| California Unseen – Opening ReceptionOn Friday, February 6th, join us to celebrate the opening reception of CALIFORNIA UNSEEN; Along the Hills of the Central Valley. Opening reception for CALIFORNIA UNSEEN When: Friday, February 6th, 6-9pm Where: Oakland Photo Workshop, 312 8th St., Oakland CA 94607 The California Central Valley is a place of beauty and complexity, a land of contrast undergoing rapid changes: a housing frenzy, a cycle of droughts and floods, vibrant yet struggling migrant communities, and immense fields, all surrounded by stunning, natural beauty. This exhibition follows six photographers working in film and one ceramic artist as they explore and interpret this region.Featuring the work of Michael Behlen, Noah Gottesman, Stephen Johnson, Claire Maen, Ryan McIntosh, Steve Molnar, and William Peterson. This exhibition will be on view through March 22nd, 2026. Thank you to the Leonian Foundation for exhibition support! March Workshop Registration We have a variety of workshops coming up, and registration for all MARCH workshops open today, February 1st! In these upcoming workshops you can learn how to:Process and print your own black & white film with Jyoti LigginMake luminograms with Brenna Hansen Create your own photo zines with Jaya BhatAssess and make minor repairs to your camera with Philip Krayna (aka “Dr. Philm”)Print cyanotype photographs and photograms with Brenna HansenWe also still have openings in this 4-week workshop starting February 12th:Intro to Digital Photography – Learn the basics of your camera & Lightroom with Kelly Sullivan Sign Up or Learn More at EBPCO.org/workshops Winter Group Critique SessionWith Ellen Shershow & Bob Shonkoff Thursday, Feb 12th 6-8:30pm Join us at Oakland Photo Workshop to discuss your photo projects and works in progress. This session is open to EBPCO members only. Learn more or sign up at ebpco.org/workshops The Image Flow Photo of the Month Exhibition The Image Flow is proud to share year three of our Photo of the Month Photography Competition. In 2025, we had the pleasure of reviewing hundreds of entries from photographers worldwide. This exhibition showcases the winning images and honorable mentions from each month, offering a glimpse into the diversity of our participants. In 2025, we offered a dozen themes, and our community brought the talent! Each month contained its own creative challenge, from Nightlife to The Decisive Moment. Photographers responded in exciting and surprising ways, and we are happy to share the selections that wowed us most. The Image Flow has carefully curated this collection to celebrate the creativity, passion, and technical skill that our winners have demonstrated. Each image tells a story, capturing moments that reflect personal journeys and unique perspectives. Join us in celebrating these 36 extraordinary photographs and the photographers behind them. THE IMAGE FLOW PHOTO OF THE MONTH EXHIBITION Exhibition Dates: February 2 – March 13, 2026 Opening Reception: Saturday, February 7, 2026 – 5-7pm The Image Flow is located at 328 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, San Anselmo, CA 94960 EBPCO February Photo walk EBPCO’s next photo walk is happening at 1pm on the *second* Sunday, February 8th. Bring any camera you like, and be prepared to wander and shoot for up to an hour.This month’s meeting location is Underdog Film Lab, located at 1625 16th Street, in West Oakland. We’ll gather between 12:30-1pm, and take off on our walk around 1:15. We’ll walk around the neighborhood, and most likely end up at Prescott Market. EBPCO’s bimonthly photo walks are a great way to connect with other photographers while exploring and photographing an interesting Oakland location.Our photo walks are free and OPEN TO ALL! Bring your camera(s) and your creativity. All cameras welcome, including phones. Welcome F-Stop Circle Members! We value our whole Bay Area photo community, and we are all fortunate that these EBPCO members have joined the F-Stop donor circle. F-Stoppers are committed to EBPCO’s future and will have an active hand in guiding our community forward. Let’s give a big thank you to the following members. If you want to join the circle, we’d love to have you! Click here for more info. Arvian HeidirBill HofmannBob ShonkoffDouglas StinsonDavid BaylessSteve BaumShershow Studios Eric AhrendtIrene ImfeldJenny SampsonJohn SampsonJim BreedenJoan BrenchleyKhawer KhanMaría Ochoa PhDMike AcarPhillip R. MineartStuart GunnKendra LuckDaniel Bau (in recognition of Brian Brooks’s contribution to Bay Area photography) Thank you to these sponsors who provided matching donations Heliocentric AF Marsha and Ralph Guggenheim Underdog Film Lab Donate to EBPCO Today! Eminent Photographer Birthdays in February: Vivian Maier February 1, 1926Manuel Álvarez Bravo February 4, 1902Henry Fox Talbot February 11, 1800Duane Michals February 18, 1932Ansel Adams February 20, 1902 |
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