We Pour. You Print.
Join us for open darkroom hours on select Wednesdays from 6-10PM. $35 includes four-hours of darkroom time and use of all of the PDR facilities (darkroom printing, film processing, and scanning). We’ll pour the chemicals and provide the enlargers; you print (or process + scan!) your hearts out! (Note: Our film processing and darkroom facilities are set-up for the black-and-white silver gelatin process only. Our scanners are capable of digitizing color negative and positive film, but we cannot process or produce darkroom prints of color film on-site.)
While we rent the facilities with the understanding that attendees are proficient in the various analog processes, we’ll have a couple PDR members on site to help you get situated, support you with facilities questions, and make sure you have the tools you need from the space. We also invite any and all community members to stop by during these hours to check out the facilities, peruse a photo book or two, and hang with our team. We’re a friendly lot and would love to geek out with you!
What We Provide:
All the equipment necessary to process b&w film and create darkroom prints (our enlargers accommodate formats as large as 5x7)
Four PCs with Adobe Suites
Scanners (Epson v750, Imacon Flextight) for C-41, b&w, and E-6 film (up to 4x5).
Photo books, good vibes, and plenty of nerdy analog conversation.
What You'll Need to Bring With You:
A working knowledge of the facilities you plan to use (darkroom, film processing lab, or film scanners)
Photo Paper - RC or Fiber
Negative Sleeves
Print Boxes or Sleeves
Thumb Drive/Hard Drive to Store Your Digital Scans