I’ve been following Daura’s work for quite some time and was really 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 prior experience. What I loved most was how generous she was in sharing her processes, tips, and insights, always remaining open to dialogue. The interaction among the participants was also incredibly enriching, creating a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere. By the end, we were able to put everything we’d learned into practice, and seeing the results take shape was simply thrilling. A wonderful experience from start to finish!

I took part in the workshop, and it was a great experience! I loved learning about the processes of working on negatives; Daura was an excellent instructor who knew exactly how to guide us and share her knowledge. I was very happy with the result and excited about the various possibilities this technique offers.

The workshop was incredible, as was the way Daura shared her knowledge. There was a wealth of information for those just starting out in the world of negative interventions; it was truly valuable. I am grateful to her for sharing this with us; it is fascinating research!

I really enjoyed the workshop. Daura was attentive and explained the process intuitively, which encouraged us to explore and play around with the experiment. I’m usually a bit shy about sharing my photographic results, but she put me completely at ease. It was great to learn about the concept, and I’ll definitely keep exploring my negatives. I found it interesting to see how this practice can give new meaning to photos I hadn’t liked before, while also revealing new perspectives on the ones I already appreciated.

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.

The workshop expanded my perception of what is possible with analog photography. Working on 35mm film showed me that the process can go beyond the already wonderful act of capturing a memory and developing the image. It is also a way to play, to give new meaning to, and to transform something that seemed already finished. For someone like me—who finds beauty precisely in the unpredictability of analog photography—these experiments made the process even more interesting. The workshop was fun, relaxed, and highly inspiring, even for those who, like me, treat photography merely as a hobby. Daura’s teaching style is excellent, and the group shared such powerful moments of connection that I even walked away with new friends. I highly recommend it!

Participating in the workshop was my first hands-on experience with negative interventions, and it was simply fascinating. Daura Campos has an incredible talent for simplifying her experimental techniques and making them truly captivating. The digitized result of the work we created together, along with the kit for future projects, was an exceptional finishing touch. An unmissable experience for any analog photography lover!

Learning the basics of alternative processes with Daura has been a greatly educational and enriching experience. Interacting with her about the how, why, and what of photography has added invaluably to how I see through a viewfinder today. She has been very generous, kind, and understanding of my needs during our discussions. Overall, it has been a rewarding experience with possibilities of collaboration in the longer term.

Daura Campos is a gifted artist and an organized instructor who creates a learning environment that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and growth. I have taken several of her online classes, and in each class I have been challenged to push the boundaries of my alternative photographic practice. She belongs to an exciting movement of experimental image-makers who treat film and photographs as materials to be altered and reimagined. She dares you to rip, paint, scratch, bleach, dye, and collage materials as an act of deconstruction and reconstruction. The ecological awareness and spirit of risk-taking that defines her work inspires me to take chances and explore my practice more deeply.

I’ve been following Daura’s work for quite some time and was really 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 prior experience. What I loved most was how generous she was in sharing her processes, tips, and insights, always remaining open to dialogue. The interaction among the participants was also incredibly enriching, creating a relaxed and collaborative atmosphere. By the end, we were able to put everything we’d learned into practice, and seeing the results take shape was simply thrilling. A wonderful experience from start to finish!

I took part in the workshop, and it was a great experience! I loved learning about the processes of working on negatives; Daura was an excellent instructor who knew exactly how to guide us and share her knowledge. I was very happy with the result and excited about the various possibilities this technique offers.

The workshop was incredible, as was the way Daura shared her knowledge. There was a wealth of information for those just starting out in the world of negative interventions; it was truly valuable. I am grateful to her for sharing this with us; it is fascinating research!

I really enjoyed the workshop. Daura was attentive and explained the process intuitively, which encouraged us to explore and play around with the experiment. I’m usually a bit shy about sharing my photographic results, but she put me completely at ease. It was great to learn about the concept, and I’ll definitely keep exploring my negatives. I found it interesting to see how this practice can give new meaning to photos I hadn’t liked before, while also revealing new perspectives on the ones I already appreciated.

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.

The workshop expanded my perception of what is possible with analog photography. Working on 35mm film showed me that the process can go beyond the already wonderful act of capturing a memory and developing the image. It is also a way to play, to give new meaning to, and to transform something that seemed already finished. For someone like me—who finds beauty precisely in the unpredictability of analog photography—these experiments made the process even more interesting. The workshop was fun, relaxed, and highly inspiring, even for those who, like me, treat photography merely as a hobby. Daura’s teaching style is excellent, and the group shared such powerful moments of connection that I even walked away with new friends. I highly recommend it!

Participating in the workshop was my first hands-on experience with negative interventions, and it was simply fascinating. Daura Campos has an incredible talent for simplifying her experimental techniques and making them truly captivating. The digitized result of the work we created together, along with the kit for future projects, was an exceptional finishing touch. An unmissable experience for any analog photography lover!

Learning the basics of alternative processes with Daura has been a greatly educational and enriching experience. Interacting with her about the how, why, and what of photography has added invaluably to how I see through a viewfinder today. She has been very generous, kind, and understanding of my needs during our discussions. Overall, it has been a rewarding experience with possibilities of collaboration in the longer term.

Daura Campos is a gifted artist and an organized instructor who creates a learning environment that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and growth. I have taken several of her online classes, and in each class I have been challenged to push the boundaries of my alternative photographic practice. She belongs to an exciting movement of experimental image-makers who treat film and photographs as materials to be altered and reimagined. She dares you to rip, paint, scratch, bleach, dye, and collage materials as an act of deconstruction and reconstruction. The ecological awareness and spirit of risk-taking that defines her work inspires me to take chances and explore my practice more deeply.