Load 120
Understand backing paper, film inserts and careful loading.
120 FILM · SQUARE FRAME
Slow down inside the square.
Learn the practical rhythm of a Hasselblad medium-format camera—from 120 loading and waist-level viewing to exposure and deliberate composition.
Why learn this?
The process changes how you understand the photograph.
Medium format changes more than negative size. A waist-level finder, square frame, limited exposures and manual operation encourage a slower relationship with subject, light and timing.
This guide prepares you for the session. The live product page remains the source for current booking options, availability, inclusions and price.
Inside the workshop
Four connected stages.
Read the camera
Work with the waist-level finder, lens controls and mechanical sequence.
Measure light
Connect ISO, shutter speed and aperture to the intended negative.
Compose & expose
Use the square frame deliberately and finish the roll without rushing.
Who it is for
Begin where you are.
- 35mm photographers moving into 120
- Portrait photographers curious about square composition
- Beginners who want guided camera handling
- Private pairs or small groups
Choose the format
Book the standard session—or ask us to build another one.
Individual, couple or listed option
Use the live workshop product for the currently available formats. Private workshops without a fixed date are scheduled with you after purchase.
Company or larger private group
Group size changes teaching time, materials, equipment and capacity. Tell us the participant count, preferred date, language and desired outcome for a tailored quotation.
Before booking
Questions that matter.
Do I need to own a Hasselblad?
The live product explains the current equipment arrangement. Ask before booking if you plan to bring a particular camera.
How many photographs are on a 120 roll?
It depends on the camera and frame format. A 6×6 camera commonly produces fewer, larger frames than 35mm.
Is film development part of the session?
Check the current product options and inclusions. Development and scanning requirements should be confirmed before booking.
Can this become a company portrait activity?
Potentially, yes. Tell us the group size, intended outcome and available time so we can assess a workable format.
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