1&1 – Medium Format with Hasselblad (4-Hour Private Session)

Experience the legendary feel of shooting on a Hasselblad medium format camera in this private 1&1 session at Berlin Photo Studio. Whether you’re new to film or ready to upgrade your workflow, this session gives you the technical foundation and creative confidence to work with one of the most iconic camera systems in photography.

Over 4 hours, you’ll be guided through the essentials of handling, metering, composing, and shooting with a Hasselblad 500-series (or equivalent) camera. You’ll learn how to load 120 film, use the waist-level finder, compose square format images, and shoot with intention—roll included.

Ideal for photographers curious about medium format, or anyone looking to deepen their analog experience with a more deliberate, tactile workflow.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ How medium format differs from 35mm

✔ Loading and advancing 120 film

✔ Metering and exposure for medium format

✔ Framing and composing in square format

✔ Focusing techniques and depth of field in MF

✔ Shooting styles: portrait, still life, environmental scenes

✔ Tips for shooting fewer frames with more intention

What’s Included:

• 4-hour private session (1 person only)

• Hasselblad camera + 120 black & white film roll included

• Shooting time in studio or nearby outdoor location

• Introduction to the MF workflow and approach

• Option to add scanning & development (discounted)

Who It’s For:

• 35mm shooters curious about the medium format world

• Creatives looking to slow down their practice

• Photographers building toward portrait, still life, or fine art work

• Beginners who want to learn by doing—not just watching

Location:

📍 Berlin Photo Studio – Nazarethkirchstraße 41, 13347 Berlin

🌳 Outdoor shooting nearby (weather permitting)