everything related to darkroom practices in black and white analog photography, film developing, printing, retouching, etc
This tutorial shows how to retouch black and white photos, both by down-toning, to chemically lighten points in the photo, and by depositing pigments to darken points in the photo. The procedure can be used to correct flaws or creatively intervene in the photograph.
The containers for developing silver gelatine negatives began with a simple tray and have followed the changes in emulsion formats and supports. This article shows some milestones in this history and discusses the possibilities for analog photographers today to develop their films, plates and boards.
An example of image manipulation in analog photography, involving interventions on a preliminary copy that is then re-photographed and reprinted. This technique allows you to insert or remove anything from the image. The only limit is the photographer’s imagination and skill.
Parodinal, homemade developer in mono-doses This is a developer that you can easily make at home. It is very versatile, has a long shelf life in concentrated form and is easy to use. Its formula uses dilutions of 1:25, 1:50, 1: 100, and up to 1: 200 in water. It is a great option for…
Article shows how you can change the perspective of an enlargement by tilting the easel in the analog photo lab
This video-complete tutorial presents a photo retouching technique that aims to lighten up areas of a photograph using a Potassium Ferricyanide reducer.
Full description of the method for retouching black and white photographic negatives. The technique described is the same as that used from the beginning of silver gelatin emulsions. Very effective for smoothing and correcting, especially portraits.
Calculator for easy assessment of photographic formula’s cost. You enter quantities, dilution, packaging and price and get right away how much one liter of that working solution costs. Very convenient to compare different formulas, purchased ready to use or homemade, and decide what suits you best in financial terms.
Find a compact set of chemical reagents, 8 in total, that will allow you to develop film and print B&W photographies. With instructions about mixing, using and cost considerations. A nice starting point if you are interested in setting up a photography darkroom and make your own chemicals.