# Light captured

> An interactive photography workshop with a short talk and photo walk

- Website: https://light-captured.wasmer.app
- Category: Other
- Launched on RankRoot: 2026-10-22
- Visitors sent by RankRoot: 0
- Show HN discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50198593

## About

Light, Captured is an interactive photography workshop that combines a short talk with a photo walk. It covers the mechanics of cameras, the darkroom process, exposure, and practical phone photography. Participants can also create private photo galleries to share and review pictures together after the walk.

## Who it's for

Photography enthusiasts and participants of the Light, Captured workshop.

## Use cases

- Learning the history and science of cameras and darkrooms
- Understanding lens, focal length, shutter, and exposure trade-offs
- Participating in a guided photo walk
- Creating private photo galleries for groups to upload and view pictures

## Features

- Short talk covering camera obscura, sensors, film, and darkroom processes
- Photo walk with a live gallery platform
- Private gallery creation with secret invite links and manage links
- Photo upload deadlines and presenter mode for group reveals

## FAQ

### What is Light, Captured?

Light, Captured is an interactive workshop on photography that includes a short talk and a photo walk.

### What topics does the workshop cover?

It covers how pictures are recorded from dark boxes to digital sensors, camera lenses, focal lengths, shutter speeds, exposure trade-offs, and the darkroom development process.

### Can I create a private photo gallery for a group?

Yes, anyone can create a private gallery to get a secret invite link for participants and a manage link to control deadlines and photo reveals.

### How do private galleries work?

Participants upload their photos using an invite link, and the images stay hidden until a set deadline when the group opens the gallery together.


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