Updates

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 who travels around highlighting small businesses and community spaces. During his visit, Henry got the full tour: exploring the studio, learning how the darkroom works, and even trying out some film cameras. Of course, we couldn’t let him leave without a quick headshot session ! Huge thanks to Henry for stopping by and spre

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

One of the most exciting parts of running Light & Lens Studios is getting to work on unique and meaningful projects, and this one might just top the list. I recently had the opportunity to scan a collection of never-before-seen film negatives and slides taken by the legendary music photographer, David Gahr. For anyone unfamiliar, Gahr was one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, known for capturing the heart and soul of American music. His portraits grac