Inside my home Darkroom
Darkroom printing has always been a central part of my photographic practice. It’s a process I’ve found to be not only technically rewarding but also essential for gaining a deeper understanding of my work. Unlike digital workflows, printing in the darkroom forces a slower, more deliberate pace—one that helps me engage more thoughtfully with each image.
Several years ago, I built a home darkroom to give myself the freedom to work with analogue processes whenever I wanted. Since then, it’s been an integral part of how I create and finish my photographs. The ability to control every aspect of the print—from contrast and exposure to paper choice and toning—has had a major impact on the way I approach photography as a whole.
At the beginning of 2025, I made the decision to place more emphasis on darkroom printing as a core focus. My goal has been to improve my technical skills, push my creative boundaries, and develop a more consistent and intentional printing style. This has included revisiting older negatives with fresh eyes, trying out new materials, and refining my approach to exposure, contrast control, and print finishing.
As part of this renewed focus, Rosetta Stone—a standalone edition of 10 darkroom photograms. The edition explores political perspective in the media, using the language of photographic printing itself as part of the work. You can learn more about the project and view the work here.
To share more of my working process, I also host The Latent Hour—a monthly livestream held on the last Thursday of each month. It’s a relaxed, behind-the-scenes look at recent darkroom work, including demonstrations, project discussions, and technique breakdowns. For full details and upcoming sessions, visit the Events page.
This continued focus on darkroom printing—through projects, teaching, writing, and live sessions—has brought more clarity and intention to my photographic process and continues to shape how I think about making and presenting my work.
Light, Paper, Time
In 2026 I produced a book on darkroom practice. The book grew out of my monthly livestream and teaching work, and is designed as an accessible introduction to the darkroom for photographers who want to begin printing their own work. It covers the essential chemistry workflows, test strips, exposure control, and contrast management needed to make consistent prints, before moving into more creative areas such as toning, experimentation, and starting points for alternative processes. The aim is to demystify the darkroom and encourage more photographers to explore analogue printing as part of their practice.
For more information on the book, please click here
Specific Darkroom Projects
