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One of the best things about film photography is that the creative process doesn't end in the camera. Processing your images in a darkroom is not only great fun, but it also allows you to exercise complete creative control over the final look of your image.
We cover some of the essentials needed to set up a darkroom in our beginner's guide and have also developed a series of short animations which cover essential darkroom equipment, darkroom safety tips as well as how an enlarger works.
Below, we cov...
Welcome to the ILFORD PHOTO community
Whether you are an avid film user, a seasoned professional, or somebody who just loves black and white film There is something for everybody in our #ilfordfilm community.
Educational content from beginner’s guides through to advanced techniques.
Educational content from beginner’s guides through to advanced techniques.
Be inspired as we showcase the power and potential of black & white film photography
In our gallery you can share your images an...
Lina Bessonova is a passionate film photographer and darkroom printer. She shares her love of photography and printing on her popular YouTube channel as well as through workshops and lectures. One of her recent videos shows how easy setting up a darkroom can be in a small space.
BACKGROUND
SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE IMAGE / PRINT SHOT ON ILFORD FILM AND TELL US WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU?
This image is from my very first roll of 120 film (Delta 100). The other 11 frames are average beginner pictures which make one h...
Infamous on Twitter for his enjoyment of biscuits as well as being a well known name in the film photography community, this week we talk to Sandeep Sumal for our 22nd interview in this series.
Background
Share your favourite image / print shot on ILFORD film and tell us what it means to you?
This shot was taken in Covent Garden, London back in 2016. I had just recently started my film photography hobby. It was an art installation and it was there over the Christmas period. My early photos were a r...
Nashville born Joseph Patrick or Photojojo was nominated by Laura E Partain back in October of 2020. Known for his creative shot choices and great use of light, we're excited to find out more about him.
Section 1 - Background
Share your favourite image / print shot on ILFORD film and tell us what it means to you?
This is one of my favorite shots. Here it was a combination of a few things coming together perfectly to create an image that perfectly aligned with my vision. The model is a friend I met the ye...
Meet Lindsey Campbell, the SHE manager at HARMAN Technology and our 17th featured guest in the 'Behind The Film' interview series.
WHO ARE YOU? WHAT’S YOUR JOB TITLE HARMAN TECHNOLOGY AND HOW LONG HAVE YOU WORKED HERE?
I’m Lindsey – the SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Manager. I came to HARMAN in 2020, just before the pandemic hit, so have been here for four years.
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR DAY TO DAY ROLE.
It’s something of a cliché, but every day really is different. There are day-to-d...
Our second Community Focus highlights Lakeside Darkroom, a London-based community interest company with a strong feminist ethos. Keep reading to explore their facilities and what they have to offer!
Section 1 - Background
Let’s start easy. Tell us A little about the darkroom, what it’s called and how it started.
Lakeside Darkroom (LKSD) is a Community Interest Company (CIC) with a strong feminist ethos. Established in August 2022, its primary aim is to provide a safe, welcoming, and empowering space ...