Rental Darkroom for Black&White and Color Printing

The technology in darkrooms has not changed lately. In fact, it has not changed that much even from the invention of photography in the mid-1800's. Because of its simplicity, there is less room for technical frustrations and more room for the simple joys of creating your prints with your own hands. In the darkroom, you can explore your creativity and utilize all your senses including your memories. Darkroom work is stimulating and both physically and intellectually.

From its initial conception, comfort has always been the main idea behind our darkroom. Darkroom work can often entail a long and intense process. Therefore, we wanted to provide a working environment that is spacious, not crowded, and well organized so that photographers can work comfortably even during lengthy sessions. The darkroom has been constructed by hand with forethought and consideration for detail.

The room, which is 13x24 ft., is equally divided into B&W and color darkrooms. Each darkroom is equipped with 5 enlargers. Negatives from 35 mm to 4x5 can be printed. The 8ft. sink accommodates up to 20x24 trays. The color darkroom is equipped with a modern 20" table-top processor to ensure smooth operation and consistent processing. Both rooms are well ventilated with a powerful exhaust fan extracting fumes from chemicals.

In addition, our studio is equipped with a 30x48 UV exposure unit for printing historical processes such as Platinum/Palladium, Gum Bichromate, and Van Dyke. We periodically offer printing occasions for those who are lured to the beauty of these historical processes.

The work space has two sinks dedicated to processing and washing prints. The work space also has a 20x24 archival print washer, an 11" wide RC print dryer, drying screens for drying fiber base paper, and an 18x22 drymount press for flattening prints.

The darkroom is not just a place where you produce your work, but also where you can meet a diverse group of people who share the same interest. We also organize informal critiques on a regular basis where you can exchange images and ideas with other photographers from diverse backgrounds.

Schedule & Rates for B&W & Color Darkroom: Spring '08

Darkroom Hours for Historical Processes (Alternative/Non-silver Processes)

Platinum/Palladium Printing Session

– May 3rd, 12 noon - 5 pm –

• The session costs $50 including all the equipment and chemicals except sensitizer and paper.
• Participants are responsible for bringing their own sensitizer kit and selection of paper.
• A sensitizer kit and some selection of paper can be purchased with advanced notice.

Please contact us for more details and reservation.