IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS

CURRENT CLASS OFFERINGS

Hosted at East Fifth Studio in Des Moines, Iowa, In-Person Workshops hosted by Sara Johansen are small classes to teach anything from film photography 101 to posing and all the things in between. Ready to learn? Check out the class offerings below!

FILM PHOTOGRAPHY 101

REGISTRATION OPEN! Film is back, baby, and I'm here to help jumpstart your film work. I'll cover film stocks, cameras, 35mm and medium format, how scanning can play into results and more!

POLAROID VS INSTAX 101

We've got Polaroids and we've got Instax - did you know there's a difference? Come for a workshop where I'll go through the differences of Instax and Polaroids, and some tips and tricks for using them.

LET'S FILM SOUP

I'll TELL AND SHOW you all about souping Film, from the step-by-step process to what film stocks I like to use to how i like to shoot for my rolls of soup, and all the things in between.

GET UNPOSED

A class showcasing how to interact with clients to create natural looks. Hosted in collaboration with Ashley Newman of The New Viewography.

POLAROID EMULSION LIFTS

Come for a hands on workshop where I'll demonstrate how i do polaroid emulsion lifts and you will have the opportunity to do them as well! Next Class: November 6, 2023

CREATIVE SHOOTING

Take your photography to the next level with this course talking about creative shooting. Double exposures, light leaks, Holga, props and more! Next Class: October 14, 2023