![Photography Department](/sites/default/files/styles/1200x508/public/images/2019-06/photoheader-6-2019psd.jpg?itok=2VD9ia31&h=d7540d4c)
Photography At Waubonsee
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![Traditional Facilities](https://www.waubonsee.edu/sites/default/files/styles/415x234/public/images/2021-09/Traditional%20Facilities.jpg?itok=6A_mRadV)
Our newly remodeled traditional lab consists of a film loading room, film processing area and one large open darkroom. In the darkroom there are 12 Beseler enlargers and a custom sink with a large drum washer. In the classroom students have access to mounting equipment, mat cutting, and editing tools, as well as a large vent hood for toning or using spray adhesive. Traditional film cameras (35mm to 4x5 film formats) are also available to check out for FREE on a week to week basis.
![Digital Photography Lab](https://www.waubonsee.edu/sites/default/files/styles/415x234/public/images/2018-09/digital_photo_lab.jpg?itok=GrUAIXuo)
The digital lab consists of 24 MacPro work stations and 5 Macbook Pros which are all equipped with the latest Adobe CC software. Also available in the lab is a Imacon large format scanner, 5 Epson 17" wide, P5000 large format printers, and a Epson 4880 Piezio (B&W) printer. The students have the tools to make and use custom paper profiles, and are able to check out a variety of digital cameras and lenses for FREE on a weekly basis. Students can also print their work on a large scale using one of two Epson 44" wide printers, an Epson 9800 or an Epson P10000 for a small fee.
![Photo Lighting Studio](https://www.waubonsee.edu/sites/default/files/styles/415x234/public/images/2018-09/lighting_studio_photo.jpg?itok=kJ8pialg)
The lighting studio consists of a single open area, with the equipment room inside containing a multitude of grip equipment (stands, light modifiers, light meters, etc.). For lighting, students use Speedotron, Mole-Richardson, Travelights, and Smith-Victor lighting equipment. We also have location kits (strobes, LEDs, and tungsten lights) that students can check out on a weekly basis for FREE.