appointment
Elizabeth Leach Gallery is pleased to present Backstage, an exhibition of photographs by Christopher Rauschenberg (ChristopherRauschenberg.com).
Drawn from Studio Photography, Rauschenberg’s longest-running series, Backstage gives viewers a glimpse into an essential aspect of the art ecosystem, the artist’s studio. As the child of artists and a curator himself, Rauschenberg has frequented studios for his entire life, and thus is particularly well-situated to draw the curtain aside for his audience.
Born of a feeling that the public isn’t shown behind the scenes often enough, these works invite viewers into the studios of Portland-based artists, as well as that of Rauschenberg’s mother, Susan Weil. Through individual images and combinations that create fictional spaces, Rauschenberg sets the stage to allow for discovery of these places of creation. With his deep involvement in Portland, Oregon’s art scene, Rauschenberg extends a welcome, allowing us to look over his shoulder and engage with the artists around us.
Artists whose studios are featured in Backstage include Katherine Ace, Ebenezer Galluzzo, Malia Jensen, Joanne Radmilovich Kollman, Henk Pander, Laura Ross Paul, Marie Watt, and Susan Weil.
Based in Portland, Oregon, Christopher Rauschenberg received his BA from Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington. His work has been exhibited at the Griffin Museum of Photography (Winchester, MA), the Chicago Cultural Center (Chicago, IL), the International Center of Photography (New York, NY) and the George Eastman House (Rochester, NY), among many other major institutions. An exceptionally active leader in the Northwest arts community, Rauschenberg co-founded both Nine Gallery and the photography nonprofit Blue Sky Gallery (Portland, Oregon).

Vintage Vogue: A Styled Photography Lighting Workshop with Fritz Liedtke
2025-05-17 12:00 - 18:00 | Chateau de Lis, 15201 South Kirk Road, Oregon City, 97045, United States
Vintage Vogue: A Styled Photography Lighting Workshop with Fritz Liedtke
Saturday, May 17 · 12 – 6pm (calendar)
Chateau de Lis, Oregon City
Vintage Vogue: A Styled Photography Lighting Workshop Tickets, Sat, May 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
$250

Immerse yourself in the world of “Vintage Vogue: A Styled Photography Lighting Workshop,” where the art of photography meets the elegance of retro fashion. This special event will take place at the stunning and exclusive European-style Chateau de Lis, in Oregon City.
Explore the magic of lighting with speedlights, as talented models don retro styles in an old-world setting, providing you with a unique backdrop for capturing stunning portraits.
Throughout the 6-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to work with small, portable speedlights and a variety of modifiers, to sculpt light, balance ambient light with flash, and create stunning portraits. We’ll be discussing both the technical and aesthetic sides of lighting, and will be working both indoors and out, in some stunning, magical spaces. You’ll also learn about styling, and how to give excellent direction to your models, to perfectly bring your vision to life.
After learning from Fritz’s instruction, you’ll dive into hands-on shooting time with Fritz’s personal input and feedback, where you’ll apply what you’ve learned. You’ll be working with professional models in vintage dress, with a small student-to-model ratio, so you’ll have lots of opportunity to practice what you’re learning, as well as add beautiful images to your portfolio. Fritz’s personalized oversight allows for immediate feedback, ensuring you develop confidence and precision in your shooting.
This workshop is not just about taking pictures; it’s an unforgettable experience where art, education, and nostalgia collide. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a pro at an incredible venue, all while expanding your photography portfolio with unique, timeless images.
Fritz Liedtke is a professional photographer and artist, with a BFA in photography. He’s won numerous awards, grants, and residencies for his work, and his images have been widely published by magazines such as National Geographic, Lenswork, Professional Photographer, and more. His artwork is held in numerous museum collections in the US and abroad. Fritz has been teaching his popular photography workshops for 25 years, from Portland to Provence, Santa Fe to Tibet. His passion for the art of photography, combined with his extensive knowledge and experience, make for fun workshops that are jam-packed with great information; he loves helping his students grow as artists. Working with SAS Events, he’s excited to lead this uniquely styled lighting workshop.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/v…

Franklin Foto Movie Night: Uncropped
2025-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Franklin Foto Movie Night: Uncropped

May 21, 2025, 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/
Cost: FREE
This month we are showing 2023’s Uncropped, a portrait of longtime Village Voice photographer James Hamilton, whose work during the heyday of alternative print journalism brilliantly captured some of the most remarkable people and stories of the past half century.
Join us each month for a free watch party and discussion on a movie with a photographic theme. We’ll have popcorn and soda available, but feel free to bring snacks from home!

Intro to Darkroom, 1-Day Workshop at Franklin Foto
2025-05-24 10:00 - 18:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Intro to Darkroom, 1-Day Workshop at Franklin Foto
May 24, 2025, 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/
Cost: 130
If you have ever thought of learning to process and develop your own film our introductory darkroom class is for you. You’ll receive guidance from our experienced instructors 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 additional weeks of membership – so you can continue to come in and develop more film and make more prints. We offer both one and two-day sessions to fit your schedule. Sliding-scale discount available. Visit our website to learn more.

Polaroid Emulsion Transfer Workshop at Franklin Foto
2025-05-25 10:00 - 13:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Polaroid Emulsion Transfer Workshop at Franklin Foto
May 25, 2025, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
Cost: 80
The Polaroid emulsion transfer is a creative alternative process which allows you to work hands-on with your photograph to transform and play with the image as a physical object. We will start class off by taking our Polaroid photos together, and you will leave class with at least one complete emulsion transfer.

Laser Transfer Workshop at Franklin Foto
2025-05-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Laser Transfer Workshop at Franklin Foto
May 25, 2025, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
Cost: 60.00
In this class we will be using a fun hands-on process to transfer laser jet prints onto a wood surface. Open up the possibilities of transferring your images onto objects and learn a new process that allows room for play!
Each student will leave this class with a few wood transfers.

Intro to Darkroom, 2-Day Workshop at Franklin Foto
2025-05-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Intro to Darkroom, 2-Day Workshop at Franklin Foto
May 26 and June 2, 6 to 9 p.m.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
Cost: 130.00

If you have ever thought of learning to process and develop your own film our introductory darkroom class is for you. You’ll receive guidance from our experienced instructors 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 additional weeks of membership – so you can continue to come in and develop more film and make more prints. We offer both one and two-day sessions to fit your schedule. Sliding-scale discount available. Visit our website to learn more.

Cyanotype Making Workshop at Franklin Foto
2025-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Cyanotype Making Workshop at Franklin Foto
May 31, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
Cost: 100.00
On May 31, Jake Nelson returns to lead our popular four-hour workshop introducing students to the art of the cyanotype. In this workshop, students will get hands-on experience going through the entire process of making cyanotypes.
Students will learn how to prepare the chemical solution, how to properly coat materials, how to find exposure times and how to develop and wash cyanotypes.
We will cover a variety of printing methods using cyanotypes.

Camera Basics/Photo Walk around St. Johns with Franklin Foto
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Camera Basics/Photo Walk around St. Johns with Franklin Foto
June 1, 2025, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
$100.00
Confounded by your camera? We can help! Learn the traditional methods of manual exposure and film photography in a one-day workshop. Then we’ll go for a photo walk around St. Johns (with a stop for lunch) to practice those new skills.

Michele Thompson, I Will Not Hurt Myself/I Will Not Hurt Others
2025-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Michele Thompson, I Will Not Hurt Myself/I Will Not Hurt Others
June 7th – June 30th
Opening reception: June 7, 2025, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
Franklin FOTO is pleased to announce our exhibition for the month of June. I Will Not Hurt Myself/I Will Not Hurt Others, will run from June 7 to June 30 and will feature photography by Michele Thompson from her book of the same name.
I Will Not Hurt Myself/I Will Not Hurt Others combines traditional photography with the abstract and text to talk about suddenly finding oneself in the middle space, freed of personal history, with both passion and apprehension for the future and distrust in the contentment of the now; that it could all be an illusion, something to be snatched away at any moment.
“When I was young, I lusted after the freedom that would come with being an adult. In some ways, it feels like my generation has never completely grown up. Holding onto that inner child maybe isn’t such a bad thing. But it feels like there was a box that didn’t get checked. I kept waiting for some line of demarcation that never came…”
An opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 5-8 p.m. Ms. Thompson’s work will be on display through the month of June.
Franklin FOTO is a community darkroom and gallery space located in Portland’s St. Johns neighborhood. Contact manager@franklinfoto.org for more information.

Jody Miller, Remnants
2025-06-14 16:00 - 19:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Jody Miller, Remnants
June 14 – July 9, 2025
Opening: 4-7pm on Saturday. June 14th

LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm

LightBox Photographic Gallery opens Jody Miller’s exhibit “Remnants” from 4-7pm on Saturday. June 14th. “In my travels over the years crisscrossing the US by car, I’ve encountered many desolate and abandoned places that both haunted and enchanted me and demanded that I record them. Many of these “remnants” have already disappeared to the ravages of time and nature. These bits of history each tell their own story..”
Complete show info is on the LightBox website, http://lightbox-photographic.c…. LightBox always features work from The Guild at LightBox consisting of Jim Fitzgerald, Jody Miller, Julie Moore, Marc McVey, Rachel Wolf, Kathy Radie, Michael Puff and Loren Nelson. Contact LightBox at 503-468-0238. LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Drive, Wed. – Sat., 12 – 5:00pm.

Landry Major, Standing Still in a Constant State of Departure
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Landry Major, Standing Still in a Constant State of Departure
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 12:00pm to 1pm
Portland Art Museum Photography Council Lunchtime Talk Series
1119 SW Park Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
In the Trustee Room, 4th floor in the Mark building
www.portlandartmuseum.org / 503 226 2811

Standing Still in a Constant State of Departure
Landry Major and Cash Kasper
In her lunchtime talk, Landry Major will discuss the photographic series
made in harmony with her son, Cash.
On Christmas Day of 2023 her beloved son died.
This collaboration came out of the need to honor their relationship. To show
how, even after he left the physical world, they are still connected. The
series title is from a line Cash wrote in a notebook Landry found after his
passing. She believes it was his feeling of always being on the verge of
leaving this life but standing still staying for her.
These images are double and triple exposures comprised of collodion wet
plate, Polachrome slide film, Polaroids, gold and silver leaf on vellum and
film images. Landry and Cash’s images blended into a vision of the new place he inhabits.
Love that defies space and time. Hands that reach out to find each other
between realms. Traveling beyond intense grief into understanding that they
are still together.
Landry Major is a photographic artist who splits her time between Los Angeles, California and Portland, Oregon. Landry has won honors from
Photolucida’s Critical Mass, the Julia Margaret Cameron Award, and Lurzer’s Archive. Her work has been seen in The New York Times, Time Magazine, AAP Magazine, Black and White Magazine (UK), Analog Forever Magazine, and Western Art Collector Magazine. Landry’s work has been exhibited at the Center for Photographic Art, Carmel, CA; Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA; A Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX; SE Center for Photography, Greenville, SC; and PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, VT.
https://www.landrymajor.com/

Palouse 1-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
2025-06-20 | The Rolling Hills of The Palouse, 701 N Main St, Colfax, WA, 99111, United States
Palouse 1-day workshop on Long Exposure with Thibault Roland
June 20, 2025
The Rolling Hills of The Palouse
701 N Main St Colfax, WA 99111
$203.52
We’re thrilled to announce an exclusive one-day destination workshop set against the picturesque rolling hills of the Palouse in eastern Washington, featuring acclaimed Fine Art Photographer Thibault Roland.
Located in Eastern Washington, the Palouse is without a doubt one of the most breathtaking areas in Eastern Washington. Join this one-day destination workshop, and immerse yourself in the stunning beauty of the rolling hills, lone trees, abandoned houses, and wind turbines. You will learn the art of long exposure photography, and infrared for those interested (time permitting).
Capturing the essence of the Palouse is considered one of the bucket-list item for most photographers, so join us for this special event lead by Fine Art Photographer Thibault Roland.
Delve into the artistry of Long Exposure and Infrared Photography in this two-part experience. Begin with an insightful online recording from Thibault, where he will share his concepts and techniques. These will be followed by an immersive hands-on field practice on June 20th in the Palouse to elevate your photography skills to new heights!
Find more details or register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/l…
https://www.thibaultroland.com

Intro to Darkroom at Franklin Foto
2025-06-28 10:00 - 18:00 | Franklin Foto, 8953 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203, United States
Intro to Darkroom at Franklin Foto
June 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (calendar)
Franklin Foto
8953 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Wednesday – Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
https://www.franklinfoto.org/
$130.00

On June 28, Megan Sinclair returns to teach Franklin FOTO’s Intro to Darkroom class. This is a 6-hour class taught in one day with a two-hour break.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: The morning will be spent learning to process film and develop black and white negatives.
3 to 6 p.m.: Our afternoon will be spent printing photographs in the darkroom.
Throughout the workshop, 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!
The class is capped at eight students so that the focus can be on individual learning. At Franklin FOTO, finances should never be a barrier to learning. Visit the class page to learn about our sliding scale discount.
Visit us at franklinfoto.org to learn more and register!

The PhotoZone Gallery call for entries for the annual Juried Show
2025-07-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
The PhotoZone Gallery call for entries for the annual Juried Show
July 1 – August 1, 2025
Reception: Friday July 11, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:30pm.
Emerald Art Center
500 Main St.
Springfield, OR 97477
Hours – Tuesday – Saturday 11am to 4pm
https://www.emeraldartcenter.o…
Entry Fee is $15 for one print – $25 for two prints

﻿Marc McVey, Paris in Black and White and Color Summer Member’s Exhibit
2025-07-12 16:00 - 19:00 | LightBox Photographic Gallery, 1045 Marine Dr., Astoria, OR, 97103, United States
Marc McVey, Paris in Black and White and Color Summer Member’s Exhibit
July 12 – August 6, 2025
Opening: July 12th, 4-7 pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery & Fine Printing
1045 Marine Drive
Astoria, Oregon 97103
(503) 468-0238
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 12 pm to 5 pm
LightBox Photographic Gallery opens The LightBox Summer Member’s Exhibit and Marc McVey’s exhibit “Paris in Black and White and Color” from 4-7pm on Saturday. July 12th. “Paris is a city that has ignited the passions of artists for centuries. From painters and sculpturers, to writers, dancers, and musicians, Paris rewards all forms of efforts to memorialize her. From the early 1900s, the camera has allowed a new breed of artists to add their voice to describe this world city.
I have been lucky to “see” Paris over three decades and twenty plus visits. With my camera and a good pair of walking shoes, I am attempting to add my efforts to take you to this city and show you a few frames of what I have seen. My photographs reflect my personal vision and perhaps will inspire a smile or a pause in your day and a conversation later. Take a small journey with me, find a story or two with my images.”
Complete show info is on the LightBox website, http://lightbox-photographic.c…. LightBox always features work from The Guild at LightBox consisting of Jim Fitzgerald, Jody Miller, Julie Moore, Marc McVey, Rachel Wolf, Kathy Radie, Michael Puff and Loren Nelson. Contact LightBox at 503-468-0238. LightBox is located at 1045 Marine Drive, Wed. – Sat., 12 – 5:00pm.

Christopher Rauschenberg, Gathering: A Photographer’s Collection
2025-07-26 - 2025-11-23 | Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
Christopher Rauschenberg, Gathering: A Photographer’s Collection
July 26 – November 23, 2025
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, OR 97403
541-346-3027
Wednesdays 11am – 8pm, Thursdays through Sundays 11am – 5pm
Gathering: A Photographer’s Collection presents a wide-ranging selection of photographs from the personal collection of Portland, Oregon based photographer and curator, Christopher Rauschenberg. Over five decades, Rauschenberg has compiled a truly distinctive archive of photographs encompassing a wide array of themes, styles, uses of the medium, and range of subjects and content. This important resource represents a diverse mix of international and nationally emerging and established photographers.
Rauschenberg typically acquires photographs directly from the artists or from non-profit community-based arts organizations exhibiting or representing their works.
Rauschenberg has also traveled extensively and participated for decades as a highly regarded reviewer of photography portfolios at international gatherings of specialists who utilize and support opportunities for working creative photographers.
In Gathering, one will find a wealth of individual points of view that, when engaged, may broaden each of our own visions: whether those considered perspectives are personal, familiar, social, cultural, political, or spiritual.
Christopher Rauschenberg reflects on his building of the collection:
“At the core of what I’m doing is acquiring prints directly from photographers. That’s where I get my real satisfaction in collecting. 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. Having seen the work of thousands of photographers, I’ve had a great many opportunities to discover new ways of seeing. That has really been the primary enrichment of my life, and I am excited to share that with you through this exhibition.”
Gathering: A Photographer’s Collection was curated by JSMA Associate Curator of Photography, Thom Sempere.

Geir and Kate Jordahl: Eternity Passing
2025-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfield, OR, 97477, United States
Geir and Kate Jordahl: Eternity Passing
August 1st to September 1st
Opening Reception: Friday, August 1st, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
at the New Zone Gallery – 110 E. 11th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401
Artists Talk: August 2nd, 1:00 p.m.
at the Emerald Art Center – 500 Main St., Springfield, OR 97477
Eternity Passing includes photographs by Geir Jordahl and lumens by Kate Jordahl. Their diverse and joint explorations of the visual image have a poetic resonance.
LUMENS by Kate Jordahl: “Lumens are a unique and magical re-imagination of the potential of silver gelatin paper. With organic lumens, plants interact with photo paper in unexpected ways, resulting in a range of magical colors. My grid lumens are both windows onto the world and an invitation for the viewer to complete the line from frame to frame. I am interested in the grid as a form and the continuation of the frame and the line from block to block. I find it important to be open to both the control and the role of chance in my work. I love working digitally but also need the physical world in my artwork that alternative processes allow.”
THE ENDLESS SPHERE OF TIME by Geir Jordahl: “Circles complete the stories we make in our passing—images of moments in the sphere of time that connect to everything. Our world is round. Eyes, earth, sun, moon—all round, all connected. Perception is round. Life, death, rebirth— all round. It is in these cycles that I have hope despite the darkness. In the sphere of time and the circle of life, death is overcome, briefly, in every image I make.”
“The inspiration for THE ENDLESS SPHERE OF TIME comes from life itself. It is my effort to see my place in the world and the cosmos using my camera as an instrument to explore my consciousness. THE ENDLESS SPHERE OF TIME is a journey through life’s trials and tribulations – hopes, fears, dreams, and losses. It is my hope that the pictures in dialogue with Rolf Jacobsen’s poetry take viewers into a conversation with their own path and place in the world. Together, these elements come together to tell a story of seeing the world through loss and beauty.”
Geir and Kate Jordahl have Masters of Fine Arts Degrees in Photography from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio. In 1983, they founded the PhotoCentral Program in Hayward, California, and were directors of PhotoCentral until 2020. Kate is a Professor Emerita of Photography at Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, California. The Jordahls now operate True North Editions, based in Bellingham, Washington.
Their 2025 publications include “The Endless Sphere of Time” with spherical photographs by Geir Jordahl and “Poetry in Motion” with the equine photographs of Oliver Klink. Both books have won numerous awards, including a Gold Medal in Cover Design, the 2025 PubWest Book Design Awards for “Poetry in Motion,” and a Gold Medal in the Nautilus Awards for “The Endless Sphere of Time.”
https://www.truenortheditions….
https://www.facebook.com/katej…
