--- title: "Slow Photography Workshops: DIY Analog Cameras in Bengaluru" description: "Join our slow photography workshops at Kānike Studio. Learn to build analog cameras, master cyanotype printing, and explore darkroom techniques in Bengaluru." canonical: https://mytribe.in/kanikestudios/art-craft-workshops/slow-photography-analog-cameras-darkroom-magic last_updated: 2025-08-21 --- # Slow Photography Workshops: Build Cameras & Master Darkroom Arts Tribe Verified · Community-led analog workshops in Bengaluru By [Kānike Studio](https://mytribe.in/kanikestudios) · Workshops at studio in Cooke Town, Bengaluru · ₹1,500 per person (estimate) Part of [Art & Craft Workshops](https://mytribe.in/kanikestudios/art-craft-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/kanikestudios/art-craft-workshops/gallery) Swap your screen for a darkroom. Join us in our Cooke Town studio to build your own pinhole cameras from scratch and master historical printing techniques like Albumen and Cyanotype. ## Photos and videos - ![The blueprint for our Slow Photography workshop. Join us to make your own analogue camera from scratch and explore the art of long-exposure photography using handmade tools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d86e7b5e-0df0-4e04-8fd2-db84dc158918) - ![A handmade analog camera, crafted from PVC pipes and a simple lens. In our workshop, you'll learn to build this fascinating device and use it to capture unique, dreamy images.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1118f81-e4f9-4a1e-af43-1fbb17ab63ff) - ![A close-up of a DIY camera built in our workshop. This ingenious device uses a simple shutter and is designed to create images on light-sensitive paper, teaching the fundamental principles of photography.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4bc63250-969d-46c7-bf07-d8633a405b61) - ![A soft-focus, atmospheric portrait taken with a handmade analog camera. The unique characteristics of these DIY cameras produce one-of-a-kind images that are impossible to replicate with digital equipment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cea2337c-b08b-4891-87a1-3a67d6c760fc) - [Video: A look at a freshly made Albumen print, a 19th-century process we're exploring in our darkroom. Made with egg whites, this technique produces prints with incredible detail and a unique, subtle sheen.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0df7fcd5-51c9-4f69-863e-cd8db144e032) - ![An invitation to our hand-tinting workshop. Learn to add delicate layers of color to your black and white photographs, transforming them into unique, evocative works of art that blend reality with imagination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79d47ff9-c70a-4815-b529-7586982ff880) - ![A beautifully textured and ethereal portrait created with a handmade camera. The imperfections and light leaks are part of the charm of slow photography, adding character and depth to the image.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e2746690-1de3-4a45-a05d-060a32c15e35) - ![The "viewfinder" of a handmade camera, showing a reflection of the photographer. Building your own camera provides a deep, hands-on understanding of how images are captured.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcf755bb-ad41-45cb-aaca-737c0818c049) - ![Another hauntingly beautiful portrait from our handmade camera workshop. The slow process encourages a more thoughtful and intimate connection with the subject.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ccddb653-3239-4c90-9bd1-074b8c96cf85) - ![A duplicate of the evocative self-portrait taken with a handmade camera, showcasing the unique, dreamy quality of the images produced.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c5e6d2a9-651c-4c69-add1-52acdd450995) - ![A duplicate of the handmade PVC pipe camera, highlighting its clever construction and the potential for creating art from simple materials.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2f6c8029-e7a8-4919-8ad2-a421a85a5333) - ![A duplicate of the soft, moody portrait, demonstrating the artistic capabilities of the cameras built in our workshop.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cfa3c21-ad5b-4569-bf6a-ab21dd286e5a) - ![A duplicate of the camera's "viewfinder," offering another look at the simple yet effective mechanics of our DIY photography projects.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/baf16ecd-bd19-4483-99c6-0a6438cd859a) - ![A duplicate of the close-up shot of the handmade camera, showing the diamond-shaped aperture that gives its photos a unique quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/22057d13-3605-4373-b9fb-bb0c62da9cb6) - ![A duplicate of the textured, artistic portrait, a testament to the creative possibilities of slow photography.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7ac4c03-cf66-4e08-b5ae-fdc758385f7c) - ![Details for our Slow Photography workshop, where you can make your own camera and learn to create cyanotype images. The first three participants even get a free cyanotype kit to practice at home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8721a953-b052-4785-9d0d-680eba038749) - ![Holding a freshly made Albumen print. This historical process, which uses egg whites as an emulsion, was one of the first commercially available photographic printing methods.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/047450fa-24e8-4cf3-84a7-f669f169dc12) - ![Participants in our photography program learning to use a large format camera during an off-site workshop. We explore a range of analog techniques, from modern film to historic processes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b7770944-89a2-4727-b5ea-28a11046e213) - ![An instructor discussing camera settings with participants during a photowalk. Our workshops combine technical learning with practical, on-location experience to build your skills and confidence.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6be1741e-e2c2-47f0-825e-e42a267ce0a6) - ![An artist examining film negatives in the studio. This quiet, reflective moment is a core part of the analog process, connecting the photographer to their images in a tangible way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1772e008-846d-4332-b9ea-b34154d64c18) - ![Our brand new UV light box, essential for contact printing processes like cyanotype and Vandyke brown. This custom-built equipment allows us to create large-format prints right here in the studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2612d283-98eb-4c24-ae40-072f24ac2b10) ## About Slow Photography: Analog Cameras & Darkroom Magic We guide you through turning everyday materials—like PVC pipes and scavenged lenses—into functioning cameras. It is a messy, scientific, and rewarding process where you build your own gear from scratch, learning the physics of light rather than just clicking a digital button. Photography in the digital age is instant, but here at Kānike, we prefer to slow down. Our workshops are designed to peel back the layers of how an image is actually captured, making the process tangible and tactile. When you build a pinhole camera using PVC pipes and simple optics, you stop being a passive user and start understanding the geometry of light. We don't just stop at capturing images. We spend time in the darkroom exploring historical techniques that were once the industry standard. You will get your hands dirty with cyanotype printing, where we coat paper with light-sensitive solutions to create deep blue sun prints from natural objects. We also experiment with Albumen printing, a 19th-century method that uses egg whites as an emulsion to achieve a unique, glossy sheen and incredible detail. These sessions are about curiosity, not technical perfection. Whether you are adding delicate layers of color in our hand-tinting workshops or figuring out the exposure times for a long-exposure shot, you are doing it in a small, supportive group. We keep our batches to 6-8 people, ensuring plenty of room for lemon chai breaks, questions, and the occasional laughter when a print doesn't turn out quite like you planned. You bring the curiosity; we provide the materials, the darkroom, and the space to make things that actually matter. ## About Kānike Studio We started Kānike to share the 'gift' of art, creating a space for the handmade and the analog. Whether you are building a camera or experimenting with sun-printing, expect a cozy, low-pressure environment where we focus on the process, not just the result. 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