SLC Darkroom

A private darkroom located in the heart of Salt Lake City. Offering black and white printing workshops, film developing workshops, and private darkroom rentals.

SLC Darkroom: Black And White film developing and Printing Workshops

Learn to develop your film and make your own black and white darkroom prints! Whether you're a beginner or experienced film photographer, this hands-on experience is perfect for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the art and science of photography. Under my guidance, you'll learn the film developing and darkroom basics and create beautiful archival prints from your own negatives. Learn more and sign up below!

Workshops are 3-4 hours long and held in Salt Lake City, UT.

Starting at $125/person.

For those who already know how to print, private sessions are available. Please send me a message with what you are trying to accomplish in the darkroom. We can work out details/pricing then I will assist in immortalizing your vision on photographic paper.

  • Chemistry Basics: The basic chemical process behind black and white printing as well as darkroom safety.

    Printing Techniques: The basic process of making a black and white print, including exposure control and operating the enlarger. As well as advanced techniques such as dodging/burning, and split-filter printing.

    Archival process: Steps necessary for properly washing and creating a final archival print.

  • Requirements:

    Previously shot and processed Black and white negatives in any of the following formats: 35mm, 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, & 6x9

    Darkroom paper of your choosing.

    ***I strongly recommend Ilford Multigrade FB Classic Glossy Paper in 8x10 to start out. https://www.freestylephoto.biz/1171972-Ilford-Multigrade-Classic-FB-F1K-Glossy-8x10-25-Sheets

    My darkroom can accommodate the following print sizes currently: 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 11x14, & 16x20

  • Lith printing

    Solarization

    Print toning

  • Weather you just know the basics and want to make a few prints, or want to make some gallery worthy fine art masterpieces I can help guide you through the process.

    My darkroom can support printing B&W enlargements from negatives in the following formats, 35mm, 35mm full frame with sprockets, 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9, & 4x5. With the ability to print as large as 16x20in. Prints are made in an archival process and fiber is the recommended paper.

    I have two Beseler 23c’s for 35mm and medium formats, and a Beseler 45 for 4x5. I can support up to 6 people in the darkroom, with two printing at any one time. I have Saunders easels in 8x10, 11x14, & 16x20 size. As well as a variety of 8x10 speed easels.

    Washing is done in an archival process. Prints can be picked up after dry, typically the next day.

    Standard Ilford paper chemistry will be available and will be replenished as needed. Bring your own paper.

    Private sessions start at $125. Send me a message to book and talk further!