December 1-3, 2025
Analog Alternative: Large Format Photography.... WITHOUT A DARKROOM
Join lifelong photojournalist and artist Lance Rothstein in vibrant Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, for this three-day workshop exploring alternative methods of Large Format Analog Photography without a darkroom.
We’ll put away our digital devices and harness the power of Florida Sunshine to make genuine, handmade photographs using 4x5 film, vintage cameras, Polaroids, and several alternative process printing methods.
Lance will share the tips and secrets he's developed over the years as we experiment together with some newly discovered techniques and some even older than photography itself.
Each day will include:
~ A lively discussion on the alternative processes to be used that day
~ An in-depth instruction on how to use the techniques
~ Ways of using traditional methods as well as paths you can take to do your own experiments
~ A guided photo walk to different areas of St. Pete for image-making
~ Individual time for discovering your own surprises in the city
~ Instructive workshop time for dabbling, developing and printing
~ Review, group feedback and constructive critique session
Monday-Wednesday: December 1-3, 2025
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$375/person (Early Bird Discounts thru 10.2.25 - $295)
Cancellation Fee: $100
Make it a retreat and stay on property for a fully immersive experience!
Limited housing available, please contact valerie@moreanworkshopspace.org for availability. Cost is $150 for the weekend.
Photo by Lance Rothstein
What to Expect:
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What to Expect:
In today’s world you can take your phone from your pocket and snap a “perfect” picture in less that a second.
In this workshop we’ll make a break from that. You’ll experience a bit of a Digital Detox and learn to slow waaaaaaaaay down when making your images.
You’ll learn how to appreciate the “imperfections” that can make an alternati
In today’s world you can take your phone from your pocket and snap a “perfect” picture in less that a second.
In this workshop we’ll make a break from that. You’ll experience a bit of a Digital Detox and learn to slow waaaaaaaaay down when making your images.
You’ll learn how to appreciate the “imperfections” that can make an alternative analog picture completely unique and each participant will produce their own one-of-a-kind photographs that stand out from the crowd of cookie-cutter digital snaps.
You can even send original Cyanotype Postcards home of the pictures you make here!
Instructor Bio:
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Lance Rothstein is a native Floridian with 30 years-experience in photojournalism.
His clients have included The New York Times, The Miami Herald, Sports Illustrated, and Aftenposten Norway.
At Florida State University he studied Studio Art under photographers George Blakely, Robert Fichter, and Mary Jo Toles, and took additional worksh
Lance Rothstein is a native Floridian with 30 years-experience in photojournalism.
His clients have included The New York Times, The Miami Herald, Sports Illustrated, and Aftenposten Norway.
At Florida State University he studied Studio Art under photographers George Blakely, Robert Fichter, and Mary Jo Toles, and took additional workshops with Jerry Uelsmann, Donna Ferrato, James Nachtwey, Sebastiao Salgado and Gordon Parks.
Lance was photo editor for FSView News and was a staff photographer at the Vero Beach Press-Journal, The Ft. Pierce Tribune, The Tampa Bay Times, and The Tampa Tribune.
After decades at Florida newspapers, Lance moved with his wife to Belgium and worked for numerous companies throughout Europe for six years.
Back in Florida and now living in Clearwater, he freelances for various outlets, specializes in film & darkroom photography, and teaches photographic workshops in Florida and New Orleans.
Who is this For:
Who is this For:
Who is this For:
Whether you're a seasoned photographer looking for new experiences, or a relative newbie still embarking on your image-making journey, you'll be welcomed and valued in this workshop. You’re welcome to bring your own cameras, but all supplies and cameras will be provided for each participant.
Lance will bring some of his vintage, large
Whether you're a seasoned photographer looking for new experiences, or a relative newbie still embarking on your image-making journey, you'll be welcomed and valued in this workshop. You’re welcome to bring your own cameras, but all supplies and cameras will be provided for each participant.
Lance will bring some of his vintage, large format cameras, and more than 30 years experience in analog film photography, to this new and innovative workshop where each participant will be making their own large format negatives and unique prints using a variety of techniques including cyanotypes, direct positives, paper negatives, pinholes, anthrotypes and lumigrams.