Street & Silver – 5-Day Analog Photography Adventure
Darkroom
Young Adults Analog Photography Adventure this summer in Brussels: shoot, develop and print your own b & w photos.
A summer workshop for young photographers (ages 12–17)
Five unforgettable days exploring Brussels with an analog camera.
Develop your own film in this summer photography camp near Flagey.
Print your own photographs in the darkroom photography course
Finish with a portfolio of handmade black-and-white prints
Photography Camp Week in Brussels Perfect for:
12–17 years looking for a summer camp
curious photography beginners
creative teenagers looking for a creative summer activity
smartphone addicts wanting to go off the grid
teenagers interested in photography workshops
Why parents love this workshop
small group
professional photographer
creative instead of screen time
outdoor activity
teamwork
reliable photography holiday camp
analogue craftsmanship
confidence building
By the end of the week, you'll have explored Brussels through fresh eyes, developed your own film, created handmade silver gelatin prints, and taken home a portfolio that is truly yours.
What’s included:
Professional guidance by experienced teacher and photojournalist Sander de Wilde.
Access to the Usquare darkroom facilities.
Basic ECO chemistry and darkroom paper.
Insurance
Note: Participants should bring their own lunch and if possible analog camera. A limited number of loaner cameras are available upon request.
Price: € 195.00 (All-in) Limited Capacity: Max 6 participants to ensure hands-on darkroom time.
Spend one unforgettable week in August learning analog street photography and hands-on darkroom printing — in the heart of Brussels. This is the one of the best creative summer activities in Brussels. This fun analog photography workshop week is designed for young kids to be active with photography in a small multilingual group under professional safe guidance.
Why this week is for you
Learn analog from start to finish: film choice, exposure, manual camera controls, and b & w roll handling.
Hands-on printing: develop negatives, make contact sheets, and craft silver gelatin prints under expert guidance.
Small groups, big attention: limited spots for focused coaching, personalized feedback, and plenty of shooting time.
Practical, playful approach: serious skills taught with a relaxed, encouraging vibe — bring curiosity and we’ll handle the rest.
What you’ll gain
Being creative with the world around you, building confidence
Confidence shooting film and making creative decisions on the fly.
A technical foundation in film exposure, metering, manual focus, and camera mechanics.
Darkroom printing experience
A mini-portfolio of 10–15 strong analog images and at least 10 finished prints.
New friends, a creative community, and a practiced eye for visual stories in urban life.
Who should join
Ages: targeted at kids any age eager to learn analog photography
Bring curiosity more than experience. A working film camera is useful but not required — limited loaners available.
Ideal for kids with guts, aspiring visual storytellers, and anyone who loves tactile craft and urban life.
Creative photography Week
By the end of the week, you'll have explored Brussels through fresh eyes, developed your own film, created handmade silver gelatin prints, and taken home a portfolio that is truly yours.
Logistics
Location: central Brussels/ Ixelles— shooting routes and a fully equipped darkroom at Ur’Square BUS 95 et Gare d’Etterbeek Tram 7/25 all nearby.
Dates: Last week of August
Group size: very small to ensure individualized coaching and a nice atmosphere (6 max.)
Materials: B&W film and darkroom supplies included in fee; bring your camera or borrow one of ours.
Pricing: all-inclusive package (except for lunch)
languages English French Dutch German
What you’ll take home
2–3 developed films
handmade darkroom prints
new photography skills
a personal portfolio
confidence using a manual camera
The Schedule:
Monday
Getting to know photography and each other through Cyanotype workshop
Tuesday
Street photography in the surroundings of Flagey
Wednesday
Film development, Film handling, culling
Thursday
Darkroom printing on silver gelatin paper
Friday
Final printing, portfolio & exhibition of your work