Secrets in the Shadows: Pinhole Storytelling Experience
September 14 | 2pm–5pm | Hosted by Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners with special guest Leila Block, artist and energy worker
Every place holds a story. You will choose a personal theme such as mystery, memory, transition, or love, and search for a scene that quietly expresses it. Using a Pinsta pinhole camera, you will capture your story in a series of exposures, then develop your images and title it as a one-frame still. Part photo adventure, part poetic excavation, this experience invites you to see your surroundings and yourself in a new way.
Open to writers, artists, and dreamers of all kinds. You only need one image to tell your story. No experience necessary.
What to expect in this 3 hour session:
Welcome & Orientation
Meet your guides and fellow participants
Introduction to the Pinsta camera and workshop flow
Brief discussion of the day’s theme: “Every place holds a story”
Theme Setting & Personal Exploration
Quiet reflection or journaling to choose your personal theme (e.g., mystery, memory, transition, love)
Guided prompts to help identify inner stories and outer landscapes
Image Seeking & Exposure Creation
Go on a solo or paired walk to find your scene
Make 2–3 pinhole exposures using the Pinsta camera
Light, composition, and development guidance available during the image-making phase
On-Site Developing & Revealing
Return to the developing station
Develop your images using the Pinsta camera's built-in darkroom
Watch your story take form in silver and light
Story Titling & Reflection Circle
Choose your strongest image
Title it as a “one-frame still” of your chosen theme
Share reflections and discoveries in a closing circle
September 14 | 2pm–5pm | Hosted by Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners with special guest Leila Block, artist and energy worker
Every place holds a story. You will choose a personal theme such as mystery, memory, transition, or love, and search for a scene that quietly expresses it. Using a Pinsta pinhole camera, you will capture your story in a series of exposures, then develop your images and title it as a one-frame still. Part photo adventure, part poetic excavation, this experience invites you to see your surroundings and yourself in a new way.
Open to writers, artists, and dreamers of all kinds. You only need one image to tell your story. No experience necessary.
What to expect in this 3 hour session:
Welcome & Orientation
Meet your guides and fellow participants
Introduction to the Pinsta camera and workshop flow
Brief discussion of the day’s theme: “Every place holds a story”
Theme Setting & Personal Exploration
Quiet reflection or journaling to choose your personal theme (e.g., mystery, memory, transition, love)
Guided prompts to help identify inner stories and outer landscapes
Image Seeking & Exposure Creation
Go on a solo or paired walk to find your scene
Make 2–3 pinhole exposures using the Pinsta camera
Light, composition, and development guidance available during the image-making phase
On-Site Developing & Revealing
Return to the developing station
Develop your images using the Pinsta camera's built-in darkroom
Watch your story take form in silver and light
Story Titling & Reflection Circle
Choose your strongest image
Title it as a “one-frame still” of your chosen theme
Share reflections and discoveries in a closing circle
September 14 | 2pm–5pm | Hosted by Jen Cohen & Martin Vanners with special guest Leila Block, artist and energy worker
Every place holds a story. You will choose a personal theme such as mystery, memory, transition, or love, and search for a scene that quietly expresses it. Using a Pinsta pinhole camera, you will capture your story in a series of exposures, then develop your images and title it as a one-frame still. Part photo adventure, part poetic excavation, this experience invites you to see your surroundings and yourself in a new way.
Open to writers, artists, and dreamers of all kinds. You only need one image to tell your story. No experience necessary.
What to expect in this 3 hour session:
Welcome & Orientation
Meet your guides and fellow participants
Introduction to the Pinsta camera and workshop flow
Brief discussion of the day’s theme: “Every place holds a story”
Theme Setting & Personal Exploration
Quiet reflection or journaling to choose your personal theme (e.g., mystery, memory, transition, love)
Guided prompts to help identify inner stories and outer landscapes
Image Seeking & Exposure Creation
Go on a solo or paired walk to find your scene
Make 2–3 pinhole exposures using the Pinsta camera
Light, composition, and development guidance available during the image-making phase
On-Site Developing & Revealing
Return to the developing station
Develop your images using the Pinsta camera's built-in darkroom
Watch your story take form in silver and light
Story Titling & Reflection Circle
Choose your strongest image
Title it as a “one-frame still” of your chosen theme
Share reflections and discoveries in a closing circle
Refund Policy: Full refunds are available through August 1, 2025, or if the class minimum is not met. A 50% refund will be offered until August 30, 2025. No refunds will be issued after that date due to the cost of materials and Martin’s international travel. You’re welcome to transfer your session(s) to another person at any time - just email us to arrange a refund or transfer.
