f8. A celebration of analog photography.
25th- 27th April 2025
Discover the remarkable work of street photographer Vivian Maier, whose talent came to light after her photographs were found in a Chicago storage locker in 2007. Within a year, her images captivated the worldāleading to global exhibitions, a devoted international following, and an Oscar-nominated documentary.
Hailey Moody curates this rare, noncommercial exhibition and offers a unique, immersive experience. It features Maierās original black-and-white prints, vintage photos, rarely seen images, and darkroom artifactsāoffering a personal look into her creative process.
With multi-projections, transparencies, and interactive selfie spots, the show goes beyond traditional displays to inspire and educate photographers and the public alikeāhonoring the legacy of a true photographic icon.
FridayāSunday
25thā27th April 2025
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Historic Downtown Panama City
The Light Room
Enjoy unique shooting opportunities, guest speakers, darkroom demos, and camera giveaways. Participate in workshops, discussions, and a special event for Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, thereās something for everyone!
f8 is free to attend. Pre-Register for an opportunity to win a vintage camera kit!
Collaborate. Learn. Create.
Schedule
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Gallery Open: 11:00 AM ā 10:00 PM
Walkabout: Local area ā 7:30 PM -
Gallery Open: 11:00 AM ā 10:00 PM
Demos & Talks: 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Walkabouts: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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11 AM - 4 PM Open gallery & live demos for Worldwide pinhole photography day
The Light Room is dedicated to the art of photography! We offer a gallery, studio rental space, photography classes for all levels of learners, and a darkroom for you to enjoy.
Hosted by The Lightroom
Photo taken by Arthur Waldrop
In collaboration with Redfish Film Fest
Redfish is a documentary film festival in Historic Downtown Panama City, Florida.
f8 was created to celebrate analog, film, and alternative process photography, bringing it back to the forefront while honoring traditional techniques and embracing the future. This event is made possible by a dedicated collaboration of photography enthusiasts and volunteers.
f8 and be there is here because of a collaboration with our friends and cohosts at Historic Downtown Panama City Improvement Board, Public Eye Soar, The Light Room, and The Red Fish Film Festival.
Plus many, many volunteers and helpers, in no particular order š Hailey, Sarah, Kasey, Emily, Misty, Madison, Kristen, Chris, Mark, Margaret, JD, Cindy, Lorraine, Bonnie, Sharon, Teri, Darrel, Leta, and someone Iām forgetting for sure, Thanks & thanks again,
Frank