The Peter Hujar Intensive: An Analog Portrait Masterclass
“The body knows. And the camera shows.”
Only bookable for six photographers
With the release of Ira Sachs’ new film "Peter Hujar's Day" on August 19th in Belgium, there has never been a better time to rediscover the intimacy of the square-format portrait. Join photographer Sander de Wilde for an exclusive two-day journey into the heart of 1970s New York aesthetics, relocated to the raw charm of Brussels.
2 Saturdays • Brussels • Analog Portrait Photography • Only 6 Participants • Twin Lens Camera Included • Darkroom Printing • Cinema Tickets Included
Why this Peter Hujar Photography experience?
Brussels photographer Sander de Wilde doesn't just share Hujar’s aesthetic—he is fascinated by Peter Hujar’s work and life. And the premiere of the movie ; Peter Hujar’s Day is the perfect beginning of this experience. Learn to shoot and print analog portrait photography with a twin lens camera.
“Learn how Peter Hujar used simplicity, square compositions and natural light to create portraits that still feel timeless today.”
This 2 days workshop is a personal tribute to a master of the craft, offering students a rare chance to work in a fully equipped analog studio with a mentor who lives and breathes the medium. You’ll learn to see light and portraits differently, shooting square images with twin lens cameras.
After the shooting day you’ll develop and print the films yourself in the darkroom.
Peter Hujar was one of the most influential American photographers of the 20th century, best known for his black-and-white artist portraits and nude studies.
Step into the world of Peter Hujar. Spend two Saturdays shooting square-format portraits on film, develop your own negatives and create handmade silver gelatin prints in a professional Brussels darkroom.
Peter Hujar’s Day is based on Linda Rosenkrantz’ book about her one day interview with Hujar. You can check the movie trailer right here.
Ben Whishaw as Peter HujarThe Aesthetic: Inspired by 1970s New York—raw, intimate, and stripped of pretense. Think black & white, silver gelatin, and the slow pace of a Twin Lens Camera.
You'll leave with
developed negatives
handmade silver gelatin prints
experience using a twin-lens camera
a new understanding of portrait photography
tickets to Peter Hujar's Day
Experience limited to six photographers for maximum personal guidance.
What you will learn in this photography workshop:
The Psychology of the Portrait: How to build the "direct" connection Hujar was famous for.
Twin Lens Mastery: Hands-on training with the iconic Analog Twin Lens Cameras (cameras provided).
Single-Source Lighting: Creating drama with minimal equipment on location.
The Fine Art of the Darkroom: From film development to the final "exquisite" silver print.
Free duo cinema tickets to Peter Hujar’s Day are included!
Details of the workshop:
Dates: Saturdays August 22 (10:00-17:00) & August 29 (14:00-19:00) Ur’Square Brussels
Includes:
Real life photography Models,
Use a pro analog twin lens Film camera for a week
All lab materials included
Students get free duo cinema tickets to Peter Hujar’s Day.
Group Size: Only 6 places available
Investment: only € 250
Who is this for ?
Photography enthousiasts. Both beginners or experienced photographers
Age limit : All ages are welcome, let’s say 18+
Mindset: You want to be living in the analog world and do something unique
Philosophy: You’d like to experience the psychological side of portrait photography
The Darkroom experience: You want to see your work in silver, not in pixels.
“Thank you Sander for your creativity, your enthusiasm and your passion. It has been a great experience both fun and liberating to take pictures during the street walks in the street photo course and also meditative and calming developing and printing in the dark room for the analogic picture course. A great experience to learn, to experience, to share and to create.”
