Foundations of Photography
Shadow Work Salon Yechiel 3, Haifa
This course is designed for anyone who wishes to understand photography from its foundations. Throughout the course we will explore how light behaves, how a camera sees, and how an image is formed — from observation and intention, through exposure, to the emergence of the negative.
he course offers a shift from intuitive, automatic shooting to conscious and informed image-making. As our understanding of the photographic process deepens, what often feels “accidental” becomes intentional, precise, and open to choice.
This is a space for slow learning, careful observation, and the laying of solid foundations for independent photographic practice.
General Information
Course start ——- 7.4
Day —————Tuesdays
Time ——————- 17:00
Duration ———— 2.5 hours
Location —— Yechiel 3, Haifa
The course combines theory, demonstrations and hands-on practice. No prior experience is required. Suitable for both digital and analog photography.
Course Structure
The course is divided into two parts. Registration is possible for each part separately or for the full course.
Part I
Foundations of Photography and Exposure
6 sessions
(Session dates: 7.4, 14.4, 20.4, 28.4, 5.5, 12.5)
The first part focuses on building a clear understanding of photographic language and light. We will explore how cameras work and how choices shape the final image.
By the end of this part, participants will have a solid understanding of camera operation and exposure decisions.
Part II
From Exposure to the Negative
3 sessions
(Session dates: 19.5, 26.5, 2.6)
The second part deepens the connection between theory and practice, focusing on analog photography.
By the end of the course, participants will gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of the analog photographic process, forming a strong starting point for independent work.
Tom Vol (24), born and based in Haifa. An artist and photographer whose practice focuses on analog photography through an investigation of the physical and chemical principles underlying the formation of photographic images. His work examines the behavior of light, exposure mechanisms, photochemical material responses, and development processes, bridging theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice.
In recent years, he has operated an independent home darkroom for black-and-white film development, works in camera repair, and teaches analog photography through a process-oriented approach. His research centers on the intersection of physics, chemistry, and visual perception, and on the ways the human visual system interprets light–material information into image and meaning.
Price list
Part I – Photography Fundamentals
6 sessions | 3 hours per session
790 ₪
Part II – Developing and Printing in the Darkroom
3 sessions | 3 hours per session
550 ₪
Full track – 9 sessions
9 sessions | 3 hours per session
1,250 ₪