Spirit photography

In the late 19th century, there were photographers who claimed to photograph spirits. In reality they used two things we master: exposure time and double exposure. In this workshop we teach you how they did it and put it into practice for Castanyada.

It will be on Saturday 31 October, from 7 to 10 pm, at Nau Bostik.

What we’ll do

1. The history. 19th-century spirit photography and the fraud of the spiritualist photographers, with real examples.
2. The technique. Long exposures with figures that move or vanish mid-exposure, and double exposures in camera.
3. The practice. A session at Nau Bostik in low light, with torches, sheets and costumes to make our own apparitions.
4. The developing. You can develop the film with us in a later session, if you like.

What’s included

One black-and-white film per student. If you have a camera with Bulb mode or multiple exposure, bring it; if not, we can lend you one.

What to bring

Make-up and characterisation (make-up, costume and props to create your apparition) are each student’s responsibility.

Who it’s for

Anyone who wants to experiment with light and time, with no previous experience needed.

Sign-up

Price: 60 €, including one black-and-white film. Places are limited (8). To book your place, write to us.