The f295 Symposium on
Lensless, Alternative and Adaptive Photographic Processes
Pittsburgh, PA USA
28 May - 1 June 2008

The f295 Symposium includes lectures, workshops and round-table
discussions that will examine the many alternative ways in which we can
make photographs and a look at how contemporary culture shapes the choices
we make. Speakers will also discuss how the three fundamental photographic
elements (light, time and the apparatus) play into their artistic
decisions. It’s the only event of its kind that exclusively features
artists and photographers talking about their work and the ideas that
shape what they’re doing!

Opening reception
A chance to see the exciting alt-work being done by the presenters
and attendees. The evening features an open portfolio/work-sharing
event and an artist's talk with France Scully Osterman entitled
"Serendipity and Exquisite Manipulation."

Lectures & Round Table Discussion
Presented in association with the Center for Arts in Society at
Carnegie Mellon University. Speakers include: Martha Casanave, Jill
Enfield, Jesseca Ferguson, Robert Hirsch, Jerry Spagnoli, Keith
Taylor, and Ilan Wolff

Workshops
A variety of workshops are offered in association with Pittsburgh
Filmmakers.
An Artistic Approach to Digital Negatives, Calotype Paper Negatives
(Dry Process), Chrysotype and Cyanotype - Rex’ Workshop, Collodion
Albumen-Platinum Printing, Mercury Daguerreotype Workshop, Developed-
Out Salt-Printing, Gum Bichromate Printing, It’s All Positive! The
Wet-Plate Collodion Process, Lensless/alternative photography Walk-
About, The Magic of the Photogram and Camera Obscura, Planning,
Organizing, and Staging a Successful Exhibition, and Toy Camera
Modern Tintype Workshop

Exhibitions
Silver Eye Center for Photography, Alternative Focus Exhibition
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, 707 Penn Gallery: The f295 Exhibition

Registration is required. Complete information is available on the
Symposium website:
www.f295.org/symposium2008