Discover Analog Photography: Intro Workshop & Photo Walk
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Location: The Analog Club, 6 rue Julien Lacroix, 75020 Paris (Ménilmontant)
Time: Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m.
Duration: About 3 hours (1 hour of introduction and a 2-hour photo walk)
Gear: Just bring yourself! The camera, film, and development/scanning are all provided
Capacity: Maximum 6 participants per session
Guidance: 2 instructors
Language: French
Come unplug and share an analog photography experience with us in Ménilmontant. Learn how to use a film camera, experiment, explore the neighborhood and its street art, and leave with your very first photos on film.
We start around breakfast in our shop. For one hour, we’ll gently guide you through the basics: how a film camera works, mastering exposure, and shooting with confidence. The goal is to learn without stress, in a relaxed setting.
Then, camera in hand, we head out on a photo walk focused on street art and street photography. Guided by Thibaut Piel, passionate photographer, printer, manager of the darkroom Le Sel, and photowalk expert, we’ll wander the streets of Belleville for two hours discovering its iconic works. Thibaut will share his advice and perspective to help you experiment, compose, and capture the unique atmosphere of the neighborhood.
All equipment is provided: camera and film included.
After the workshop, we take care of developing and scanning your images, which you’ll receive digitally for free. You can even pick up your negatives afterwards—who knows, you might want to make some fine art prints!
Why you'll love this workshop
SHARED LEARNING
We kick things off as a group, sharing what brought us here, exchanging ideas, and learning from each other in a relaxed, friendly setting.
Your questions answered
Bring every question you’ve ever had about film. Nothing’s off limits, and no question is too simple. We are here to guide you, in a welcoming space.
GETTING OUT THERE
Cameras in hand, we take the workshop to the streets and head outside. You’ll get to apply what you’ve learned right away, with heads-on feedback.
Your first roll
You’ll finish the day with a roll entirely shot, full of moments you’ve captured yourself. Something you can hold onto and be proud of.
INTRODUCTION WITH
CLEMENT LACOMBE
Clément is the technical expert at The Analog Club. He oversees everything camera related, from sourcing vintage gear, to repairing, restoring, and selling cameras for sale. You’ll be learning from someone who really knows the hardware inside and out.
He’s been immersed in analog photography and astrophotography for many years, with a deep curiosity about how cameras and photographic processes work.
With him, you’ll walk away from this hour with a solid understanding of the fundamentals and a practical sense of how to start shooting film with clarity and confidence.
INTRODUCTION WITH
CLEMENT LACOMBE
Clément is the technical expert at The Analog Club. He oversees everything camera related, from sourcing vintage gear, to repairing, restoring, and selling cameras for sale. You’ll be learning from someone who really knows the hardware inside and out.
He’s been immersed in analog photography and astrophotography for many years, with a deep curiosity about how cameras and photographic processes work.
With him, you’ll walk away from this hour with a solid understanding of the fundamentals and a practical sense of how to start shooting film with clarity and confidence.
PHOTOWALK WITH
THIBAUT PIEL
Thibaut Piel is a self‑taught photographer with more than nine years of experience. Early on he found his way into analog photography, especially portrait work rooted in traditional techniques.
He often works with an Afghan box, a handmade camera built around a vintage lens and chemical process. That practice took him to Brazil, the USA, Canada, and Portugal, and grounded his approach in hands‑on, thoughtful image making. After years on the road he returned to France and opened his darkroom Le Sel in the basement of our space.
Teaching and sharing how he sees and works comes naturally to Thibaut. On our photowalks he focuses on helping you feel confident with your camera, understand film settings with clarity, and enjoy shooting.
PHOTOWALK WITH
THIBAUT PIEL
Thibaut Piel is a self‑taught photographer with more than nine years of experience. Early on he found his way into analog photography, especially portrait work rooted in traditional techniques.
He often works with an Afghan box, a handmade camera built around a vintage lens and chemical process. That practice took him to Brazil, the USA, Canada, and Portugal, and grounded his approach in hands‑on, thoughtful image making. After years on the road he returned to France and opened his darkroom Le Sel in the basement of our space.
Teaching and sharing how he sees and works comes naturally to Thibaut. On our photowalks he focuses on helping you feel confident with your camera, understand film settings with clarity, and enjoy shooting.
