PhotoSynthesis

08/27/2026

This is the Hockanum River, which flows just feet from our studio. Its name is derived from the Algonquin language and translates as "hooked-shaped river." It's been the Hockanum River longer than I've been alive, longer than this business has existed, longer than this old building has been around, and longer than Europeans have inhabited this land. That doesn't matter, though. By executive order, I declare that the Hockanum River shall now be called the "PhotoSynthesis River." Just because I feel like it.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day, everyone! We are closed today. Have a good holiday and please try to end the weekend with the same number of fingers that you start with.

06/23/2026

Thank you to those who participated in our Summer Solstice Wet Cyanotype Workshop on Saturday with Jessica Somers, complete with a blue-themed happy hour.

06/19/2026

It's not too late to sign up for tomorrow's Wet Cyanotypes workshop here at PhotoSynthesis with Jessica Somers. Come celebrate the solstice with us as we experiment with all kinds of pigments, spices, and botanicals to make beautiful pieces of blue art. Just to make it more fun, we're adding a blue-themed happy hour.

June 20, 3–7 PM.
$150. Discounts for our members.

Follow the link to register.

1-Day Class Saturday, June 20, 2026: 3pm–7pm Come celebrate the Summer Solstice with a social afternoon of cocktails and art! Also known as the blueprint or ferroprussiate process…

06/13/2026

Take a look at our current exhibition—"Outside the Box: Cameraless Photography," juried by Dale Rio. Come see it in person if you can. On view until July 11.

06/08/2026

Join us for a summer solstice celebration! Learn the wet cyanotype process in this half-day, relaxed workshop. We'll wrap up the evening with a blue-themed social hour.

Follow the link for details and to register.

1-Day Class Saturday, June 20, 2026: 3pm–7pm Come celebrate the Summer Solstice with a social afternoon of cocktails and art! Also known as the blueprint or ferroprussiate process…

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our awards recipients for Outside the Box: Cameraless Photography.

06/01/2026

Thank you to those folks that came to the opening reception of "Outside the Box: Cameraless Photography" on Saturday. More photos to come.

05/30/2026

Join us tonight for the opening of "Outside the Box: Cameraless Photography." Artists from 15 states and the UK are showing work made with light, chemistry, and concept, but without cameras.

04/29/2026

Stop by tomorrow evening for the reception for "Shifting Perspectives," an exhibition by the graduating UConn BFA photography students.