Analogue Photo Walk and Darkroom Workshop with Rotlicht Festival Vienna
29. 8. at the Opening Week of Kranj Foto Fest 2026
Kranj Foto Fest is proud to welcome Rotlicht, a Festival for Analogue Photography from Vienna, a recognised photo festival reference in analogue photography, for a special photo walk and workshop during the opening week of Kranj Foto Fest 2026.
Guided by analogue photography experts Michael Laubsch and Dino Rekanović, participants will photograph the streets of Kranj using film cameras before returning to the darkroom to develop their own black-and-white film rolls, step by step, with guidance from the Rotlicht team. Open to everyone – from complete beginners to experienced photographers – the workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience the entire photographic process, from exposing the film to developing it by hand. Participants who do not own an analogue camera will be able to borrow one from Rotlicht, making the workshop accessible to all.
About analogue photography
In an age of instant images and infinite storage, analogue photography invites us to slow down. Every frame on a roll of film is a deliberate act: you compose, you expose, you move on, without knowing exactly what you have captured until the film is developed. There is no delete button, no review screen, no undo.
This deliberateness is the heart of the medium. Shooting on film sharpens your eye, deepens your patience and connects you to a century-long tradition of image-making. The grain, the tonal range, the slight unpredictability – these are not imperfections. They are the character of the photograph.
What we provide
Every participant will be equipped with an analogue camera provided by Rotlicht if needed, while a roll of Leica black-and-white film is kindly sponsored by Leica Austria.
No prior experience is required – our team will walk you through the basics before we set off.
Programme
1 Introduction & Camera Handout
A brief introduction to analogue camera operation and black-and-white film. Cameras are distributed and loaded. Questions welcome.
2 Photo Walk Through Kranj
A guided walk through the streets and architecture of Kranj. Shoot freely, experiment with light and shadow, and make every frame count. Your roll holds 36 exposures.
3 Developing Your Own Film
Back in the darkroom, participants develop their own rolls of film step by step, guided by the Rotlicht team. No prior experience necessary – this is hands-on learning at its best.
Analogni fotografski sprehod in delavnica v temnici v sodelovanju z Rotlicht Festival Vienna
Date: 29 August 2026
Time: from 9 am to 2 pm, duration of 5 hours altogether
Location: Kranj, Slovenia
Equipment: Analogue cameras (participants bring their own or borrow from Rotlicht), black-and-white film (provided by Leica Austria)
How to apply
To apply, please email info@kranjfotofest.org. Applications will be accepted until all spots are filled or until 20 August 2026.
Spots available: minimum 6 participants, maximum 15
Note: The workshop will be held in English.
An event by Rotlicht Festival Vienna in the framework of Kranj Foto Fest 2026.
Early bird: 80 EUR + 22% VAT (until 29 July)
Full price: 100 EUR + 22% VAT (from 30 July)
About Dino Rekanović
Dino Rekanović, director of Rotlicht Festival, is an experienced project manager and cultural practitioner with over 20 years of expertise in coordinating international art and cultural events, with a strong focus on contemporary photography. He is driven by a passion for artistic research, cultural exchange and innovative exhibition formats that explore the intersections of image, process and perception.
About Michael Laubsch
Michael Laubsch is the co-director of Rotlicht Festival. For him, photography has always been an essential part of his life, although his professional focus lies more on words and civil engagement. His analogue photo and curatorial work focuses on reportage and documentation of social interaction, and deals a lot with the heart of Europe, for him the East and South East of the continent. His projects were exhibited in Vienna, Berlin, Skopje, Timisoara and L’viv.
Kranj Foto Fest upošteva pravično in pregledno plačilno politiko delavnic, ki omogoča dostopnost udeležbe, hkrati pa mentorjem zagotavlja ustrezno plačilo za opravljeno delo. Večina posamezne prijavnine je namenjena neposredno vodjem delavnic, manjši del v višini 10 % pa namenimo delnemu kritju neizogibnih organizacijskih stroškov. S pomočjo sponzorjev in partnerjev nam uspeva stroške prijavnin ohranjati kar se da nizke, obenem pa lahko zagotavljamo pravične delovne pogoje za mentorje. Na ta način uresničujemo svojo zavezanost dolgoročno vzdržnim in vsebinsko bogatim umetniškim izmenjavam ter priložnostim za pridobivanje znanja.