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The Light Factory Photo Arts Center
700 N Tryon St VAPA, Charlotte, NC 28202
Photography institute teaching classes and hosting workshops, plus presenting exhibits.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of The Light Factory Photo Arts Center, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Classes & workshops 12 mentions
“They have wonderful classes and workshops, a gallery, and you can even rent studio space from them!”
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Darkroom 2 mentions
“They have a wide variety--from beginner classes with basic dSLR to traditional darkroom and alt processing.”
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from the business listing
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listed on their own site
Film developing at The Light Factory Photo Arts Center
What we could verify about how film is handled here. Blank lines mean the shop hasn't published it — not that the answer is no.
| Developed in-house | Not stated on their site |
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| Scanners | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Negatives returned | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest developing price found | No price published |
Brands mentioned at The Light Factory Photo Arts Center
Photographic brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews. Stock moves — call before making a trip for a specific body or lens.
What customers say
I've been a huge fan of this place for the last 15 years. Amazing exhibits by real heavy hitters national and international--but they still make room for an annual show of their members' work (which contains a lot of great local work) and the occasional short run student show.
Charlotte's home for photography! They have wonderful classes and workshops, a gallery, and you can even rent studio space from them!
My 2nd visit in about 2 years. I had never been to a photo art show, until this, so cannot compare. It was very interesting.
Great space and even better people! Can't wait to take a class here. They also have wonderful photography exhibitions.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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