Updates

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Celebrating Local Legends We had a special visitor at Light & Lens Studios — Henry Bellagnome stopped by! For those who don’t know him, Henry’s a local legend from the Albany area. He travels around highlighting small businesses and community spaces. His mission is to promote creativity and support local talent. During his visit, Henry got the full tour. He explored the studio, learned how the darkroom works, and even tried out some film cameras. It was a joy to share our pa

Although the previous business cards and rack cards were great, they don’t quite capture everything  happening here at Light & Lens Studios anymore — so it was time for a little update! Between new classes, darkroom rentals, community events, and all the exciting things we’ve been growing into, a refresh just made sense. The new designs feel much more “us” and better represent what Light & Lens has become. Big thanks to M&M Digital Printing  for the beautiful prints and to Ma

The Excitement of Unique Projects One of the most exciting parts of running Light & Lens Studios is working on unique and meaningful projects. Recently, I had the opportunity to scan a collection of never-before-seen film negatives and slides taken by the legendary music photographer, David Gahr. Who Was David Gahr? For anyone unfamiliar, Gahr was one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. He was known for capturing the heart and soul of American music. Hi

Update on Kodak Charmeras UPDATE #3: There are only 8 left! Make sure to grab yours before they're gone! UPDATE #2: I didn't think I would be making another update, but I was able to secure 12 MORE KODAK CHARMERAS ! Make sure to pre-order yours at the link below to ensure there's one saved for you when they arrive. They are expected to come in within the next week or so. UPDATE #1: I am editing this post to express my gratitude to everyone who purchased one of these cameras,

Featuring classes both new and old! Can't make a class work for your schedule? Consider a private lesson instead! Click the links below...

Mark your calendars!  Pet Portraits are now themed each month — and can now be signed up for in advance! So excited to be able to work...