A New Chapter for SW Darkroom
Since its inception, SW Darkroom has been more than just a lab—it’s been a space for creativity, experimentation, and community. Over the years, we’ve grown, adapted, and evolved to meet the needs of analogue photographers, always staying true to our passion for film photography.
Now, as we look towards the future, we’ve decided to return to our original vision: a dedicated darkroom space where photographers can come together to print, learn, and collaborate. To align with this, we’re making some key changes to how we operate, starting from 1st March.
What’s Changing?
Printing Sessions: The darkroom will now primarily focus on printing. Bookings will be open every Saturday, with occasional additional availability on other days. These will be listed on our booking page, so keep an eye out!
Film Processing: We will no longer be offering film development services. However, scanning services will continue, with a one-week turnaround.
Workshops & Events: We will be running occasional workshops, focusing on darkroom printing, alternative processes, and analogue techniques. These will be announced via our newsletter and social media, so be sure to subscribe and follow us for updates!
Why This Change?
We started SW Darkroom with a mission to create a space for photographers to print, experiment, and connect. As we’ve grown, we’ve realised that by refining our focus, we can provide an even stronger, more sustainable space for the analogue community. These changes will allow us to better support those who want to dive deep into the craft of printing, while still offering scanning and workshops to keep analogue photography thriving.
What’s Next?
We know these changes may affect how some of you use the darkroom, and we truly appreciate all the support you've given us over the years. This is not an end—it’s a new beginning. We’re excited for this new chapter and hope you’ll be part of it! Whether you’re booking a printing session, joining a workshop, or simply staying in touch with our latest updates, we appreciate your continued support and can’t wait to welcome you into the darkroom.
For bookings, updates, and upcoming events, visit our website or sign up for our newsletter.
See you in the darkroom!
– The SW Darkroom Team