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I began working with analog photography in 2018 with a second-hand Canonet QL 19, learning through manuals, PDFs, and online videos. Over time, I developed an interest in experimental film processes, discovering techniques like “Film Soup,” which has been central to my practice since 2020.

Since then, I’ve expanded into camera-less photography, Phytogram, Lumen Print, Chemigram, and Cyanotype, and cinema with Super 8 and 16mm film. Gradually, I learned through experimentation and developed ways to make experimental analog processes more approachable.

I aim to make these processes more accessible and sustainable through workshops, courses, lectures, and mentorships that merge theory, practice, and experimentation. I have taught both in person and online, sharing knowledge with students from Brazil, Peru, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, Taiwan, and Yemen.

Art education allows me to take my work beyond the gallery and contribute to participants’ artistic practices. Through dialogue, curiosity, and collective learning, we discover new ways of seeing and growing together.

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Upcoming Online Workshop

Cameraless Photography: Experiments with Photo Paper and Negatives

Santa Fe Workshops

October 14 – November 18, 2026

Wednesdays; 5:30 – 8:00 pm (Mountain Time)

Cameraless photography offers an exciting way to create photographic images using only light, chemistry, and everyday materials. In this workshop, we’ll explore alternative processes such as phytograms, lumen prints, and chemigrams, transforming plants, photographic paper, and simple household materials into unique works of art. Through guided exercises, weekly prompts, adaptations, and feedback tailored to each student’s interests, we’ll nurture an experimental and multidisciplinary approach to image-making.

This class is suited for anyone interested in exploring photography beyond the camera through accessible, low-cost, and sustainable methods. Working from home, participants will experiment with sunlight, organic materials, photographic paper, and chemistry to create images that embrace chance, materiality, and creative discovery.

Please note: Students will receive a list of easy-to-obtain materials needed for the class upon registration.

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Past Courses

  • StrudelmediaLive

    Online

    April to May, 2026

    This course explored experimental approaches to hand-altering analog film negatives through techniques such as bleaching, painting, collage, and other alternative processes. Working with found images, discarded negatives, slides, and personal archives, participants transformed existing photographs into new works while exploring materiality, memory, and photographic experimentation.

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  • Santa Fe Workshops

    Online

    January to February, 2026

    This course introduced participants to Film Soup and other experimental interventions on 35mm film negatives, including scratching, bleaching, hand-coloring, drawing, and collage. Combining lectures, demonstrations, discussions, and project-based assignments, the course explored how chance, chemistry, and material transformation can become tools for creative image-making.

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  • StrudelmediaLive

    Online

    June to July, 2025

    This online course introduced participants to accessible and sustainable alternative photographic processes, including Chemigrams, Lumen Prints, Phytograms, and Film Soup. Through lectures, demonstrations, and group discussions, participants explored camera-less and analog techniques using simple, low-cost materials, culminating in the creation of a final artwork or small series.

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Past Workshops

  • oBarco Estúdio

    Brasília, Brazil

    July 5, 2026

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • Festival de Arte Analógica

    São Paulo, Brazil

    May 3, 2026

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • Museu da Imagem e do Som (MIS)

    São Paulo, Brazil

    November 23, 2025

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • O Jardim

    São Paulo, Brazil

    November 22, 2025

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • Ateliê Gaveta

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    November 11, 2025

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • Ateliê Gaveta

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    October 18, 2025

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • The Alternative Art School

    Online

    November 15, 2025

    Applying for residencies, grants, and exhibitions didn’t have to feel overwhelming. In this one-day workshop, artist and educator Daura Campos guided participants through finding opportunities that fit their practice. Attendees learned how to read open calls critically, align them with their goals, and tailor their materials to reflect their voice.

  • Espaço Força e Luz

    Porto Alegre, Brazil

    September 27, 2025

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • Carinito Estúdio

    São Paulo, Brazil

    August 8, 2025

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • The Alternative Art School

    Online

    July 5, 2025

    Lecture for those interested in reinterpreting personal or found photographic archives. Through discussions on contemporary artists, alternative techniques, and installation methods, participants explored new ways of engaging with and transforming archival imagery.

  • Festival de Arte Analógica

    São Paulo, Brazil

    May 3, 2025

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • Hulkes Lane Darkroom and Studio

    Rochester, United Kingdom

    April 19 and April 26, 2025

    In this full-day Film Soup and Negative Intervention workshop, participants transformed 35mm film and negatives into abstract art using simple ingredients, combining theory, hands-on practice, and feedback to refine their techniques.

  • Cisma Lab

    Covilhã, Portugal

    March 29, 2025

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • Estúdio Cão Mestre

    São Paulo, Brazil

    December 7, 2024

    Participants explored 35mm film negative interventions, experimenting with creative alterations to transform images in unexpected ways. Through theory and hands-on practice, they learned various techniques and shared results in a feedback session.

  • Imagerie Casa de Imagens

    Lisbon, Portugal

    August 25, 2024

    In this Film Soup workshop, participants explored experimental photography, transforming 35mm negatives into abstract art using simple ingredients. Combining theory with hands-on practice, they learned the process and participated in a feedback session to refine their techniques.

Testimonials

  • "I've been following Daura's work for a long time and was looking forward to this workshop here in Belo Horizonte, and I can say it exceeded all expectations! Her teaching style is incredible: clear, accessible, and very easy to follow, even for those with no previous experience. The best part was how generous she was in sharing her processes, tips, and lessons learned, always open to dialogue. The exchange between participants was also very enriching, creating a relaxed and collaborative environment. In the end, we were able to apply everything we learned in practice, and seeing the results was simply thrilling. A wonderful experience from start to finish!"

    Larissa Bicalho

  • "I participated in the Fotografia Líquida workshop at Ateliê Gaveta, and it was a great experience! I loved learning about the negative intervention processes, and Daura was very informative and knew how to guide and share her knowledge very well. I was very happy with the results and excited about the many possibilities of this technique."

    Camila Bicalho

  • "The workshop was incredible, and so was the way Daura shared her knowledge. There was a wealth of information for those just starting out in this world of negative interventions; it was very important. I'm grateful for her sharing this with us; it's very interesting research!"

     Sarah Barboza

  • “I really enjoyed the workshop. Daura was attentive and explained the process intuitively, which encouraged us to explore and play with the experiment. I'm usually a bit shy about sharing my photographic results, but she made me feel at ease. It was great to learn the concept, and I'll definitely continue exploring my negatives. I found it interesting to see how this practice can give new meaning to photos I didn't like and also reveal new perspectives on those I already appreciated.”

    Felipe Furquim

  • "Thank you to Daura for the workshop. I especially appreciated the resources she provided, which inspired me to dig deeper into my memories. and to explore the theme of preserving memory and building an identity from the shattered pieces of fading recollections. This resonated deeply with my feelings of longing for a place I belong to, one that I only know through the stories of my grandparents. The workshop opened my eyes to new ways of interpreting personal narratives and engaging with found photographic archives."

    Abeer Aref عبير عارف

  • "The Reinventando o Arquivo workshop expanded my understanding of what's possible with analog photography. The interventions with 35mm film showed me that the process goes beyond the already wonderful act of capturing a memory and developing an image. It can also be a way to play, reframe, and transform something that once felt complete. As someone who finds joy in the unpredictability of analog photography, these experiments made the process even more exciting. The workshop was fun, lighthearted, and deeply inspiring for someone like me who only practices photography as a hobby. Daura Campos' teaching style is excellent, and the class sparked such meaningful exchanges that I even left with new friends. I highly recommend it!"

    Thiago Mauricio

  • "Participating in the "Imaginativa: Imagem Ativa" workshop was my first hands-on experience with negative interventions, and it was simply fascinating. Daura Campos has an incredible talent for simplifying and enchanting with her experimental techniques. The digitized result of our collaborative work and the kit for future creations were an exceptional finishing touch. An unmissable experience for any analog photography lover!"

    Julio Costa

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