Screening – Documentary about Oleksandr Glyadyelov
„Glyadyelov – a film by Ksenia Kravtsova – portrays the celebrated Ukrainian photographer, captures the nation’s history and pivotal events with his lens. Exhibited worldwide, his work reflects 30+ years of dedication, documenting Ukraine’s essence and cultural significance.“
Tintype Stories by Markus Hofstätter
The lecture “Tintype Stories and More” with Markus Hofstätter takes you into the world of collodion wet plate portraits and the stories connected with them. This talk not only explores the technical aspects of wet plate photography, but also shares the stories behind the images. Alongside fascinating portraits, this time unpublished reportage photos are presented, […]
Experimental and Sustainable Photo Books using Camera-less Photography (Day 2)
Under the joint guidance of Aindreas Scholz and a professional bookbinder (TBC), participants will learn how to transform their unique prints into a tangible, sustainable, and handcrafted photobook.
Experimental and Sustainable Photo Books using Camera-less Photography (Day 1)
This practical and creative workshop invites participants, both beginners and advanced, to explore eco-adapted photographic techniques using natural materials such as sunlight, seawater, and plant matter.
Wild Emulsion: Film Soup and Colour Mordançage
Film soup and colour mordançage have the potential to work together to make psychedelic photographs with fascinating textures.
Polaroid — Beyond The White Frame
Just bring your camera and curiosity. Creativity never stops — we just give it a place to play.
Basic Photography (Analog & Digital)
This workshop is your creative jump start. Learn how to use any camera (film or digital), understand light & composition, and shoot with more confidence
B&W Enlarging and Darkroom Technique
Whether total beginners or just for refreshment, in this workshop you will experience the magic of analog photography!
Portrait Workshop
In around three to four hours (depending on the number of participants), we’ll take a look at what makes a good portrait.
C-41 Development
In a relaxed atmosphere, you will be shown step by step how you can develop color films yourself using the C-41 process.
B&W Film Development
This is the ideal introduction to analog black and white photography, but also a good opportunity to refresh what you have already learned. This workshop requires no prior knowledge and will always be geared to the level of the participants.
Japanese Photo-Book Binding
During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to create your very own personal Japanese photo book in A4 format
RA-4 Color Printing Process
Beginners will be able to start printing on their own after a few hours while experienced printers will benefit from our advanced techniques repertoire.
Opening Party
Panel Discussion “Analogue Photography Under Conditions of War”
PhotoResearcher No. 43 „Photography and Festivals:15 Years Belfast Photo Festival“ (2025).
PhotoResearcher No. 43 This special issue of PhotoResearcher aims to inspire scholars, curators, and artists to reflect on photography festivals in an academic context and to investigate them as a phenomenon; a particular mode of presentation, circulation, and production of images. Although photography festivals are not yet an established field of research in the history […]
100 YEARS LEICA
Ondu – Large Format Camera
LFI Magazin mit David Rojkowski
Oleksandr Glyadyelov
This year’s „Festival Selection“ artist is icon of Ukrainian contemporary documentary photography, Oleksandr Glyadyelov, ROTLICHT is welcoming an exceptional artist and his work, in cooperation with Cyberlab, the exclusive partner of this event.
AGO Film Developing System
Introduction to film developing with AGO Film Processor will show you why you might consider start doing all your film processes at home.
WKW PODIUMSDISKUSSION
Animal Absurdity
Roger Ballen is considered one of the most important contemporary photographers. The exhibition we present offers a thematic cross-section of his extensive body of work, where animals often play a central role. In series such as Outland or Asylum of the Birds, animals appear as an integral part of the worlds he depicts. They live […]
Valoi Scanning System – Workshop 2: Advanced
In this workshop we will discuss the reasons for choose camera scanning where the quality of output is critical. We will also demonstrate some key points for high quality reproduction.
Valoi Scanning System – Workshop 1: Beginners
The workshop will let you get your hands on a VALOI easy35 camera scanning setup to go from negative to final digital image.