Shop Archive
Spirit Photography
Price range: $25.00 through $30.00
A 1-Day Class
Friday, October 16th
6:30pm–8:30pm
Ages 16+
A Photography Class for Ages 16+
Step into the mysterious world of spirit photography in this immersive, hands-on large format photography workshop.
Together, we’ll uncover the fascinating history of 19th-century portraiture and the rise of “ghostly” imagery that captivated audiences of the era. Through guided instruction, participants will experiment with the very techniques that gave spirit photography its uncanny allure—pre-exposing spectral figures onto paper film and mastering the use of an 8×10 large format camera.
In addition to creating hauntingly beautiful portraits, you’ll gain a solid introduction to large format photography, darkroom processes, and the artistry behind historical photographic methods.
To heighten the atmosphere, participants are invited to come dressed in period-inspired costumes—perfect for adding an extra layer of authenticity (and spookiness!) to your images. Everyone will leave with a collection of one-of-a-kind spectral portraits, along with new technical skills and a richer appreciation of photography’s haunted past.
Example Image by Sara Kow-Falcone
Supplies are included.
Please call or email info@cepagallery.org if you have questions.
Workshop Location
CEPA Learning Center
Limited Availability
This class is limited to 10 participants.
Dates & Times
Friday, October 16th
6:30pm–8:30pm
Join CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
Learn about CEPA Membership »
Additional Information
| Register for the Class: | Individual: $30.00, CEPA Member: $25.00 |
|---|
Meet the Teaching Artist
Meet the Teaching Artist
Nate Ely has a BA in Cinema and Photography from Binghamton University, and an MFA from SUNY at Buffalo. Nate has been working in the darkroom since 2007 and has introduced hundreds of students to the magic of analog photography since he began teaching in 2017.
Although interested in many different facets of photography, the particular focus of his work is in traditional/experimental photography. He is interested in modes of photography that have all but vanished from our daily experience of cameras, as a means to reconnect students with the history and phenomena of photography.
You may also like…
-
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Membership
Price range: $25.00 through $300.00Join CEPA Gallery today and become a member of one of the most dynamic arts organizations in Western New York.
Membership is the best way to stay informed about upcoming exhibits, special events, classes, and other activities at CEPA Gallery. It’s also the best way to support our mission and the amazing work we do for the Greater Buffalo community!
Join today and enjoy a number of member benefits, including:
- Inclusion in mailing list (email newsletter and mailings)
- Opportunity to participate in the Annual Members’ Exhibits and win an annual solo Exhibition Award
- Access to the CEPA photography archive and reference library
Membership Levels
Student Membership | $25
High school, college, and graduate students are eligible for this membership level.- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
- Discounts on workshops
- Free portfolio review with CEPA staff
Individual Membership | $40
An Individual Membership is a popular choice for anyone with an affinity for photography.- >Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
- Discounts on workshops
- Free portfolio review with CEPA staff member
Lab Membership | $75
Great value! A Lab Membership is ideal for a photographer who would like to use our facilities and receive complementary darkroom, digital, and (lighting) studio time.- 12 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time
- One free hour of instruction or free portfolio review with CEPA staff member
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Family Membership | $100
Perfect for a family of art lovers and lifelong learner! A Family Membership covers up to four members of a household.- 12 hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time
- 25% off one workshop or summer camp for an individual in the household
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
Arts Professional Membership | $150
Seasoned photographers love the Arts Professional Membership. More complimentary facilities time than the Lab Membership and other exclusive perks.- 24 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time
- One free hour of instruction
- One free portfolio review with a CEPA staff member
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
- 6 hours of free photography studio
- 25% off one workshop or one summer camp for an individual
Collector Membership | $300
Unparalleled exclusive access to our facilities and a discount on purchases from our online art collection, as well as mechandise.- Private curator tour for up to 2 exhibits per year
- 6 hours of free photography studio time
- 24 Hours of free Lab (Darkroom/Digital) time
- >One free hour of instruction
- One free portfolio review with a CEPA staff member
- Discounts on workshops
- Discounted rates for darkroom, digital lab and photo studio
- A $125 credit towards the purchase of a photograph on our Art Collection tab: https://www.cepagallery.org/shop/art-collection/
Related products
-
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Cyanotype Holiday Cards
Price range: $10.00 through $15.00A 1-Day Class
Saturday, December 12th
10:00am–12:00pm
Ages 13+A Photography Class for Ages 13+
Looking for the perfect holiday activity? Join us on December 12th to make your very own Cyanotype Holiday Card!
What is a cyanotype?
Cyanotype is an early non-toxic, beginner-friendly, family-fun form of analog photography. The process uses UV light or the Sun, and water to create a permanent, characteristically blue handmade print.
Supplies are included.
Please call or email info@cepagallery.org if you have questions.
Workshop Location
CEPA Learning Center
Limited Availability
This class is limited to 10 participants.
Dates & Times
Saturday, December 12th
10:00am–12:00pmJoin CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
Learn about CEPA Membership » -
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Photo Walk at Richardson Olmsted Campus
Price range: $40.00 through $60.00Saturday, October 10th
12:30pm – 3:30pm
Ages 16+Join CEPA for a photo walk at the Richardson Olmsted Campus!
This is a unique opportunity to explore and document the historic buildings of the Richardson Olmsted Campus before redevelopment plans commence.
The Richardson Olmsted Campus in Buffalo, New York, United States, is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. The site was designed by the American architect Henry Hobson Richardson in concert with the famed landscape team of Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the late 1800s, incorporating a system of treatment for people with mental illness developed by Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride known as the Kirkbride Plan.
Over the years, as mental health treatment changed and resources were diverted, the buildings and grounds slowly deteriorated. By 1974, the last patients were removed from the historic wards. On June 24, 1986, the former Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane was added to the National Historic Landmark registry. In 2006, the Richardson Center Corporation was formed to restore the buildings.
Today, the Richardson Olmsted Campus is being converted, beginning with the now open Hotel Richardson within the Towers Building and two flanking buildings (about one-third of the Campus).
Future plans for the site include the construction of a new museum in Buffalo’s cultural corridor, known as the Lipsey Architecture Center Buffalo. The museum will focus on the city’s rich architectural history and collection of now-preserved buildings.
Please call or email info@cepagallery.org if you have questions.
Location
Richardson Olmsted Campus
Limited Availability
This class is limited to 14 participants. No more than 2 orders per customer.
Dates & Times
Saturday, October 10th
12:30pm – 3:30pmJoin CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
Learn about CEPA Membership » -
This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Fall Foliage Photowalk at Griffis Sculpture Park
Price range: $20.00 through $25.00Saturday, October 17th 2026
3:00pm– 6:30pm
Ages 13+Experience the beauty of autumn through your lens at our Fall Foliage Photowalk at Griffis Sculpture Park, offered in collaboration with CEPA.
Join fellow photographers, artists, and nature enthusiasts for a docent led photographic exploration of one of Western New York’s most inspiring landscapes. As vibrant fall colors surround the park’s monumental sculptures, you’ll have the opportunity to capture the unique interplay of art, light, texture, and seasonal scenery.
Bring your camera or smartphone, comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and a sense of curiosity.
Following the photowalk, participants are invited to stay and experience NIGHT LIGHTS at Griffis Sculpture Park, where the landscape and sculptures are dramatically transformed after dark. Admission to NIGHT LIGHTS is included with your Photowalk ticket.Come for the fall colors. Stay to see the park in an entirely different light.
Location
Griffis Sculpture Park
6902 Mill Valley Rd
East Otto, NY 14729Date & Time
Saturday, October 17th
3:30pm – 6:30pmJoin CEPA Today and Save!
Membership starts as low as $40/year for individuals—and even lower for students at only $25/year!
Learn about CEPA Membership »