Picture the scene. You've wanted to learn how to get started with film photography for AGES ✨📸🎞️ but you're nervous because you're a beginner and keep putting it off. 🤔
Or, you've got frustrated when you've tried in the past, because the images that came back were disappointing.😭 So you chucked the camera in a drawer in a grump and it's been gathering dust ever since (or making you feel guilty every time you catch sight of it).
You love the look and feel of film 😍 and you've realised you don't want to waste loads (more) money and time, trying to grapple with it on your own, or scrolling through hours of YouTube videos.
Don't worry. Now you know me! (Rachel) *waves hello* 👩🏫
I'm an ILFORD film & darkroom educator and this is precisely what I specialise in! 😎
There are absolutely no 'stupid questions' and I'm pretty sure I've seen, heard, or made all of the mistakes by now 🤦♀️ so that you don't have to. 🥳
So... what happens during a full day (6hr) 'Shoot and Process' Workshop with me?
Here's what you'll learn:
How to:
📸 Decide what kind of camera & film to use (and why)
📸 Physically load, set and properly USE a film camera
📸 Mix your own chemistry and choose the right recipes
📸 Use a daylight tank and dark bag to process by hand
📸 Put these lifelong skills into practice so you can ALSO improve your digital photography skills as a result
Sounds good right?
Click the 🔗 in bio NOW to choose the workshop & date that works for you and stop struggling on your own!
Any questions, reach out and let me know 😎
My darkroom is based in Liverpool, UK and I work with people all over the world so get in touch!
Ever wondered what kind of cameras you might learn how to use on a workshop with me?
Or what I use to capture events & weddings on film?
Here's a little chance to meet a couple of them!
A little #behindthescenes as I get set up for creating some Vintage Portraits with my hand built Instant Box Camera / Darkroom!
I'll be shooting on photographic paper to create large format paper negatives and teaching people a little about how chemistry and light tell a story and produce a photograph.
History in action!
P.s. Let me know if you'd like to have your own vintage portrait taken on paper!
Take a look around the Little Vintage Photography Darkroom with me! 📸🎞️✨INFO BELOW 👇
Did you know YOU can hire and use it too?!
Whether you're visiting Merseyside for the day from further afield...
Or would like to take up a 6 month membership (£10 p/m)... (extra bonuses included in membership! - see below👇)
There's everything here you'll need to get printing in the darkroom so you can save MASSES of time, money and space!
Simply go to my website & click on 'Darkroom' 🔗 in bio
Current Rates:
📸One-off (Non-member) Day Hire = £16.50 p/h (10-4pm)
📸Darkroom (with Membership) Hire = £11.60 p/h (10-4pm)
Darkroom Membership is just £10 per month and includes:
✨Discounted hire of full multi-format B&W Darkroom
✨Virtual Film Development Parties
✨Priority access to community exhibitions and events
✨Additional tech support / guidance available
✨A dedicated Discord community support group
✨All paper chemistry needed
Accessibility notes:
🌈Safe & welcoming space for all persons (female-owned)
🚂Public Transport 30 seconds away (Hamilton Square)
📶Due to the historical nature of the building, sadly there is no step-free access
👂Training in use of BSL (beginner level) to open up analogue photography to more of the d/Deaf community
🚸DBS checked (Under 18's must be accompanied due to use of chemistry etc)
So often I forget to just slow down, stop & listen. 🌦️☔🌧️
Ironically, my intention to do this, was a huge factor behind why I started Little Vintage Photography in the first place.
I needed to create a way of living that helped me slow down my whirlwind brain, and this is why I think analogue photography has ALWAYS appealed to me. 📸🎞️
It can't be any other way. It has to be slow. ✨🌿
And I have to catch myself now and then, because I'm up against an internal battle to do it all, when mostly what I actually need to do, is the opposite.
Any suggestions on what's worked for you, gratefully received!
Happy Sunday! Show us your prints!!
Here's a little #bts clip from the end of @bengorman78 darkroom printing session this week.
Ben's been busy trying to perfect a specific dodge and burn technique on a beautiful handmade black & white print ready for the Through The Lens exhibition and sale @hamiltonvaultstudios coming up soon.
Do you have a favourite photo, old negatives or a print you'd love to spend time perfecting?
Did you know you can hire the Little Vintage Photography Darkroom for a one-off day?
Or join the membership for just £10 p/m?!
Membership gives you:
*A BIG discount on any darkroom booking
*Access a monthly seat at a Virtual Film Development Party *A dedicated Discord community / support group
*Exhibit at collective exhibitions / Take part in events
All the info to join on the website: littlevintagephotography.co.uk / link 🔗 in bio
"I don't have to start from scratch every time, it's saved me hours of work and it's more than paid for itself!"
Darkroom ambush!
Ben is in printing today and told me a little bit about how his copy of The Ultimate Film and Darkroom Workbook is helping him save hours of work (and money from not wasting that spenny film & photographic paper!)
What tool has helped you save the most time, money and energy in film photography? Let me know in the comments!
P.s. If you want to pick up your own copy of the Workbook just click the 🔗 in bio! And yes, I ship UK & internationally ☺️
Happy (belated!) World Photography Day for yesterday (19th August)
Hope you all had a wonderful time looking at, taking or processing photos!
Whatever you got up to, or perhaps if you wanted to use this week to set some photographic intentions for the year, let me know in the comments!
Would love to hear your plans and / or questions!
Did you know it's #WorldPhotographyDay on 19th August?
Have you ever shot film?
What was your first camera?
What are your burning questions about analogue photography?!
Let me know in the comments and I'll do a Q&A !
#shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #sheheartsfilm #filmisnotdead
P.s. Do you ever get stuck in a photographic rut? You can pick up your own copy of The Ultimate Film and Darkroom Workbook from the 🔗 in bio and get planning your next adventure!
What would you capture?!
I had the absolute pleasure of teaching Beth how to process her first roll of B&W film last week, and it was magical (as always!) to see the roll coming out of the tank and on to the light pad!
She'd somehow managed to capture a little snapshot of her own history in those 36 frames, with scenes from meaningful places and everyday life.
Now she knows how to do it, I can't wait to see what she develops next!
Let's get into the darkroom and make some prints soon Beth!
P.s. If you've got an old film camera sitting in a drawer and want to know how to use it or process a roll of film, get in touch! I can save you HOURS of time watching YouTube videos. 😎📸🎞️✨ Workshops 🔗 in bio
Panoramic baby!! (Well kinda haha) - Any guesses for the camera?! Comment below 🥳📸🎞️✨
It's been a funny ol' week as I've been in for some long -awaited surgery and am trying (and failing) to figure out how to actually rest.
It has at least meant that today, I've FINALLY got around to uploading some frames from #TheBigFilmPhotowalk that I hosted, ably assisted by @beattyfoto , back at the end of June.
It was part of the awesome @analoguewonderland event in collaboration with @kodak #kodakgold200 - We started from the amazing @openeyegallery and finished @liverpoolcentrallibrary at the 'Butterfly Ball' with @aitchclarke making #cyanotypes
It was a brilliant day meeting lots of new faces in the analogue photography community and I've been meaning to share something for AGES so please feel free to tag yourself in!
Hope you all have a super weekend and please go out and #shootfilm for me so I can live vicariously through you!
Rachel #shootfilmbenice #believeinfilm #sheheartsfilm #filmisnotdead
P.s. I'll be back at the darkroom from 14th Aug and given this enforced recovery time, I only have VERY limited dates for Aug & Sept left, so if you'd like to book a film photography or darkroom workshop, get in there quick! 🔗 in bio
